ATP 5-0.1 — Army Design Methodology (this Item Is Published W/ Basic Incl C1)
ATP 5-0.1 governs Army Design Methodology for understanding operational environments, framing problems, and developing operational approaches.
- Publication number: ATP 5-0.1
- Title: ARMY DESIGN METHODOLOGY (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INCL C1)
- Date: 07/01/2015
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 5-0.1 presents techniques for forming and leading teams, framing operational environments and problems, developing operational approaches, and reframing. It addresses critical and creative thinking, decisionmaking, organizational learning, assessment, and the operations process.
Applies to: ATP 5-0.1 applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Army Design Methodology
- Operational environment framing
- Problem framing
- Operational approach
- Planning teams
- Critical and creative thinking
- Assessment and reframing
- Organizational learning
Questions and answers
What is an effective size for an Army Design Methodology planning team?
A core team of six to nine people, with other subject matter experts participating as needed, is an effective size. (paragraph 2-20)
What makes an effective presentation diagram in Army Design Methodology?
An effective presentation diagram uses commonly understood doctrinal terms and graphics. (paragraph 1-46)
What characteristics must an assumption used during planning have?
An assumption used during planning has two characteristics: It is likely to be true. It is necessary to continue planning. (paragraph 3-44)
What does using assumptions require the staff to develop?
The use of assumptions requires the staff to develop branches and sequels to execute if one or more key assumptions prove false. (paragraph 3-46)
What does an assessment plan incorporate?
The assessment plan incorporates criteria (MOP, MOE, and indicators) used to evaluate completed tasks, achieved objectives, and obtained end state conditions. (paragraph 6-21)