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FUNDAMENTALMISSION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY ISTODETER WAR.Should conflict occur,FM100-5 is the Army's keystone Howto Fight manual.It is consistent with NATO doctrine and strategy.Themanual emphasizes the application of conventional weapons;however,theUnited States Army must be capable of operating in any environmentincluding the nuclear and chemical battlefield.Nuclear and chemicalweapons can be used only after authorization has been granted by thenational command authority.FM 100-5 provides operational guidance foruse by commanders and trainers at all echelons.It forms the foundation ofArmy service school curricula and serves as the basis for developing Armydoctrine,training,and materiel systems and organizations.  \nFM100-5 explains how the Army must conduct campaigns and battles inorder to win.It describes US Army operational doctrine involvingmaneuver,firepower,and movement;combined arms warfare;and coopera-tive actions with sister services and allies.It emphasizes tactical flexibilityand speed as well as mission orders,initiative among subordinates,and thespirit of the offense.Specific operational details appear in other fieldmanuals and regulations.  \nFM 100-5 is based on the purpose,organization,responsibilities,andgoals of the USArmy as set forth in FM100-1.The principles of war,the con-ditions of modern battle,and the fundamentals of military professionalismand leadership used in this manualalso come from FM100-1.The terms andgraphics necessary to understand this manual are contained in FM101-5-1.Both FM 100-1 and FM 101-5-1 are required references.  \nUsers of this publication are encouraged to recommend changes andsubmit comments for its improvement.Key comments to the specific pageand paragraph in which the change is recommended.Provide a reason foreach comment to insure understanding and complete evaluation.To sendchanges or comments,prepare DA Form 2028(Recommended Changes toPublications and Blank Forms)and forward it to Commandant,USACGSC,ATTN:ATZL-SWT,Fort Leavenworth,Kansas 66027.  \nWhen used in this publication,\"he,\"\"him,\"\"his,\"and “men”representboth the masculine and feminine genders unless otherwise stated.  \n*This publication supersedes FM 100-5,1 July 1976.  \nTable of Contents  \nPART ONE -THE ARMY AND HOW IT FIGHTS  \nPAGE  \nChapter 1. Challenges for the US Army………………………………………………………1-1  \nIdentifying the Challenges……………1-1  \nMeeting the Challenges…………………………………………………………………1-4  \nChapter 2. Combat Fundamentals………………………………………………………………………2-1  \nOperational Concepts…………………………………………………………………………2-1  \nLevels of War……………………………………………………………………………………2-3  \nDynamics of Battle………………………………………………………………………………2-4  \nChapter 3. Weather and Terrain…………………………………………………………………………………3-1  \nWeather ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………3-1  \nTerrain……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3-2  \nUrbanized Terrain…………………………………………………………………………………………3-8  \nSpecial Environments………………………………………………………………………3-10  \nChapter 4. Battlefield Environments……………………………………………………………………4-1  \nNuclear and Chemical Weapons ………………………………………………4-1  \nElectronic Warfare………………………………………………………………………………………4-4  \nSmoke and Obscurants……………………………………………………………………4-5  \nChapter 5. Combat Service Support………………………………………………………………5-1  \nModern Logistics…………………………………………………………………………………5-1  \nCSS Organization…………………………………………………………………………………5-2  \nChapter 6. Tactical Intelligence………………………………………………………………………………6-1  \nScope of Intelligence………………………………………………………………………6-1  \nIntelligence Collection……………………………………………………………………6-2  \nThe Intelligence System…………………………………………………6-5  \nIntelligence Operations………………………………………………………………………6-6  \nTactical Counterintelligence …………………………………………………………6-9  \nChapter 7. Conduct of Operations……………………………………………………………………7-1  \nAirLand Battle Fundamentals……………………………………………………………7-1  \nBattle Command and Control……………………………………………………7-3  \nBattle Planning and Coordination…………","cbCaitfGTIJyohkb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitfGTIJyohkb","pdf",19578811,188,"English","# OPERATIONS\n## Preface\n## Table of Contents\n## Part One - The Army and How It Fights\n### Chapter 1. Challenges for the US Army\n### Chapter 2. Combat Fundamentals\n### Chapter 3. Weather and Terrain\n### Chapter 4. Battlefield Environments\n### Chapter 5. Combat Service Support\n### Chapter 6. Tactical Intelligence\n### Chapter 7. Conduct of Operations\n## Part Two - Offensive Operations\n### Chapter 8. Fundamentals of the Offense\n### Chapter 9. Offensive Operations\n## Part Three - Defensive Operations\n### Chapter 10. Fundamentals of the Defense\n### Chapter 11. The Defense\n### Chapter 12. Retrograde Operations\n### Chapter 13. Defense and Breakout of Encircled Forces\n### Chapter 14. 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