Candidate Lockard issued an articulate and detailed five paragraph order, spoke in a clear and authoritative tone, and utilized the obstacle to orient his team and emphasize his points. SNC briefed a complete Enemy situation and maintained a tactical mindset by defining the enemy’s most likely course of action. SNC’s mission encompassed a task and a purpose; however, his tasking statements, while clear and detailed, were not briefed with the 5W’s. SNC failed to develop a cohesive plan prior to briefing his order, requiring him to develop a plan as he approached the obstacle. During execution of the mission, SNC was clearly in charge, issuing strong, clear orders to his team, displaying confidence and communication. SNC did have difficulty making
