The Aftermath: A Case Study Of Snc's

SNC failed to accurately calculate the azimuth with in standard. SNC confidently issued a well-organized five paragraph order in a clear, authoritative tone void of filler words. SNC’s Scheme of Maneuver was clear, concise, and illustrated SNC’s use of sound tactical judgment and ability to consider future requirements. SNC issued tasks to each fire team which were consistent with the mission and addressed potential casualties. SNC moved his squad with a sense of urgency and displayed the ability to rapidly make decisions when faced with enemy contact and maneuver as required. However, SNC’s decision to assault through a lone enemy’s fighting position was inconsistent with the mission; the mission was to resupply a desperate squad with

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’s five paragraph order was delivered meek tone which lacked authority and command presence; SNC appeared aloof and distant throughout the brief. SNC’s Situation paragraph included fabricated information contrary to what the evaluator briefed; these omissions caused the squad to not understand the mission. SNC briefed specific, relevant tasks but failed to brief any coordinating instructions beyond “attack begins immediately after this order.” SNC briefed Admin and Logistics as “unchanged since the last order.” SNC’s brief was punctuated with filler words. SNC departed towards the objective without the ammo cans required to complete the mission. During movement to the objective, dispersion was poor; at most times 5 candidates were

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

SNC conducted an incomplete 5 paragraph order which did not cover all of the information pertaining to the mission. For example, the mission was to locate, close with and destroy the enemy preventing them from setting up a hide sight. SNC did not cover the administration and logistics paragraph also; SNC failed to inform the fire team of the chow plan. SNC did not seem to understand the measure of his brief . During the brief SNC used an extended amount of time by repeating the situation multiple times causing confusion within the fire team. SNC did develop an initial plan prior to starting the execution; however SNC was not able to make adjustments to the initial plan. SNC ’s failure of future planning was evident during the enemy contact

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

SNC understood all of the instructions very well and used his time wisely in order to develop an initial plan for the problem. SNC covered all of the information pertained to the five paragraph order. SNC developed his initial plan for the fire team to conduct, however the plan did not include security. The plan helped benefit the fire team and gave the SNC more confidence as the mission progress evident his tone of voice his ability to specifically task individual candidates. SNC effectively communicated the tasks and ensured SNC’s subordinates understood the instructions by having them repeat the instructions he gave them. SNC was able to overcome friction while remaining in control, by adjusting his plan as the situation developed. SNC periodically

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

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 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 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 Blackmon successfully plotted the current location of the objective. SNC’s five paragraph order was delivered confidently, however he did not properly state the friendly situation. SNC stated that friendly units were northwest of the current location instead of friendly units being one mile north then west along Guadalcanal. Without this information SNC’s brief was inaccurate. Though SNC was confident during his brief, he did not have the attention of his squad as members who were focusing in different directions staring into the trees or cleaning their nails. The squad's lack of attention was ignored by the squad leader. After engaging the enemy SNC was informed that he sustained casualties and the bridge was covered by enemy fire

Candidate Otoole confidently briefed her five paragraph order to her fire team, but failed to brief the “why” portion of her mission statement. She identified the urgency of time, and decided to utilize the column formation to move quickly to the objective. SNC then briefed upon contact, the fire team would move into a skirmisher to appropriately attack through the enemy. Through the movement to the objective, Candidate Otoole controlled her fire team by maintaining eye contact with each member and consistently passing the formation of the fire team. Candidate Otool attacked through the objective and conducted an incomplete inspection of the cache site; she did not thoroughly look through the ammo can. SNC had a clear understanding of

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 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