This United States Army manual, Army Doctrine Publication ADP 6-0 Command and Control July 2026, provides doctrine on the fundamentals of command and control and the command and control warfighting function. Additionally, it describes the mission command approach to command and control. Through this approach, commanders combine the art and science of command and control to understand situations, make decisions, direct actions, and lead forces toward mission accomplishment. Applicable to all members of the Army profession, the principal audience for ADP 6-0 is Army commanders, leaders, and unit staffs. It applies to Army forces during the conduct of operations and to Army forces performing duties at a home station. ADP 6-0 provides the foundation for training and Army education system curricula concerning command and control of Army forces.
