APTEC

Question 1

Ability to perform tasks; skills

Answer 1

Competence

Question 2

PLAN (elements)

Answer 2

Priorities
Timing
Sequencing
Assignments
Accountability
Contingencies

Question 3

ANALYZE (steps)

Answer 3

IGGTC

1. ID and understand mission or objective of the problem.
2. Gather and use data.
3. Generate solutions.
4. Test and evaluate solutions.
5. Choose and modify solution.

May have to loop back through steps

Question 4

Incidents that lower performance, e.g., fatigue, equipment, weather, etc.

Answer 4

Friction

Question 5

Solution Elements

Answer 5

1. Clear Objectives
2. Tasks to Meet Objectives
3. Required Resources and Skills
4. Training and Method for Communication
5. ID Weaknesses/Failure Points
6. Contingency Actions
7. Method to Evaluate and Control Progress or Success

Question 6

Desire, motivation, or will

Answer 6

Commitment

Question 7

TRAIN (steps)

Answer 7

1. Make sure followers know
   > what to do
   > how to do it
   > any other relevant specifics
2. Upgrade competence.
   > ability to perform tasks, skills
3. Upgrade commitment.
   > desire, motivation, or will

Question 8

(PURPOSE) ID and understand Mission/Problem

Answer 8

Solve a problem

Question 9

APTEC Stages

Answer 9

Analyze
Plan
Train
Execute
Critique

Question 10

Make sure followers know:

Answer 10

What to do

How to do it

Any other relevant specifics

Question 11

A systemic, cyclical, operational approach to planning and execution.

Answer 11

APTEC

Question 12

CRITIQUE (steps)

Answer 12

1. Review what was supposed to happen.
2. Establish what happened.
3. Determine what was right or wrong.
   > problems
   > areas for improvement
   > strengths and weaknesses
4. Determine how the task should be done differently next time.

Question 13

Areas to consider when gathering data

Answer 13

ROE
Environment
Enemy
Resources

Question 14

A mental force that hinders efficiency of operations. “Atmosphere of uncertainty.”

Answer 14

Fog

Question 15

PLAN (purpose)

Answer 15

Create a comprehensive plan

Determine assignments
> personnel
> resources

Question 16

Types of Data

Answer 16

Facts
Assumptions
Definitions
Criteria

Question 17

TRAIN (purpose)

Answer 17

Produce competent and committed followers who are ready to execute plan.

Question 18

EXECUTE (steps)

Answer 18

Follow the plan
      > observe actions
      > guide actions
      > account for fog and friction
      > gather data for later evaluation and analysis

Question 19

Does the solution:

Answer 19

1. Accomplish mission
2. Meet criteria
3. Rely on available resources
4. Present limited risk

Question 20

EXECUTE (purpose)

Answer 20

Accomplish mission

Collect data

Question 21

(STEPS) ID and understand Mission/Problem

Answer 21

1. Gather and process information
2. Problem solve - Generate solutions
3. Evaluate and fine tune solutions
4. Produce core of executable plan

Question 22

(STEPS) Test Solutions

Answer 22

1. Start With Mission / Problem Statement and Data
2. Thorough Test (Time and Resources Permitting)
   > Dry Run, Simulate, Compare to Criteria
   > Does it Accomplish Mission or Solve Problem?
   > Identify Weaknesses and Failure Points
   > Check solution against ROE
   > Check for acceptable risk and available resources