ADP 3-05 provides what foundation for commanders?

• A. A basic foundation for commanders and civilian leaders alike on how special operations provide discreet, precise, and scalable operations in the pursuit of national objectives
• B. A field guide for readiness
• C. An overview of historical battles
• D. A glossary of terms used in special operations

Answer: (B)

ADP 3-05 serves as a field guide for readiness, giving commanders a practical reference to understand and apply special operations in a way that keeps units prepared to respond to national objectives. It translates the capabilities and roles of special operations into actionable guidance for planning, training, and employment, emphasizing how readiness factors into every decision and action a commander must take. The idea is to equip leaders with the frameworks and standards they need to assess, sustain, and rapidly maneuver SOF capabilities across a range of contingencies.

The other options describe aspects or contents that aren’t the primary function of this publication. Focusing on how special operations can operate discreetly, precisely, and at scale highlights capabilities more than the foundational guidance for leadership and readiness. An overview of historical battles or a glossary of terms, while potentially useful, do not constitute the foundational guide for commanders that this doctrine is intended to provide.