3.6.1. MMPL LEC Art of the Brief!

Question 1

Discuss what an information briefing is

Answer 1

delivers information only

clear and useful communication of facts

no conclusions or recommendations

does not require decisions

Question 2

When would we do an information briefing?

Answer 2

1. Time sensitive info

2. Controversial info

Question 3

3 part format for information briefing

Answer 3

1. Introduction
2. Main Body
3. Closing

Question 4

4 Parts to the introduction of the informational briefing

Answer 4

1. Greeting
2. Type and classifiction
3. Purpose and scope
4. Outline or procedure

Question 5

4 parts to the main body of the information briefing

Answer 5

1. Logical sequence of ideas
2. Visual Aids
3. Effective transitions
4. Be prepared to naswer questions at any time

Question 6

4 parts to the closing of an informatino briefing

Answer 6

1. Ask for questions
2. Brief recap (key points)
3. Concluding statement
4. Announce next speaker

Question 7

Purpose of a decision briefing

Answer 7

Intended to obtain an answer or decision

Staff officer’s recommended course of action regarding a certain analysis of a problem or problem area

Question 8

7 parts of a decision briefing

Answer 8

Introduction
Main Body
Coarse of Actions
Analysis
Comparison
Conclusion
Closing

Question 9

Parts of the introduction for a decision briefing

Answer 9

Introduction - short and sweet! Concision is key

a. Greeting
b. Type and Classification
c. Purpose and Scope
d. Statement of the problem (mission/commander’s intent)
e. The recommendation

Question 10

What’s in the main body of the decision briefing

Answer 10

Facts

Assumptions

Question 11

What do we discuss during the analysis portion of the decision briefing?

Answer 11

Evaluation criteria

Advantages and disadvantages of each COA

Question 12

Comparison section of the decision briefing?

Answer 12

Show the course of action against the evaluation criteria

Question 13

Conclusion section of the decision briefing

Answer 13

1. Describe why selected solution is preferred
2. Ask for questions
3. Restatement of the recommendation for approval or disapproval
4. Request a decision

Question 14

Closing section of a decision briefing

Answer 14

Questions
Restate the recommendation
Request a decision

Question 15

Purpose of a mission briefing

Answer 15

Serves to issue or elaborate on an operations order.

Given under operational conditions by a single officer representing the commander.

The mission briefing :
•Reinforces orders
•Provides detailed requirements and instructions for each individual
•Explains individual roles

Question 16

Format for a mission brief

Answer 16

1. Situation
2. Mission
3. Execution
4. Service Support
5. Command and Signal

Question 17

What is discussed during the situation portion of a mission brief?

Answer 17

a. Enemy Forces
b. Friendly Forces
c. Attachments and Detachments

Question 18

What do we need to know during the mission portion of the mission brief?

Answer 18

Who, What, When, Where, Why

Question 19

What do we need to know during the execution part of a mission brief

Answer 19

a. Concept of the Operation
b. Maneuver
c. Fires
d. Tasks to Maneuver Units
e. Tasks to Combat Support Units
f. Coordinating Instructions

Question 20

What do we need to know during the Service Support portion of a mission brief?

Answer 20

a. General
b. Material and Services
c. Supply
d. Transportation
e. Services
f. Maintenance
g. Medical
h. Personnel
i. Miscellaneous

Question 21

Intention of a Staff Briefing

Answer 21

Intended to secure a coordinated or unified effort.

This may involve :

• exchange of information
• announcement of decisions
• issuance of directives
• Command guidance

Question 22

General format of a staff briefing

Answer 22

May include elements of the information briefing, the decision briefing, and the mission briefing.

Each staff officer is prepared to brief on his area of responsibility.

Question 23

4 steps to effective briefing

Answer 23

1. Plan
2. Prepare
3. Execute
4. Assess