What is the meaning of doctrine?

(DoD) Fundamental principles by which the military forces or elements thereof guide their actions in support of national objectives. It is authoritative but requires judgment in application. See also multinational doctrine; joint doctrine; multi-Service doctrine.
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APAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). (2011). doctrine. Retrieved September 24, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/doctrine/definitions/1961442
ChicagoMilitary Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "doctrine" http://smartdefine.org/doctrine/definitions/1961442 (accessed September 24, 2026).
HarvardMilitary Dictionary (DoD) 2011, doctrine, Smart Define, viewed 24 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/doctrine/definitions/1961442>.
MLAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). "doctrine" 4 April 2011. Web. 24 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/doctrine/definitions/1961442>
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