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McRp 2-10a.5 Remote Sensor Operations Department of Defense

Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 2 2.3, Remote Sensor Operations, is the first in a new series of doctrinal publications on intelligence collection operations. MCWP 2-1, Intelligence Operations (under development) and FMFM 3-21, MAGTF Intelligence Operations, provide doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures for intelligence collection operations. MCWP 2-2.3 complements and expands upon this information by detailing doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures for the conduct of remote sensor operations in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The primary target audience of this publication is intelligence personnel responsible for the planning and execution of sensor operations. Personnel who provide support to remote sensor operations or who utilize the reporting from these operations should also read this publication. MCWP 2-2.3 describes aspects of remote sensor operations including doctrinal fundamentals, equipment, command and control, planning, execution, logistics, and training. MCWP 2-2.3 provides the information needed by Marines to understand, plan, and execute remote sensor operations in support of the MAGTF.