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An Operator's Guide – FM 01-47 | Built to Operate
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An Operator's Guide FM 01-47

The Foundation of Built to Operate

An Operator's Guide (FM 01-47) is a practical field manual for individuals seeking greater discipline, purpose, accountability, and self-awareness.

More than a book, FM 01-47 provides a framework for understanding yourself, establishing personal standards, and developing the habits necessary to perform at a higher level in every area of life.

Through reflection exercises, practical tools, and actionable principles, readers learn how to take ownership of their decisions, strengthen their character, improve relationships, and create systems that work under pressure.

FM 01-47 is not about motivation.

It is about developing a standard.

A standard for how you think.

A standard for how you act.

A standard for how you lead yourself and contribute to others.

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An Operator is someone who accepts responsibility, maintains standards, adapts under pressure, and contributes to something greater than themselves. Operators focus on what they can control and consistently strive to improve.
Outcomes are often unpredictable. Standards are not. Individuals and teams that commit to clear standards create consistency, accountability, trust, and long-term success.
Strong teams begin with strong individuals. Self-awareness, accountability, communication, and trust form the foundation upon which high-performing teams are built.
Originally written for men, the principles within FM 01-47 apply to anyone seeking personal growth, stronger relationships, greater accountability, and improved performance in life, work, athletics, or leadership.
FM 01-47 serves as the first step within the Built to Operate system. It develops self-awareness and personal accountability before progressing into team awareness and organizational performance.

Lee Busby spent more than two decades serving in elite military organizations, including the 75th Ranger Regiment and one of the nation's premier special operations units. Throughout his career, he learned that success under pressure depends on discipline, trust, communication, accountability, and self-awareness.

FM 01-47 was written from those lessons and experiences. While originally designed as a field manual for men, its principles apply to anyone committed to becoming more effective in life, work, and relationships.

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Operating Under Pressure

⭐ Silver Star Recipient  ·  20+ Years Special Operations  ·  12 Combat Deployments
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Lee Busby is a proven Operator who has built, led, and sustained high-performance teams at the highest levels of military and national service. A retired Special Operations veteran with more than 20 years of service, he served in elite assignments including the 75th Ranger Regiment and SFOD-Delta Force. Over the course of 12 combat deployments, Busby led soldiers in some of the most demanding operational environments in the world. A decorated combat leader and recipient of the Silver Star — one of the nation’s highest awards for valor — he forged his leadership philosophy under real pressure, where accountability, discipline, and clarity were not optional.

Beyond combat, Busby worked in Washington, D.C., representing senior commanders and briefing top intelligence and national security officials across the Department of Defense and National Security Staff. In those roles, the stakes were strategic and national in scale. He was responsible for translating complex operational realities into clear, actionable decisions — demonstrating leadership that moved from tactical execution to strategic influence.

As an instructor within one of the military’s most elite units, Busby was entrusted not only with mission success, but with developing other leaders capable of operating in chaos. He trained peers and subordinates to think critically, act decisively, and uphold uncompromising standards.

After retiring from military service, he transitioned into the private sector, leading initiatives at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and TYR Tactical, where he oversaw research and development, operational execution, and international business growth.

Across every arena — combat, national leadership, and industry — Busby has operated by one principle: standards matter, leadership is earned, and responsibility is non-negotiable.

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The Book — FM 01-47
An Operator’s Guide (FM 01-47) is where every engagement begins. It is not a motivation book. It is a field manual that installs a personal standard — covering discipline, accountability, self-awareness, and ownership. Every team member reads it first, because a high-performing team is built on high-performing individuals.
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Operators Lab — Team Performance System
The Operators Lab converts individual standards into organizational performance. Using the Predictive Index alongside FM 01-47 principles, we map team dynamics, close communication gaps, and build the trust and accountability structures that drive consistent execution — at every level of your organization.
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Operator Access — Executive Advisory
A private, high-trust advisory built exclusively for CEOs and senior leaders. You get direct access to the decision frameworks, pressure-tested thinking, and candid challenge that shaped leadership inside elite special operations. No boardroom filter. No comfort zone. Blind spots get exposed, standards get elevated, and clarity replaces noise. Slots are strictly limited.
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Team Selection — Strategic Recruiting
Most organizations hire for skill and hope for character. We do the opposite. We partner with leadership teams to identify, assess, and recruit individuals who already operate at a high standard — people who raise the floor and hold the line. This is strategic team building, not transactional staffing.
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