Candidate Dodson Case Study

Candidate Jordan delivered an in depth five paragraph order. SNC posted security ensuring that the safety of the fire team was not put at risk. SNC had a good initial plan and proceeded to move the fire team towards the objective. SNC moved the fire team through the woods with minimal opposition; SNC maintained communication and good dispersion. Upon receiving enemy fire SNC suppressed the enemy by assaulting the enemy. SNC pushed through the objective to ensure that all enemy were killed. However, SNC forgot about the weapons cache and commenced to conduct a hasty 180, followed by a consolidated 360, and then an ACE report. SNC, in his haste to complete the problem, completely forgot that the mission was not only to subdue the enemy

SNC gave a detailed brief that outlined a precise plan that was coherent and directed towards mission accomplishment. SNC contradicted a well thought out plan of action with a monotone voice and his use of filler words, such as, uh and um, coupled with a lack of passion. The lack of passion was seen in his sense of urgency as SNC spent 80% of his time briefing his 5 paragraph order that adversely affected his sense of urgency. SNC was able to secure the objective quickly, but loss situational awareness of his surroundings and enemy position that initially created confusion when engaged by the enemy. SNC was able to make clear and concise decisions in an appropriate amount of time that efficiently utilized his fellow candidates. This expedited

Candidate Caughran delivered his 5 paragraph order phenomenally. SNC ensured to cover all information as it was relayed to him, as well as add information regarding the terrain and climate conditions. SNC displayed the utmost confidence, through the inflection in his voice as well as the assertiveness used when assigning tasks to the fire team. During the execution, SNC positioned himself properly so that he was able to direct the team. He encountered minor error when the team reached the friction point. His position was no longer effective and he was forced to become more hands on with the mission. Once hands on SNC was able to help his team progress forward, and prevent any casualties. SNC posted security before and during the execution,

Candidate Dechane briefed a complete order despite being visibly nervous and shaky. His summary version of the mission statement was incorrect and he attempted to use the orientation to brief his mission. He realized that he still needed to brief the rest of his order and covered all the items, but out of order. His lack of confidence during the order was quickly shed during execution where he utilized mission type orders. His lack of an initial plan caused a delay in execution while he developed a plan. Once he finally formulated a plan, Candidate Dechane became the obvious leader of his team. He received suggestions that he would effectively vet and use as necessary to adjust his plan on the go. Candidate Dechane's confidence during the

Overall, Candidate Friederick's lack of confidence hindered both her operations order and her execution of her assigned mission. Her delivery lacked enthusiasm and interest. While her lack of confidence indicated unfamiliarity with the five paragraph order, SNC did brief a detailed mission statement with a task and purpose. SNC also briefed some details of her scheme of maneuver and some tasks to her subordinates, but the lack of detail and her confidence ultimately failed to inspire the other candidates in her fire team. As her fire team moved from order to execution, SNC appeared lethargic with little to no awareness of her surroundings as the team approached the objective. SNC both heard and saw the enemy combatant and demonstrated

Candidate Fowler successfully calculated the azimuth, however failed to calculate the distance and plot the location of the objective. SNC’s five paragraph order was delivered confidently, however lacking information. SNC failed to properly brief the enemy situation, regarding the location of the enemy. SNC stated that the enemy was seen in the area, however he failed to mention they were seen west of the area which is in the vicinity of the objective. SNC was provided with the accurate information regarding azimuth and distance; however when briefing his squad he still provided an inaccurate distance. Upon enemy engagement SNC properly assessed threat by engaging with buddy rushes. SNC did not ensure area was clear before bringing the casualties

Candidate Huff did not brief the admin/logistics and command/signal paragraphs of his order. The rest of his order was briefed with shaky confidence involving heavy use of "ums." SNC did not establish security during his brief or during execution. SNC demonstrated inefficient use of his time by spending nearly sixty seconds re-slinging the teams rifles in the beginning of execution. Due to a lack of an initial plan following the brief, the team had to begin execution whileconducting reconnaissance and orienting to the problem. Once oriented, SNC was hesitant in deciding how to engage the problem. Once a scheme of maneuver was developed, he was able to communicate his guidance to the team members and begin driving his team toward mission

Candidate Fowler displayed a low sense of urgency taking about two minutes following the evaluator’s brief to write his order then briefed his fireteam for over five minutes. SNC provided an adequate brief to be able to execute the mission. The Mission paragraph contained an accurate task and purpose but also contained additional information that was not necessary. Additionally, when he repeated the mission, it was not at all verbatim. SNC provided a scheme of maneuver that was above average however; SNC’s tasks were merely assigned billets with no true task and purpose. Throughout the brief SNC was a little choppy, showing a little lack of confidence and weak understanding of his plan. SNC did not post security during his brief, but did improve

Candidate Hamm briefed his order with confidence and displayed an understanding of the OSMEAC orders process and its organization. He briefed a thorough enemy situation by applying DRAWD analysis. His coordinating instructions also included extra information including order of march, base unit, and consolidation instructions. However, SNC did not brief a scheme of maneuver in the order, forcing him to develop a plan after his brief had concluded. His succession of command was a repeat of the order of march instead of who would assume his billet. SNC was confident in his brief and it was apparent throughout execution that he was in control of the team. Even after friction caused the team to falter, SNC was quick to re-focus the team and maintain

Candidate Kidd delivered a complete and sequential five paragraph order. Throughout his entire brief, SNC had several pauses due to obvious signs of nervousness and dependency on his OSMEAC template. Nonetheless, his order contained sufficient information for his fire team to execute the mission. During the execution phase, SNC moved his fire team with a sense of urgency as instructed by the order. He was knowledgeable to place them in a column formation for maximum speed. When SNC received unexpected enemy contact, and subsequently received a casualty, he quickly reacted by returning fire and aiding proper aid to the casualty. SNC responded well and in a calm matter during the chaotic situation. Once reaching the objective, SNC was conscious

Candidate Hoeptner briefed all major elements of the five paragraph order and managed to speak in an articulate manner; however, the content of his brief clearly lacked any executable plan and made little sense. SNC failed to address security, degrading his team's attention to the tactical environment. SNC failed to understand the contents of higher’s coordinating instructions and failed to comprehend the mission based on the problem presented and the obstacle in front of him. SNC’s inability to conceptualize relevant, applicable, and actionable plans and orders was only exacerbated by his inability to understand simple concepts presented to him. SNC made no attempt to formulate a plan prior to execution and adjustments to the plan he tried

Candidate Papsadora had an average brief and showed confidence. Candidate Papsadora maintain eye contact with his fire team and addressed them by name when given them their tasked. He did not however brief the specific enemy situation as to their location. During the initial planning phase his fire team was not able to get across the ropes and lost one member due to stepping on the explosive area. Candidate Papsdora maintained good communications with his fire team throughout and always check on security. SNC keep his team moving forward despite the friction he faced when his team was penalized for the infraction. Candidate Papsdora displayed confidence and the changes they were made was clearly his decision only. SNC maintain effective

Candidate Cameron appeared confident in his brief. He was poised and well-spoken. In executing his plan, his initial communication was sufficient however, it lessened throughout the mission. SNC positioned himself poorly for the obstacle. He was positioned in the center of the fire team where he was more concerned about not tripping the explosive while keeping his balance, He wasn’t able to do that and give orders simultaneously. As a result, his team members were unsure what their roles were and they were standing around, he lacked command and control. His fire team had difficulty following him. Candidate Cameron didn’t manage his time effectively. He could not keep his team moving forward to accomplish the mission, adversely affecting the

Candidate Hutchison posted security prior to briefing. His brief delivery was at a normal volume, a calm demeanor, a conversational tone, and had occasional pauses. His mission statement was briefed twice and included a main effort. He did not specify if there were any higher, adjacent or supporting units, or attachments or detachments in his Situation paragraph. During execution, he maintained tactical awareness, keeping a security presence during his movement and staying within the tree line. However, he did not move with a sense of urgency and had to be prompted to do so by the evaluator. Upon enemy contact, SNC delivered a solid ADDRAC and got his squad on line. He remained back behind his squad 5-10 meters where he could best oversee

Candidate Dowling provided an adequate brief to be able to execute the mission. SNC’s Orientation was thorough, but also contained unnecessary information like the fireteam’s mission. SNC’s enemy situation lacked detail and only provided a hasty description of the enemy and what they were doing. The scheme of maneuver was detailed and painted a clear picture for how the team was to execute the mission. SNC’s tasks were merely assigned billets with no true task and purpose. The Admin and Logistics paragraph contained a lot of extra unnecessary information. SNC’s delivery was choppy in the beginning with him flipping back and forth through his notes. SNC showed little sense of urgency prior to stepping off due to his brief lasting almost seven