FM 3-01 — U.s. Army Air And Missile Defense Operations
FM 3-01 governs Army air and missile defense planning, coordination, execution, training, and operations in joint and multidomain contexts.
- Publication number: FM 3-01
- Title: U.S. ARMY AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE OPERATIONS
- Date: 08/26/2025
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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FM 3-01 covers the Army air and missile defense system, operations processes, command and control, training, sustainment, and combat operations. It addresses ADA contributions during competition below armed conflict, crisis, and armed conflict, including deployment, defense, offense, and stability operations.
Applies to: FM 3-01 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard, and United States Army Reserve forces unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Army air and missile defense system
- Air and missile defense operations
- Command and control
- Air defense artillery training
- Airspace coordinating measures
- Large-scale combat operations
- Passive air and missile defense
- Air and missile threats
Questions and answers
What does FM 3-01 describe about ADA operations?
FM 3-01 describes the contributions of ADA, the Armys dedicated AMD component, in the planning, coordination, and execution of AMD operations in support of joint and multidomain operations. (paragraph 6-22)
Does FM 3-01 focus on active or passive air and missile defense?
While this manual addresses aspects of offensive counterair and passive AMD, it focuses on active AMD tactics and procedures. (paragraph 6-22)
What should training address to maintain readiness?
Training should address all aspects of readiness to ensure that a unit can sustain required training proficiencies and keep personnel, equipment, and systems in the fight. (paragraph 1-94)
What are the terms in the ADA engagement sequence?
The ADA engagement sequence terms are sense, track (to include identify), target, engage, and assess. (paragraph 4-102)
What do passive air and missile defense measures include?
Passive air and missile defense measures include detecting air and missile launches, predicting impact points, providing threat identification, and disseminating early warning. (paragraph 5-32)