FM 1-02.1 Operational Terms – 2024 – Mini size

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 (NATO) terms used and listed in the glossaries of Army doctrinal publications. FM 1 02.1 also lists shortened forms (whether considered acronyms or abbreviations) approved for use in Army doctrinal publications.

 

When communicating instructions to subordinate units, commanders and staffs from company through corps echelons should use this publication as a dictionary of operational terms and military symbols.

 

 

FM 1-02.1 is organized as follows:

 

Chapter 1 presents defined terms.

 

Chapter 2 presents acronyms, abbreviations, and country codes.

 

Examples:

 

attack position – (Army) The last position an attacking force occupies or passes through before crossing the line of departure. (ADP 3-90)

situational understanding – The product of applying analysis and judgment to relevant information to determine the relationship among the operational and mission variables to facilitate decision making. (ADP 6-0)

 

This book is a “Mini” (half the size of a piece of paper).

A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.  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.

(A BIG size version (8 1/2 inch by 11 inch, the same size as a regular sheet of paper) is on this website too)