Army Aviation (FM 3-04)

This manual, Field Manual FM 3-04 Army Aviation July 2015, is the Army's capstone doctrinal publication for conducting aviation operations. Its purpose is to provide the context for employing and integrating Army aviation into unified land operations. FM 3-04 provides a foundation for subordinate training doctrine, professional military education, leader development, and individual and collective training.

This publication is written for all members of the Profession of Arms. Army headquarters (HQ) commanders and staffs serving as joint or multinational task force (TF) headquarters should also refer to applicable joint or multinational doctrine concerning the range of military operations and joint or multinational forces. Trainers and educators throughout the Army also use this publication.