(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.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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