ATP 3-57.50 is authoritative but not directive. It serves as a guide and does not preclude CA personnel or units from developing their own standard operating procedures. The techniques presented in this publication should not preclude CA forces from using their civilian-acquired skills, training, and experience to meet the challenges they face while conducting Civil Affairs operations and providing support to CMO. CA forces are trained, organized, and equipped to plan, execute, and assess the joint force commander's concept for CMO. CA forces provide essential capabilities that enable the commander by virtue of their area and linguistic orientation, cultural awareness, training in military-to-host nation advisory activities, and civilian professional skills that parallel common government functions.
DesignationATP 3-57.50
EditionOct 2024
StatusActive
ProponentTRADOC
Pages138
FunctionOther
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. This publication supersedes ATP 3-57.50, dated 6 September 2013