- ADP 3-05Publication
Army Special Operations
ADP 3-05 describes Army special operations forces, what they are organized to do, and how they integrate with conventional forces. It is the foundation for the rest of the 3-05 series. Most conventional-force leaders read it to understand the interdependence between special operations and conventional units.
- FM 6-0Publication
Commander and Staff Organization and Operations
FM 6-0 is how a staff is organized and how it actually runs: staff sections and their duties, running estimates, briefings, rehearsals, and command post operations. When the 2022 edition was published, the planning material moved out to FM 5-0. Use the two together.