The purpose of Joint Doctrine Publication (JDP) 0-01, UK Defence Doctrine (UKDD), 6th Edition is to guide the employment of the military instrument and to explain its utility.
While UKDD is authoritative, it requires judgement in its application. 2.
As doctrine, JDP 0-01 is connected to policy, strategy and concepts.
As an island nation the sea is the lifeblood of the UK's economy.
Maritime power straddles the three levers of national power – diplomatic, economic and military – underpinned by information.
The purpose of Joint Doctrine Publication (JDP) 04, Understanding and Decision-making is to provide context and guidance on understanding and decision-making for operations.
It discusses how and why developing and maintaining understanding contributes to success and its contribution to effective decision-making.