01 July 2015 ATP 5-0.1 (INCL C1) v Recognizing and solving problems is essential. Faced with unfamiliar or ambiguous situations, commanders and staffs may feel overwhelmed by uncertainty. This is where Army design methodology (ADM) can help. By first framing an operational environment and associated problems, ADM enables commanders and staffs to think about the situation before developing ways to solve those problems. Based on this understanding, commanders and staffs are better equipped to develop approaches to overcome identified problems. Design thinking in Army doctrine resulted from a recognition that commanders and staffs had difficulty understanding complex situations. This hindered their ability to distinguish between symptoms of problems and their root causes. This difficulty led to solutions that addressed symptoms of problems rather than problem causes.
DesignationATP 5-0.1
EditionJul 2015
ChangeC1
StatusActive
ProponentTRADOC
Pages84
FunctionDoctrine Philosophy
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
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