Which sequence best describes the order of briefing items if a holding is planned?

Which sequence best describes the order of briefing items if a holding is planned?

• A. DRAFT report, Holding Brief, Approach Brief
• B. Holding Brief, DRAFT report, Approach Brief
• C. DRAFT report, Approach Brief, Holding Brief
• D. Approach Brief, DRAFT report, Holding Brief

Answer: (A)

The main idea is to build understanding from the documented plan to the actions that depend on it. Start with the DRAFT report because it captures the initial, shareable plan and all essential data about the hold, including fixes, courses, altitudes, speeds, and sequencing. Once that plan is agreed in draft form, the Holding Brief can lock in the hold specifics and how you’ll execute entries, leg lengths, timings, and transitions. With the hold parameters finalized, you then move to the Approach Brief to describe how you’ll exit the hold and proceed to the instrument approach, including approach type, minimums, and contingencies. This order avoids briefing hypothetical or unsettled elements and keeps everyone aligned on the current plan.

The main idea is to build understanding from the documented plan to the actions that depend on it. Start with the DRAFT report because it captures the initial, shareable plan and all essential data about the hold, including fixes, courses, altitudes, speeds, and sequencing. Once that plan is agreed in draft form, the Holding Brief can lock in the hold specifics and how you’ll execute entries, leg lengths, timings, and transitions. With the hold parameters finalized, you then move to the Approach Brief to describe how you’ll exit the hold and proceed to the instrument approach, including approach type, minimums, and contingencies. This order avoids briefing hypothetical or unsettled elements and keeps everyone aligned on the current plan.