The latest version of the Association of the U.S. Army’s top-to-bottom guide to the organization, mission, structure and operations of the Army is now available.

Profile of the United States Army: A Reference Handbook is updated and published every two years, and it’s designed to be a useful, user-friendly guide for soldiers, new recruits, veterans, civilians and Army families.

The 2024 edition is available for download here.

This latest edition of Profile of the United States Army provides a thorough briefing on the mission and activities of each Army command, Army service component command and direct reporting unit. The handbook also provides insight into Army operations around the world and the service’s commitments, activities and concerns in each region of the world, with particular emphasis in places such as Ukraine and Israel.

“The Soldiers of our Army are working hard and smart, keeping busy in this global era, representing and defending our country, protecting our allies and dedicating their lives to the cause of freedom, in America and around the world,” retired Gen. Bob Brown, AUSA president and CEO, writes in the foreword.

AUSA has published Profile of the U.S. Army every two years since the 1980s.

“If you are new to the U.S. Army, or you have family members, friends or coworkers who are unfamiliar with what the U.S. Army does and why it does it, this is a great book for you to read and share,” Brown writes. “If you are in the middle of your career and need a shot in the arm to remind you of what it’s all about, reading this book will give you the boost you need.”