What is NOT a purpose of a Directive (DoDD)?

The choice indicating that establishing procedures is not a purpose of a Directive (DoDD) reflects an understanding of the primary roles of such directives within an organizational context. Directives typically serve to set overarching policies, delegate authority, and assign responsibilities rather than outline specific procedures.

Directives are designed to provide a broad framework of governance and guidance, focusing on what needs to be accomplished and who is responsible for achieving those goals. They create a basis for action and decision-making without delving into detailed process descriptions—that's typically the role of standard operating procedures (SOPs) or other more detailed instructions.

By focusing on the higher-level mandates concerning policies, responsibilities, and authority, directives ensure clarity and consistency across an organization, allowing subordinate documents to take on the task of detailing actual procedures and processes that support the policies established by the directive.