FAQ

What is this site all about?
Who manages all of this Air Force doctrine?
What’s the difference between doctrine, emerging doctrine, operating concepts, and vision?
How are policy, strategy, and doctrine related? Aren’t they the same thing?
Where are all the old volumes and annexes?
What happened to Volumes 1 and 2?
Can I view Joint, Army, Navy, Space Force, or Marine Corps doctrine through this site?
How about tactical doctrine? Where can I find TTPs?
How is Air Force Doctrine updated?
How often is doctrine updated?
I believe some of this doctrine is outdated. Whom do I contact to have it updated?
I found a broken link within the content, whom do I notify?
Can I search for specific content within the library?
Can I update the content myself
Can I save Doctrine for offline use?
I am not able to see any of the content, am I doing something wrong?
Can I access Air Force doctrine from my iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, or other mobile/tablet device?
Why is content presented as .pdf documents? Wouldn't a web page version be simpler?
When I click on a link, it doesn’t open in a new window. How can I force it to open in a separate window?
Why do I get a warning that there is a problem with the website security certificate?
How do I navigate back to a topic?
Where do the hyperlinks take me?
I am writing a paper. How do I formally cite doctrinal information from this website?
How do I refer to a doctrine source when I'm creating a product (e.g., a staff paper), but I don't require a formal citation?
What is the difference between the Air Force’s core functions and core missions?
Can I obtain hard copies (AFDPs, Blue Book, Brown Book, etc.)?