Military Brief C102; Comm. In Writing C100; Flashcards
Four types of military briefings
Information, Decision. Mission, Staff
Steps to an introduction
Greeting, Type, Classification, Purpose and Scope
What are the three main parts of an Informational Briefing?
Introduction, Main Body, Closing
Parts of the Decision briefs Introduction
Greeting, Type and Classification, Problem Statement, Recommendation
Parts of the Decision Brief body
Facts, Assumptions, Solutions, Analysis, Comparison, Conclusion
Parts of a Decision brief Closing
Questions, Recap, Request a Decision
Mission briefings serve to convey…
Issue or enforce an order Provide more detailed reqs. Or instructions General appreciation Key points Understand mission and objectives
Briefing important informational briefings during operations or training
Mission Briefings
Briefing to inform commander and staff on relevant information from their assigned field
Staff Brief
Who typically concludes a staff briefing?
The Commander
Four steps of a briefing.
Plan
Prepare
Execute
Assess
Steps to plan (analyze) for a brief
Audience Purpose/type Subject Classification Pysical facilities and support needs Prep timeline and schedule
Steps to prepare
Collect material Prepare draft Revise Plan visual aids Check systems (electronics) Practice
What is the 7 x 7 rule
7 lines per slide, 7 words per line
Slide text should not be smaller than___pt
22 pt
C100 - Start by _____ the writing requirement. Determine your purpose, main point and method of delivery
*substantance
Define
C100 - Four main methods of written communication
Memorandum, Letters, Information papers and email
C100 - “BLUF” stands for
Bottom Line Up Front
C100 - ‘BLUF’ way of writing. Inform, persuade or provide direction. No length limit.
Memo or Memorandums
C100 - Writing method used to inform. Invitations or RSVP. Used for Condolences to families of fallen Soldiers.
Letter
C100 - Writing method used to exclusively convey information. Length limit of one page.
Information Paper
C100 - Writing method also used to inform, persuade or direct. Very informal communication. No specific format.
C100 - Why should you avoid “email-speak” or texting style communication in emails? Excluding the obvious appearance of unprofessional-ism.
Age/Generation gap. Keep communication clear.
C100 - Steps to writing any document
- Gather Information
- Rough Draft
- Revision/Edit the Draft
- Finalizing the Document
- Final product review
C100 - AR 25-50 outlines what standards?
The Army way of writing and guidance on the types of correspondence.
