Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-17.2, MAGTF Explosive Ordnance Disposal, defines the principles for structuring and conducting explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operations across a range of operations in all operating environments. The purpose of this publication is to establish EOD force command and control principles, concepts, procedures, and responsibilities from the highest-level headquarters through intermediate headquarters to the EOD force's single points of contact. The standards set forth in this publication enable efficient, effective, and safe employment of available EOD forces to support a range of military operations in support of Marine air-ground task force operations within the joint Service environment and the homeland defense mission.