Planning

Abstract

This publication describes the theory and philosophy of military planning as practiced by the U.S. Marine Corps. The intent is to describe how we can prepare effectively for future action when the future is uncertain and unpredictable. In so doing, this publication provides all Marines a conceptual framework for planning in peace, in crisis, or in war. This approach to planning is based on our common understanding of the nature of war and on our warfighting philosophy of maneuver warfare as described in Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication (MCDP) 1, Warfighting. Our doctrine for planning establishes planning as an essential component of the broader field of command and control. The object of both is to recognize what needs to be done in any given situation and see to it that appropriate actions are taken. This publication should be read in conjunction with MCDP 6, Command and Control. The concepts described therein also generally apply to planning.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 21, 1997
Accession Number
ADA573952

Entities

People

  • C. C. Krulak

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Operations
  • Military Planning
  • Military Science
  • New York
  • Psychology
  • Situational Awareness
  • Training
  • United States
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Political Science/ International Relations/ European Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control