TC 7-21.13 — The Soldier's Guide
TC 7-21.13 governs foundational Army subjects, including Soldier responsibilities, leadership, training, supply operations, and Army programs.
- Publication number: TC 7-21.13
- Title: THE SOLDIER'S GUIDE
- Date: 09/17/2025
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers the Army Profession, Soldier development, counseling, leader development, training management, property accountability, promotions, and Army services. It states expectations for relationships, conduct, leadership competencies, training, and property control.
Applies to: TC 7-21.13 applies to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the United States Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Army Profession
- Soldier conduct
- Leader development
- Counseling process
- Training management
- Property accountability
- Classes of supply
- Army programs and services
Questions and answers
What are the three primary training domains for leader development?
Leader development is a shared responsibility between the three primary training domains: institutional Army (education or training institution), the operational force (organization or unit), and the individual. (paragraph 3-12)
What are the stages of the Army counseling process?
Effective Army leaders use a four-stage counseling process: Identify the need for counseling. Prepare for counseling. Conduct the counseling session. Follow-up. (paragraph 4-25)
Who drives the training management cycle?
The commander drives the training management cycle by prioritizing training and assessing unit training proficiencies. (paragraph 5-6)
What property must be controlled using hand-receipt procedures or inventory lists?
All durable property will be controlled at the user level using hand-receipt procedures or managed using inventory lists. (paragraph 6-12)
What does Class III supply include?
Class III. Petroleum fuels, lubricants, hydraulic and insulating oils, preservatives, liquid and compressed gases, bulk chemical products, coolants, de-icing and antifreeze compounds, together with components and additives of such products, and coal. (paragraph 6-13)