~ Field Critique Outline ~
Basic Preparedness Concepts

Originally on Blue Wolf website, now long gone, original author unknown, but preserved here. Please let us know if you are the author of this article!

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If you have a group of people (family, friends, etc.) that you are making dry runs or having practice sessions at living under field conditions, you may find this outline useful. It is designed to help evaluate your procedures, leadership, and readiness.

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General
Mission

What were our objectives?
Did we accomplish the objectives and did we do it well?
If we did not accomplish our objectives, why not?
What observations did we make on our team in pursuing the mission objectives?
What are our conclusions?
What do we need to do better next time to remedy any deficiencies we perceived?

Command & Control

Was our pre-op planning adequate?
    If not, why?
What do we need to do better next time to remedy any deficiencies we perceived?
How well did we lead?
What could be better?
How do we see each other's performance?
What are our conclusions?
What changes to our leadership/training process do we need to make?

Group Standards

Did everyone come adequately prepared (vehicles, weapons, equipment, food/water, personal)?
What can we do next time to improve individual preparedness?
Are we shaping up as a group?
Did everyone pitch in when work was needed to be done?
What are our conclusions?
What changes are required?

Details
Communication

Radio procedures
Equipment Performance
Security
Alternate Frequencies

Convoy Procedures

Route Planning
Travel order
Emergency Procedures
Separation/Rally Procedures

Vehicles

Operational Condition
Maintenance
Performance
Standard Items

Tactical Procedures/Issues

Alert Conditions
Noise & Light Discipline
Firearms Safety
Camouflage
Foot Marches/Patrols
Reactions to Contact
Security
Communications
Command & Control
Physical Fitness
Marksmanship
Map Reading
Training
Roles & Gender Issues
Night Operations

First Aid

Standard Kits
Advanced Kits
Reporting Injuries
Designated Medic
Evacuation Procedures
Potential Dangers Observed
Gender Issues
Training

Sanitation

Personal Hygiene
Trash Management
Latrines

Camp Duties/Procedures

Firewood
Camp Clean Up/Police Call
Water
Laundry
Hunting/Gathering
Kitchen Police (KP)
General Organization
Duty Rosters
Supply Management
Construction Projects
Salvage Operations
Portage Operations

Personal And Miscellaneous

Pets: When Outside Camp
Pets: When Inside Camp
Pets: Duties and Procedures
Pets: Cleaning Up After
Team Leadership Positions
General Privacy
Shared Resources
Emergency Resource Sharing
Handling Disputes or Grievances
Group Roles/Responsibilities
Discussion of Individuality vs Team Organization
Leadership & Individual Responsibilities
Use of Tobacco, Alcohol or other recreational drugs
Personal Equipment
Load Bearing Equipment
Weapons, slings, holsters
Footgear
Headgear
Standardized Equipment
Packs & Frames

General Comments, Observations & Suggestions

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