FM 1: The Army

Official US Army Field Manual in Acrobat PDF file format.   The Army is the primary Landpower arm of our Nation’s Armed Forces. It exists to servethe American people, protect enduring national interests, and fulfill the Nation’s militaryresponsibilities. FM 1 is one of the Army’s two capstone field manuals. It contains ourvision for the Army. While the entire manual is important, I would direct your attention tofour particular items. FM 1 establishes the fundamental principles for employing Landpower. The most important of these are the Army’s operational concept and the fundamentals that support it. They form the foundation for all Army doctrine. All Soldiers should understand and internalize them. FM 1 describes the American profession of arms, the Army’s place in it, and what it means to be a professional Soldier. Central to this discussion are the Soldier’s Creed, Warrior Ethos, and Army Values. These three statements establish the guiding values and standards of the Army professio