How do you brief a commander?
The following format works well for an information briefing.
- INTRODUCTION. Greeting. Use military courtesy, address the person(s) receiving the briefing, and identify yourself. Purpose.
- BODY. Arrange main ideas in logical sequence. Use visual aids correctly.
- CLOSE. Ask for questions. Give closing statement.
What is included in a decision briefing?
In this case, the briefing should include any assumptions used in analyzing the problem, facts bearing on the problem, a discussion of the alternatives, conclusions and any coordination involved. is seeking a decision, briefer must state that he is seeking a decision.
What is commander’s visualization?
Commander’s visualization is the core mental process that commanders use in decisionmaking. (See figure 4-4.) They use it to determine how to get forces from their current state or position to the end state that represents mission accomplishment.
What are the types of briefing?
These are: Standard Briefing, Abbreviated Briefing, and Outlook Briefing. You should specify to the briefer the type of briefing you want, along with your appropriate background information.
What makes up commander’s intent?
Commander’s Intent is the description and definition of what a successful mission will look like. Military planning begins with the Mission Statement that describes the who, what, when, where, and why (the 5 W’s) of how a mission will be executed.
How do you write a brief note?
Key strategies to write a good briefing note:
- Write short sentences rather than long sentences.
- Use active tense.
- Present the key points before the details.
- Write in simple and plain English as if the author is talking with the reader.
- Briefing note should not exceed 1-2 pages.
How do you write a good commander’s intent?
It is a concise statement of the purpose of the operation and must be understood two levels below the level of the issuing commander. It must clearly state the purpose of the mission. It is the single unifying focus for all subordinate elements. It is not a summary of the concept of the operation.
What are the main elements contained within the commander’s intent?
Commander’s Intent It includes the operation’s purpose, key tasks, and the conditions that define the end state. It links the mission, concept of opera- tions, and tasks to subordinate units.
What is a brief note?
A short paper that quickly and effectively informs a decision maker about an issue.
How often should a Commander’s update be updated in a briefing?
These briefing slides follow the periodicity of the commander’s update, which may be more often than once daily. Each command uses unique terms, so it’s important to understand the vocabulary. The slide is typically divided into four quadrants. Daily PA guidance (what is the messaging?).
Where to find the commander’s update brief (Cub)?
The Commander’s Update Brief (CUB) slides and video recordings are now available on the IMCOM Common Operating Picture SharePoint Page. Check out what our leaders are talking about !
Are there any templates for the daily briefing slide?
Check with your unit to ensure there are no local templates that should be used instead. The daily briefing slide is a way for each level of command to update their commander. The slide is unique to the command and has information specific to the person receiving the brief. Each level of command utilizes its own briefing slide to update its leader.