Appreciations

Question 1

Appreciation process

Answer 1

1. Aim
2. Factors
3. Courses open
4. Plan

Question 2

Aim

Answer 2

It is the expression of what you are trying to achieve.
Only one aim.
Review the info you have and identify from this information the commanders intent and any constraints that have been placed on you.

Question 3

Factors

Answer 3

A factor is a fact, influence or circumstance contributing to a result.
For each ask “so what?” and “therefore?” until nothing more can be drawn out of them.

Question 4

Courses open

Answer 4

What could be done, bearing in mind the factors and the deductions made from the factors?
Courses open to others and Courses open to Police.
What are relevant to the situation.

Question 5

Plan

Answer 5

The final step. Logical result of the appreciation.
Your plan must not introduce any new matter that was not considered during the appreciation.
Clear, definite and practical proposal of the way in which the stated aim is to be achieved.
Commonly use GSMEAC.