Posts by Kevin O'Connell
Scenario Development | Phase 5 – Evaluate
EVALUATE​ The evaluate phase determines the quality of learning resources and how well they accomplished exercise/event goals. It is the quality control mechanism for learning and learning product development.
Read MoreScenario Development | Phase 4 – Implement
The planning phases (analyze, design, and develop) set the foundation for the training to be conducted and for individual Soldiers and the unit to achieve the desired levels of readiness. The implement phase puts these plans into action.​ IMPLEMENT​ The implement phase marks the transition from planning phases (analyze, design, and develop) to execution of the training event or exercise.…
Read MoreScenario Development | Phase 3 – Develop
After exercise parameters are defined, exercise training objectives are prioritized and approved, and unit training tasks are selected, the planner must conduct a significant amount of research about the planned OE to gain a situational understanding across all the domains and dimensions that a training audience may encounter during an exercise. Understanding the operational environment…
Read MoreScenario Development | Phase 2 – Design
The purpose of the design phase is to conceptualize the execution of the event or exercise. Design activities provide the framework and drive the detailed scenario development actions that occur in the develop phase. Designers must envision relevant problems and anticipate corresponding actions and reactions to conceptualize and event or exercise. This creativity requires designers to have an advanced understanding of the following…
Read MoreScenario Development | Phase 1 – Analysis
Before beginning scenario development in support of an event or exercise, one must first conduct the analysis phase. Analysis is the cornerstone for leaders to identify the who, what when, why, and how of scenario development with the training event or exercise. ​ The analysis phase is for defining the training needs (goals or objectives)…
Read MoreTTC Class Host Instructions
This page is intended to help the host-organizers of upcoming Threat Tactics Course Phase 2 classes. You situation may differ, so please feel free to reach out to the TTC Course Manager if you have any questions. Admin: Number of Soldiers generally less than 30. 20-25 optimal. We usually start at 09, but we can…
Read MoreTRADOC G2 Threats to 2030
The US Army: Facing a Complex and Converging Operational Environment The US Army stands at a crossroads. The various, yet interconnected elements of the operational environment (OE) are rapidly converging, presenting a multitude of challenges. A Return to Great Power Competition The US Army transitions from counterinsurgency operations to confront a new reality: great power…
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