Doctrine for Navy/ Marine Corps Joint Riverine Operations — MCWP 3-35.4, NWP 13 (Rev. A)

Riverine operations in full concept integrate and employ various types of ships, craft, aircraft, weapons, and Marine Corps and naval special warfare forces in a concerted effort to achieve and/or maintain control of a riverine, coastal, or delta areas. Riverine operations will be conducted under the command of a single mobile riverine force commander as joint or uni-service operations designed to accomplish the objectives of a riverine campaign.