HR doctrine must be detailed enough for HR professionals to focus on what tasks must be accomplished, yet not be so prescriptive that it prohibits the freedom to adapt to operational circumstances and the unique requirements that often occur in military operations. Much like the tactical commander, HR professionals must be adaptive, versatile, and flexible enough to sustain uninterrupted HR support in the operational environment. To lay out a doctrine so complete as to outline all the possibilities would tie the hands of the operational commander and HR practitioner. Knowledge of doctrine, combined with expertise and experience, provides a strong foundation to enhance HR planning and be proactive in execution of the HR mission.
DesignationATP 1-0-2
EditionJan 2013
StatusSuperseded
Pages132
FunctionDoctrine Philosophy
CollectionRecent Archive
Public domain (U.S. Government work)