text: Introduction
  The doctrinal engineer foundations provided in this manual support the actions and decisions of engineer
  commanders. But, as with ADP 3-0, the manual is not meant to be a substitute for thought and initiative
  among engineer leaders. Regardless of how robust the doctrine is or how advanced the new engineering
  capabilities and systems are, it is the engineer Soldier who must understand the OE, recognize shortfalls, and
  adapt to the situation on the ground. It is the adaptable, innovative, and professional engineer Soldiers and
  Civilians of the Regiment who are most important to the future, and they must be able to successfully perform
  basic skills and accomplish the mission with or without the assistance of technology. FM 3-34 chapter
  outlines are as follows:
  * Chapter 1 provides an overview of the Army engineer, organization, and capabilities. It defines
  and highlights the interdependence of the engineer disciplines.
  * Chapter 2 explains the engineer framework, defining the four lines of engineer support and
  describing the relationships to the engineer disciplines, decisive action, and the warfighting
  functions.
  * Chapter 3 provides information on shaping and preventing engineer mission support to Army
  operations.
  * Chapter 4 explains engineer support to large-scale ground combat operations and consolidating
  gains.
  * Chapter 5 discusses engineer planning.
  * Chapter 6 discusses engineer echelon perspectives.
  * Chapter 7 discusses sustainment considerations.