Includes both Volumes:
Staff Reference Guide Volume I Unclassified Resources
Staff Reference Guide Volume II: Appendix O Distribution D Resources
ATP 5-0.2 Volume I provides staff members with a reference guide to assess, plan, prepare, and execute operations in large-scale combat operations. The guide provides a consolidated location for key planning tools and example techniques to help staff members perform their duties. Most of this guide’s content is contained in other, more in-depth doctrinal publications, which are referenced within each topic.
ATP 5-0.2 Volume I is applicable to all members of the Army profession: leaders, Soldiers and Army Civilians. The principal audience for ATP 5-0.2 Volume I is staff members serving on battalion, brigade, or division staffs. Trainers and educators throughout the Army will also use this publication.
Chapter 1 overviews assessments, describes how the Army conducts assessments from the tactical to the strategic level, and provides examples and discussions on topics such as the after action review.
Chapter 2 overviews planning and provides techniques and resources for Army design methodology, the military decision-making process, intelligence preparation of the battlefield, information collection, and the targeting process.
Chapter 3 overviews preparation, discusses various techniques to prepare for future operations, describes the transition from planning to operations, and how to conduct rehearsals.
Chapter 4 overviews execution and offers techniques on creating shared understanding, developing a battle rhythm, and conducting the rapid decision-making and synchronization process.
Appendix A through Appendix C provide tactics, techniques, procedures, and considerations for offensive, defensive, and enabling operations.
Appendix D through Appendix I encompass the warfighting functions and provide detailed planning factors for each.
Also included:
ATP 5-0.2 Volume 2 – Staff Reference Guide Volume II: Appendix O Distribution D Resources
This book is a “Mini” (half the size of a piece of paper).
A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading. The binding is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.
The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.
(A BIG size version (8 1/2 inch by 11 inch, the same size as a regular sheet of paper) is on this website too)