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MCWP 3-35.1
Cold Weather Operations
U.S. Marine Corps
Coordinating Draft June 2000
 
 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY Headquarters United States Marine Corps Washington, DC 20380-0001 XX June 2000 FOREWORD 1. Purpose. Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-35.1,
 Cold Weather Operations,
 will provide broad doctrine and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for commanders and staffs throughout the MAGTF. 2. Scope. This publication illustrates how the MAGTF can be organized, trained and equipped to conduct operations in the cold weather environment. It discusses the operational concepts for cold weather operations across the range of military operations. This doctrine spans planning considerations and TTP for operations at the MEF level through MEU (SOC) operations. 3. Supersession. None 4. Certification. Reviewed and approved this date. BY DIRECTION OF THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS J. E. RHODES Lieutenant General, U.S. Marine Corps Commanding General Marine Corps Combat Development Command Quantico, Virginia DISTRIBUTION: 000 000000 00
 
 MCWP 3-35.1,
Cold Weather Operations
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CONTENTS
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MCWP 3-35.1
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Chapter 1: Historical Perspectives on Cold Weather Operations
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1001. The White Death
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1002. Napoleon’s Attack on Russia
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1003. The Finnish-Soviet War
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1004. The German Invasion of Norway
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1005. Operation Barbarossa
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1006. The Soviet Karelian Front Campaign
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1007. The Battle of Attu
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1008. Marine Corps Experience in Korea
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1009. The Falkland-Malvinas War, 1982
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1010. Conclusion
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Chapter 2: Planning for Cold Weather Operations
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2001. Cold Weather Considerations
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2002. Command and Control
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2003. Maneuver
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2004. General Fire Support Considerations
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2005. Intelligence Considerations
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2006. Logistical Considerations
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Chapter 3: Ground Combat Operations
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3001. Infantry Operations
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3002. Artillery Operations
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3003. Tanks and Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAV) Operations
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3004. Combat Engineer Operations
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Chapter 4: Air Operations
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4001. Preferred Methods of Marking Targets for Close Air Support
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4002. Target Methods Degraded by the Effects of Cold Weather
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4003. Planning for Helicopter Operations
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4004. Assembly Areas
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4005. Safety Operations
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4006. LZ Brief
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4007. LZ Selection
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4008. Designation of Landing/Loading Points
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4009. LZ Preparation
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4010. Preparation for Embarkation
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4011. Ahkio Huddle Procedures
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4012. External Operations
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4013. Fixed Wing Operations
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4014. Effects of Cold Weather on the Functional Areas of Marine Aviation
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