the mission. Decision graphics are one presentation method used to
present this information as a single element of information.
(1) Information needed by a commander. A commander must have two
types of information available when analyzing a situation map:
quantities and measures of equipment and personnel assessments, and
makeup of the different task forces under his command. The Army uses
the horizontal bar chart as its standard for displaying quantities of
measure because bar charts provide a means of comparing critical
maneuver indicators to each other or to an established level or
reference point. Bar charts also provide flexibility to the display and
different types and combinations of information presented to the
commander (figure 146).
Figure 146. Examples of bar charts
When using the standard operational symbol to show the composition of a
task force, it does not provide enough of the required information for
decision makers to make precise, informed decisions. The standard
operational symbol does not show the type of units that make up the task
force and selected areas of interest (figure 147). Even though a
commander has this information available through reports, charts, and
briefings, he
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