Benefit must outweigh Burden

The benefits of any given piece of doctrine must clearly outweigh the effort required to write, teach, and enforce it.

This threshold is significantly higher when:

• Replacing Existing Doctrine: Changing established procedures is more burdensome as members must unlearn old habits and adopt new ones, especially when the existing doctrine is deeply ingrained.
• Impacting the Majority: Broad, unit-wide changes receive greater scrutiny than those affecting small, specialised groups due to the interconnected nature of our doctrine and the potential impact on other areas.