MCTP 3-01A — index record
| Number | MCTP 3-01A |
|---|---|
| Title | SCOUTING AND PATROLLING |
| Published | |
| Issued by | Headquarters Marine Corps |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Source index | Marine Corps Publications Electronic Library (MCPEL) |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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Synopsis as published on the index
Marine Corps Tactical Publication (MCTP) 3-01A, Scouting and Patrolling, discusses how to plan, prepare for, organize, and execute patrols. It also discusses basic scouting skills, how scouting supports intelligence collection, tracking, fieldcraft, and how to scout within a population. MCTP 3-01A includes lessons learned during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. This publication is applicable across the Marine air-ground task force.
Quoted verbatim from the Marine Corps Publications Electronic Library (MCPEL) entry (source).
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