Candidate Sirks 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

Candidate Perras delivered the five paragraph order in the correct order and covered all details; however, he did tend to take long pauses that did not allow for the order to flow. During the execution phase, SNC lost sight of the tactical mindset by allowing a member to pass off his weapon. Even though the fire team remained focused on accomplishing the mission, at times they seemed lathargic. SNC maintained solid communication with the security. Upon realizing that his initial plan of attack was not going to work, he quickly devised a new plan without hesitation. He was able to use all of the fire team members effectively and they followed his lead without hesitation or conflict. SNC remained calm and confident and there was no question

SNC conducted an above average analysis of what he expected the enemy to do upon contact. SNC’s scheme of maneuver was vague and could not be executed without significant oversight. SNC’s tasking statements were weak and lacked a purpose. SNC’s formations, particularly his squad column fire team column while in the open area, did not provide effective security en route to his objective. Upon enemy contact SNC stood and began talking to his squad but did not use the ADDRAC format; SNC spoke at just over a conversational tone. SNC directed his squad to suppress the enemy sniper and continue to move to the objective; SNC’s squad laid still while one of the fire team members openly questioned SNC’s decision. SNC changed his mind and directed the

Candidate Lamb posted security prior to the beginning of his brief. Candidates Lamb's brief was delivered confidently, naturally, and not rehearsed. SNC was very comfortable delivery the 5 paragraph order. During his brief, SNC oriented his fire team and provided references to aid in the understanding of his order. Prior to execution, SNC developed an initial plan that included all the elements necessary to complete the mission. During execution, SNC was able to make decisions at points of friction. SNC was able to develop a sensible and comprehensive plan by gathering intelligence and taking suggestions. However, SNC did not rely solely on the suggestions of others to make informed decisions. At points of friction, SNC checked on the

Candidate Satterwhite established 360 security upon arrival at TAA9. Candidate Satterwhite’s initial brief to the fire team leaders was confident, containing necessary information to complete the mission, with minimal stumbling; SNC constructed terrain model during the initial brief and did not delegate a subordinate acquire the azimuth. Candidate Satterwhite issued tasks that enabled fire team leaders to effectively lead instead of micromanage. Prior to departure, SNC assigned specific tasks and developed an initial plan to prevent the squad from appearing as soft targets by directing the fire teams disperse and skirt the tree line along the road, which displayed communication and situational awareness. When a point of friction occurred, Candidate

SNC delivered a confident and complete order successfully addressing all paragraphs of the five paragraph order. SNC assigned primary and secondary tasks to subordinates and reiterated the Enemy Situation. SNC properly controlled the fire team’s formation utilizing proper dispersion and smoothly transitioned from column to wedge. Upon enemy contact SNC relayed a clear and effective ADDRAC and directed SNC’s fire team to provide suppressive fire. SNC maintained mission focus when SNC’s fire team took a casualty. SNC directed his fire team in a tactically appropriate manner as they evacuated the casualty. Upon return to MA-2A SNC submitted the map to higher without being prompted by the evaluator. SNC displayed suburb leadership potential

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

SNC delivered a complete five paragraph order addressing all required paragraphs. SNC stumbled over SNC’s own words at several times during the order but conveyed the majority of the information in an acceptable manner. SNC’s confidence was lacking during the delivery of the order which was evidenced by SNC’s lack of eye contact and unassertive tone. SNC asked the subordinates questions at the end of the order to ensure understanding. SNC briefed an initial plan. When SNC’s fire team received enemy contact SNC froze for several seconds before delivering the ADDRAC. SNC’s hesitation illustrated a weak ability to make decisions in a timely manner. SNC did not control the fire team during contact, rather the fire team moved on its own and

Candidate Ozuna was very confident and briefed the five paragraph order clearly and thoroughly. SNC ensure his fire team had a clear understanding of the mission by repeating it and asking if there were any questions regarding the mission. He gave specific orders of where each fire team member was to place themselves in the formation as well as what the succession of command would be if he were to become a casualty. During the patrol, SNC ensured proper dispersion of the fire team as they patrolled. He was constantly keeping eye contact with his fire team members and utilized hand and arm signals well. SNC was able to make quick and sound decisions at the point of friction. He ensured the buddy rushes were done in a manner that was able

Candidate Hosburgh’s brief delivery was at a normal tone and calm demeanor. His Orientation paragraph incorporated additional details from guidance he had received prior to SULE II. His scheme of maneuver provided a rough idea for what how he wanted to accomplish the mission, but did not go into enough detail, and after the brief his team leaders requested clarification on the initial plan. Following his brief, he got his teams moving and maintained this sense of urgency throughout execution. During execution, he periodically maintained track of the navigation and pace count. He positioned himself close to his team leaders and was able to control his unit through effective use of hand and arm signals. Upon contact, SNC provided a loud,

SNC was confident while presenting the brief. He did not provide the purpose during the Orientation, the Enemy statement was simply a repeat of what was given by the evaluator, and there was no “in order to” for the Mission. The SOM briefed was too vague with no executable instructions provided, and SNC failed to provide any Tasks. During the execution, SNC placed himself in an appropriate location where his FT could hear him and he would be able to assist as necessary; however, he was timid with little confidence or command presence. Instead of ordering his FT members to complete tasks he asked them if they were comfortable doing those things. Because of this, SNC did employ his FT members well and when they were able to successfully complete a task SNC was unsure how to continue on. This indicated that SNC was

Candidate Kleine conducted a leader’s recon of the situation. When briefing his order, he stumbled over words often calling the POW, “POV” instead. The flow of his delivery was hard to follow and caused time to be wasted as he paused and jumped around. He addressed security only after he was finished briefing the order and felt a need to give great detail in his tasks by saying, “you will post security and make sure no enemy patrols come by” though he had already covered this in the order. Throughout the execution he kept his note taking gear out and stood toward the back of the situation directing the fire team members instead of embracing the fighter-leader concept. He did move his team through the POW camp quickly, and remembered to talk

Candidate Mantecon briefed all paragraphs of OSMEAC. However, he stumbled through the brief at times and momentarily lost his bearing by laughing when he reached a moment of difficulty. After the brief, SNC began to task his subordinates, which should have been done during OSMEAC. Instead of coming up with an initial plan SNC made statements such as, "it's not the far we shouldn't lose our bearing" and "let's stay disciplined." SNC lacked key elements required to complete the mission. During the execution phase, SNC was able to control his fire team. For example, SNC adjusted dispersion and adjusted speed. Upon enemy contact, SNC was able to make adjustments. SNC took into account the changing environment and quickly adjusted the

Candidate Illuminati’s brief was at a normal volume, had a calm demeanor and a relaxed tone. He provided a detailed assessment of the enemy in his Situation paragraph; however, he did not mention if there were any Attachments or Detachments in the Friendly subsection. Utilizing a terrain model, he provided an executable initial plan to his fire team leaders. SNC’s tasking statements were clear and detailed, and he made eye contact with his team leaders to confirm understanding. During execution, SNC demonstrated good tactical awareness, staying within the tree line and maintaining all-around security presence. He positioned himself just behind the center mass of his squad’s formation, providing him with a good position in which he could

Candidate Sikes began his LRC II tactical mission communicating a standard five paragraph order. Of note, within the briefed order, he gave a complete mission statement which included his FT designated as the ME. He displayed confidence from orders brief to end of execution though is briefed plan (SOM) was a basic "using the pipes we will get the supplies across the bridge to the resistance". He experienced friction at the start of execution due to thinking that he could not use the 13ft rope however he was briefed in Coordinating Instructions by the evaluator that he could use the rope. Candidate Sikes stayed active throughout the execution, displaying confidence in his decided course of action and communication. On two occasions friction