Which of the following is the other type of military briefing listed alongside Information Briefing?

• A. INFORMATION BRIEFING
• B. SITUATION BRIEFING
• C. OPERATIONAL BRIEFING
• D. DECISION BRIEFING

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that briefing types are defined by their purpose: to inform versus to seek a decision. An Information Briefing focuses on presenting facts, status, background, and data without pushing for a specific action. It keeps the audience aware of what is known and what remains uncertain. In contrast, a Decision Briefing is designed to move the process toward a choice. It lays out options, analyzes risks and implications, presents a recommended course of action, and aims to obtain a formal decision or authorization from the leader.

So, when you see Information Briefing paired with another type, the other type is the Decision Briefing. It completes the pair by contrasting informing with directing a decision. For example, after sharing the current situation and intel in an information briefing, you might follow up with a decision briefing that presents options, weighs trade-offs, and recommends what to do, requesting approval or a signed order.