"Marine Corps Warfighting Publication – Engineering Operations", provides doctrine and supporting tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for the planning and execution of engineer support to the MAGTF.

This publication provides general information on the numerous capabilities engineers bring to the battle, from planning through to the execution of an operation.

Engineers provide one of the most versatile resources a commander has in a MAGTF. They can provide the means to creatively apply the art and science of tactics in any situation encountered.

This publication reflects the Marine Corps warfighting philosophy and explains how engineer operations contribute to our ability to wage maneuver warfare. It provides guidance for planning and coordinating engineer support and explains the unique command and support relationships of engineers.

Engineering Operations is the lead publication in a series of engineer–related doctrinal publications. As such, it ties the specific TTP described in supporting publications with applicable engineer functions. This publication is designed primarily for engineer unit commanders, their staffs, and anyone involved in engineer planning, but is also useful to any commanders and their staffs that work with engineer units.

Included in this detailed manual:

Chapter 1. MAGTF Engineering

  • MAGTF Engineer Staff
  • Engineer Organizations in the Ground Combat Element
  • Engineer Organizations in the Aviation Combat Element
  • Engineer Organizations in the Combat Service Support Element
  • Specialized Command and Support of Engineer Organizations

Chapter 2. Engineer Information

  • Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace
  • Engineer Battlespace Assessment
  • Targeting

Chapter 3. Engineering Reconnaissance

  • Reconnaissance Missions
  • Offensive and Defensive Operations

Chapter 4. Combat Engineering Operations

  • Barrier, Obstacles, and Mines
  • Obstacles
  • Obstacle Planning
  • Mine Warfare
  • Mobility
  • Countermobility
  • Survivability
  • Specialized Demolition
  • Engineers as Infantry

Chapter 5. General Engineering Operations

  • Construction Types
  • New Airfield Construction
  • Rapid Runway Repair
  • Bridging Support
  • Follow–on Breaching and/or Area Clearance
  • Electrical Support
  • Bulk Liquid
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal

Chapter 6. Engineer Planning for Operations

  • Scope of Engineer Operations
  • Preparing for Engineer Operations
  • The Engineer’s Role in the Planning Process
  • Planning Documents

Chapter 7. Operational Situations and Environments

  • Joint Operations
  • Maritime Prepositioning Forces Operations
  • Jungle Operations
  • Mountain Operations
  • Cold Weather Operations
  • Desert Operations
  • River–Crossing Operations
  • Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain
  • Assault on a Fortified Position
  • Helicopterborne Operations
  • Amphibious Operations

Chapter 8. Engineer Implications in Emerging Concepts

  • Operational Maneuver from the Sea
  • General Engineering
  • Ship–to–Objective Maneuver