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R 192036Z AUG 26
MARADMIN 379/26
MSGID/GENADMIN/CG TECOM QUANTICO VA//
SUBJ/Q2FY26 AND Q3FY26 APPROVED DOCTRINE AND TRAINING PUBLICATIONS//
REF/A/MCO/5600.31B/ARDE/17JAN18//
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GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The following Marine Corps doctrine and training
publications were approved during Q2 and Q3 of FY 26. Unless
otherwise stated, the publications are available via the Marine Corps
Doctrine website at https://usmc.sharepoint-mil.us//
sites//MCEN_Support_MCDoctrine. Readers with a valid common
access card unable to access the publications can request enhanced
permissions from the Marine Corps doctrine website by scrolling to
and clicking "Can't Find a Publication?" and following the
instructions. Those without government access can view unrestricted
USMC Doctrine on the Marine Corps Publications Electronic Library
(MCPEL) at https://www.marines.mil//News//
Publications//. To provide publication feedback, email the
appropriate manager point of contact shown above. Send other
requests for assistance to [email protected].
1.A. Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 3-05.3, Multi-Service
Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Personnel Recovery, was
signed 16 June 2026. This Air, Land, Sea, Space Application (ALSSA)
publication establishes tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for
recovering isolated personnel using conventional joint capabilities
at the tactical level. This publication supersedes MCRP 3-05.3,
dated 20 October 2022. This publication is releasable to Federal
employees and contractors (FEDCON) only and is not available on the
MCPEL website.
1.B. MCRP 3-40F.7, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
for Tactical Convoy Operations, was approved 4 June 2026. This
multi-Service publication establishes TTP to provide convoy
commanders and supporting staffs a guide for training, planning,
and executing convoy operations in a tactical environment. This
publication supersedes MCRP 3-40F.6, dated 1 March 2021. This
publication is releasable to Federal employees and contractors
(FEDCON) only and is not available on the MCPEL website.
1.C. Marine Corps Tactics Publication (MCTP) 10-10D, Explosive
Ordnance Disposal, was approved 1 June 2026. This publication
provides the doctrinal foundation from which to understand, plan, and
execute Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal operations within
the Fleet Marine Forces, supporting establishment, and Marine special
operations. This publication supersedes MCTP 10-10D, MAGTF Explosive
Ordnance Disposal, dated 14 November 2012, erratum dated 2 May 2016,
and change 1 dated 4 April 2018.
1.D. MCRP 3-30C.1, MAGTF Rear Area Security, was approved 21 May
2026. This publication is intended for the MAGTF commander and staff
responsible for executing rear area security. It is a foundational
document that assists in planning, executing, and assessing rear
area security.
1.E. MCTP 3-30C, Rear Operations, was approved 21 May 26. This
publication assists in planning, executing, and assessing rear
operations. This publication also provides assessment tools Marines
can use to ensure effective, adaptable security measures that align
with joint force objectives.
1.F. MCRP 12-10A.2, Winter Mountain Leader's Guide to Mountain
Warfare, was approved 11 May 2026. This publication is a reference
for winter mountain leaders to use during operations in snow-covered
terrain or a cold-weather environment. This publication supersedes
MCRP 12-10A.2, Mountain Leader's Guide to Winter Operations, dated 11
July 2013, erratum dated 2 May 2016, and change 1 dated 4 April 2018.
1.G. MCRP 10-10F.5, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and
Procedures for Expeditionary Forensics, was signed 30 April 2026.
This Air, Land, Sea, Space Application (ALSSA) publication describes
tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for planning and executing
the six forensic functions in the Services. This publication
supersedes MCRP 10-10F.5, dated 01 June 2023. This publication is
releasable to Federal employees and contractors (FEDCON) only and is
not available on the MCPEL website.
1.H. MCRP 5-10.1, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
for Operation Assessment, was signed 10 April 2026. This ALSSA
publication establishes techniques and procedures for staffs to
better inform commanders of risks, resource requirements, and
opportunities in order to improve operation effectiveness. This
publication supersedes MCRP 5-10.1, dated 07 February 2020.
1.I. MCRP 3-20D.1, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
for Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance (SCAR), was signed 10
March 2026. This ALSSA publication describes TTP for tactical level
planning and execution of the SCAR mission and addresses operational
considerations for effective application. SCAR interdiction assets
include fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and surface-to-surface fires. This
publication supersedes MCRP 3-20D.1, dated 31 January 2018. This
publication is releasable to Federal employees and contractors
(FEDCON) only and is not available on the MCPEL website.
2. Coordinating Instructions. Units can request hard copy
publications via the address listed in Paragraph 1. Print
requirements for publicly releasable publications are outlined in
reference (a), paragraphs 4.A.2.B and 4.A.2.C. Publication control
numbers (PCN), limited dissemination controls (LDC), and
managers are:
2.A. MCRP 3-05.3, MTTP for Personnel Recovery
2.A.1. PCN: 144 000273 03
2.A.2. LDC: Distribution authorized to DoD components only.
2.A.3. Manager: Training Standards Division
2.B. MCRP 3-40F.7, MTTP for Tactical Convoy Operations
2.B.1. PCN: 144 000157 02
2.B.2. LDC: Distribution authorized to DoD components only.
2.B.3. Manager: Training Standards Division
2.C. MCTP 10-10D, Explosive Ordnance Disposal
2.C.1. PCN: 147 000077 01
2.C.2. LDC: None. Approved for Public Release.
2.C.3. Manager: Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group
2.D. MCRP 3-30C.1, MAGTF Rear Area Security
2.D.1. PCN: 144 000371 00
2.D.2. LDC: None. Approved for Public Release.
2.D.3. Manager: Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group
2.E. MCTP 3-30C, Rear Operations
2.E.1. PCN: 147 000102 00
2.E.2. LDC: None. Approved for Public Release.
2.E.3. Manager: Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group
2.F. MCRP 12-10A.2, Winter Mountain Leader's Guide to
Mountain Warfare
2.F.1. PCN: 144 000116 01
2.F.2. LDC: None. Approved for Public Release.
2.F.3. Manager: Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center
2.G. MCRP 10-10F.5, MTTP for Expeditionary Forensics
2.G.1. PCN: 144 000288 02
2.G.2. LDC: Federal Employees and Contractors Only.
2.G.3. Manager: Training Standards Division
2.H. MCRP 5-10.1, MTTP for Operation Assessment
2.H.1. PCN: 144 000219 01
2.H.2. LDC: None. Approved for Public Release.
2.H.3. Manager: Training Standards Division
2.I. MCRP 3-20D.1, MTTP for Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance
2.I.1. PCN: 144 000170 02
2.I.2. LDC: Federal Employees and Contractors Only.
2.I.3. Manager: Training Standards Division
3. No publications were archived or cancelled in Q2 or Q3 of FY26.
4. Readers can provide feedback on Marine Corps doctrine and
training publications to [email protected].
5. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
6. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Thomas B. Savage,
Commanding General, Training and Education Command / Deputy
Commandant for Training and Education.//