# OODA loop > Observe-Orient-Decide-Act loop, coined by John Boyd Observe-Orient-Decide-Act loop, coined by [John Boyd](https://wiki.g15e.com/pages/John%20Boyd.txt) ## Steps 1. Observe: Gather data from the environment. 2. Orient: Analyze the information and adjust understanding based on context. 3. Decide: Choose a course of action. 4. Act: Execute the decision.