Military Brief C102; Comm. In Writing C100;

Question 1

Four types of military briefings

Answer 1

Information, Decision. Mission, Staff

Question 2

Steps to an introduction

Answer 2

Greeting, Type, Classification, Purpose and Scope

Question 3

What are the three main parts of an Informational Briefing?

Answer 3

Introduction, Main Body, Closing

Question 4

Parts of the Decision briefs Introduction

Answer 4

Greeting, Type and Classification, Problem Statement, Recommendation

Question 5

Parts of the Decision Brief body

Answer 5

Facts, Assumptions, Solutions, Analysis, Comparison, Conclusion

Question 6

Parts of a Decision brief Closing

Answer 6

Questions, Recap, Request a Decision

Question 7

Mission briefings serve to convey…

Answer 7

Issue or enforce an order
Provide more detailed reqs. Or instructions
General appreciation
Key points
Understand mission and objectives

Question 8

Briefing important informational briefings during operations or training

Answer 8

Mission Briefings

Question 9

Briefing to inform commander and staff on relevant information from their assigned field

Answer 9

Staff Brief

Question 10

Who typically concludes a staff briefing?

Answer 10

The Commander

Question 11

Four steps of a briefing.

Answer 11

Plan

Prepare

Execute

Assess

Question 12

Steps to plan (analyze) for a brief

Answer 12

Audience
Purpose/type
Subject
Classification
Pysical facilities and support needs
Prep timeline and schedule

Question 13

Steps to prepare

Answer 13

Collect material
Prepare draft
Revise
Plan visual aids
Check systems (electronics)
Practice

Question 14

What is the 7 x 7 rule

Answer 14

7 lines per slide, 7 words per line

Question 15

Slide text should not be smaller than___pt

Answer 15

22 pt

Question 16

C100 - Start by _____ the writing requirement. Determine your purpose, main point and method of delivery
*substantance

Answer 16

Define

Question 17

C100 - Four main methods of written communication

Answer 17

Memorandum, Letters, Information papers and email

Question 18

C100 - “BLUF” stands for

Answer 18

Bottom Line Up Front

Question 19

C100 - ‘BLUF’ way of writing. Inform, persuade or provide direction. No length limit.

Answer 19

Memo or Memorandums

Question 20

C100 - Writing method used to inform. Invitations or RSVP. Used for Condolences to families of fallen Soldiers.

Answer 20

Letter

Question 21

C100 - Writing method used to exclusively convey information. Length limit of one page.

Answer 21

Information Paper

Question 22

C100 - Writing method also used to inform, persuade or direct. Very informal communication. No specific format.

Answer 22

Email

Question 23

C100 - Why should you avoid “email-speak” or texting style communication in emails? Excluding the obvious appearance of unprofessional-ism.

Answer 23

Age/Generation gap. Keep communication clear.

Question 24

C100 - Steps to writing any document

Answer 24

• Gather Information
• Rough Draft
• Revision/Edit the Draft
• Finalizing the Document
• Final product review

Question 25

C100 - AR 25-50 outlines what standards?

Answer 25

The Army way of writing and guidance on the types of correspondence.