This is the download page for the Army Doctrine Audiobook of Field Manual (FM) 3-98, Reconnaissance and Security Operations (January 2023). FM 3-98 provides doctrinal guidance and direction for Cavalry organizations and reconnaissance and security organizations. It explains how effective reconnaissance and security operations generate depth, allow commanders reaction time and maneuver space, fight for information and collect information through stealth, protect forces against surprise, ease the forward movement of follow-on forces, and provide commanders with flexibility and adaptability. The doctrine in this publication is applicable across offensive, defensive, and stability operations.
The Army Doctrine Audiobook provides users with an alternate format for accessing FM 3-98. It has been abridged to meet the requirements of the audiobook format. Click on each of the chapters below to play. To download a chapter, right click and save the audio file to your computer or mobile device.