ATP 3-13.5 — Soldier And Leader Engagement
ATP 3-13.5 governs the planning, preparation, execution, and assessment of Soldier and leader engagement in Army operations.
- Publication number: ATP 3-13.5
- Title: SOLDIER AND LEADER ENGAGEMENT
- Date: 12/21/2021
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers SLE principles, frameworks, roles, engagement types, planning, execution, assessment, training, checklists, and targeting. It states that SLE is conducted in accordance with the moral principles of the Army Ethic and applicable laws, policies, regulations, procedures, and cultural norms.
Applies to: ATP 3-13.5 provides Army commanders, leaders, staffs, and information operations (IO) professionals with essential information necessary to integrate SLE effectively into their operation.
Topics covered
- Soldier and leader engagement principles
- Engagement planning and preparation
- Engagement execution
- Engagement assessment methods
- Engagement targeting
- SLE training and resources
Questions and answers
What is Soldier and leader engagement?
Soldier and leader engagement is interpersonal Service-member interactions with audiences in an area of operations. (paragraph 1-2)
What is the purpose of Soldier and leader engagement?
The aim of SLE is to assist or enable the unit or commander to achieve specific objectives by changing the perceptions and behavior of an audience. (paragraph 1-2)
What is an engagement strategy?
An engagement strategy is a series of planned engagements with subjects over a defined period, coordinated with other activities to help leaders and Soldiers achieve desired effects. (paragraph 3-2)
What actions occur during a Soldier and leader engagement?
All engagements tend to unfold by accomplishing the following actions, in sequence: Conduct introductions. Build trust. Set expectations. Discuss and negotiate. Make commitments or agreements. Conclude. (paragraph 4-6)
What do measures of performance assess?
MOPs examine task accomplishment and ask whether the engagement team has done things right. (paragraph 5-10)