text: Preface
  FM 3-16 provides fundamental principles and guidance for Army forces that operate as part of a multinational
  force. It blends in key points of JP 3-16 to ensure consideration by Army elements of a joint force and
  addresses Army forces’ roles and functions in multinational operations. While the North Atlantic Treaty
  Organization (NATO) and the American, British, Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand (ABCANZ)
  Armies Program achieved levels of standardization in certain areas, no comprehensive common doctrine
  exists among the armies. This publication helps the multinational commander to understand the common
  doctrine for multinational forces and assists in understanding and developing solutions. (Refer to JP 3-16 for
  more on multinational forces.)
  FM 3-16’s principal audience is all members of the profession of arms, especially trainers, educators,
  commanders, and staff members of multinational headquarters. Readers can also refer to joint publications
  of multinational doctrine in the competition continuum for additional information.
  Commanders, staffs, and subordinates ensure that their decisions and actions comply with applicable United
  States, international, and host-nation laws and regulations. Commanders ensure their Soldiers operate in
  accordance with the law of armed conflict and the rules of engagement. (Refer to FM 6-27 for more
  information on the law of land warfare.)
  FM 3-16 uses joint terms where applicable. Selected joint and Army terms and definitions appear in both the
  glossary and the text. When first defining terms in the text, the term is italicized, and the number of the
  proponent publication follows the definition.
  FM 3-16 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.
  The proponent of FM 3-16 is the United States Army Combined Arms Center. The preparing agency is the
  Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, United States Army Combined Arms Center. Send comments and
  recommendations on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) to
  Commander, United States Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, ATZL-MCD (FM 3-16),
  300 McPherson Avenue, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027-2337; by email to
  usarmy.leavenworth.mccoe.mbx.cadd-org-mailbox@army.mil; or submit an electronic DA Form 2028.