New meaning for 'OODA loop'.

• Author: Fein, Geoff S.
• Position: Washington Pulse - Observe, Orient, Decide, Act becomes Observe, Overreact, Destroy, Apologize during Iraq War - Brief Article

Military intellectuals no doubt are familiar with the term "OODA loop," coined by the legendary U.S. Air Force Col. John R. Boyd, who helped design the F-16 fighter in the 1970s.

OODA (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) is a catchphrase for "getting inside the adversary's decision cycle." Operating inside the enemy's OODA loop theoretically is what makes it possible to outmaneuver military foes.

During Operation Iraqi Freedom, British commanders--known for their sharp wit--came up with an updated definition of the OODA loop...