ADP 3-90 Offense and Defense

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The link to the long-form podcast discussion will be available soon.
📘 Link to the publication: https://irp.fas.org/doddir/army/adp3_...
Link to an operational overview document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17...
Link to a ke terminology document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O...

What does it really mean to seize, hold, or regain the initiative on the battlefield?
ADP 3-90, Offense and Defense explores the fundamental logic behind every military action—the push and pull between taking ground and holding it. This episode breaks down how commanders think, plan, and fight using the two primary forms of tactical operations.

You’ll learn:
-Why the offense is the decisive form of war—and how audacity, tempo, and surprise define success.
-How the defense is the stronger form—built on preparation, depth, and flexibility to blunt and reverse enemy attacks.
-The four types of offensive operations: movement to contact, attack, exploitation, and pursuit.
-The three types of defensive operations: area defense, mobile defense, and retrograde.
-How commanders integrate movement, fires, protection, and sustainment across all echelons.
-What “initiative” really means in doctrine—and why disciplined aggression wins both in battle and in leadership.

Perfect for:
✅ Soldiers and officer candidates building tactical understanding
✅ NCOs preparing for PME or leadership development
✅ ROTC and military-science students
✅ Civilians and strategists curious about how the Army thinks and fights

Mastering these fundamentals reveals why offense and defense are more than maneuvers—they are the logic of battle itself. Every fight, whether on the ground or in the boardroom, is shaped by when to advance and when to hold.

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