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 but not directive ideas that have been officially approved and establish a common frame of reference for solving military problems. However, to be an effective guide, the challenge for doctrine is to be simultaneously informed by the past, applicable in the present, and focused on the future. The United States Air Force (USAF) must prepare for a new reality in which decision advantage, freedom of maneuver, and freedom of action are increasingly challenged. To deter, compete, and win across the continuum of competition, Airmen must advance solutions that allow them to conduct operations in highly contested environments.
DesignationAFDP 3-03
EditionOct 2024
StatusActive
Pages64
FunctionAviation
CollectionCurrent Doctrine