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The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP)
The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP)
From Beginner to Black Belt: Current Edition, Complete & Unabridged - Build Your Warrior Ethos! MCRP 3-02B (Carlile Military Library)
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Carlile Military Library
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FROM BEGINNER TO BLACK BELT
Current, 2017 edition: REPLACES the obsolete "Close Combat" manual. All-new photograph illustrations - not the old version with line drawings.
Important: this is a reflowable ebook, not a low-quality fixed-layout edition. Reflowable books adapt to your device and your settings for a superior reading experience.
The ideal foundation for any self-defense or close-quarters combat (CQC) training program: rigorously designed by the USMC's world-class Close Quarters Combat experts to enable anyone of any ability to achieve lethal hand-to-hand fighting skills easily and rapidly, MCMAP takes martial arts from around the world and distills them into an unbeatable combination of core disciplines that will, with training, repetition and cultivation, enable you to defeat any opponent.
BUILD YOUR WARRIOR ETHOS
- Complete & unabridged: 270+ pages, expertly adapted for the ebook format.
- Created & trusted by the US Marine Corps' fighting troops - the tip of the spear in power projection around the world.
ONE MIND, ANY WEAPON
- MCMAP FUNDAMENTALS
- BREAK-FALLS
- BAYONET TECHNIQUES
- UPPER BODY STRIKES
- LOWER BODY STRIKES
- CHOKES
- THROWS
- COUNTERS TO STRIKES
- COUNTERS TO CHOKES & HOLDS
- UNARMED MANIPULATION
- ARMED MANIPULATION
- KNIFE FIGHTING
- WEAPONS OF OPPORTUNITY
- GROUND FIGHTING
- GROUND CHOKES
- REAP THROWS
- UNARMED VS HANDHELD WEAPONS
- FIREARM RETENTION
- FIREARM DISARMAMENT
- NECK CRANKS
- COUNTER-PISTOL TECHNIQUES
- IMPROVISED WEAPONS
- TRAINING SAFETY
WARNING: Techniques described in this manual can cause serious injury or death. Practical application in the training of these techniques must be conducted in strict adherence with training procedures outlined in this manual. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK.
OVERVIEW
The focus of Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) is the personal development of each Marine in a team framework using a standardized, trainable, & sustainable close combat fighting system. As a weapon-based system, all techniques are integrated with equipment, physical challenges, and tactics found on the modern battlefield. The MCMAP is designed to increase the warfighting capabilities of individual Marines and units, enhance Marines’ self-confidence and esprit de corps, and foster the warrior ethos in all Marines. The MCMAP is a weapon-based system rooted in the credo that every Marine is a rifleman and will engage the aggressor from 500 meters to close quarter combat. The MCMAP:
- Enhances the Marine Corps’ capabilities as an elite fighting force.
- Provides basic combative skills for all Marines.
- Applies across the spectrum of violence.
- Strengthens the Marine Corps warrior ethos.
The motto of MCMAP best states the essence of the program: “One mind, any weapon.” This means that every Marine is always armed even without a weapon. He is armed with a combat mindset, the ability to assess and to act, and the knowledge that all Marines can rely on one another.
The Marine Corps was born during the battles that created this country. Drawing upon the experiences of the first Marines, we have developed a martial culture unrivaled in the world today. This legacy includes not only our fighting prowess but also the character and soul of what makes us unique as Marines.
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ISBN/SKU: 1949117413
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Before You Buy
Q: Who is this ebook for?
A: This ebook is a strong choice for Marines, military and law-enforcement personnel, martial artists, combatives instructors, security professionals, MMA and grappling practitioners, and readers interested in a structured close-combat system. It is particularly useful for anyone who wants the complete Marine Corps Martial Arts Program in a portable digital format.
Q: What does the handbook cover?
A: It covers the complete Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, including fundamentals, break-falls, striking, throws, chokes, ground fighting, bayonet techniques, counters, armed and unarmed manipulation, knife fighting, improvised weapons, firearm retention and disarmament, and training safety.
Q: Is this mainly a hand-to-hand combat manual?
A: No. Physical techniques are a major part of the program, but MCMAP is designed as a broader system of martial development. It combines combat skills with discipline, judgment, leadership, confidence, and the warrior ethos expected of Marines.
Q: Is it suitable for beginners?
A: Yes. The program is deliberately progressive and develops from fundamental techniques through increasingly advanced skills. That makes it useful to readers starting from scratch as well as experienced martial artists who want to understand the Marine Corps system.
Q: Does the book cover the full MCMAP progression?
A: Yes. The manual follows MCMAP from foundational skills through advanced techniques, showing how separate movements, counters, weapon skills, and fighting concepts fit into one integrated system.
Q: How is MCMAP different from a traditional martial art?
A: MCMAP draws on techniques and principles from multiple martial traditions rather than following a single historical style. Its emphasis is on practical military application, adaptability, progressive training, and integrating physical fighting skills with equipment, battlefield conditions, and professional development.
Q: Is this the older Marine Corps Close Combat or LINE manual?
A: No. This edition contains MCRP 3-02B and presents the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program that replaced the earlier Close Combat and LINE systems. It reflects the Marine Corps' later integrated approach to close combat and warrior development.
Q: Are the techniques illustrated?
A: Yes. The manual uses extensive photographic instruction rather than the older style of line drawings. The photographs help show body position, movement, and technique progression clearly, which is especially valuable for a practical martial-arts reference.
Q: Why choose the ebook edition?
A: The ebook makes more than 270 pages of MCMAP material easy to carry on a Kindle, tablet, or phone and allows readers to move quickly between sections during study. Readers who prefer a large page for following photographic sequences may favor the full-size print edition, while the ebook is particularly convenient for portability and quick reference.
Publication Details & Specifications
| Format | Kindle ebook |
|---|---|
| Series | Carlile Military Library |
| Official designation | MCRP 3-02B |
| Edition | Digital edition of the current, complete and unabridged manual |
| Language | English |
| ASIN | B0F6YY37WK |
| Source | United States Marine Corps |
| Training system | Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) |
| Skill progression | Covers the program from introductory techniques through advanced belt levels, including black belt material |
| Edition status | Replaces the older Marine Corps Close Combat / LINE-system manual |
| Illustrations | Includes photographic illustrations demonstrating techniques and training sequences |
| Combat skills covered | Striking, ground fighting, throws, joint manipulation, chokes, weapons techniques, counters, and advanced close-combat applications |
| Broader training | Physical conditioning, mental discipline, leadership, character development, and the Marine Corps warrior ethos |
| Reading format | Portable digital edition for Kindle devices and apps with searchable text and adjustable display settings |
| Format advantage | Designed for convenient digital study and reference without requiring the larger print edition |
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