By Tom Perroni
The OODA Loop model was developed by Col. John Boyd, USAF (Ret). When Colonel John Boyd first introduced the OODA (Observe-Orient-Decide-Act) loop concept during the Vietnam War, he was referring to the ability possessed by fighter pilots that allowed them to succeed in combat. It is now used by theU.S. Marines and other organizations. The premise of the model is that decision making is the result of rational behavior. Problems are viewed as a cycle of Observation, Orientation (situational awareness), Decision, and Action. I believe that in order to use the OODA Loop efficiently in personal conflict, it must be used in conjunction with the Combat Mindset in order for it to be effective. Read the full story
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