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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)
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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
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Staff Briefing
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Mission Briefing
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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
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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
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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
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MILITARY PHYSICAL FITNESS
SKILLS
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MENTAL TOUGHNESS EQUIPMENT
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ADDITIONAL
PLATOON PLATOON
DUTIES
BRM
APFT PERSONAL
PERSONAL
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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