Which sequence correctly represents the DECIDE model?

Which sequence correctly represents the DECIDE model?

• A. Determine, Evaluate, Decide, Identify, Do, End
• B. Detect, Estimate, Choose, Identify, Do, Evaluate
• C. Detect, Estimate, Choose, Initiate, Do, Evaluate
• D. Detect, Examine, Compare, Identify, Decide, End

Answer: (B)

The DECIDE model guides structured, real‑time decision making in flight. You begin by Detecting a change or problem in the situation. Then you Estimate what the situation requires and what a viable action might cost in terms of risk and resources. Next you Choose the best course of action based on that assessment. After that, you Identify the steps, tasks, and potential risks needed to carry out that action. Then you Do the chosen action. Finally you Evaluate the outcome to see whether the action solved the issue or if further action is needed. This exact order—Detect, Estimate, Choose, Identify, Do, Evaluate—is why this sequence is correct. Other options use different verbs or reorder steps in ways that don’t fit the DECIDE framework (for example, words like Initiate or End, or placing Evaluate or Do in an incorrect position), which isn’t consistent with how the model guides decision making.

The DECIDE model guides structured, real‑time decision making in flight. You begin by Detecting a change or problem in the situation. Then you Estimate what the situation requires and what a viable action might cost in terms of risk and resources. Next you Choose the best course of action based on that assessment. After that, you Identify the steps, tasks, and potential risks needed to carry out that action. Then you Do the chosen action. Finally you Evaluate the outcome to see whether the action solved the issue or if further action is needed. This exact order—Detect, Estimate, Choose, Identify, Do, Evaluate—is why this sequence is correct. Other options use different verbs or reorder steps in ways that don’t fit the DECIDE framework (for example, words like Initiate or End, or placing Evaluate or Do in an incorrect position), which isn’t consistent with how the model guides decision making.