This U.S. Army manual, Army Techniques Publication ATP 3-37.15 Foreign Security Force Threat January 2020, provides fundamental principles and techniques for preventing and defeating foreign security force threats. It is based on lessons learned from several years of persistent, limited contingency operations. The principal audience for ATP 3-37.15 is all members of the profession of arms. Commanders and staffs 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 can also use this publication. ATP 3-37.15 contains four chapters: Chapter 1 defines key terms, provides context for previous FSF attacks, and explores the methods and causations behind these attacks. Chapter 2 presents the Army FSF threat prevention and response model. It details how units can prevent, deter, defeat, exploit, and recover from an FSF attack. The tactics, techniques, and procedures presented are designed to protect units and Soldiers operating alongside multinational partners. Chapter 3 examines training requirements for an effective FSF threat prevention and response program. Soldiers can incorporate techniques into unit training before or during a deployment requiring close cooperation with FSF. Chapter 4 reviews planning considerations for incorporating FSF threat mitigation measures into operations at all levels. This chapter offers planning considerations that assist units in properly addressing the FSF threat when incorporated during troop leading procedures and the military decision-making process.
