Doctrine embodies the fundamental principles by which military forces guide their actions in support of national objectives. It is a body of carefully developed, authoritative ideas that have been officially approved and establishes a common frame of reference for solving military problems. However, to be an effective guide, the challenge for doctrine is to be simultaneously focused on the past, applicable in the present, and facing toward the future; all in equal measure. The United States Air Force must prepare for a new reality, one in which decision advantage, freedom of maneuver, and freedom of action are increasingly challenged. To deter, compete, and win across the competition continuum, Airmen must advance solutions that allow us to conduct operations in highly contested environments.
DesignationAFDP 3-01
EditionJun 2023
StatusActive
Pages35
FunctionAviation
CollectionCurrent Doctrine