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Effective Military Problem Solving: Steps and Roadblocks

Learn the 7 steps of the Military Problem Solving Process, address common roadblocks, and enhance decision-making skills with practical exercises. This guide references FM 22-100 and FM 101-5, offering insights for effective problem-solving in combat and operational scenarios.

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Effective Military Problem Solving: Steps and Roadblocks

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  1. MILITARY PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS INSTRUCTOR CPT REINHARD

  2. PURPOSE • To define the 7 steps of the Military Problem Solving Process • To describe some of the Road Blocks to problem solving

  3. REFERENCES • FM 22-100 Army Leadership • FM 101-5 Staff Organization and Operations (Chapter 5)

  4. OUTLINE • Problem Solving Steps • Practical Exercise • Road Blocks to Problem Solving • Summary • Conclusion

  5. 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

  6. #1 WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? What must be done?

  7. #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.

  8. #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

  9. #4 DEVELOP POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS • Brain Storming • Mind Mapping

  10. #5 ANALYZE AND COMPARE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS • Use predetermined evaluation criteria • Go back to “Facts and Assumptions” or “Establish Criteria” if necessary

  11. #6 SELECT AND IMPLEMENT THE BEST SOLUTION • Make the decision • Acceptable, Feasible, and Suitable

  12. #7 ANALYZE SOLUTION FOR EFFECTIVENESS • May take time • AAR • If it works, pass it on!

  13. PRACTICAL EXERCISE

  14. 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

  15. Fear Of Failure Tunnel Vision Over Seriousness Over Certainty Binding Customs Fear Of The Unknown Command Pressure ROAD BLOCKS TO PROBLEM SOLVING

  16. 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

  17. SUMMARY • Problem Solving Steps • Practical Exercise • Road Blocks to Problem Solving

  18. QUESTIONS?

  19. 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.

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