SITUATION/UPDATE BRIEFING FORMAT (S3)

 

• INTRODUCTION
  1. Greeting.
  2. Identification of self, if appropriate.
  3. Scope: Define coverage in terms of time, geographic limits, or specific types of operations.

   

• BODY
  1. Mission of next higher headquarters.
  2. Summary of past operations.
  3. Current operations, including own mission, disposition, composition, and strength.
  4. Projected operations.

   

• CLOSE
  1. Solicitation of questions.
  2. Concluding statement and announcement of next briefer, if any.