FM 3-16 — The Army In Multinational Operations
FM 3-16 governs Army forces operating as part of a multinational force during multinational operations.
- Publication number: FM 3-16
- Title: THE ARMY IN MULTINATIONAL OPERATIONS
- Date: 07/15/2024
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers mission command, interoperability, multinational force structures, planning, intelligence, sustainment, medical support, and specialized operational domains. It requires compliance with applicable United States, international, and host-nation laws and regulations, as well as the law of armed conflict and rules of engagement.
Applies to: FM 3-16 applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Multinational interoperability
- Mission command
- Multinational force structures
- Intelligence sharing
- Multinational sustainment
- Medical support
- Civil-military integration
- Space and cyberspace operations
Questions and answers
What does mission command empower during multinational operations?
Mission command is the Armys approach to command and control that empowers subordinate decision making and decentralized execution appropriate to the situation (ADP 6-0). (paragraph 2-3)
How should multinational commanders adjust their command style?
Multinational commanders vary their command style to harmonize with the characteristics of the forces they lead. (paragraph 2-4)
What must commanders avoid when maintaining mission focus?
The commander remains flexible to adjust to unforeseen political influences, keeps the multinational force focused on the military objective, and avoids mission creep. (paragraph 3-4)
Who establishes medical support policies for multinational operations?
The multinational force surgeon establishes medical support policies to cover medical support in multinational operations. (paragraph 6-11)
What principle applies to humanitarian assistance without discrimination?
Humanitarian assistance must be provided without discrimination. (paragraph 8-27)