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| The Army's deployment is the surest sign of America's commitment to accomplishing any mission that occurs on land. |
| "The Army Vision," 1999 |
Part One discusses the Army’s role in peace, conflict, and war. Warfighting is the Army’s primary focus. The ability to dominate land warfare underscores the effectiveness and credibility of Army forces in full spectrum operations. Army forces are the centerpiece of unified action on land. They are strategically responsive, prepared to conduct prompt and sustained operations as part of joint, multinational, and interagency teams.
Chapter 1 describes the Army’s role in national defense, the six dimensions of the operational environment, and how Army forces prepare for and operate in that environment. It outlines the Army’s mission essential tasks and describes doctrine for full spectrum operations. Finally, it discusses how leaders mold soldiers and units into confident, competent teams through tough, realistic training.
Chapter 2 discusses unified action— the joint, multinational, and interagency aspects of full spectrum operations. It describes the contributions each armed service makes and how Army forces are employed within combatant commands.
Chapter 3 addresses strategic responsiveness and force projection. It discusses the attributes of strategically responsive Army forces and the considerations that complement them. It describes the characteristics of force projection operations and the joint systems that support them. It outlines the different types of entry operations. It concludes with an overview of security during force projection and the use of intermediate staging bases.