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Gather information
Identify the problem
Develop criteria
Generate possible solutions
Analyze possible solutions
Compare possible solutions
Make and implement a decision
The 7 step of the Army Problem Solving process
Gather information
Identify the problem
Develop criteria
Generate possible solutions
Analyze possible solutions
Compare possible solutions
Make and implement a decision
What are the roadblocks to problem solving?
Fear of failure
Tunnel vision
Over seriousness
Over certainty
Binding customs
Fear of the unknown
Command pressure
, Failure to properly identify the problem
Failure to talk to others who have dealt with the same problem
What is the benefit of generating multiple possible solutions?
Provide more than one solution to increase the odds of finding the best possible solution
Why is it helpful to include identifying drawbacks to each possible solution?
In order to identify alternative solutions
What are the primary uses of History?
Lessons learned
Understand the enemy
Human side of war
Doctrine development
What are the Goals of studying military history?
Foster
Promote
Instill
What do we have control over with history?
Internal threads
What are the external threads (factors)?
Political, social, economic, technology, military
What are the nine principles of war?
Mass, Objective, Offensive, Surprise, Economy of Force, Maneuver, Unity of Command, Security, Simplicity
What is military history and doctrine?
Military thought
What are the three common preconditions for Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA)?
Technological development
Doctrine innovations
Organizational Adaptation
What was the 1st war between the Indians and Colonists?
Pequout War of 1637
What was the Indian's major trade currency?
Beaver furs