Field Manual FM 1-05 Religious Support October 2012

Army doctrine is a body of thought on how Army forces operate as an integral part of a joint force. Doctrine is a guide to action, not a fixed set of rules. Doctrine provides an Army unit or branch with a common philosophy, language, and purpose. FM 1-05 provides a cohesive understanding of the fundamentals of religious support (RS). It is the Army’s doctrinal source for religious support planning, training, and operations.

FM 1-05 is the Army’s keystone manual for detailing fundamental prin...