Dated July 2019 (with Change 1 dated 26 August 2019)

ADP 3-05 provides a broad understanding of Army special operations. ADP 3-05 provides a foundation for how the Army meets the joint force commander's needs to achieve unified action by appropriately integrating Army conventional and special operations forces.

The principal audience for ADP 3-05 is all members of the profession of arms.. Trainers and educators throughout the Army will also use this publication. Senior Army leaders can use this publication to describe the contributions of Army special operations across the range of military operations to other senior Service leaders and senior government civilian leaders.

Army special operations forces are those Active and Reserve Component Army forces designated by the Secretary of Defense that are specifically organized, trained, and equipped to conduct and support special operations).

ADP 3-05 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.

ADP 3-05 provides the doctrinal foundation for Army special operations forces to design, plan, and conduct special operations across the range of military operations. It establishes a common frame of reference and offers intellectual tools that Army leaders use to plan, prepare for, execute, and assess special operations. By establishing a common approach and language for special operations, doctrine promotes a mutual understanding and enhances effectiveness during 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 is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.

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

In Color

(A BIG size version (8 1/2 inch by 11 inch, the same size as a regular sheet of paper) is on this website too)