doctrine

Definition/Scope: Fundamental principles by which military forces guide their actions in support of national objectives. Doctrine is authoritative but requires judgment in application.

Used For:

military art and science
military doctrine

Acronym:

DOTMLPF-P
DTLOMS

Broader Terms:

military policy

Narrower Terms:

aerospace doctrine
Air Force doctrine
Army doctrine
Cold War doctrine
combat development
force management
full-spectrum dominance (Army)
full-spectrum superiority (Joint)
intelligence doctrine
joint doctrine
joint intelligence doctrine
joint tactics, techniques, and procedures
multi-Service doctrine
multinational doctrine
NATO doctrine
Navy doctrine
Requirements Determination Division
tactics, techniques, and procedures
threat doctrine
training
unified command

Related Terms:

Army Civilian Corps Creed
Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership Policy and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy
field manual
levels of warfare
military studies
oaths
tenets