Good staff officers surge right away on mission analysis
after identifying a new problem or receiving guidance from the commander.
Even though the task suspense may not be pressing, they ‘get after’ the problem because doing so:
- Defines the problem as a result of the design process
Gives the staff (and the commander) immediate perspective on the problem- Injects a surge of energy into the organization
- Allows everyone to analyze the problem with the commander’s guidance and situational conditions fresh in mind
- Results in a reference product (e.g. staff estimates, Mission Analysis Brief, or at least pages of notes)
- Shapes immediate coordination/guidance to give subordinate headquarters.
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