This guide is aimed at providing mission leaders with a list of the important factors that should be considered when creating a briefing for a mission. These points should help you to extract the important information in the provided briefing, and then relay that information to your subordinates.
PLANNING
• Create waypoints for the mission elements. EG. Squad movements. • Assess each objective with the information you’ve got, and dictate the maneuvers of the elements to complete these objectives.
SITUATION
• Quick background of situation • Outline objectives
EXECUTION
• Outline organisation of the elements.Solidify squad/team leaders. Broadstroke the plan. With the key points: • Here is what we are going to do
• This is why it is important
• This is the desired outcome
• This is the next step if we succeed • This is what we shall do if it goes wrong
Walkthrough the plan again step by step highlighting each step with key points where necessary.
• Here is what we are going to do
• This is why it is important
• This is the desired outcome
• This is the next step if we succeed • This is what we shall do if it goes wrong
COMMAND & SIGNALS
• Radio channels and callsigns • Assign 2iC and additional leaders
SERVICE & SUPPORT
• Outline any support assets/roles • Highlight Medics and any plans for Casualty Clearance
RISKS/CONCERNS
Highlight the key points of the plan/brief that concern you.
• Complex maneuvers
• Enemy retaliations
• Questions
• Take questions. Accept criticism and address appropriately. • Spot check other plays. Ask them direct questions about the mission.
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