Posted on Apr 19, 2014
SSG Robert Burns
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We've all been taught it's always best to start your briefing/class with an attention getter. &nbsp;Whether it's a story, joke, quick video. &nbsp;What is your go to, your favorite, your best?&nbsp;<div>Feel free to post a link to a youtube video or whatever it may be.</div><div>You could help someone who's sitting home working on a class right now.</div><div>This is one I used when giving a pharmacy class once on muscle relaxants. &nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFZzUGGIhU8</div><div class="pta-link-card"><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="https://i1.ytimg.com/vi/nFZzUGGIhU8/hqdefault.jpg"></div><div class="pta-link-card-content"><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFZzUGGIhU8">Muscle Relaxers (for Football Players)</a></div><div class="pta-link-card-description">SO FUNNY!</div></div><div style="clear:both"></div><div class="pta-box-hide"><i class="icon-remove"></i></div></div>
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LTC Deputy Division Chief
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Here is what I use for ASAP videos.
http://youtu.be/3xXDKl5OiUY
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CPT Brandon Christensen
CPT Brandon Christensen
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ROFLMAO. I definitely have to keep this in my file for when I brief the ASAP for our annual briefs in DEC. Thanks Sir!
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COL Vincent Stoneking
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I have 2 favorites.<div>First is "self smart" and the other is the all time best opsec video.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So9LshyaHd0&nbsp;<br></div><div><br></div><div>http://vimeo.com/45593328<br></div><div><br></div><div class="pta-link-card"><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="http://i.vimeocdn.com/video/317143474_960.jpg"></div><div class="pta-link-card-content"><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a target="_blank" href="http://vimeo.com/45593328">SNL Desert Storm Press Conf (3 34)</a></div><div class="pta-link-card-description">Vimeo is the home for high-quality videos and the people who love them.</div></div><div style="clear:both"></div><div class="pta-box-hide"><i class="icon-remove"></i></div></div><div class="pta-link-card"><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="https://i1.ytimg.com/vi/So9LshyaHd0/hqdefault.jpg"></div><div class="pta-link-card-content"><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So9LshyaHd0">self smart yourself</a></div><div class="pta-link-card-description">a prisoner explains how to self learn yourself (trailer park boys)</div></div><div style="clear:both"></div><div class="pta-box-hide"><i class="icon-remove"></i></div></div>
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SGT Brian Paine
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Utilizing comidic videos relative to the subject matter to get the attention then throw the graphic photos to make them think all depending on the enviroment.
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SGT Javier Silva
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I liked this one...always got our attention before the briefing. :)<div><br></div><div>Office Linebacker</div><div><br></div><div>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzToNo7A-94<br></div><div class="pta-link-card"><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="https://i1.ytimg.com/vi/RzToNo7A-94/hqdefault.jpg"></div><div class="pta-link-card-content"><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzToNo7A-94">Terry Tate Office Linebacker</a></div><div class="pta-link-card-description">Terry Tate Office Linebacker from the 2003 Superbowl For more Terry Tate videos check out my videos!</div></div><div style="clear:both"></div><div class="pta-box-hide"><i class="icon-remove"></i></div></div>
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SSG Robert Burns
SSG Robert Burns
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Classic one there!
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LTC Jason Strickland
LTC Jason Strickland
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Everybody loves Terry Tate!
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SGT Javier Silva
SGT Javier Silva
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I forgot to mention that my favorite one, out of all of them, is this:

http://www.spike.com/video-clips/lbv75r/robert-de-niro-snl
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What is your best attention getter when giving briefs or teaching classes?
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On the importance of a well constructed OPORD and why we should pay attention to them:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkCNJRfSZBU
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SSG Robert Burns
SSG Robert Burns
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Classic!
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CPT Brandon Christensen
CPT Brandon Christensen
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Such a classic. I so remember those days when I played MMORPG's. Met quite a few people like Leeroy.
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SSG Medical Platoon Sergeant
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It depends on the POI for the day but I always liked the way this clip motivates the Soldiers. It is shown before the long and boring International Humanitarian Law and Geneva Conventions class.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJfeD-I39CQ
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I honestly think it depends on the audience. Videos, stories, etc. all depend on the audience you are talking to. A relevant story can be helpful, but through about a decade of teaching and a decade of college courses, I can tell you: the most important thing is to project that you care about the subject and and to facilitate that passion to the audience. 
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SSG V. Michelle Woods
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I open my "Media Engagement" class with this little clip of how to NOT behave in front of a camera. Works every time ;) 


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COL Vincent Stoneking
COL Vincent Stoneking
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SSG Woods, 
This is my favorite media/press one...

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SSG V. Michelle Woods
SSG V. Michelle Woods
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Sir

My classes will be better thanks to you and Bob Newhart. 
Appreciate it! 
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SSG Robert Burns
SSG Robert Burns
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See this is exactly what I'm talking about.  Right there is RP networking in action!  Makes me cry.
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LTC Jason Strickland
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SSG Robert Burns, I've used this one with Chris Farley on more than one occasion:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvmeUStFvz8

Best line: "El Niño is spanish for....The Nińo"
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SSG Jeffrey Spencer
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Humor.  It lightens the atmosphere and brings attention.  I taught Battery II for the military license (SF-46).  Boooring!  I would give the troops a break and say "The mind can only absorb what the butt can endure."

It works today as I weave in stories and/or humor to my presentations.  Use metaphors to make a point.
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