McRp 3-40d.13 Base Camp

ATP 3-37.10/MCRP 3-40D.13 is a compilation of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) found in doctrine, lessons learned, and other reference material that provides an integrated, systematic approach to base camps. It codifies the recent efforts of the Base Camp Integrated Capabilities Development Team as part of the Army capabilities-based assessment process and serves commanders and their staffs as a comprehensive how-to guide for performing all activities of the base camp life cycle during deployments. This manual acknowledges that each base camp will be unique, based on mission requirements and the theater-specific facility allowances and construction standards that apply. Therefore, this manual relies on its user's ability to apply experience and good judgment in incorporating the base camp principles and procedures that are provided here, along with the wisdom to seek out the necessary expertise where needed in generating options and implementing best practices that result in efficient and effective base camps. The principal audience for ATP 3-37.10/MCRP 3-40D.13 is all members of the profession of arms. Commanders and staffs of a joint task force or multinational headquarters should also refer to applicable joint or multinational doctrine concerning the range of military operations and joint or multinational forces. Trainers and educators throughout the Army and Marine Corps will also use this manual. Commanders, staffs, and subordinates ensure that their decisions and actions comply with applicable United States (U.S.) international, and in some cases, host-nation (HN) laws and regulations. Commanders at all levels ensure that their Soldiers/Marines operate in accordance with the law of war and the rules of engagement. See FM 27-10 for more information. ATP 3-37.10/MCRP 3-40D.13 uses joint terms where applicable. Selected joint and Army/Marine Corps terms and definitions appear in the glossary and the text. Terms and definitions for which ATP 3-37.10/MCRP 3-40D.10 is the proponent publication (the authority) are indicated in the glossary and are printed in boldface and italicized in the text. These terms and their definitions will be incorporated into the next revision of ADRP 1-02 and MCRP 1-10.2. For other definitions in the text, the term is italicized, and the number of the proponent manual follows the definition.