To define the 7 steps of the Military Problem Solving Process. To describe some of the Road Blocks to problem solving
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MILITARY PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS
INSTRUCTOR CPT REINHARD
PURPOSE
To define the 7 steps of the Military Problem Solving Process
To describe some of the Road Blocks to problem solving
REFERENCES
FM 22-100 Army Leadership
FM 101-5 Staff Organization and Operations (Chapter 5)
OUTLINE
Problem Solving Steps
Practical Exercise
Road Blocks to Problem Solving
Summary
Conclusion
PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS
1. Recognize And Define The Problem
2. Gather Facts And Make Assumptions
3. Define End States And Establish Criteria
4. Develop Possible Solutions
5. Analyze And Compare Possible Solutions
6. Select And Implement Solution
7. Analyze Solution For Effectiveness
#1 WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
#2 FACTS & ASSUMPTIONS
Facts– Statements about the problem known to be true or there is positive proof.
Assumptions– Statement used to replace necessary but missing or unknown facts.
#3 DEFINE END STATE AND ESTABLISH CRITERIA
End States identify goals and objectives
Criteria
Selection- used to gather valid solution
Evaluation- used to compare solutions
#4 DEVELOP POSSIBLE
SOLUTIONS
Brain Storming
Mind Mapping
#5 ANALYZE AND COMPARE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Use predetermined evaluation criteria
Go back to “Facts and Assumptions” or “Establish Criteria” if necessary
#6 SELECT AND IMPLEMENT THE BEST SOLUTION
Make the decision
Acceptable, Feasible, and Suitable
#7 ANALYZE SOLUTION FOR EFFECTIVENESS
May take time
AAR
If it works, pass it on!
PRACTICAL EXERCISE
PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS
1. Recognize And Define The Problem
2. Gather Facts And Make Assumptions
3. Define End States And Establish Criteria
4. Develop Possible Solutions
5. Analyze And Compare Possible Solutions
6. Select And Implement Solution
7. Analyze Solution For Effectiveness
ROAD BLOCKS TO
PROBLEM SOLVING
Fear Of Failure
Tunnel Vision
Over Seriousness
Over Certainty
Binding Customs
Fear Of The Unknown
Command Pressure
ROAD BLOCKS TO PROBLEM SOLVING (cont.)
FAILURE TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM
FAILURE TO TALK WITH OTHERS WHO HAVE DEALT WITH THE PROBLEM
LACK OF ADEQUATE INFORMATION TO MAKE VALID ASSUMPTIONS
NOT IDENTIFYING ALL OF THE PLAYERS
NOT SPECIFYING THE DESIRED ENDSTATE
SUMMARY
Problem Solving Steps
Practical Exercise
Road Blocks to Problem Solving
CONCLUSION
The goal is to have high-quality, acceptable decisions made in combat and training situations. The Military Problem Solving Process helps leaders face complex problems in situations where information might be limited.