TYPES OF MILITARY BRIEFINGS

Maj. assist. prof. phd. Alin CÎRDEI

Email: cirdei_alin@yahoo.com

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 Contents

• Main types of military briefings

• Characteristics of briefings

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Information briefing
An information briefing presents facts in a form the audience can easily understand.
It does not include conclusions or recommendations nor does it result in decisions.

Decision briefing
A decision briefing obtains the answer to a question or a decision on a course of action.
The briefer presents recommended solutions from the analysis or study of a problem or problem area.

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Mission briefing
Mission briefings are informal briefings that occur during operations or training.

Mission briefings: issue or enforce an order, provide more detailed instructions or requirements, instill a general appreciation for the mission, review key points for an operation,
ensure participants know the mission objective, their contribution to the operation, problems they may confront and ways to overcome them.

Staff briefing
Briefing to inform the commander and staff of the current situation to coordinate and synchronize efforts within the unit.
Staff briefings facilitate information exchange, announce decisions, issue directives, or provide guidance.

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 INFORMATION BRIEFING

1. Introduction
• Greeting. Address the audience. Identify yourself and your organization.
• Type and Classification of Briefing. Identify the type and classification of the briefing.
• Purpose and Scope. Describe complex subjects from general to specific.
• Outline or Procedure. Briefly summarize the key points and general approach. Explain any special procedures.
2. Main Body
• Arrange the main ideas in a logical sequence.
• Use visual aids to emphasize main points.
• Plan effective transitions from one main point to the next.
• Be prepared to answer questions at any time.
3. Closing
• Ask for questions.
• Briefly recap main ideas and make a concluding statement.

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 DECISION BRIEFING

1. Introduction
• Greeting. Address the decisionmaker. Identify yourself and your organization.
• Type and Classification of Briefing. Identify the type and classification of the briefing.
• Problem Statement. State the problem.
• Recommendation. State the recommendation.
2. Body
• Facts. Provide an objective presentation of both positive and negative facts bearing upon the problem.
• Assumptions. Identify necessary assumptions made to bridge any gaps in factual data.
• Solutions. Discuss the various options that can solve the problem.
• Analysis. List the criteria by which the briefer will evaluate how to solve the problem
• Comparison. Show how the courses of action rate against the evaluation criteria.
• Conclusion. Describe why the recommended solution is best.
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3. Closing 6
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• Briefly recap main ideas
STEPS OF MILITARY BRIEFINGS

1. Plan — analyze the situation and prepare a briefing outline.

2. Prepare — collect information and construct the briefing.
3. Execute — deliver the briefing.
4. Assess — follow up as required.

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ANALYZE THE SITUATION AND
PREPARE A BRIEFING OUTLINE

The briefer analyzes the situation and determine:

-Audience.
-Purpose and type.
-Subject.
-Classification.
-Physical facilities and support needed.
-Preparation timeline and schedule.

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1. Audience.
• What is the size and composition?
• Who are the ranking members and their official duty positions?
• How well do they know the subject?
• Are they generalists or specialists?
• What are their interests?
• What is the anticipated reaction?

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2. Purpose and Type.
• Information briefing (to inform)?
• Decision briefing (to obtain decision)?
• Mission briefing (to review important details)?
• Staff briefing (to exchange information)?

3. Subject.
• What is the specific subject?
• What is the desired depth of coverage?
• How much time is allocated?

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4. Classification.
• What is the security classification?
• Do all attendees meet this classification?

5. Physical Facilities and Support Needed.

• Where is the briefing to be presented?
• What support is needed?
• What are the security requirements, if needed?
• What are the equipment requirements? Computer? Projector? Screen?

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6. Preparation Timeline and Schedule.
• Prepare preliminary outline.
• Determine requirements for training aids, assistants, and recorders.
• Schedule rehearsals, facilities, and critiques.
• Arrange for final review by responsible authority.

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COLLECT INFORMATION AND
CONSTRUCT THE BRIEFING

-Collect materials needed.

-Prepare first draft.
-Revise first draft and edit.
-Plan use of visual aids.
-Practice.

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1. Collect Materials Needed.
• Research.
• Become familiar with the subject.
• Collect authoritative opinions and facts.

2. Prepare First Draft.

• Prepare draft outline.
• Include visual aids.
• Review with appropriate authority.

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3. Revise First Draft and Edit.
• Verify facts, including those that are important and necessary.
• Include answers to anticipated questions.
• Refine materials.

4. Plan Use of Visual Aids.

• Check for simplicity.
• Check for readability.

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5. Practice.
• Rehearse (with assistants and visual aids).
• Refine.
• Isolate key points.
• Memorize outline.
• Develop transitions.
• Anticipate and prepare for possible questions.

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 DELIVER THE BRIEFING

The success of a briefing depends on a concise,

objective, accurate, clearly enunciated, and
forceful delivery.

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 Questions
Questions

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