APTEC Flashcards
Ability to perform tasks; skills
Competence
PLAN (elements)
Priorities Timing Sequencing Assignments Accountability Contingencies
ANALYZE (steps)
IGGTC
- ID and understand mission or objective of the problem.
- Gather and use data.
- Generate solutions.
- Test and evaluate solutions.
- Choose and modify solution.
May have to loop back through steps
Incidents that lower performance, e.g., fatigue, equipment, weather, etc.
Friction
Solution Elements
- Clear Objectives
- Tasks to Meet Objectives
- Required Resources and Skills
- Training and Method for Communication
- ID Weaknesses/Failure Points
- Contingency Actions
- Method to Evaluate and Control Progress or Success
Desire, motivation, or will
Commitment
TRAIN (steps)
- Make sure followers know
> what to do
> how to do it
> any other relevant specifics - Upgrade competence.
> ability to perform tasks, skills - Upgrade commitment.
> desire, motivation, or will
(PURPOSE) ID and understand Mission/Problem
Solve a problem
APTEC Stages
Analyze Plan Train Execute Critique
Make sure followers know:
What to do
How to do it
Any other relevant specifics
A systemic, cyclical, operational approach to planning and execution.
APTEC
CRITIQUE (steps)
- Review what was supposed to happen.
- Establish what happened.
- Determine what was right or wrong.
> problems
> areas for improvement
> strengths and weaknesses - Determine how the task should be done differently next time.
Areas to consider when gathering data
ROE
Environment
Enemy
Resources
A mental force that hinders efficiency of operations. “Atmosphere of uncertainty.”
Fog
PLAN (purpose)
Create a comprehensive plan
Determine assignments
> personnel
> resources
Types of Data
Facts
Assumptions
Definitions
Criteria
TRAIN (purpose)
Produce competent and committed followers who are ready to execute plan.
EXECUTE (steps)
Follow the plan
> observe actions
> guide actions
> account for fog and friction
> gather data for later evaluation and analysisDoes the solution:
- Accomplish mission
- Meet criteria
- Rely on available resources
- Present limited risk
EXECUTE (purpose)
Accomplish mission
Collect data
(STEPS) ID and understand Mission/Problem
- Gather and process information
- Problem solve - Generate solutions
- Evaluate and fine tune solutions
- Produce core of executable plan
(STEPS) Test Solutions
- Start With Mission / Problem Statement and Data
- Thorough Test (Time and Resources Permitting)
> Dry Run, Simulate, Compare to Criteria
> Does it Accomplish Mission or Solve Problem?
> Identify Weaknesses and Failure Points
> Check solution against ROE
> Check for acceptable risk and available resources
