Preface

Field Manual (FM) 3-37.2 establishes fundamental operations for antiterrorism (AT) operations across the full spectrum of military operations. It is based on lessons learned from terrorist attacks, wartime engagements, and existing and developing AT strategies (military, federal, state, and local), policies, and doctrine.

The primary audience for FM 3-37.2 is commanders, leaders, planners, and AT officers. FM 3-37.2 applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard (ARNG)/Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), and the United States Army Reserve (USAR) unless otherwise stated.

FM 3-37.2 follows national strategies, Department of Defense (DOD) policies, and joint doctrine to introduce Army AT doctrine and its purpose of protecting force personnel (combatant and noncombatant), infrastructure, and information against terrorist attacks. FM 3-37.2 links Army AT doctrine to the defense, joint, and Army guidance found in DOD O-2000.12-H, Joint Publication (JP) 3-07.2, and Army regulation (AR) 525-13. FM 3-37.2 is written for global operations and provides operational force commanders and AT officers with the tools and expertise needed for AT operations. It is not intended to be a complete stand-alone reference. Terms that have joint or Army definitions are identified in the glossary and the text. Terms for which FM 3­

The proponent of this publication is the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC).

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