Airfield opening

Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Airfield Opening

March 2024

Corresponding Service Publication Numbers
USA - ATP 3-17.2
USMC - MCRP 3-20B.1
USN - NTTP 3-02.18
USAF - AFTTP 3-2.68

Description: This publication supports operational commanders and staffs by establishing tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for airfield opening. This publication provides guidance for operational commanders and staffs on opening and transferring an airfield. It contains information on Service capabilities, planning considerations, airfield assessment and surveys, opening the airfield, and transitioning the airfield in all operational environments.

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MTTP History

MTTP History

2026 August Project Approval Package
2026 April Request for Feedback
2024 March Published
2024 January Pending Publishing
2023 October Command Approval Package
2023 January Worldwide Review
2020 November Project Approval Package (revise with 15 month deferment)
2020 September Request for Feedback
2018 October Published
2018 July Command Approval Package
2017 July Worldwide Review
2017 June Joint Working Group 2
2017 April Joint Working Group 1
2017 January Project Approval Package
2016 October Request for Feedback
2015 June Published
2014 October Command Approval Package
2013 November Worldwide Review
2012 January Joint Working Group 2 
2011 September Joint Working Group 1 (Port Opening)
2011 September Project Approval Package
2011 June Request for Feedback (Port Opening)
 2007 May Published

 

Airfield Opening