The Problem with Sound Advice Prepared in Advance
Framing a Problem
The Problem with Sound Advice Prepared in Advance
by Tom Clark and Brian Blew, Small Wars Journal Op-Ed
Framing a Problem (Full PDF Article)
We often create conditions to receive good advice. Sometimes, advice comes in advance. For example, “when in doubt do the right thing” or “do good and don’t bunch up.” In a recent blog entry, Dr Jack recounted that the Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate has defined doctrine as “sound military advice prepared in advance.”
Accordingly, FM-3-0, Operations, offers some sage advice — frame and reframe the problem. Framing the problem — what does this mean? Perhaps framing the advice will be helpful.