Learn all about scouting and patrolling in this complete guide.

The Marine Corps Warfighting Publication, 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.

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.

This Manual provides all Marines and interested persons with the instructional material they need to build the skills necessary to become effective scouts and patrol team members.