This field manual (FM) is the Army's doctrinal publication for security force assistance (SFA). It provides doctrinal guidance and direction for how U.S. forces contribute to SFA. It focuses on the brigade combat team (BCT) conducting SFA and advising foreign security forces. It is based on lessons learned from previous advising efforts and recent combat operations with a view to the future. It supports the Army Education System instruction on the theory and conduct of SFA
This book includes the following topics:
Chapter 1 THE STRATEGIC CONTEXT
Chapter 2 FRAMEWORK
Chapter 3 BRIGADE OPERATIONS PROCESS
Chapter 4 THE MODULAR BRIGADE AUGMENTED FOR SECURITY FORCE ASSISTANCE
Chapter 5 UNIT OPERATIONS
Chapter 6 SUSTAINMENT
Chapter 7 THE ADVISOR
Chapter 8 CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION
Chapter 9 WORKING WITH COUNTERPARTS
Chapter 10 CROSS-CULTURAL INFLUENCING AND NEGOTIATING
Appendix A ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES IMPERATIVES
Appendix B LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
Appendix C INFORMATION ENGAGEMENT
GLOSSARY
REFERENCES
