Whenever commonality of interests exists, nations enter political, economic, or military partnerships, or combinations thereof. These partnerships occur in regional and worldwide patterns as nations seek opportunities to promote their mutual national interests, ensure mutual security against real or perceived threats, gain international or binational influence, conduct foreign humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, conduct peace operations, and promote their ideals. Cultural, diplomatic, informational, military, economic, religious, psychological, technological, and political factors all influence the formation and conduct of multinational operations. America's interests are global, but its focus is regional. Existing alliances and past coalitions reflect that focus.
DesignationFM 3-16
EditionJul 2024
StatusActive
ProponentTRADOC
Pages148
FunctionDoctrine Philosophy
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. This publication supersedes FM 3-16, dated 8 April 2014. HEADQUA