AVAILABILITY OF MARINE CORPS TACTICAL PUBLICATION (MCTP) 3-32F, DECEPTION

MARADMINS : 294/24

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MARADMIN 294/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC PPO PL//
SUBJ/AVAILABILITY OF MARINE CORPS TACTICAL PUBLICATION (MCTP)
3-32F, DECEPTION//
REF/A/DOC/DODI S-3604.01/ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DECEPTION ACTIVITIES
(DDA)/ 18 SEP 2019//
REF/B/DOC/CJCSI 3211.01F/ JOINT POLICY FOR MILITARY DECEPTION
(MILDEC)/ 14 MAY 2015//
REF/C/DOC/SECNAVINST S3490.1/ DECEPTION ACTIVITIES/ 22 MAR 2021//
REF/D/ FUNCTIONAL CONCEPT FOR DECEPTION/ 22 AUG 2022//
REF/E/S-MCO 3490.1/ POLICY AND GUIDANCE FOR MARINE CORPS DECEPTION
ACTIVITIES (MCDA)/ 17 NOV 2022//
REF/F/MCO/5600.31B/ARDE/17JAN18//
NARR/REF (A), (B), AND (C) ARE THE GUIDING ORDERS AND DIRECTIVES
THAT INFORM ALL GOVERNANCE AND DOCTRINE PERTAINING TO DECEPTION
ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY.//
NARR/REF (D) IS THE FUNCTIONAL CONCEPT FOR DECEPTION PUBLISHED
BY DC CD&I.//
NARR/REF (E) IS THE MARINE CORPS ORDER FOR DECEPTION GOVERNING
THE POLICY OF ALL MARINE CORPS DECEPTION ACTIVITIES. THIS ORDER
DIRECTS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MARINE CORPS DECEPTION ACTIVITIES
WORKING GROUP TO ENSURE UNITY OF EFFORT OF ALL MCDA.//
NARR/REF (A) THROUGH (E) ARE CLASSIFIED SECRET AND CAN BE REQUESTED
FROM THE MESSAGE POC.//
POC/M. J. SIMARD/MAJ/DC PP&O PLX/DB/TEL: COMM (703) 692-0701/EMAIL:
[email protected]/CLASSIFIED
EMAIL: [email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. This MARADMIN announces the publication of MCTP
3-32F, Deception, effective 31 May 2024. MCTP 3-32F is available
via the Marine Corps Doctrine Website at
https://usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/MCEN_Support_MCDoctrine.
The classified appendix is available on Secure Internet Protocol
Router (SIPR) at https://intelshare.intelink.sgov.gov
/sites/alsa/MCDoctrine.
2. Purpose.
2.a. Deception is critical to enhancing Marine Corps and Joint
operations that address threats outlined in the National Defense
Strategy. Great power competition requires a trained and ready
force that can employ deception as part of its suite of capabilities.
2.b. MCTP 3-32F is designed to assist Marines while planning,
preparing, executing, and assessing Marine Corps deception
activities. It is also intended to inform the force of the relevance
and importance of deception to accomplish military objectives
throughout the competition continuum.
2.c. MCTP 3-32F provides a brief overview of deception theory and
methodology, outlines responsibilities across the Marine Corps,
and integrates the deception planning process with the Marine Corps
Planning Process. As with all doctrine, while this publication
reflects current best practices, considerations for application
varies based on circumstance, authorities, and available resources.
3. Scope. This publication applies to the Marine Corps Total Force
and all echelons of command. It is intended for practical use by
commanders and deception planners at the tactical level.
4. Coordinating Instructions.
4.a. Print Publications. Units can request hard copy publications
via
https://www.marines.mil/News/Publications/MCPEL/Print-Publications/.
Print
requirements for publicly releasable publications are outlined in
reference (f), paragraphs 4.a.2.a.2.b and 4.a.2.a.2.c. Publication
control number (PCN), Limited Dissemination Control (LDC), and
manager is:
4.a.1. MCTP 3-32F, Deception
4.a.1.a. PCN: 147 000094 00
4.a.1.b. LDC: NONE - Publicly Releasable (excluding Appendix F)
4.a.1.c. Manager: Special Technical Activities Branch
(HQMC, DC PP&O, PLX) [Service G-39]
4.b. Information briefings can be requested from the POC provided
in this message.
4.c. This publication contains a classified appendix. The
classified appendix is available via the classified Marine Corps
Doctrine website.
5. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
6. Questions concerning Marine Corps Deception doctrine or policy
can be directed to the message POC.
7. Release authorized by Mr. Jeffrey DeWeese, Acting Director,
Strategy and Plans Division, DC Plans, Policies and Operations,
Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps.//