FM 3-07 — Stability
FM 3-07 governs stability tasks, transitions, unity of effort, and assessment in operations focused on stability.
- Publication number: FM 3-07
- Title: STABILITY
- Date: 06/02/2014
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
View FM 3-07 on armypubs.army.mil
FM 3-07 covers primary stability tasks, related activities, transitions, transitional authorities, and whole-of-government and comprehensive approaches. It also addresses stability assessment frameworks and requires decisions and actions to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Applies to: FM 3-07 applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/the Army National Guard of the United States, and the United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Primary stability tasks
- Stability transitions
- Transitional military authority
- Interim civil authority
- Unity of effort
- Protection of civilians
- Stability assessment frameworks
- Foreign humanitarian assistance
Questions and answers
What are stability tasks intended to establish?
Operations focused on stability aim to establish conditions that support the transition to legitimate host-nation governance, a functioning civil society, and a viable market economy. (paragraph 1-3)
What must commanders and staffs consider during stability transitions?
Commanders and staffs consider how to facilitate smooth and coordinated transitions across all levels. (paragraph 2-1)
What does each transition level and phase require?
Each transition level and phase requires careful planning. (paragraph 2-2)
What happens when the security environment is in chaos and the state has failed?
In this situation, international law requires the military force to focus on essential tasks that establish a safe, secure environment and to address the immediate humanitarian needs of the local populace. (paragraph 1-4)
What must Army leaders understand to protect civilians?
Army leaders must constantly have situational understanding of an operational environment, relevant actors, and dynamics. (paragraph 1-53)