Part 5: Philosophy of Doctrine Change - UNITAF Force Manual (FM)

FM/G171 - Part 5: Philosophy of Doctrine Change

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FM/BP-866 - Authority on Doctrine Change

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Ultimate Authority: FM/BG-611 - Central Command (CC) holds the ultimate authority to approve, modify, or reject changes to UNITAF doctrine. They assess whether proposed changes align with FM/G170 - Part 4: Philosophy of Doctrine and the overall goals of the unit.

Delegated Authority: Central Command delegates the practical application and interpretation of doctrine principles to FM/BG-615 - Training Command (TC) and it's staff and contributors. These groups are expected to develop a deep understanding of UNITAF doctrine, guiding the change process and ensuring proposals align with FM/G170 - Part 4: Philosophy of Doctrine. Central Command's final approval is intended to be a confirmation of this process working effectively.

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FM/BP-867 - Principle 21: Consider all ideas

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All UNITAF members are encouraged to suggest changes, additions, or removals to doctrine. The primary channel for these suggestions is the UNITAF Roadmap. This ensures transparency and allows for broader input to be considered.

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FM/BP-868 - Principle 22: Taking a consultative approach

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Central Command may have final authority but they are not experts in all areas. Therefore, the relevant FM/G92 - Training Teams, members of FM/BG-615 - Training Command (TC) and all unit members play a crucial role in change management.

Training Command:

Assist members in formulating doctrine proposals, ensuring they are well-reasoned, clearly articulated, and aligned with FM/G170 - Part 4: Philosophy of Doctrine.
Help evaluate the potential impact of proposed changes on their respective areas of expertise.
Assess the practicality and enforceability of proposed changes.
Work with the relevant Training Teams
Maintain the totality of unit doctrine and ensure that approved changes are implemented accordingly.

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FM/BP-869 - Principle 23: No Veto Power

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No individual or group, other than Central Command, has the authority to unilaterally deny, enforce, or implement a doctrine change. All ideas, regardless of their source, should be considered and evaluated through the established process.

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FM/BP-870 - Principle 24: Clarity in Change

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Any doctrine change must have clearly delineated what is changing, the impact this will have and why this change is justified. Systems must be in place to clearly communicate changes to all relevant members.

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FM/BP-875 - 7-Steps of the typical doctrine change process

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Suggest: A member proposes a change via the Roadmap.
Review: Policy Staff review the suggestion for clarity and completeness.
Consult: Relevant Training Teams and Training Command provide feedback and guidance.
Refine: The proposer refines the suggestion based on feedback.
Ratify: Central Command along with Unit Command and Training Command reviews the refined proposal and makes a final decision (approve, modify, reject, or request further information).
Implement: The change is documented in the Force Manual by Training Command and the J6 Policy Staff and relevant training materials are updated.
Communicate: The change is communicated to the unit.