Tactical Doctrine and FM 100-5
Abstract
This monograph will examine the presentation of tactical doctrine in FM 100-5. The United States Army is currently revising FM 100-5, Operations, its 'keystone warfighting manual.' It is intended to serve as the 'Army's principle tool of professional self-education in the science and art of war.' The current FM 100-5 contains both operational and tactical doctrine. The revision will implement in doctrine a new operational concept call AirLand Operations. It appears that the new edition of FM 100-5 will continue to reflect trends established during the revision of the two previous editions. If this course is maintained, the new edition will strengthen its focus on the operational level, expand its discussion of campaigns and address the use of forces in peacetime and crisis. As in other revisions, this will be accomplished at the expense of tactical doctrine. Unfortunately, is also seems likely that the new manual will be written without a full examination of the effects of the new operational concept on tactical doctrine.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 19, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA259135
Entities
People
- Michael P. Coville
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College