Fm 3-57 Nation Assistance

According to FM 3-57, nation assistance is civil or military assistance rendered to a nation by the U.S. forces within that nation’s territory during peacetime, crises or emergencies or war based on agreement mutually concluded between the United States and that nation. The goal of nation assistance is to promote long-term regional stability and sustainable development. The civil affairs team bridges the gap between the host nation government and the military to assist in achieving these goals. Working in the background the civil affairs team ensures the HN government receives the credit for successful achievement of projects as they attempt to gain legitimacy and trust from local populace. Strengthening the HN government through Nation