US Army Releases Capstone Concept
Source: US Army
Ref: TRADOC Pam 525-3-0
Issued Dec. 21, 2009
58 pages in PDF format


The purpose of TRADOC Pam 525-3-0, known by its full name as “The Army Capstone Concept Operational Adaptability—Operating Under Conditions of Uncertainty and Complexity in an Era of Persistent Conflict,” is to describe the broad capabilities the U.S. Army will require in 2016-2028. It provides a guide to how the Army will apply available resources to overcome adaptive enemies and accomplish challenging missions.
The document also articulates how the US Army thinks about future armed conflict within an uncertain and complex environment. It provides a foundation for a campaign of learning and analysis that will evaluate and refine the concept’s major ideas and required capabilities.
Ultimately, prioritized capabilities that emerge from this concept and subordinate, more detailed concepts will guide changes in doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leader development and programs related to the human dimension for our Army.
Written with the input from joint, inter-agency, intergovernmental and multinational partners, the Army Capstone Concept also integrates the need for a total government approach to seeking success in combat zones.


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