In today's operational environment, the U.S. Army is facing a range of problems and mission sets that are arguably more varied and complex than previously encountered. Forces face an array of demands that encompass geo-political, social, cultural, and military factors that interact in unpredictable ways. Army Design Methodology leverages critical and creative thinking, innovation, discourse, and reflective practice to ask, "What problem are we trying to solve?" Compose a substantive journal entry describing the process and concept of framing the operational environment and how you envision facilitating this process as a graduate of the Sergeants Major Academy. Finally, identify what your major takeaway is for the Army Design Methodology and how you can leverage this newly gained knowledge to develop individuals in your formation