MARADMINS : 056/16
R 051436Z FEB 16
MARADMIN 056/16
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CDI WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/AVAILABILITY OF MCRP 3-16.6A, MULTI-SERVICE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES (MTTP) FOR THE JOINT APPLICATION OF FIREPOWER (JFIRE)//
REF/A/DCO/ARD/17JUL12//
AMPN/REF A, MCO P5600.31A, IS MARINE CORPS PUBLICATIONS AND PRINTING REGULATION//
POC/D. L. LISTER/GS-13/CDI, CDD, MID/-/TEL DSN: 378-8493/TEL: CML (703) 432-8493/EMAIL: DENNIS.LISTER(AT)USMC.MIL//
RMKS/1. The Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration’s Capabilities Development Directorate (CDD) and the Air Land Sea Application (ALSA) Center have published the revised MCRP 3-16.6a, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (MTTP) for the Joint Application of Firepower (JFIRE), dated 21 January 2015. MCRP 3-16.6a may be downloaded via the USMC doctrine website at https:(slant)(slant)www.doctrine.usmc.mil. The publication can also be found on the ALSA website at https:(slant)(slant)www.alsa.mil.
2. Background. This MTTP publication, MCRP 3-16.6a, is a pocket-sized, quick-reference guide for requesting fire support in accordance with approved MTTPs. JFIRE contains calls for fire, a format for joint air strike requests, close air support (CAS) coordination and planning procedures, communications architecture, weapons data, and medical/casualty evacuation procedures. JFIRE applies to the tactical and special operating forces of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force. It is a U.S. unilateral-only document, but includes some NATO formats where appropriate. Information in JFIRE has been extracted from existing service and joint directives. It is primarily intended for use by members of battalion and squadron-level combat units.
3. Coordinating Instructions. Ref (a) details steps required to request publication hard copies. Units will be receiving automatic initial distribution of printed copies of MCRP 3-16.6a via the Marine Corps Publications Distribution System (MCPDS). Units not receiving copies or desiring additional print allocations must follow procedures identified in ref (a), coordinating with their internal S-1 or admin sections. For MCPDS ordering purposes, the publication control number for JFIRE is 144 000033 00.
4. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
5. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Robert S. Walsh, Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration.//