FM 3-04 is the Army's capstone doctrinal publication for conducting aviation operations. Its purpose is to provide context for employing and integrating Army Aviation into multi-domain operations. It describes how Army Aviation forces, as the most agile member of the combined arms team, create and exploit relative advantages to achieve objectives, defeat enemy forces, and consolidate gains on behalf of Army and joint force commanders across all strategic contexts. FM 3-04 provides a foundation for subordinate training doctrine, professional military education, leader development, and individual and collective training. Together with ADP 3-0, ADP 3-90, FM 3-0, and FM 3-90, this manual provides the foundation for how Army Aviation forces operate in combat. The principal audience for FM 3-04 is all members of the profession of arms. Commanders and staffs of Army headquarters serving as joint task force or multinational 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 will also use this publication.