ADP 1 is prepared under the direction of the Chief of Staff of the Army. It delineates the Army’s roles and core competencies by deriving them from the Constitution. It establishes the fundamental principles for employing Army forces, addresses the Army’s contributions to the joint force, and highlights our interdependence with the joint force. Lastly, ADP 1 emphasizes the professional Soldier and the characteristics of the future force that will enable the Army to maintain its commitment to the Nation.
ADP 1 and ADP 3-0, Operations, are the two Army capstone doctrinal manuals that serve as the foundation of our professional body of knowledge. It explains our Army’s historical significance in the formation and preservation of our Nation and its role today and in the future as a member of the joint force to guarantee the Nation’s strength and independence. At the heart of this doctrine is the professional Soldier–our true asymmetric advantage and most valued asset.
This book is a “BIG” size (the size of a regular sheet of paper). This website also has the popular “mini” (half the size of a regular sheet of paper).
The binding is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.
The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.