Do the elements of thought, as described by Drs. Paul & Elder, assist Army officers conducting the Army Problem Solving Process? Argue why or why not?

ELEMENT OF THOUGHT VS MILITARY DECISION-MAKING
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Paul and Elder clearly describe the element of thought in their theory of analysis of thought. To get the fundamental moves in the theory, there are several steps to follow. In their study, thinking through for the purpose helps to state the questions that seek answers. Gathering of information follows to evaluate the facts while checking on the assumptions. With all the facts and assumptions, a clear concept is necessary for understanding your point of view. The implications for making a particular move is evaluated against the rest for the optimal solution. The analysis finally leads in making the best move out of the alternatives.
The military problem-solving process entails knowing and defining the problem, what follows is gathering facts and making assumptions relevant to the situation. Evaluate the outcome and establish a criterion for a review of the possible solutions developed. After analysis of the potential solution, choose the most feasible and analyze it for effectiveness. For a successful process, one must overcome the fear of failure, command pressure, over certainty and over-seriousness, tunnel vision and abide by the customs. An eight-step representation of the logic in comparison of elements of thought as described by Paul and Elder and the problem-solving process by the army officers is as follows

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The paper is an analysis that determines whether there…