Appreciations

Question 1

Forms of Appreciation:

Answer 1

Full formal appreciation (high level tactical problems)
Shortened note appreciation (non-urgent problems, greater application to daily police duties)

Question 2

Appreciations can be as what two way

Answer 2

written and mental. Use written when there are several points to consider and there is danger in a point being overlooked. A clear picture of the situation is desired to present a logical argument that will carry convection to a higher authority.

Question 3

AFCO?

Answer 3

Aims
Factors
Courses Open
Outline plan

Question 4

Aim

Answer 4

Define the problem or aim.

Question 5

Factors

Answer 5

Factors that could influence the outcome of the problem.

Question 6

Courses open

Answer 6

Possible causes of action. (For other parties and Police.

Question 7

Outline plan

Answer 7

Now what are we going to do?

Question 8

Process of forming an aim:

Answer 8

Review the information you have, and
Identify from this information the ‘Commander’s intent’ and any constraints that have been placed on you.

Question 9

Commander’s Intent

Answer 9

This is what you are tasked to do or what the situation may require you to do; what the desired end state or outcome will be.

Question 10

Constraints

Answer 10

Limitation given to you by the ‘commander’s intent’ or out of the information you have received.

Question 11

GSMEAC

Answer 11

Ground, Situation, Mission, Execution, Admin, Command

Question 12

SMART

Answer 12

SMART - Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely (SMART is an acronym used when considering your aim).