Candidate Butler presented an assertive command presence and delivered his brief with confidence. SNC demonstrated he had a solid understanding of the five paragraph order by giving a complete detailed brief. SNC did brief that hand and arm signals will be used then started off talking as he began to task individuals. One key element SNC did not address and would not address throughout the duration of the problem was security. By not addressing security, SNC showed that he was not tactically aware of the enemy forces that were around him and his team. SNC delivered a haphazard scheme of maneuver but quickly changed his mind as he was not confident in the abilities of his team. This led to a breakdown in communication with his subordinates
