Debriefing Process
- Each element conducts a debriefing
- The debriefing is conducted by the element leader
- Only the immediate subordinates of the element leader may be present for the debriefing
- No other person is permitted to attend or speak at the debriefing (exceptions see Who can attend a debriefing FM/BP-368)
- Examples of debriefing levels
- Fireteam (leader: Fireteam Leader subordinates: members of the fireteam)
- Squad (leader: Squad Leader subordinates: fireteam leaders)
- Platoon (leader: Platoon Leader subordinates: squad leaders)
- Company (leader: Company Commander subordinates: platoon leaders)
- The element leader, in reverse order of seniority (of rank or role) asks each person for
- their feedback;
- or their elements feedback (depending on the level of the debriefing).
- Feedback includes;
- What went well
- What didn't go well
- What we could do different next time
- Feedback includes;
- Each person speaks uninterrupted and then the element leader will continue through each subordinate.
- The element leader may make a comment or ask a question to a subordinate before moving on
- After all subordinates have spoken the element leader will ask if anyone has any further comments, to which, if the element leader permits it, can be made.
- The element leader, summarizes the feedback as they understand it from their subordinates
- The element leader gives their own feedback to their subordinates and their thoughts on the mission
- The element leader dismisses the element and reports to their superior debriefing.
- This process continues up the OPCOC until it reaches the higher headquarters.