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Offensive and Defensive Tactics

MCWP 3-01

By United States Marine Corps

About this book.

MCWP 3-01, Offensive and Defensive Tactics, presents the Marine Corps doctrinal framework for understanding tactics and the relationship between offensive, defensive, and stability activities.

Prepared for Marine leaders, commanders, and staffs from squad through division level. It serves as a common reference for professional education, planning, and further doctrinal study. This listing retains the original 2019 edition.

Publication details: United States Marine Corps, 20 September 2019. Original PDF, 435 pages. Approved for public release; distribution unlimited.

Provided free by Eight Point Solutions LLC for reference and education. The original publication, attribution, and notices are retained unchanged. Inclusion does not imply U.S. Marine Corps endorsement of EPS.

About the author.

United States Marine Corps

The United States Marine Corps is the author and issuing organization. Eight Point Solutions LLC provides this original publication as a free professional reference.