Publisher's Synopsis
Army Doctrine Publication (ADP) 3-0 is one of the Army's two capstone doctrine publications; the other is Field Manual (FM) 1, The Army. ADP 3-0 presents overarching doctrinal guidance and direction for conducting operations. It constitutes the Army's view of how it conducts prompt and sustained operations on land and sets the foundation for developing the other principles, tactics, techniques, and procedures detailed in subordinate doctrine publications. ADP 3-0 is the first manual published under Doctrine 2015 initiative. It provides operational guidance for commanders and trainers at all echelons and forms the basis for Army Education System curricula. The principal audience for ADP 3-0 is the middle and senior leadership of the Army, officers in the rank of major and above who command Army forces in major operations and campaigns or serve on the staffs that support those commanders. It is also applicable to the civilian leadership of the Army.
