Debriefing Process

Conduct Each element conducts a debriefing The debriefing is conducted its debriefing, led by the element leader leader. Only the immediate subordinates of the element leader may be present for the debriefingNo other person is permitted are allowed to attend attend. No other attendance or speak at the debriefing (exceptions see [[368]]) speaking is permitted, except as outlined in [[368]]. Examples of debriefing levelsFireteam (leader: Levels and Participants Fireteam: Led by Fireteam Leader subordinates: members of the fireteam) Leader; subordinates are team members. Squad (leader: Squad: Led by Squad Leader subordinates: fireteam leaders) Leader; subordinates are Fireteam Leaders. Platoon: Led by Platoon (leader: Leader; subordinates are Squad Leaders. Company: Led by Company Commander; subordinates are Platoon Leaders. Attachments: Led by the Element Leader subordinates: squad leaders) or for example JTAC/FO from HQ Element Company (leader: Company Commander subordinates: platoon leaders) Procedure The element leader, leader asks each subordinate, in reverse order of seniority (of rank or role) asks each person fortheir feedback; or their elements feedback (depending on the level of the debriefing).Feedback includes;What went well What didn't go well seniority, for feedback. What we could do different next time Feedback includes: successes, issues, and suggestions for improvement. Each person speaks uninterrupted and then uninterrupted, followed by the element leader will continue through each subordinate.The next subordinate. Leaders' Role The element leader may make a comment or ask a question to a subordinate before moving on after each feedback. After all subordinates have spoken spoken, the element leader will ask if anyone has any may allow further comments, to which, comments if the element leader permits it, can be made. permitted. The element leader, leader summarizes the feedback as they understand it from their subordinates The element leader gives their own feedback to their subordinates and provides their thoughts on the mission own insights. The element leader dismisses concludes the element debrief and reports to their superior debriefing. superior. This The process continues up ascends through the OPCOC until it reaches hierarchy to the higher headquarters.