FM 3-81 — Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
FM 3-81 governs maneuver enhancement brigade doctrine and the tactical employment of MEBs in support of Army operations.
- Publication number: FM 3-81
- Title: MANEUVER ENHANCEMENT BRIGADE
- Date: 11/09/2021
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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FM 3-81 covers MEB organization, operational frameworks, support to decisive action, and support area operations. It addresses terrain management, information collection, movement control, clearance of fires, security, airspace management, stability, mobility and countermobility, and sustainment.
Applies to: FM 3-81 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Maneuver enhancement brigade doctrine
- Support area operations
- MEB organic and task-organized structure
- Terrain management
- Movement control
- Clearance of fires
- Support area security
- MEB sustainment
Questions and answers
Who does FM 3-81 apply to?
FM 3-81 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated. (paragraph 3-94)
Who is the principal audience for FM 3-81?
The principal audience for FM 3-81 is commanders and staff elements at all echelons and MEB units that are primarily tasked with conducting support area operations. (paragraph 3-94)
Who controls movement throughout the support area?
The MEB controls all movement throughout the support area. (paragraph 4-23)
Can units move through support-area lines of communication without clearance?
Units may not move through ground or air LOCs without clearance from the MEB. (paragraph 4-23)
What authority does the MEB commander have over fires in the support area?
The MEB commander has the authority to determine surface targets and perform clearance of fires within the support area. (paragraph 4-25)