Marine Corps Warfighting Publication, Tactical–Level Logistics, provides the doctrinal basis for the planning and execution of ground and aviation logistic support.

For Marine air–ground task force (MAGTF) operations at the tactical level of war.

It establishes standard terms of reference for tactical logistics and combat service support operations and provides guidance for developing local Fleet Marine Force standing operating procedures. MCWP Tactical–Level Logistics, provides detailed guidance to Marine Corps logisticians for the conduct of tactical–level logistics.

This manual is intended for commanders and their staffs who are responsible for planning and conducting logistic support at the tactical level of war. The secondary audience is commanders and staff officers who require logistical support or who will benefit from a greater understanding of logistical support at the tactical level.

Detailed in this comprehensive guide:

Chapter 1 Fundamentals

  • Levels of War 1–1
  • The Logistic Continuum 1–2
  • Strategic Logistics 1–2
  • Operational Logistics 1–2
  • Tactical Logistics 1–3
  • Functions and Subfunctions of Tactical Logistics 1–3
  • Tactical Logistic Support External to the Marine Air–Ground Task Force 1–7
  • Combat Service Support Installations 1–7

Chapter 2 Organizations, Capabilities, and Responsibilities

Section I

  • Marine Corps Organization 2–1
  • Headquarters, Marine Corps 2–1
  • Marine Corps Reserve 2–1
  • Supporting Establishment 2–1
  • Operating Forces 2–1

Section II

  • Marine Air–Ground Task Force Organization 2–3
  • Core Elements 2–3
  • Marine Air–Ground Task Forces 2–3

Section III

  • Marine Expeditionary Force Organizations and Capabilities 2–5
  • Force Service Support Group 2–5
  • Marine Division 2–11
  • Marine Aircraft Wing 2–13

Section IV

  • Marine Expeditionary Brigade Organizations and Capabilities 2–16
  • Combat Service Support Element 2–16
  • Aviation Combat Element 2–16
  • Ground Combat Element 2–16

Section V

  • Marine Expeditionary Unit Organizations and Capabilities 2–17
  • Combat Service Support Element 2–17
  • Aviation Combat Element 2–17
  • Ground Combat Element 2–17

Section VI

  • Task Organizations 2–18
  • Combat Service Support Organizations 2–18
  • Movement Control Organizations 2–19
  • Maritime Prepositioning Force Organizations 2–20
  • Amphibious Ship–to–shore Movement Organizations 2–20

Section VII

  • Logistic Staff Responsibilities 2–23
  • Joint Task Force 2–24
  • Marine Forces 2–25
  • Marine Air–Ground Task Force 2–25
  • Combat Service Support Organization 2–26
  • Aviation Logistics Department and
  • Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 2–26

Chapter 3 Command and Control

  • Establishing Command and Control 3–1
  • Logistic and Combat Service Support Missions 3–3
  • Management Procedures in Tactical Logistic Functional Areas 3–6
  • Command Groups and Control Agencies 3–8
  • Communications 3–9
  • Logistic Information Management 3–10
  • Liaison 3–13

Chapter 4 Planning

  • Logistic Planning Concepts 4–1
  • Planning for Expeditionary Operations 4–1
  • Types of Joint Planning 4–3
  • Marine Corps Planning Process 4–3
  • Concept of Logistic Support 4–4
  • Planning Elements 4–4
  • Planning Techniques 4–5
  • Deployment Planning Considerations 4–6
  • Commander’s Intent 4–6
  • Operational Planning Considerations 4–6
  • Functional Area Planning Considerations 4–7
  • Coordinating Support 4–11
  • Intelligence Support 4–11
  • Host Nation Support 4–12
  • Planning Documents 4–12

Chapter 5 Logistic Functional Area Support Operations

Section I

  • Supply 5–1
  • Combat Service Support Element Supply Support Operations 5–1
  • Ground Combat Element Supply Support Operations 5–5
  • Aviation–Peculiar Supply Support Operations 5–8

Section II

  • Maintenance 5–12
  • Ground Maintenance Support Operations 5–12
  • Aviation–Peculiar Maintenance Support Operations 5–15

Section III

  • Transportation 5–19
  • Motor Transport Operations 5–19
  • Port and Terminal Operations 5–20
  • Air Delivery Operations 5–21
  • Deployment 5–22
  • Employment 5–23
  • Movement Control 5–23

Section IV

  • General Engineering 5–27
  • Naval Construction Force 5–27
  • Engineering Tasks 5–27
  • Engineer Group Concept 5–27

Section V

  • Health Service Support 5–29
  • Marine Air–Ground Task Force Capabilities 5–29
  • Capabilities External to the Marine Air–Ground Task Force 5–30
  • Patient Movement 5–30

Section VI

  • Services 5–31
  • Combat Service Support Services 5–31
  • Command Services 5–35

Appendices

  • A Logistic and Combat Service Support Task–Organization Guide A–1
  • B Sample Format of a Logistic/Combat Service Support Estimate B–1
  • C Sample Format of Annex D (Logistics/Combat Service Support) C–1
  • D Maintenance Recovery, Evacuation, and Repair Cycle Flowchart D–1
  • E Glossary E–1
  • F References and Related Publications F–1