Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 3-40A.7, Patient Movement, addresses Navy and Marine Corps patient movement capabilities available to the operational commander and prescribes tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for theater operations, mission planning, and training. It is a complete revision of the previous publication and should be read in its entirety. It is not intended to prevent an officer who is exercising tactical command from initiating and issuing special instructions. This publication’s primary purpose is to obtain basic uniformity while permitting the development and flexibility required by each tactical situation.