Generally developed by branch proponents, what package formally recommends a new or modified organizational structure?

• A. Force Design Update
• B. Tables of Organization and Equipment
• C. Basis of Issue Plan
• D. Unit Reference Sheet

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is recognizing which document is used to propose and justify changes to how units are organized. The Force Design Update is the package developed by branch proponents to formally recommend a new or modified organizational structure. It lays out the proposed unit design, manning, and the rationale behind the changes, and it serves as the mechanism to drive updates to the unit’s organization and equipment plan. The Tables of Organization and Equipment, in contrast, reflect the approved structure after the proposal has been accepted. The Basis of Issue Plan focuses on equipment quantities, and the Unit Reference Sheet provides a quick unit summary rather than proposing structural changes. So, the Force Design Update is the formal recommendation package for organizational changes.