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BRIEFINGS

Lesson # CW9Z66
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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.
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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.
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Three steps in the preparation
of a Military Briefing

• ANALYSIS

• RESEARCH

• ORGANIZATION

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Analysis (Mission)

1. Identify your purpose.


2. Ask who and what.
3. Prioritize purposes.

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Types of Military Briefings

Information Briefings
Decision Briefings
Staff Briefings
Mission Briefings

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

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Decision Briefing

•To obtain a decision.


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

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Staff Briefing

•To secure a coordinated or


united effort.
•Means of keeping the
commander and staff informed.
•No set format.

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Mission Briefing

•Assigns specific goals


to be accomplished.
•No “one” set format.
(Usually follows the OPORD
format.)
•Used under operational
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Research the Topic
Gather Materials
Select Main Ideas
Put Ideas in Sequence
Write an Outline
(Mindmap)

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Enemy
 Who’s your audience?
• Know your audience
• Tailor the information to the
learner
 Watch acronym/language usage

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Terrain
 Location
• Classroom
• Field Site
 Weather
• Inclement Weather Plan

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Troops
 What assets do you have?
• Attendees
• SMEs
• Demonstrators
 What type of equipment do you
need?

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Time
 How much preparation time do I
have?
• Resources
• Location
 How much time is the briefing
scheduled for?

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Organize the Briefing

Emphasize Key Points


Focus on What the
Audience Must Hear
Introduction, Body,
Conclusion
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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?

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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
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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
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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??
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SUBSTANCE AND
ORGANIZATION

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WRITE A LETTER

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COMMUNICATION MISMATCH

WRITE LISTEN READ THINK

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WPM WPM WPM WPM

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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

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RANGER SCHOOL
PREPARATION

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BRM
550 CORD
KNIFE
100 MPH TAPE
ROPE CLIMB OPORDS
WEAPONS
BOOTS
PATROLS RANGER SCHOOL
SWIM TEST
CALL FOR
PREPARATION
FIRE PULL UPS SEX
SLEEP
ALCOHOL PENS HUNGER

CHEESEBURGERS ROAD
MARCH 30
MILITARY BRM NAV
LAND PHYSICAL FITNESS
SKILLS 550 CORD APFT
KNIFE
100 MPH TAPE
ROPE CLIMB OPORDS
WEAPONS
BOOTS
PATROLS RANGER SCHOOL
SWIM TEST
CALL FOR
PREPARATION
FIRE
PULL UPS SEX
SLEEP CHEESEBURGERS
ALCOHOL PENS HUNGER

EQUIPMENT COMPASS MENTAL TOUGHNESS


ROAD
MARCH 31
SEQUENCE GROUPS

1 2
MILITARY PHYSICAL FITNESS
SKILLS

4 3
MENTAL TOUGHNESS EQUIPMENT
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ADDITIONAL
PLATOON PLATOON
DUTIES
BRM
APFT PERSONAL

PERSONAL

COUNSELING Performance SOPs


Counseling

EIB MAINTENANCE

ACCOUNTABILITY
BATTLE DRILLS
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EIB
ACCOUNTABLITY

PERSONAL
PERSONAL

APFT BRM
PERFORMANCE
PLATOON COUNSELING
PLATOON

MAINTENANCE
SOPs

BATTLE DRILLS
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WRITE A LETTER

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