FM 101-5, ARMY FIELD MANUAL: STAFF ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS (31-MAY-1997)

FM 101-5, ARMY FIELD MANUAL: STAFF ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS (31-MAY-1997)., This publication is the Army's capstone manual for staff organization and operations of major tactical and major tactical support commands at corps level and below. Field Manual (FM) 101-5 describes basic doctrine of the roles, relationships, organization, and responsibilities of staffs in the United States (US) Army. It does not cover staffs of units at echelons above corps and joint level. FM 101-5 is intended for use by staff officers in carrying out their duties and responsibilities as they assist the commander in accomplishing the mission. A commander may establish procedures and may organize the staff as necessary to conform with the mission, resources available, and level of command. However, the staff should continue to function along the direction described to maintain a common understanding among units. FM 101-5 is the Army's doctrinal source for the military decision-making process, the doctrinal approach to decision making that helps the commander and his staff examine a situation and reach logical decisions. FM 101-5 does not detail tactical missions or the use of forces during operations. The examples provided are guides only, showing general application procedures. This manual is the authoritative foundation for doctrine; procedures and techniques; force design; materiel acquisition; professional education; individual, unit, and service school training; and research and development for staffs and their functions. Every attempt has been made to ensure that this manual is consistent with current joint doctrine and publications.