This manual presents the planning and programming methods and procedures of the Army for use by staff officers of Headquarters, De- partment of the Army, for information of commanders and staff officers in subordinate echelons, and students at senior Army schools. To facili- tate an understanding of the system, the manual includes a discussion of the various influences and considerations outside the Department of the Army which affect planning and programming. While certain portions of this manual establish procedures both for war and mobilization planning and for application of the Army Program System, its basic purpose is guidance. This manual should be used in conjunction with the AR 11-series. The time periods discussed herein represent the ideal. However, they may vary due to a delay or change in basic guidance.
DesignationFM 101-51
EditionOct 1957
StatusSuperseded
Pages102
FunctionLeadership Training
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)