Army Techniques Publication ATP 3-17.2 Airfield Opening March 2024. This Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force publication, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Airfield Opening ATP 3-17.2, MCRP 3-20B.1, NTTP 3-02.18, AFTTP 3-2.68 March 2024, is a single source, descriptive reference guide for opening and transferring an airfield. This MTTP 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. This MTTP publication applies to all commanders, senior airfield authorities, planning staffs, airfield opening forces, air traffic controllers, and support agencies.