The Army Problem Solving Model and The Rapid Decision Making and Synchronization Process

1. Compare and Contrast the Army Problem Solving Model (Process) with the Rapid Decision Making and Synchronization Process.

Both systems are design to solve problems, but the type of problems and the process on how you arrive to the solution are the differences between them. The first contrast is that Army problem model is a systematic approach for solving well define problems. While some may argue that Rapid Decision-making and Synchronization Process (RDSP) is also a systematic process I argue that the process do not have an specific order and it depends on the commanders or staff mental ability to arrive with a single course of action in short time.

The Army Problem Solving Model was design to be use when time is not critical. The Army Problem solving model is a systematic way to arrive at the best solution. This system considers the risk and a detail analysis of each course of action to prepare an unbiased solution for the decision maker. In contrast with the Rapid Decision Makin and Synchronization Process (RDMS) was design to give the commander the ability make timely and effective decision without the expending too much time on processing or analyzing all the information.

Another difference between the two processes is that the RDSP is dependent of the commanders and staff experience and training to arrive at an effective solution to the problem. The commander is more involve in the RDSP process providing the commanders intent and guiding every step of the process. The Army problem-solving model the commander provides the commanders intent and let the staff to conduct the process only providing guidance when required.

In both cases that the commander’s involvement is critical arrive at the best solution usin...

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...at home. Based on the QDR Gen Casey writes the objectives memorandum to best support the defense of the United States and support the civil authorities at home.

One key point to consider is Gen Casey’s position (duties and responsibilities). He writes the memorandum from the force generation standpoint. Because Gen Casey’s role in the force generation as the US Army Chief of Staff, he must point out what the US Army must accomplish in the short term to be prepare to meet the demands highlighted for the four-year plan of the QDR. The objectives of his memorandum are base from the key missions highlighted in the QDR.

Lastly, Gen Casey’s objective memorandum is more focus in the means that the operating force requires to successfully achieve the goals of the QRD. In the other hand the QDR provide mainly, the ways to successful protect the American people.