Operational Planning And Risk Management

Question 1

What are the six steps of the planning process?

Answer 1

Mission analysis
Course of Action and Development
COA Analysis/ Risk Assessment
COA Comparison and Decision (not discussed - see NWP 5-01)
Task Planning/Emergency Assistance (Modified form NPP’S Plans and Orders Development)
Transition (Execution)

Question 2

What is included in a Mission Brief? (Prior to each diving day)

Answer 2

• Commander’s Critical Information Requirements. n Decision points.
• Time factors.
• An overview of hazards and controls.
• Premishap plan. The mission brief shall inform the team of actions in the event of the following:
  
  • Emergency extraction of injured diver.
  • Treatment, and transportation of injured/affected divers or team members.
  • Lost diver.
  • Fouled/Trapped diver.
  • Loss of air.
  • Loss of communications.
• Dive station norms and standards.