Part 5: Philosophy of Doctrine Change

Ultimate Authority: Central Command (CC) FM/BG-611 holds the ultimate authority to approve, modify, or reject changes to UNITAF doctrine. They assess whether proposed changes align with Part 4: Philosophy of Doctrine FM/G170 and the overall goals of the unit.

Delegated Authority: Central Command delegates the practical application and interpretation of doctrine principles to Training Command (TC) FM/BG-615 and it's staff and contributors. These groups are expected to develop a deep understanding of UNITAF doctrine, guiding the change process and ensuring proposals align with Part 4: Philosophy of Doctrine FM/G170. Central Command's final approval is intended to be a confirmation of this process working effectively.

All UNITAF members are encouraged to suggest changes, additions, or removals to doctrine. The primary channel for these suggestions is the UNITAF Roadmap. This ensures transparency and allows for broader input to be considered.

Central Command may have final authority but they are not experts in all areas. Therefore, the relevant Training Teams FM/G92, members of Training Command (TC) FM/BG-615 and all unit members play a crucial role in change management.

Training Command:

• Assist members in formulating doctrine proposals, ensuring they are well-reasoned, clearly articulated, and aligned with Part 4: Philosophy of Doctrine FM/G170.
• Help evaluate the potential impact of proposed changes on their respective areas of expertise.
• Assess the practicality and enforceability of proposed changes.
• Work with the relevant Training Teams
• Maintain the totality of unit doctrine and ensure that approved changes are implemented accordingly.

No individual or group, other than Central Command, has the authority to unilaterally deny, enforce, or implement a doctrine change. All ideas, regardless of their source, should be considered and evaluated through the established process.

Any doctrine change must have clearly delineated what is changing, the impact this will have and why this change is justified. Systems must be in place to clearly communicate changes to all relevant members.

1. Suggest: A member proposes a change via the Roadmap.
2. Review: Policy Staff review the suggestion for clarity and completeness.
3. Consult: Relevant Training Teams and Training Command provide feedback and guidance.
4. Refine: The proposer refines the suggestion based on feedback.
5. Ratify: Central Command along with Unit Command and Training Command reviews the refined proposal and makes a final decision (approve, modify, reject, or request further information).
6. Implement: The change is documented in the Force Manual by Training Command and the J6 Policy Staff and relevant training materials are updated.
7. Communicate: The change is communicated to the unit.