Operator Debrief is the starting point for any Interactive Electronic Technical Manual. 

Operator Debrief processes logged operating and fault data to identify faults and to initiate the maintenance process. Operator Debrief performs the following functions:

• Accepts as input processed data logged from a system's operations

• Filters out erroneous or false alarm failures

• Groups consecutive occurrences and spurious indications into a single fault occurrence

• Prepares a profile of the operation, including any anomalous system behavior 

• Interfaces with the operational crew to obtain confirmation of the anomaly, and identify operator observed or any other non-recorded anomalies or fault conditions

• Performs initial diagnostics

• Prepares a list of maintenance actions for further investigation/maintenance

• Launches a context-sensitive IETM maintenance session, or saves data for later launching