R 162105Z JUN 16
MARADMIN 313/16
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC CDI//
SUBJ/AVAILABILITY OF MCTP 3-40B, TACTICAL-LEVEL LOGISTICS//
REF/A/DOC/CMC/19JAN16//
AMPN/REF A IS MARINE CORPS PRINTING AND PUBLISHING REGULATIONS//
POC/J.P. SCOFIELD/LTCOL/CDI,CDD,MID/-/TEL: DSN 278-6217/COML: 703-784-6217/EMAIL: JEFFREY.SCOFIELD(AT)USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration has accepted TECOM(apostrophe)s revision of Marine Corps Tactical Publication (MCTP) 3-40B, Tactical-Level Logistics, dated 6 May 2015.  Marine Corps Tactical Publication 3-40B is a doctrine pilot program publication and is available for download via the United States Marine Corps doctrine website at https:(slant)(slant)www.doctrine.usmc.mil.
2.  Background
    (a) The purpose of the doctrine pilot program was to select a small number of publications for a test to determine what doctrine revision efficiencies could be gained in respect to both speed and production to better support our warfighters.  As part of that doctrine pilot program, the organization responsible for this publication's content—the doctrine proponent—was given greater responsibilities for the revision process and content.  The proponent for this publication was also granted signatory authority for this version of the publication only.
    (b) Marine Corps Tactical Publication 3-40B provides the doctrinal basis for the planning and execution of ground and aviation logistic support for Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) operations at the tactical level of war.  It establishes standard terms of reference for tactical logistics and combat service support operations and provides guidance for developing unit standing operating procedures throughout the MAGTF.  Marine Corps Tactical Publication 3-40B expands upon MCWP 3-40 (formerly 4-1), Logistics Operations, and provides detailed guidance to Marine Corps logisticians for the conduct of tactical-level logistics.
    (c) This publication is primarily intended for commanders and their staffs who are responsible for planning and conducting logistic operations support at the tactical level of war.  The secondary audience is commanders and staff officers who require logistic support or who will benefit from a greater understanding of this support at the tactical level.
3.  Coordinating Instructions.  During revision, this publication's short title changed from MCWP 4-11 to MCTP 3-40B.  Reference (a) details steps required to request publication hard copies; however, this publication will be disseminated via electronic distribution only, unless commanders submit compelling justification for printed copies.  Units requiring print allocations must follow procedures identified in reference (a), paragraph 4a(2).  For Marine Corps Publication Distribution System (MCPDS) identification purposes, the publication control number is 147 000011 00.
4.  This MARADMIN is applicable to Marine Corps Total Force.
5.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Robert S. Walsh, Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration.//