What is Policy Letter #11?

• A. TRADOC Golden Rule
• B. AFT/PRT Incentive
• C. Separate and Secure Guidance
• D. Phase Guidance

Answer: (D)

This item tests recognizing that Policy Letter #11 is a Phase Guidance document. Policy letters are official directives that lay out how a program is to be run, and the number often points to a specific area of guidance. Phase Guidance specifically provides the framework for organizing and sequencing the different stages of a program—defining what happens in each phase, the criteria to move from one phase to the next, the timing or duration of phases, and who is responsible for actions at each stage. That focus on structuring progression through distinct phases is why Phase Guidance is the best match for Policy Letter #11. The other options refer to different topics (general rules, incentives, or information handling) that do not align with the purpose of a policy letter numbered to address phased execution.