OPERATIONAL ACT: The Armed Forces Process Part 2

Operational Act 2Think! Understand! Learn! It’s time to take your strategy, the plan mode into the cognitive level.

Operational Act is the cognitive, the mental /intellectual approach by commanders and other leaders supported by their skill, knowledge and experience. This is the 2nd level of the armed forces process, after the strategy phase.

Are you mentally ready? Mentally prepared?  Mentally strong? Whatever goal you prepare to overcome, they will trials, obstacles and emotions involved. If you are not mentally apt, the plan will never be executed.

This intellectual level propels you forward with your goal, with knowledge. Also, this stage should incorporate experienced leaders, or people with the skills or expertise to assist you on your journey. Seek people who have been where you want to go.

Research is a key factor in executing your task. The internet contains information through various people’s blogs and websites for all types of projects, plans and activities.  Many authors of these sites detail step by step instructions how to complete different subject matters.

Verbally communicating with someone, face to face, is a great source, providing various outlooks and pitfalls to be avoided.

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. Proverbs 15:22 (KJV)

The greatest and the most important source is God.  He will grant you wisdom and knowledge and will send you the resources need to further your goal.

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:6 (KJV)

Today, people are impatient, impulsive and uninformed. Not willing to wait for a good time, jumping into situations without thought and not being educated in the things to come. Many fail and will encourage others not to try. Do the work and the plan will work. Get educated and educate others who want to take the plunge.

You have made plans for your life. You have researched, learned and have understood what your goal entails. You have communicated with people who have walked in the shoes you want to walk in. You are 2/3 away from you execution. Read part 3, Tactics and learn to use weapons.

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