Marine Corps Techniques Publication MCTP 3-30B (Formerly MCWP 3-40.2) Information Management 2 May 2016, builds on the doctrinal foundation established in Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication (MCDP) 6, Command and Control. Since the original publication of MCDP 6, technology improvements have led to more effective command and control capabilities; yet, overly complex information processes have left warfighters with new challenges. Further, while Joint doctrine provides broad overarching guidance for information management (IM), it gives few practical solutions for the technological challenges that warfighters face. This publication provides an overview and definition of the concept of information management, presents examples and guidance for IM strategies, suggests best practices, details IM responsibilities, and presents organizational constructs for IM planning and execution. Its focus is at the tactical and operational levels and it refers to relevant theater strategic issues as necessary. This publication is organized around the pillars of command and control-information, people, and the command and control support structure-because information management is a key command and control enabler. As stated in MCDP 6, "there is no substitute for effective command and control" and the leadership responsibilities that come with staff organization and collaboration. This publication serves as the authoritative reference for IM concepts and introduces knowledge management, highlighting its relationship to command and control. The intended audience is commanders, staffs, IM officers, communication officers, and information technology users.

The User's Guide to Marine Corps Values is to be used as a tool to help ensure that the values of the Corps continue to be reinforced and sustained in all Marines after being formally instilled in entry level training. This document is a compendium of discussion guides developed and used by Marine Corps formal schools. The guides are part of the formal inculcation of values in young Marines, enlisted and officer, during the entry level training process. This guide is designed to be used as a departure point for discussing the topics as a continuation of the process of sustaining values within the Marine Corps. The User's Guide also serves as a resource for leaders to understand the "talk" and the "walk" expected of them as leaders. New graduates of the Recruit Depots and The Basic School have been exposed to these lessons and expect to arrive at their first duty assignments and MOS schools to find these principles and standards exhibited in the Marines they encounter. Leaders must remember that as long as there is but one Marine junior to them, they are honor bound to uphold the customs and traditions of the Corps and to always "walk the walk and talk the talk." We are the "parents" and "older siblings" of the future leaders of the Marine Corps. America is depending on us to ensure the Marines of tomorrow are ready and worthy of the challenges of this obligation. Teaching, reinforcement, and sustainment of these lessons can take place in the field, garrison, or formal school setting. Instructional methodology and media may vary depending on the environment and location of the instruction. However, environment should not be considered an obstacle to the conduct or quality of theinstruction. This guide has been developed as a generic, universal training tool that is applicable to all Marines regardless of grade. Discussion leaders should include personal experiences that contribute to the development of the particular value or leadership lesson being di

This report describes the professional experiences and other characteristics general and flag officers in the military services tend to share due to each service's approach to personnel management, and potential implications of those approaches.

The three most important things the Marine Corps does for the Nation are make Marines, win battles, and return quality citizens. Public affairs (PA) is an integral part of warfighting and solidifies the existing, indispensable bond between the Marine Corps and the American public. Professional, sophisticated PA is just as important as tactics and weapons training. As a powerful, nonlethal capability with application across the range of military operations, PA builds understanding, credibility, trust, and relationships with domestic and foreign publics-publics that are critical to the Marine Corps' mission success and the Nation's larger strategic objectives. Marine Corps Techniques Publication MCTP 3-30F (Formerly MCWP 3-33.3) Marine Corps Public Affairs 2 May 2016, describes Marine Corps doctrine on PA. It provides the requisite information needed by commanders and their staffs to understand PA. Although this publication is particularly relevant for Marine air-ground task force commanders and their staffs, it is important for every Marine to understand the information contained herein. This publication addresses the information environment, the news media, policies and principles governing PA, and command responsibility for PA.

The manual describes the general strategy for the U.S. Marines but it is beneficial for not only every Marine to read but concepts on leadership can be gathered to lead a business to a family. If you want to see what make Marines so effective this book is a good place to start.

Marine Corps Techniques Publication MCTP 3-20B (Formerly MCWP 3-21.1) Aviation Ground Support 2 May 2016, applies the philosophy in Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication (MCDP) 4, Logistics, and MCDP 3, Expeditionary Operations, to Marine aviation ground support. It is the link between MCWP 3-2, Aviation Operations, and the tactics, techniques, and procedures contained in other Marine aviation and logistic publications. In establishing the doctrinal basis for the planning and execution of aviation ground support, this publication provides the basis for employment of aviation ground support of the Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) air combat element (ACE) during the prosecution of war and other operations in support of the Marine Corps mission.

Marine Corps Techniques Publication MCTP 3-30C Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-41.1, Rear Area Operations 2 May 2016, describes the Marine Corps' approach to rear area operations. It provides general doctrinal guidance for the Marine Corps component and the Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) commander and staff responsible for executing rear area operations. The principles and planning considerations discussed in this publication are applicable to the Marine Corps component and all MAGTFs and their subordinate commands. This publication identifies the functions that occur within the rear area, which are integrated within the warfighting functions, to support the conduct of the single battle. It also discusses the command and control of rear area operations from the joint level to individual bases, planning considerations, and the execution of the rear area operations functions. This publication does not provide detailed tactics, techniques, or procedures for rear area security.