Stand-To!- Stability Operations in FM 3-0 - Feb. 28, 2008

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SENIOR LEADERS ARE SAYING


"What's clear to us is that every operation - whether it is major combat
operations, irregular warfare or even peacetime engagement - will include
some form of offensive operations, some form of defensive operations and
some form of stability operations."

- U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr.

Chief of Staff Reflects on New Manual for Operations
<http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/02/26/7612-chief-of-staff-reflects-on-new-ma
nual-for-operations/> 


TODAY'S FOCUS


Stability Operations in FM 3-0

What is it?

FM 3-0, Operations, is the first significant revision in operational
doctrine since 9/11. Rolled out at the Association of the United States Army
Winter Symposium today, the field manual gives stability operations co-equal
status with offensive and defensive operations.

What has the Army done?

Since the last edition of FM 3-0 (June 14, 2001), historic changes to the
international security environment have evolved. These changes have altered
the operational environment, so the new version of the field manual captures
a new operational concept where commanders employ offensive, defensive, and
stability or civil support operations simultaneously. This has major
ramifications for training, planning and decision-making, and represents a
significant challenge to military forces. There are other major changes in
FM 3-0:

* The operational concept and the operational environment
* Information operations
* Warfighting functions
* The spectrum of conflict
* Defeat and stability mechanisms
* Joint interdependence and Modular forces

What does the Army have planned for the future?

In the near term, the Combined Arms Center (CAC), Fort Leavenworth, Kan.,
will host a "How to fight" seminar in April 2008 to discuss stability
operations and FM 3-0. FM 3-07, Stability Operations, is due for release in
late summer, with changes to the civil-affairs career field scheduled to
commence in June.

Why is this important to the Army?

This century's conflict involves more than combat between armed opponents;
it requires offensive and defensive operations to defeat adversaries, and
stability and civil support operations to simultaneously shape the broader
situation to restore security and normalcy to the local populace. To that
end, FM 3-0 forges an operational concept that drives initiative, embraces
risk and focuses on creating opportunities to achieve decisive results in
all operations. 

Conflict, however, remains fundamentally a human endeavor, and it is
Soldiers who accomplish the mission. Soldiers therefore remain the
centerpiece of Army formations - they are our most important advantage and
remain the strength of the nation. It is Soldiers - defined by their valor,
devotion to duty and commitment to one another and the United States of
America - who execute full-spectrum operations, and it is Soldiers who are
the core of FM 3-0.

Related links:

FM 3-0 <http://www.army.mil/fm3-0/>  (PDF Download)

Senior Army Leader Page (SALP) <https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/129362> 

Strategic Communication Coordination Group (SCCG) Workspace
<https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/303879> 


INFORMATION YOU CAN USE


* 2007 Strategic Communication Guide
<https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/409993?c=ZGF2aWQudmVyZ3VuMg==> - Read
the 2007 Army Strategic Communication Guide for key messages and updates

* Strategic Communication Coordination Group (SCCG) Workspace
<https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/303879> 

* Army Public Affairs Portal <https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/216363> 

* Stories of Valor <http://www.army.mil/valor> 


NEWS ABOUT THE ARMY


*	Army unveils new field manual for operations (ARNews
<http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/02/27/7644-army-unveils-new-field-manual-for
-operations/index.html> ) 
*	Army acquisition efforts contribute to economic boom in Iraq (ARNews
<http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/02/27/7635-army-acquisition-efforts-contribu
te-to-economic-boom-in-iraq/> ) 
*	Diversity Task Force fighting 'silent epidemic' (ARNews
<http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/02/26/7618-diversity-task-force-fighting-sil
ent-epidemic/> ) 
*	Two firms sue Army for $11M in damages (USA
<http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2008-02-27-iraqlawsuits_N.htm?loc=i
nterstitialskip> )


WAR ON TERROR NEWS


*	Sunni forces losing patience with U.S. (WP
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/27/AR200802270
3842.html> ) 
*	Army official: Yes, waterboarding breaks international law (TPM
<http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/02/army_official_yes_waterbo
ardin.php> ) 
*	Taliban called growing threat in Afghanistan (BS
<http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/world/iraq/bal-te.afghan28feb28,0,5028038.
story> ) 
*	Opinion: War and peace, the Army way (LAT
<http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-brooks28feb28,0,355542
0.column> )


OF INTEREST


*	Health care improves, GAO says (WP
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/27/AR200802270
2435.html> ) 
*	Army narrows realignment alternatives to 3 properties (WP
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/27/AR200802270
1228.html> ) 
*	U.S. Soldiers train Canadians for Afghanistan in Texas (AFIS
<http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49091> ) 
*	U.S.: Chávez's arms purchases excessive (MH
<http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation/story/436595.html> )


WORLD VIEW


*	Russia may support Iran sanctions (BBC <http://news.bbc.co.uk/>  |
Story <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7267327.stm> ) 
*	Taliban threaten spring offensive on Kabul (TEL
<http://www.telegraph.co.uk/>  | Story
<http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/02/28/wtaliban128
.xml> ) 
*	Many die in Pakistan missile strike (AJ
<http://english.aljazeera.net/English>  | Story
<http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/11D980CB-FECB-4669-96B1-C53BE1F22296
.htm> ) 
*	Opinion: Ahmadinejad's message to Iraqis (AA
<http://www.alarabiya.net/english.html>  | Story
<http://www.alarabiya.net/views/2008/02/27/46199.html> )


WHAT'S BEING SAID IN BLOGS


*	Spc. Kevin Mowl: Rest In peace, brave warrior (SM
<http://soldiersmind.com/2008/02/27/spc-kevin-mowl-rest-in-peace-brave-warri
or/> ) 
*	A little rain must fall (N2G
<http://blog.notes2grow.com/2008/02/27/a-little-rain-must-fall.aspx> ) 
*	Facebook threatens Soldiers, Canada warns; '80 percent' of enemy
intelligence gleaned from 'Net (DR
<http://blog.wired.com/defense/2008/02/facebook-threat.html> ) 
*	Supporting our Soldiers, Civilians and their Families (USACE
<https://eportal.usace.army.mil/sites/Blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=13> ) 
*	Pure crap: Veterans' Mental Health Treatment First Act (SSM
<http://somesoldiersmom.blogspot.com/2008/02/pure-crap-veterans-mental-healt
h.html#links> ) 
*	Vested interest (BF
<http://badgersforward.blogspot.com/2008/02/vesterd-interest.html> ) 
*	March of the imam (GC
<http://gocomics.typepad.com/the_sandbox/2008/02/march-of-the--1.html> )

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