FM 3-0: An Introduction to Multidomain Operations

With the publication of the new FM 3-0, Operations, there's lots to unpack. Why the tenets? Contested deployments? What do we do with the imperatives? Following an introduction by LTG Milford H. Beagle, Commander, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center, COL(R) Rich Creed, Director, Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) explains the new FM 3-0 and the Army's operational concept, Multidomain Operations (MDO). For more information on the March 2025 Update to FM 3-0 watch:    • Take 10: FM 3-0 Update March 2025   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction & Overview 04:59 Evolution of Army Doctrine 6:45 Strategic Environment and Peer Threats 11:35 Multidomain Operations 15:36 Combined Arms Employment 16:23 Operational Environment (5 Domains, 3 Dimensions) 19:31 Army Strategic Contexts 20:35 Defeating the Enemy 23:59 Combat Power 25:35 Tenets 30:10 Imperatives 38:15 Operational Framework 42:01 Mutual Support 44:17 Competition 45:41 Crisis 47:16 Armed Conflict 48:48 Integrating Echelons 50:70 Defensive Operations 52:02 Offensive Operations 52:46 Maritime Environments 56:05 Leadership During Operations 59:13 Contested Deployments 1:00:33 Summary of Major Changes 1:03:08 Doctrine Outreach 1:05:08 Urban Operations 1:06:32 Convergence 1:09:09 Division/Corps Affects on the Company 1:10:39 Division as the Principal Tactical Formation 1:12:38 Information 1:14:52 Insights from Recent Conflicts 1:18:58 Role of Technology 1:21:37 Rationale for Maritime Chapter 1:22:59 What's Next for Doctrine 1:24:08 Training 1:25:30 Partners and Allies