Debriefing Process
Conduct
- Each element conducts its debriefing, led by the element leader.
- Only immediate subordinates of the element leader are allowed to attend.
- No other attendance or speaking is permitted, except as outlined in Who can attend a debriefing FM/BP-368.
Levels and Participants
- Fireteam: Led by Fireteam Leader; subordinates are team members.
- Squad: Led by Squad Leader; subordinates are Fireteam Leaders.
- Platoon: Led by Platoon Leader; subordinates are Squad Leaders.
- Company: Led by Company Commander; subordinates are Platoon Leaders.
- Attachments: Led by the Element Leader or for example JTAC/FO from HQ Element
Procedure
- The element leader asks each subordinate, in reverse order of seniority, for feedback.
- Feedback includes: successes, issues, and suggestions for improvement.
- Each person speaks uninterrupted, followed by the next subordinate.
Leaders' Role
- The element leader may comment or question after each feedback.
- After all have spoken, the leader may allow further comments if permitted.
- The leader summarizes the feedback and provides their own insights.
- The leader concludes the debrief and reports to their superior.
The process ascends through the OPCOC hierarchy to the higher headquarters.