ATP 3-92 — Corps Operations
ATP 3-92 governs corps roles, functions, structure, organization, and operations as a tactical formation and operational headquarters.
- Publication number: ATP 3-92
- Title: CORPS OPERATIONS
- Date: 01/15/2026
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It presents nonprescriptive ways and methods for a corps to accomplish missions, perform functions, and execute tasks. It covers corps operations, headquarters structure, joint capabilities, operational frameworks, movement and maneuver, and offensive, defensive, and enabling operations.
Applies to: ATP 3-92 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard of the U.S., and U.S. Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Corps tactical formations
- Corps headquarters structure
- Joint task force headquarters
- Operational framework
- Movement and maneuver
- Deep, close, and rear operations
- Offensive and defensive operations
- Enabling operations
Questions and answers
How quickly must corps and subordinate formations be ready to deploy?
Corps and their subordinate formations must be ready to deploy on short notice to austere locations and be capable of immediately conducting combat operations. (paragraph 3-0)
What assumption must guide corps deployment planning?
Commanders and staffs must therefore plan and execute deployments with the assumption that friendly forces are always under observation and in contact. (paragraph 3-88)
What is the purpose of corps deep operations?
A corps' defensive scheme in its deep area generally aims to isolate or delay part of the attacking force so that the defensive main effort can succeed. (paragraph 4-121)
When is a frontal attack used by a corps?
A frontal attack is used when time and urgency are among the most important factors. (paragraph 5-11)
When does a corps assess that a unit is encircled?
A corps assesses that a unit is encircled when enemy action has cut all ground routes of evacuation and reinforcement. (paragraph 5-88)