This publication is designed to be used with Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 12-10A.1, Small Unit Leader’s Guide to Mountain Warfare;

MCRP 12-10A.2, Mountain Leader’s Guide to Winter Operations; MCRP 12-10A.3, Mountain Leader’s Guide to Mountain Warfare; and MCRP 12-10A.4, Cold Region Operations to identify the skills Marines need to be successful in mountainous, snow, or cold-weather environments.