Cessna Citation X+ — Training Manual

This document is the Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-27, which focuses on Operational Support Airlift (OSA) within the United States Marine Corps. It provides a comprehensive framework for the integration and effective employment of OSA assets during military operations, emphasizing support for Marine air-ground task force operations. The publication is intended for Marines at all levels of command and covers the capabilities, limitations, and organizational structure of OSA, as well as planning and scheduling considerations. It draws on lessons learned from various military operations, including Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, and discusses the role of OSA in enhancing mission effectiveness. The document also aligns with NATO Standardization Agreements and serves as a guide for utilizing OSA in both wartime and peacetime scenarios.

• Marine Corps OSA provides economical air transport for personnel and cargo in low-threat environments.
• The OSA mission is to support Marine Corps forces with time-sensitive air transport and logistics.
• Operational Support Airlift units are located at various Marine Corps bases in CONUS and the Western Pacific.