Posted on Mar 14, 2015
Is OODA the best description of decision cycling?
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The phrase OODA loop refers to the decision cycle of observe, orient, decide, and act, developed by military strategist and USAF Colonel John Boyd.
Many argued in another thread (below) that "think" or "decide" trumped another set of individual skills, I would argue think and decide is necessary in all skills, and that OODA does a great job of summing up the necessary steps.
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So, thinkers from the other thread, thoughts?
Many argued in another thread (below) that "think" or "decide" trumped another set of individual skills, I would argue think and decide is necessary in all skills, and that OODA does a great job of summing up the necessary steps.
Related
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-most-important-military-skill?page=13&urlhash=530694#530694
So, thinkers from the other thread, thoughts?
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I used to have the privilege of sitting in on interviews with candidates who were applying to work at Army HQ. I would ask the candidates about the OODA loop, what they knew about it, etc., and I was surprised to learn that many Army officers (O-3 and O-4) knew next to nothing about the OODA loop. There were exceptions, but for the most part, nada.
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The Corps teaches this at multiple levels. It is an excellent way to understand the cycle of decision-making, and I cant think of a situation to which it does not apply.
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Yes. It is simple & can be used in even the most basic daily routines. That, & I love Boyd's biography!!!
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