METT T The Combat Edge

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1 METT T The Combat Edge Army Aviation November 2012 METT-T Seminars 1

2 METT T The Combat Edge C-130 Flares METT-T Seminars 2

3 METT T The Combat Edge Ohio University Executive Education Seminar Bryan Branham Retired, US Military

4 Note The following format is not the typical business/office briefing and should be used only as a guide in considering information dissemination and task assignment METT-T Seminars 4

5 METT T The Combat Edge DC9 Tail Break METT-T Seminars 5

6 Considerations Failure flows up-hill There are no small battles in business, just different effects at different levels within the organization Business is war Wars are won through winning battles METT-T Seminars 6

7 Sun Tzu's Art of War Five Factors of Warfare Way people have the same thinking as their superiors; no fear of danger and betrayal. Heaven dark and light, cold and hot, and the seasonal constraints. Ground high and low, far and near, obstructed and easy, wide and narrow, and dangerous and safe. General wisdom, credibility, benevolence, courage, and discipline. Law organization, the chain of command, logistics, and the control of expenses. METT-T Seminars 7

8 Principles of warfare Sun Tzu's Art of War Do not depend on the enemy not coming, but depend on our readiness against him. Unity of Command He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight. METT-T Seminars 8

9 Sun Tzu's Art of War The general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought METT-T Seminars 9

10 5 Ps of Mission Preparation Poor Planning Promotes Poor Performance METT-T Seminars 10

11 METT T The Combat Edge CessnaTakeoff METT-T Seminars 11

12 METT T for Success Overview Definition Description Purpose Elements Objective Applications Key points 3 steps to mission success Summary METT-T Seminars 12

13 Definition Mission briefing Oral and/or written and provides concise, detailed information and/or procedural guidance for a given operation to specific personnel Briefing An act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information Mission A specific task with which a person or a group is charged (1) a definite military, naval, or aerospace task (2) a flight operation of an aircraft or spacecraft in the performance of a mission METT-T Seminars 13

14 Description Mission Briefing: Five paragraph operation order: 1. Situation Identify both friendly and enemy aspects of mission METT T» Mission specific task/s» Enemy competition» Time when start/finish» Terrain surroundings/environment» Troops assets; personnel, fiscal, etc. 2. Mission Specific task/s? 5 Ws 3. Execution How will mission be accomplished? 4. Support What support is available? 5. Command and Signal/Control Who is responsible/makes decisions? METT-T Seminars 14

15 Purpose The mission briefing serves to: Issue or elaborate on an operation directives Provides specific information, instructions or appreciation of a mission Review the key points of a forthcoming operation Ensure participants know the mission s objective, problems they may confront, and ways to overcome them Reinforces orders Provides more detailed requirements and instructions for each individual Explains the significance of each individual role Avoids confusion of 5 Ws METT-T Seminars 15

16 Elements Task: What specific mission must the company accomplish Purpose: Why is the company executing the mission Method: How is the company going to accomplish the mission End state: What is the vision of success METT-T Seminars 16

17 Elements 5 W s of Briefing for Success Who What When Where Why METT-T Seminars 17

18 Example You, Good Airlines operations manager, just received this info from the VP for Operations. This morning at 9 AM, Bad boy Airlines announced they would begin service into our market offering round trip tickets for $69. Our current price is $99 for the same route. We need to determine the financial impact if we cut fares to meet the competition. Meet with all department managers and determine the impact of decreasing our fares to match the competition. Provide me a recommendation, decrease fare or stay at current price, at 5 PM and schedule follow up meeting. METT-T Seminars 18

19 Five paragraph operation order: Example Mission Briefing 1. Situation (METT T) At 0900 today, Bad boy Airlines (Enemy) announced they would begin service into our market (Terrain) offering round trip ticket for $69. Our current price is $99 for the same route. Operations manager will meet at 2 PM today (Time) with all department managers (Troops) and (Mission) determine the financial impact of decreasing our fares to match the competition. Operations will report to VP for Operations at 5 PM with determination and recommendation. Follow up to be scheduled at a later date (Time). Identify both friendly and competitive aspects of mission. 2. Mission Managers (who) meet at 1400 today (when) and make determination on fare cut impact (what). Ops will report recommendation to VP for Ops (why) at 1700 (when) today. (where)? 3. Execution Managers meet. Operations manager reports to VP for Ops. (how) 4. Support All departments in company. 5. Command and Signal/Control Operations manager then VP for Operations. METT-T Seminars 19

20 Market Share Relative to load capacity mkt $99 mkt $69 load $99 load $69 # acft Rev $99 Rev $69 Bad Boy Air Good Airline Other carriers METT-T Seminars 20

21 Objective Ensure successful actualization and completion of mission, as briefed, with acceptable levels of risk METT-T Seminars 21

22 Applications Military Business Daily Operations Office management Meeting Training Daily operations Office management Meeting Training War / Combat METT-T Seminars 22

23 Key Points Analyze the mission: METT T Mission Enemy Time Terrain Troops Coordinate with internal and external elements SWOT Disseminate all pertinent information METT-T Seminars 23

24 Tree Strike Apache Tree Strike METT-T Seminars 24

25 Decision Making M14 Helicopter METT-T Seminars 25

26 Check List Example Checklist 1. Documents In Aircraft 2. Emergency Checklist In Aircraft 3. Flight Controls Locks Removed, freedom of movement 4. Parking Brake SET 5. Ignition Switch OFF 6. Mixture IDLE CUT OFF 7. Radio Master Switch OFF 8. Electrical Switches OFF 9. Landing Gear Lever DOWN 10. Emergency Gear Lever UP 11. Fire Extinguisher CHECK 12. Battery Master Switch ON 13. Landing Gear Position Lights CHECK 3 GREEN 14. Fuel Quantity CHECK 15. Annunciator Lights TEST 16. Pitot Heat CHECK 17. Interior and Exterior Lights CHECK 18. Stall Warning CHECK 19. Battery Master Switch OFF 20. Flaps EXTEND 21. Chocks/Tow Bar REMOVE METT-T Seminars 26

27 Check List (Failure) DC 4 Crash METT-T Seminars 27

28 3 Steps to Mission Success Brief the mission Brief back Ask and answer all questions Execute the Mission As briefed Debrief the mission Paramount in successful subsequent actions Good and bad points All involved No spear throwing Constructive criticism and on point of improvement METT-T Seminars 28

29 4 P s of Successful Management Philosophy Management feels a process enhances mission operations/safety/revenue/profit, etc Policy Management establishes a policy to implement the philosophy Procedures Steps developed to provide standardized guidance to accomplish the policy requirements Practice Individuals/teams implement the standardized procedures to accomplish the mission METT-T Seminars 29

30 Briefing for Success 8 Steps to Briefing and Leading Winners 1. Receive and analyze the mission METT T Mission Enemy Time Terrain Troops 2. Perform asset inventory/assessment (select leaders) 3. Form a tentative plan 4. Start necessary movement/ mobilization (initial assignments) 5. Collect data/ information 6. Make decisions and complete the plan (Lead/ manage) 7. Implement the plan 8. Supervise and refine (Lead/ manage) METT-T Seminars 30

31 Leadership Styles Transformational (visionary/ inspirational) Assumes individual motivation Proactive Team building selling Transactional (managerial) Assumes reward punishment motivation Reactive management by exception telling METT-T Seminars 31

32 Considerations Rules of engagement (regulations) Risk Assessment Safety Policy Manpower (economics) Availability (current staff /new acquisition) Lead time Checklist METT-T Seminars 32

33 Summary for Success Receive Mission/ Assignment Select Leaders Brief Mission Execute Mission (as briefed) De-Brief Mission METT-T Seminars 33

34 Questions

35 Scenario You, Joan Smooth, are the Director of Operations for Steel Mill, iron and steel products exporter. You are responsible for ensuring personnel are equipped to maintain export levels and meet competitive demands in cost, quality and quantity. Your company recently won a large share of a contract for mining ore and steel product export and requires expansion of equipment and personnel this week. Your imported mining equipment supplier, Heavy Metal, recently received approval of Chapter 11 filing and is ready for to provide all equipment needed for this project. The mining equipment is manufactured in a country, Fair Trade, which is a large importer of your countries mining products. In the last board meeting, Jan Legal, your company's international law department director, mentioned import/export issues were being discussed within the World Trade Organization, WTO, of which your country and Fair Trade are current members. The sales department forecasts a 85% market share for at least 2 years since Steel Mill is the largest company of its type in your country and there is no sizable competitor. You must coordinate with all internal and external departments for input and assistance in developing a coordinated plan. Marketing director, Sell More, is information release authority and reports to VP for Operations. Finance director, Mr. Bean Counter, must approve all funds needed. WTO meets again this week to further discuss import/export issues. The company board meets today at 3 PM today in the conference room for your briefing and recommendation and will give their approval for a course of action. You will prepare a mission briefing on your marketing plan and control measures for presentation to the board today. METT-T Seminars 35

36 Scenario 1. Situation (METT T) (Mission) Our company, Steel Mill, recently won a large share of a contract for mining ore and steel product export which requires expansion of equipment and personnel this week. (Enemy) World Trade Organization, WTO is currently discussing import/export issues, we, and our supplier, Fair Trade, are current members. (Time) Equipment and personnel upgrades required this week. (Troops) Coordinate with all internal and external department directors. (Terrain) Our imported mining equipment supplier, Heavy Metal, recently received approval of Chapter 11 filing and is ready for to provide all equipment needed for this project. The mining equipment is manufactured in a country, Fair Trade, which is a large importer of your countries mining products. Jan Legal, company international law department director, mentioned discussions of import/exports issues within the World Trade Organization, WTO Sales department forecasts a 85% market share for at least 2 years since Steel Mill is the largest company of its type in your country and there is no sizable competitor. Department managers meet today at 1000 to develop a plan and recommendation for board approval. 2. Mission ( 5 Ws) You will brief the company board today at 3 PM today (when). in the conference room with your recommendation and implement the recommended plan upon board approval. You, operations department director, must coordinate with all internal and external department directors (who) for input and assistance in developing a coordinated plan (what) for equipment acquisition and hiring personnel (why) today at Meet in conference room. (where) Marketing director, Sell More, is information release authority and reports to VP for Operations. Finance director, Mr. Bean Counter, must approve all funds needed. 3. Execution (how) You, Ops Department Director, meet with internal and external office directors, including Sell More and Mr. Bean Counter, to develop an implementation plan and brief company board. 4. Support All company departments in company. 5. Command and Signal/Control Operations department director, VP for Operations, Company board METT-T Seminars 36

37 Scenario You, Joan Smooth, Ops Department Director, briefed the board recommending equipment acquisition and personnel hiring for the new contract. Your recommended implementation plan has commenced and purchase orders were approved. Requisitions were let for the equipment and costs were established based on the current steel market at time of order and subject to market change. The evening news special report says the World Trade Organization, WTO, is supporting implementation of increased tariffs on all imported and exported iron and steel products. This increase in tariffs could increase costs of steel by more than 50% and is expected to have a major impact on steel exporters and manufacturers. Your imported mining equipment supplier, Heavy Metal, recently received approval of Chapter 11 filing and may be directly affected by this tariff issue. The size of your order and the contract could place Steel Mill in jeopardy of loosing its market share due to the expense of the upgrade of equipment and personnel. The sales department now forecasts a potential lower market share if the tariffs actually create increased costs and potential trade war issues. You must coordinate with all department directors in developing an alternate implementation plan, if needed, and determine the level/amount of procurement of equipment and personnel for the contract. Marketing director, Sell More, is information release authority and reports to VP for Operations. Finance director, Mr. Bean Counter, must approve all funds needed. The CEO and VP for Operations want an update to the board today NLT 1700 in the conference room with your recommendation. Mr. Good Talker, company Public Affairs, is authority for release to the public. Company stock prices opened 5% lower this AM and you are calling a meeting of all department directors. You will prepare a mission briefing on your marketing plan and control measures for presentation to the board today. METT-T Seminars 37

38 Mission Brief 1. Situation (METT T) (Mission) Determine if a new implementation plan is needed. If a new plan is needed, determine the new number of personnel, amount of equipment needed and how to perform the contract considering the recent current events of increased tariffs, increased steel costs and updated cost increases expected with this contract. (Enemy) World Trade Organization, WTO, is supporting implementation of increased tariffs on all imported and exported iron and steel products. This increase in tariffs could increase costs of steel by more than 50% and is expected to have a major impact on steel exporters and manufacturers. Your imported mining equipment supplier, Heavy Metal, recently received approval of Chapter 11 filing and may be directly affected by this tariff issue. (Time) Updated brief to CEO and VP Ops at 1700 today. (Troops) Coordinate with all department directors. (Terrain) Company stock prices opened 5% lower this AM. This increase in tariffs could increase costs of steel by more than 50%. Our imported mining equipment supplier, Heavy Metal, recently received approval of Chapter 11 filing and may be directly affected by this tariff issue. May have to change level of equipment and personnel procurement which could impact contract performance. Potential trade war issues. 2. Mission ( 5 Ws) You (who) must coordinate with all departments (who) in developing an alternate implementation plan, if needed, to maintain acceptable cost structure (why) in the contract. You will brief (what) the CEO and VP Ops today at 1700 (when) in the conference room (where) with your recommendations. 3. Execution (how) Coordinate with all department directors to determine if a new implementation plan is needed and how to accomplish changes if a new plan is needed. 4. Support All directors and departments in company. 5. Command and Signal/Control CEO, VP for Operations and Company board METT-T Seminars 38