ATP 1-05.03 — Religious Support And External Advisement
ATP 1-05.03 governs methods for advising commanders on religion’s impact on operations and external advisement.
- Publication number: ATP 1-05.03
- Title: RELIGIOUS SUPPORT AND EXTERNAL ADVISEMENT
- Date: 01/31/2019
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 1-05.03 describes religious area analysis, running estimates, religious impact assessments, and Soldier and leader engagements. It establishes external advisement as a required capability for chaplain sections and unit ministry teams and addresses related products, staffing, distribution, and modification.
Applies to: ATP 1-05.03 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- External religious advisement
- Religious area analysis
- Religious impact assessments
- Running estimates
- Religious factors
- Soldier and leader engagements
- Operational variables analysis
Questions and answers
What does external advisement help commanders understand?
The aim of external advisement is to help commanders and staffs more clearly understand how religion shapes the battlefield and impacts mission success. (paragraph 1-2)
What is religious area analysis?
The religious area analysis is a comprehensive planning method integrated into the operations process to collect and analyze data (including religious factors) on the religious histories, issues, leaders, attitudes, customs, beliefs, and practices in an AO and their impact on unit operations. (paragraph 2-1)
How long is a religious area analysis product generally?
Religious area analysis as a product is generally 10 to 12-pages of either a narrative document or slides. (paragraph 2-2)
What does a religious impact assessment determine?
The religious impact assessment determines how religion in an AO impacts the units mission by assessing how religion informs stability and security or is used to destabilize the legitimate government. (paragraph 3-1)
How often must running estimates be revised?
Because an estimate may be needed at any time, running estimates must be initially developed and continuously revised throughout an operation. (paragraph 1-21)