Publication Title: MCTP 3-40C (Formerly MCWP 4-12)
Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Date: 4 April 2018
Update: Edited publication for gender neutrality in language, with no substantive content changes.
Commanding Officer: Robert S. Walsh, Lieutenant General, U.S. Marine Corps
Publication Control Numbers: 147 000068 00 and Change: 147 000068 01.
Date: 2 May 2016
Previous documents referred to (MCWP 4-12) are to be corrected to (MCTP 3-40C).
Updated Publication Control to 147 000068 00.
Purpose: Provides doctrinal basis for the planning, coordination, and execution of ground and aviation logistic support for Marine force operations at the operational level of war.
Discusses logistic authorities, support available, and roles of Marine Corps components.
Target Audience: Commanders and their staffs at operational levels within Marine Corps and Department of Defense agencies.
Publication Supersession: This document supersedes MCWP 4-12 dated 30 January 2002.
Three levels of logistics (strategic, operational, tactical) each correspond to different operational scopes:
Strategic: High-level logistics conducted by HQMC.
Operational: Conducted by Marine component commands.
Tactical: Managed by Marine expeditionary forces (MEFs).
Design: Framework for solving logistic challenges, requiring collaborative planning.
Planning Objective: Align Marine Corps logistics with joint systems to support operational missions.
Elements: Responsiveness, simplicity, flexibility, economy, attainability, sustainability, and survivability.
Roles and authorities of the Combatant Commander in logistics with various supporting organizations (e.g., US Army, Navy, Air Force).
Detailed responsibilities of support organizations, including Marine Corps Logistics Command (MARCORLOGCOM).
Key concepts of force deployment planning, sustainment, and execution of logistics to support Marine forces.
Eight areas of logistic and personnel services to maintain operational effectiveness include supply, maintenance, and health service support.
Defined as the rotation of forces and resources, with specific responsibilities for planning and logistics management.
Focus on the Marine Corps component's logistics responsibilities under Title 10.
Coordination with other services and the importance of operational contract support.
Defines specific characteristics and organizational requirements for operational-level logistics. Tasks include monitoring, coordinating, and advocating for logistics to ensure support.
Lists seven principles (Responsiveness, Simplicity, Flexibility, Economy, Attainability, Sustainability, Survivability) vital for effective logistics operations.
A compilation of acronyms and definitions relevant to operational-level logistics processes to facilitate better understanding and execution across various units and services.