What is the purpose and rule for free text notes enclosed with asterisks?

• A. For capturing completed actions only.
• B. For preplanning notes enclosed with an asterisk, kept open, updated or deleted when no longer relevant, not a substitute for situational awareness.
• C. To substitute for situational awareness.
• D. For confidential remarks.

Answer: (B)

Free text notes enclosed with asterisks function as preplanning reminders that you keep open and actively manage as the situation evolves. The asterisk marks them as planning aids rather than finalized actions, so you should update them as new information comes in or conditions change, and delete them when they’re no longer relevant. Crucially, these notes do not replace ongoing situational awareness—you still assess the current state and respond to real-time developments rather than relying solely on the notes.