FM 3-0 — Operations
FM 3-0 governs how Army forces contribute landpower, integrate joint capabilities, and conduct multidomain operations on land.
- Publication number: FM 3-0
- Title: OPERATIONS
- Date: 03/21/2025
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers large-scale combat operations, strategic contexts, operational frameworks, warfighting functions, maritime environments, and leadership during operations. It requires decisions and actions to comply with applicable United States, international, and host-nation laws and regulations, treaties, and agreements.
Applies to: FM 3-0 is applicable to all members of the profession of arms: leaders, Soldiers, and Army Civilians.
Topics covered
- Multidomain operations
- Large-scale combat operations
- Strategic contexts
- Operational frameworks
- Maritime environments
- Warfighting functions
- Command and support relationships
- Leadership during operations
Questions and answers
Who does FM 3-0 apply to?
FM 3-0 is applicable to all members of the profession of arms: leaders, Soldiers, and Army Civilians. (paragraph 3-0)
What does FM 3-0 say about multidomain operations?
The manual retains the focus on large-scale combat operations and reinforces the point: all operations are multidomain operations. (paragraph 1)
How do Army forces contribute to joint operations?
Army forces play an important role in supporting joint operations through the projection of combat power from land into the other domains and setting theaters for the joint force. (paragraph 1)
What must commanders and subordinates comply with during operations?
Commanders, staffs, and subordinates ensure that their decisions and actions comply with all applicable United States, international, and host-nation laws and regulations, and all applicable international treaties and agreements. (paragraph 3-24)
What are the three strategic contexts for Army operations?
Army forces conduct operations within three strategic contexts: competition below armed conflict, crisis, and armed conflict. (paragraph 1)