MOSS COMES
The military is famous for acronyms. They have acronyms for everything, one of which is MOSS COMES.
This acronym was created to help those in positions of leadership, in combat situations, remember the critical evaluation points for every action. They are as valid today, as they were then. If my old memory serves me correctly, I'll cover them here.
Unfortunately, I can't seem to uncover anything about them on the web. Strange . . . isn't it?
Do you have enough personnel, materials, & other resources to accomplish your task? Do you have too many?
Is your objective attainable? Necessary? Realistic?
Is your plan simple, and easy to remember & execute? Or, is it over-complicated, which may result in confusion, and lack of understanding?
Do you have enough supplies to accomplish your mission? Have you made plans for backup supplies, transport, & replenishment?
Does everyone understand who's in charge, next in charge, etc? Are communications set up to facilitate & maintain command?
Do you have a plan for positive action? Nothing, except perhaps time, is gained by being on defense.
Does your plan allow you various options for manuever, both on a large, & small scale?
Have you provided for an escape, in case things go badly? Or, for an alternate tactic?
Will you have the advantage of the element of surprise? Or, through poor security, will your plans be revealed to your adversary?
When hard times are upon us, and critical decisions must be made, & acted upon, it's good to have a "tool of the mind" to assist in our evaluation of proposed actions.
April 12, 2011
From Rod Remelin rremelin@gmail.com