TRADOC Pam 525-3-7-01 - TRADOC - U.S. Army

TRADOC Pam 525-3-7-01Chapter 1The Human Dimension and the American Soldier1-1. IntroductionI Am a Warrior and a Member of a TeamAs defined in this study, the human dimension encompasses the moral, physical, andcognitive components of Soldier, leader, and organizational development and performanceessential to raise, prepare, and employ the Army in full spectrum operations. This definition ismore traditional than revolutionary—a recognition that human nature will not change, and thatwar, notwithstanding the inevitable changes in the purposes, ways and means, will remain thesavage clash of wills that it always has been. This study intentionally raises more questions thanit answers about the complex human problems facing the Army in the next decade providingopportunities for further study.Previous work in Army concept development for the period 2015 to 2024 comprehensivelydescribes how the Army’s future Modular Force will conduct future full spectrum operations(FSO). These documents, collectively known as the Army Concept Strategy, examine how thefuture operating environment will drive the Army to make significant changes in the domains ofdoctrine, organizations, training, materiel, leader development, personnel and facilities(DOTMLPF) in order to meet future challenges. All of these concepts emphasize the importanceof the Soldier as the centerpiece of transformation, but neither individually nor collectivelyadequately identifies the implications they project on the Soldier. This study addresses thoseimplications on the Army—particularly on Soldiers and their Families. It offers a multidisciplinedapproach to considerations insufficiently treated in other concepts but critical topreparing the Army to fight and win our Nation’s conflicts.Concepts are precursors to future doctrine, and, as such, only as good as the assumptions theymake about the future. Concepts differ from doctrine in their scope and in their effort to promotechanges today that will enable operations in the future. Eventually, the ideas proposed inconcepts undergo rigorous evaluation in exercises and experimentation before acceptance andintegration into current doctrine. The Human Dimension concept, when published, will not likelyhave a single doctrinal equivalent document. The seminal importance of the human dimensiontranscends the scope of a single domain. As such, this Human Dimension study must be adynamic and ongoing effort that sprouts further research and dialogue aimed as improving theArmy’s contribution to the Nation’s future.The Army’s ability to perform its mission depends ultimately on its human element.Soldiers, leaders and other professional specialists must perform effectively as individuals and asmembers of teams and units if the Army, the joint force and the National defense efforts are tosucceed. Recruiting new Soldiers, developing them into professionals, and sustaining theirexcellence requires full exploitation of the Nation’s technical and human advantages as well asthoughtful, imaginative leadership. This will apply regardless of the length of service from singleenlistments to a full multi-decade career.9