Visualize- DEFINED
Visualize is the mental process of developing situational understanding,
determining a desired end state,
and envisioning an operational approach
by which the force will achieve that end state.
Commanders use (WHAT) to visualize the desired end state and the operational approach.
M- Mission
E- Enemy
T- Terrain & Weather
T- Troops
T- Time
C- Civil Considerations
Sources of Knowledge to help visualize
Principles of War
Running Estimates
Experience and Judgement
Subject Matter Experts
Decisive Actions
Offense
Defense
Stability
DSCA
help the Commander visualize the desired end state.