FM 3-05 provides U.S. Army planners and forces with the principles, tactics, and procedures to execute Army special operations and related activities. Subordinate Army techniques publications describe specific special operations activities. Army special operations forces include all personnel assigned to the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) and its subordinate units: 1st Special Forces Command, 75th Ranger Regiment, United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, and United States Army Special Operations Aviation Command.
The principal audience for FM 3-05 is Army commanders and staffs working with or employing Army special operations forces. This manual provides the foundation for training and Army education system curricula and future capabilities development across doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, facilities, and policy. This Service doctrine is consistent with joint doctrine.
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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)
