Independently Published
FM 3-57 Civil Affairs Operations (April 2019)
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- Army Publishing Directorate
- Independently Published
- Paperback
- 9798675910021
- 11.02 X 8.5 X 0.31 inches
- 0.77 pounds
- Technology & Engineering > Military Science
- English
Secure TransactionBook Description
FM 3-57 provides Army commanders with the information necessary for the integration of Civil Affairs (CA)capabilities in support of unified land operations. It also provides the doctrinal basis for the conduct of CivilAffairs operations (CAO) in support of civil-military operations (CMO).
FM 3-57 clarifies the role of CA forces in the execution of CAO, and in support of CMO, with regard to themissions, employment, support requirements, capabilities, and limitations of these forces. CA forces executeCAO in support of unified land operations in all theaters across the range of military operations to achieve unifiedaction. A force multiplier for every commander, CA forces are one of the primary resources a commander has toassist in dealing with the complex and ever-changing civil component of the operational environment (OE).CA forces are trained, organized, and equipped to plan, execute, and assess CAO in support of Army and jointoperations. Their cultural orientation, regional expertise, linguistic capabilities, advisory ability, and civilianacquired professional skills paralleling common government functions are essential elements to the successfulcompletion of the commander's mission.
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