Does military experience help create the best Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery Plans?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 12:18:52 -0400

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2015 12:25 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 12:25:43 -0400

Military experience gives you the work ethic, the "go to", "just do it" And " do whatever it takes" mind frame to attack and accomplish your goals.

Response by Sgt David G Duchesneau made Aug 9 at 2015 12:28 PM

Sgt David G Duchesneau — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 12:28:37 -0400

It most certainly does!

Response by LTC John Shaw made Aug 9 at 2015 12:41 PM

LTC John Shaw — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 12:41:45 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member I will be literal and say NO, military experience does not ALWAYS create the best DR plans. We don't always ask for the redundancy needed in DR plans.
YES, military experience helps tremendously and provide a great background to understand the need for BC/DR. Most military folks have experience in DR. The downside for military is sometimes we deliberately go in under resourced and don't ask for everything needed to get the job done.
I find a mix of military and civilian experience is best for most projects.

Response by SSgt Terry P. made Aug 9 at 2015 12:43 PM

SSgt Terry P. — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 12:43:41 -0400

There are none better.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Aug 9 at 2015 12:49 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 12:49:36 -0400

The military teaches you to think you on your feet. The same applies to disaster recovery and preparedness

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Aug 9 at 2015 1:38 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 13:38:56 -0400

No military experience by itself does not necessarily help create the best disaster recovery plans SGT Private RallyPoint Member. Certainly certain types of military experience help create the best disaster recovery plans. National Guard units are frequently called upon to respond to and mitigate the effects of natural and man-made disasters. DoD Critical Infrastructure Protection was useful for me in terms of developing plans for mitigating disaster. There are other examples in military engineering, NBC, munitions and the aspects of military Veterinary responsibilities which involved inspecting and protecting the food supply, etc.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Aug 13 at 2015 3:48 AM

PO1 John Miller — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 03:48:20 -0400

I voted yes, but it doesn't always work like that! I think a combination of military experience and a background in business would help to create a better BC/DR plan.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2015 3:57 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 15:57:39 -0500

I'm sure it can help if one knows how to use the experience.

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Nov 9 at 2015 5:37 PM

Maj Chris Nelson — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 17:37:58 -0500

I think that BC and DR are both STRONGLY enhanced with military experience. The military is often training or discussing what would happen if..... this lends towards ideas and planning down the road. With that being said, until the military member has been in the civilian world for quite some time, they may not be aware of all the services/options available on the outside. I think the BEST plans would be joint....military/non-military.