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MCWP3-11.3
Scouting and Patrolling
U.S. Marine Corps
17 April 2000
PCN 143 000075 00
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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY Headquarters United States Marine Corps Washington, DC 20380-1776
17 April 2000
FOREWORD
1. PURPOSE
Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-11.3, Scouting and Patrolling, provides the doctrinal foundation and the tactics, techniques, and procedures for scouting and patrolling conducted by Marines from the fire team to the company level. Although the information focuses on infantry units, much of the information is also applicable to combat support units that are assigned patrolling missions.
2. SCOPE
MCWP 3-11.3 provides all Marines with the instructional material they need to build the skills necessary to become effective scouts and patrol team members. This publication provides the fundamentals of scouting and patrolling and their relationship to each other. It also addresses organizational structure of teams and patrols, the training required to develop teamwork, and reporting requirements.
3. SUPERSESSION
MCWP 3-11.3 supersedes Fleet Marine Force Manual (FMFM) 6-7, Scouting and Patrolling, dated 6 January 1989.
4. CERTIFICATION
Reviewed and approved this date.
BY DIRECTION OF THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS
J. E. RHODES Lieutenant General, U.S. Marine Corps Commanding General Marine Corps Combat Development Command
DISTRIBUTION: 143 000075 00