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; all in equal measure. The United States Air Force (USAF) 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 3-05
EditionOct 2024
StatusActive
Pages28
FunctionAviation
CollectionCurrent Doctrine