Observe

• Gather raw data from the environment
• Note what you see and hear
• Track what is missing and the context
• Pull from sensors, reports, and intel

Orient

• Make sense of the data
• Build a working mental model
• Weigh key factors and likely outcomes
• Lean on experience and pattern recognition

Decide

• List your viable options
• Weigh the risks of each
• Commit to the best move
• Set clear intent and command

Act

• Execute the decision with speed
• Adapt while you are executing
• Communicate and sync the effort
• Feed the results back in

Core Principles

• Move with speed and focus
• Stay flexible as information shifts
• Keep it simple for clarity
• Seize and hold the initiative

The Advantage

• Run a tighter loop than theirs
• Disrupt and shape their decisions
• Stay inside to win