In the debrief process, which step comes first and focuses on reconstructing what happened?

• A. Planning
• B. Synthesis
• C. Reflection
• D. Assessment

Answer: (C)

Reconstructing what happened is the focus of the first debrief step, which is reflection. In this phase, participants recount the events in order, outline actions taken, decisions made, and the outcomes observed, with the aim of creating a shared, factual picture of what occurred. Establishing this common baseline is essential before moving on to deeper analysis or planning, because you need a clear understanding of the sequence of events and results before asking why things happened or how to improve. After this reconstruction, the process typically proceeds to analyze and synthesize what happened and then plan for future actions, while assessment evaluates performance and outcomes in the context of those events.