Appreciations - MCQ

Question 1

When making an appreciation, you will need to make a decision. What are the four things required to be able to make a decision?

Answer 1

• Knowledge (of the law, procedures, situation)
• Authority
• Judgement
• Initiative

Question 2

What are the two forms of an appreciation and their uses?

Answer 2

• Full formal appreciation (for high level or difficult tactical or administrative problems)
• Shortened note appreciation (urgent or pressing problems requiring immediate action)

Question 3

When should you use a written appreciation?

Answer 3

• If there are several points to be considered and there is a danger of the points being overlooked if they are not written down
• A clear picture of the situation is desired to present a logical argument that will carry conviction to a higher authority
• A written appreciation also provides a record of why a certain course of action was taken, so it may be useful for later reference

Question 4

What are the basic rules of critical thinking?

Answer 4

• Prejudice
• Logical and realistic assumptions
• Validity

Question 5

What are the four steps of an appreciation?

Answer 5

AFCO - aim, factors, courses open, plan

Question 6

What are the two steps when forming an aim?

Answer 6

1 - Review the information you have
2 - Identify from this information the ‘Commanders Intent’ and any constraints that have been placed on you

Commanders intent will either be directly given or inferred from the circumstances

Question 7

What is a constraint?

Answer 7

Any limitation given to you by the Commanders Intent or out of the information you have received
E.g. - you have been tasked to execute a search warrant but only assigned three staff. This limitation will impact the courses open and hence the aim

Question 8

What is a factor?

Answer 8

A fact, influence or circumstance contributing to a result