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Marine Corps Doctrinal Publications (MCDPs) MCDPs are higher order doctrine publications containing the fundamental and enduring beliefs of warfighting (capstone publications: MCDP 1, 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3) and the guiding doctrine for the conduct of major warfighting activities (Keystone publications: MCDP 2,3, 4, 5, and 6).  

MCDPs 1-0 translates the philosophical-based capstone/keystone publications into operational doctrine.  MCDPs supersede selected Fleet Marine Force Manuals (FMFMs).

 
Marine Corps Warfighting/Reference Publications (MCWPs/MCRPs): MCWPs have a narrower focus detailing Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) used by the Marine Corps in the prosecution of war and other assigned tasks.  MCWPs supersede selected Fleet Marine Force Manuals (FMFMs), Fleet Marine Force Reference Publications (FMFRPs), and Operational Handbooks (OHs).

MCRPs contain general reference and historical materials.  MCRPs contain more specific/details TTP than the MCWPs. MCRPs supersede FMFRPs and OHs.
 

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Last update:  20 May, 2004

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