Dated 16 May 2022

FM 6-0, Commander and Staff Organization and Operations, provides commanders and their staffs with tactics and procedures for organizing and operating their command and control (C2) system.

FM 6-0 applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.

Introduction

Command and control (C2)—the exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces—is fundamental to the art and science of warfare. No single specialized military function, either by itself or combined with others, has a purpose without it. Commanders are responsible for C2. Through C2, commanders provide purpose and direction to integrate all military activities towards a common goal—mission accomplishment.

FM 6-0 aims to serve several purposes. First, it provides commanders and staffs with many of the tactics and procedures associated with establishing their C2 systems. In conjunction with FM 5-0, Planning and Orders Production, FM 6-0 provides detailed information on the people, processes, networks, and command posts that assists commanders in exercising C2. Second, this manual provides multiple templates and examples of products that commanders and staffs routinely use in the conduct of operations.

This book is a "mini" (7 1/4 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide) size - A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.  The binding uses coils, allowing for easy page flipping.

The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.

(We also have a "BIG" size (8 1/2 by 11 inch), the size of a regular sheet of paper, on this web site)