Stand-To!- FM 3-0 - Feb. 22, 2008

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Edition: Fri, February 22, 2008
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FM 3-0

What is it?

Field Manual 3-0, Operations, is one of two Army capstone manuals and  
is the first significant revision in operational doctrine since 9/11.  
Reflecting more than six years of wartime experience, this manual is  
the blueprint for operating in an uncertain future.

What has the Army done?

The Army recognized that the next several decades will be an era of  
persistent conflict that will generate continuing requirements for  
military forces. FM 3-0 discusses changes in the complex and volatile  
operational environment, and how we need to prepare Soldiers and  
leaders to operate in that environment. The FM provides the  
overarching doctrine of how the Army will conduct operations to  
defend the nation, protect vital interests and fulfill national  
military responsibilities.

FM 3-0 does not focus exclusively on current operations, but also  
addresses the needs of an Army responsible for deploying forces  
promptly anywhere in the world (its expeditionary capability) and  
operating for extended periods in any environment at any point across  
the spectrum of conflict, from stable peace through general war (its  
campaign capability). FM 3-0 institutionalizes simultaneous  
offensive, defensive and stability or civil-support operations as the  
core of the Army’s doctrine.

What does the Army have planned for the future?

For the immediate future, a mobile training team will visit each  
division, corps, schoolhouses, and other locations if requested, to  
help Soldiers and leaders “internalize” FM 3-0. A dedicated education  
program will help propagate the field manual’s ideas throughout the  
force. The Combined Arms Center (CAC) at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., has  
designed a multifaceted approach to educating Soldiers on the new  
field manual, including a study guide on CD-ROM, a Web site and a  
chain-teaching program. FM 3-0 will be included in almost all officer  
professional military education, including the Intermediate Level  
Education (ILE) curriculum.

Why is this important to the Army?

FM 3-0’s impact on the force and the application of the doctrine will  
be revolutionary. Four specific points in the doctrine to note:

•	The importance of stability operations is elevated to co-equal with  
combat (offensive and defensive operations).

•	The field manual acknowledges and accounts for the critical nature  
and influence of information in operations.

•	The field manual forges an operational concept that drives  
initiative, embraces risk and focuses on creating opportunities to  
achieve decisive results.

•	The field manual emphasizes the central role of the commander in  
full-spectrum operations, bridging battle command and operational art  
in leveraging the experience, knowledge and intuition of the commander.

Soldiers are the centerpiece of our formations and the Strength of  
this Nation. To ensure continued success of our Soldiers, we must all  
review, understand, internalize and continue to improve this doctrine.

Related links:

Strategic Communication Coordination Group (SCCG) Workspace

Senior Army Leader Page (SALP) (Restricted to senior Army leaders only)

INFORMATION YOU CAN USE
• 2007 Strategic Communication Guide - Read the 2007 Army Strategic  
Communication Guide for key messages and updates

• Strategic Communication Coordination Group (SCCG) Workspace

• Army Public Affairs Portal

• Stories of Valor

CALENDAR
Though there are many forms, there is only one spirit of operations:  
The offense. FM 3-0. Coming Feb. 28.

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