Army Publications

The Army Publishing Directorate (APD) is the Army’s centralized publications and forms management organization. I tell my Soldiers to do a Google search first and get a general idea of what number AR or FM they are looking for, then go to the APD for the freshest and official copy. Some of the publications require them to log into Army Knowledge Online (AKO).

AR 670-1 (Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia)  is by far the most referenced publication by an NCO when correcting young troops. Ambitious specialists should know grooming standards for both males and females (hair, nails, uniform, keys on belt,  etc.).

TC 3-22.20 (Army Physical Readiness Training), published AUG2010, is the new Army physical fitness manual incorporating wholesale changes in organized PT.