To ensure your soldiers understand and carry out a task, what should you do?

Supervising the task is crucial for ensuring that soldiers not only understand the assignment but also execute it correctly. By actively monitoring the soldiers while they carry out the task, you can provide immediate guidance, corrections, and support. This hands-on approach allows you to clarify any uncertainties and reinforce learning through observation and real-time feedback. It fosters an environment where soldiers feel comfortable asking questions and seeking help as they navigate the task, ultimately enhancing their competence and confidence.

While providing written instructions can serve as a helpful reference, it does not guarantee comprehension or correct execution without additional oversight. Simply assigning the task to another leader may not address the need for understanding or skill development within your own soldiers. Conducting a performance review may assess understanding after the task is completed but lacks the immediate engagement and guidance that supervising the task provides during execution.