Counterinsurgency (COIN) is a complex subset of warfare that encompasses all military, paramilitary, political, economic, psychological, and civic actions taken by a government to defeat an insurgency at the company, battalion, and brigade…Current448 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
i 1. Scope This publication is designed to consolidate some of the existing information on counterdrug (CD) operations, but it is not intended as an all encompassing, single-source CD document. Other publications provide information for…Current267 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
1. Scope This publication provides joint doctrine to plan, conduct, and assess defense support of civil authorities. 2. Purpose This publication has been prepared under the direction of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). It…Current164 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
02 May 2019 ATP 3-07.31/MCTP 3-03B/AFTTP 3-2.40 (INCL C1) i PREFACE 1. Purpose This multi-Service tactics, techniques, and procedures (MTTP) publication for Peace Operations (PO) is a single source, descriptive reference guide to aid…Current134 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
31 August 2012 ATP 3-07.5 (INCL C1) 1-1 Chapter 1 Stability Framework This chapter examines the various contexts in which Army units conduct stability efforts. It first discusses stabilization. This discussion covers the range of military…Current172 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
Techniques for the protection of civilians during Army operations: understanding civilian risks, protecting civilians during operations, shaping a protective environment, and mitigating civilian casualties. Supersedes ATTP 3-37.31.Current88 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
The Army Universal Task List (AUTL) describes what well-trained, well-led, and well-equipped Soldiers do for the Nation. While focused on the land dimension, abilities of Army forces complement abilities of other Services. The ability of…Current532 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
Marine Corps alignment with joint terminology resulted in the following changes to Marine Corps doctrine and terminology: The term "competition continuum" replaces "conflict continuum." The term "range of military operations" may be used…Current166 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
Highlights the unique aspects of stability operations in the maritime domain for the joint force commander and planning staff, and the role naval forces play in Government stability efforts.Current82 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
MCWP 3-03, Stabilization Activities 1-2 Core Responsibility One The DoD designs, implements, monitors, and evaluates stabilization actions based on conflict assessments, operational requirements, and complementary foreign assistance. For…Current132 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
The 2006 version of FM 3-24/ MCWP 3-33.5, Counterinsurgency, filled an important doctrinal gap at a time when U.S. forces were engaged in counterinsurgency operations. This version of FM 3-24/MCWP 3-33.5 builds on that important manual.…Current202 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
1. Purpose This multi-Service tactics, techniques, and procedures (MTTP) publication for Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) is a single source, reference guide for tactical-level units. It assists military planners, commanders,…Current136 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
1. Scope As directed in Joint Publication (JP) 1, Doctrine for the Armed Forces of the United States, the DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms [Short title: DOD Dictionary] sets forth standard US military and associated…Current360 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
First published in September 2001, Marine Corps Doctrinal Publica- tion (MCDP) 1-0, Marine Corps Operations, provided a bridge between the maneuver warfare philosophy articulated in our first nine MCDPs and the tactics, techniques, and…Current279 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
ADP 3-28 clarifies similarities and differences between defense support of civil authorities (DSCA) and other elements of decisive action. DSCA and stability operations are similar in many ways. Both revolve around helping partners on the…Current112 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
1. Purpose This publication will improve coordination and understanding during multi-Service operations. A brevity code is a code that provides no security. Its sole purpose is the shortening of messages rather than the concealment of…Current88 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
As the Army refocuses its readiness efforts from prevailing in counterinsurgency to prevailing in large-scale combat operations, we must detail those functions that allow U.S. forces to execute prolonged campaigns against peer threats.…Current84 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
This publication is about winning in combat. Winning requires many things: excellence in techniques, an appreciation of the enemy, exemplary leadership, battlefield judgment, and focused combat power. Yet these factors by themselves do not…Current145 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
1. Scope This publication provides joint doctrine for planning, executing, and assessing joint antiterrorism operations. 2. Purpose This publication has been prepared under the direction of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It…Current172 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
CHAPTER 1. UNDERSTANDING SECURITY COOPERATION IN A STRATEGIC CONTEXT SECURITY COOPERATION AS AN ENABLER OF STRATEGY The increasingly complex security environment, defined by strategic competition and state and non-state adversaries using…Current106 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
30 May 2026 FM 1-02.1 v This third edition of FM 1-02.1 compiles all Army terms and definitions approved for use in Army doctrinal publications, including ADPs, FMs, and ATPs. It also includes joint and North Atlantic Treaty Organization…Current150 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
1. Scope This publication provides joint doctrine to plan, execute, and assess counterinsurgency operations. 2. Purpose This publication has been prepared under the direction of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). It sets…Current242 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
MCWP 5-10 Marine Corps Planning Process 1-1 CHAPTER 1. PLANNING FUNDAMENTALS Planning is the art and science of envisioning a desired future and laying out effective ways of bringing it about. —Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication (MCDP) 5,…Current218 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
The purpose of this handbook is to fill an identified gap in doctrine relating to Transition to Host Nation (HN) government control on operations involving ABCA nations. Current operational practice sees Transition being conducted…Current94 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
1. Scope This publication provides doctrine for stability mission, activities, and tasks as part of stabilization efforts across the range of military operations. 2. Purpose This publication has been prepared under the direction of the…Current250 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
15 JUN 2023 ATP 3-07.10/MCRP 3-03D.1/NTTP 3-07.5/AFTTP 3-2.76 i PREFACE 1. Purpose This multi-Service tactics, techniques, and procedures (MTTP) publication assists in advising foreign security forces (FSF). It serves as a reference to…Current208 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
1. Scope This publication provides doctrine to plan, execute, and assess joint interdiction operations. 2. Purpose This publication has been prepared under the direction of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It sets forth joint…Current84 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
Air Force doctrine is the extant and emerging best practices in the application of airpower. Doctrine describes the operations and activities that create convergence of effects across the competition continuum. Doctrine is organized as…Current20 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
i 1. Scope This publication provides fundamental guidance and procedures for the formation and employment of a joint task force to command and control joint operations throughout the range of military operations. 2. Purpose This…Current259 pagesDoctrine Philosophy
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