Book Review: The Army: A Primer to Our Profession of Arms – Field Manual 1

Authors

Darren Buss
John A. Nagl

Files

Description

Author: Headquarters, Department of the Army

Reviewed by Colonel Darren Buss, Department of Military Strategy, Planning, and Operations, US Army War College and Dr. John A. Nagl, General John J. Pershing Professor of Warfighting Studies, Department of Military Strategy, Planning, and Operations, US Army War College

Field Manual 1 lays the foundation for understanding the Army’s core values, mission, and enduring role in defending the nation. It offers a clear and compelling guide to what it means to be a professional soldier, emphasizing duty, discipline, and the moral commitment to service. This essential primer inspires new recruits and seasoned leaders to uphold the legacy and the future of the Army profession.

©2026 Darren Buss and John A. Nagl

Publication Date

3-18-2026

Keywords

profession of arms, American soldier, Army values, military ethics, leadership

Disciplines

Defense and Security Studies

Recommended Citation

Darren Buss and John A. Nagl, Book Review: The Army: A Primer to Our Profession of Arms – Field Manual 1 ( US Army War College Press, 2026),
https://press.armywarcollege.edu/parameters_bookshelf/144