This United States Marine Corps manual, Marine Corps Tactical Publication MCTP 3-40F Distribution and Transportation Operations November 2020, addresses the fundamental principles required for the planning and execution of Marine airground task force distribution and transportation operations. This publication provides a broad doctrinal overview for commanders and their staffs on transportation support tasks and functions related to Marine air-ground task force operations. It provides the reader with a conceptual understanding of distribution and transportation capabilities, planning considerations, command relationships, support requirements, and considerations for the successful execution of missions across the range of military operations. This publication supersedes MCTP 3-40F, Transportation Operations, dated 5 September 2001.
