Cw9z66 Briefings

BRIEFINGS

Lesson # CW9Z66 1

2

COMMUNICATION 



COMMUNICATION IS THE EXCHANGE OR FLOW OF INFORMATION OR IDEAS FROM THE SENDER TO THE RECEIVER. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION OCCURS WHEN THE RECEIVER UNDERSTANDS THE SAME MESSAGE THE SENDER INTENDS TO TRANSMIT. 3

Military Briefing • The Military Briefing is a specialized type of speech used to present selected information to commanders, staffs, or other designated audiences. • The techniques used will depend on the purpose that the briefing serves, the required response, and the role of the briefer.

4

Three steps in the preparation of a Military Briefing • ANALYSIS • RESEARCH • ORGANIZATION METT-T

5

Analysis (Mission) 1. Identify your purpose. 2. Ask who and what. 3. Prioritize purposes.

6

Types of Military Briefings Information Briefings Decision Briefings Staff Briefings Mission Briefings 7

Information Briefing •Information of high priority requiring immediate action. •Complex information. •Controversial information requiring an explanation. 8

Decision Briefing

•To obtain a decision. •To request a decision. •To staff a problem statement.

9

Staff Briefing •To secure a coordinated or united effort. •Means of keeping the commander and staff informed. •No set format.

10

Mission Briefing •Assigns specific goals to be accomplished. •No “one” set format. (Usually follows the OPORD format.) •Used under operational conditions to impart information.

11

Research the Topic Gather Materials Select Main Ideas Put Ideas in Sequence Write an Outline (Mindmap) 12

Enemy 

Who’s your audience? • Know your audience • Tailor the information to the learner 

Watch acronym/language usage

13

Terrain 

Location • Classroom • Field Site



Weather • Inclement Weather Plan

14

Troops 

What assets do you have? • Attendees • SMEs • Demonstrators



What type of equipment do you need?

15

Time 

How much preparation time do I have? • Resources • Location



How much time is the briefing scheduled for?

16

Organize the Briefing Emphasize Key Points Focus on What the Audience Must Hear Introduction, Body, Conclusion 17

Stage Fright •It is common and happens to almost everyone. •It is a learned reaction; the speaker can overcome it. •It often disappears when the speaker begins. •Develop habits that help you to relax. •Know your subject: rehearse;

18

How do we become a good briefer? 

  

REHEARSE, REHEARSE, AND REHEARSE!!! Have confidence. Know the subject. What else?

19

General Guidelines for Effective Briefings •Always prepare an outline. •Prepare good notes. •Do not memorize. •Practice thoroughly. •Say and use words properly. •Use only words that you understand and can pronounce

20

General Guidelines for Effective Briefings (cont.) •Relax; breathe deeply, if necessary. •Maintain eye contact with your audience. •Keep track of time. •Use training aids only if appropriate. •Speak in a clear and precise

21

Other Tips for Success 

Using PowerPoint • Font Size – 32 or higher • Colors • Too much information



Have a good back-up plan • Technology failures • Alternate briefer



Anything else?? 22

23

SUBSTANCE AND ORGANIZATION

24

WRITE A LETTER

25

COMMUNICATION MISMATCH WRITE LISTEN READ

25-40 125-140 WPM WPM

250 WPM

THINK

1,000 WPM

26

There are many reasons why I chose to become an officer. The most important reason is the increased pay that an officer receives. In addition, an officer has a better love life than soldiers. The night life is great in Columbus. However, it is also good in Minneapolis. The lakes in Minneapolis make the the city an enjoyable place in the summer. But the Minneapolis winters are as harsh as those in Alaska. They are building a pipeline across the state of Alaska. The pipeline will carry oil. Of course, if the pipeline breaks, the entire state will become polluted. The pollution is really bad in the Great Lakes. Something must be done about it. 27

MINDMAPPING

28

RANGER SCHOOL PREPARATION

29

BRM 550 CORD 100 MPH TAPE WEAPONS

KNIFE ROPE CLIMB

BOOTS

RANGER SCHOOL PREPARATION CALL FOR

PATROLS

FIRE SLEEP

OPORDS

PULL UPS

ALCOHOL PENS

CHEESEBURGERS

SWIM TEST SEX HUNGER

ROAD MARCH

30

MILITARY SKILLS

PHYSICAL FITNESS BRM NAV LAND 550 CORD APFT KNIFE 100 MPH TAPE OPORDS ROPE CLIMB WEAPONS BOOTS RANGER SCHOOL PATROLS SWIM TEST PREPARATION

SLEEP

CALL FOR FIRE PULL UPS

ALCOHOL PENS

EQUIPMENT COMPASS

SEX CHEESEBURGERS

HUNGER

MENTAL TOUGHNESS ROAD MARCH

31

SEQUENCE GROUPS

1 MILITARY SKILLS

4

MENTAL TOUGHNESS

2 PHYSICAL FITNESS

3

EQUIPMENT 32

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

PLATOON

APFT

PLATOON

BRM

PERSONAL

PERSONAL

COUNSELING

Performance Counseling

EIB

SOPs

MAINTENANCE ACCOUNTABILITY

BATTLE DRILLS 33

EIB

ACCOUNTABLITY

PERSONAL

PERSONAL

APFT

PERFORMANCE COUNSELING

PLATOON

SOPs

BRM PLATOON

MAINTENANCE

BATTLE DRILLS 34

WRITE A LETTER

35

OUTCOMES •MINDMAPPING •SAVES YOU TIME •DIRECTS YOUR ACTIONS •CHANNELS YOUR THINKING •INCREASES PLANNING TIME 36