> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.userogue.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick Start Guide

> Get up and running with Rogue Capture in minutes

## Getting Started

In 30 minutes, you'll go from zero to having a complete competitive intelligence picture on your next opportunity. Stop spending weeks setting up CRM systems - start winning contracts.

## Two Shortcuts That Will Save You Hours

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Find Anything in 3 Seconds" icon="terminal">
    **Press Cmd+K** (Ctrl+K on Windows) - Never hunt through menus again

    * Find that competitor analysis from last month
    * Jump to any opportunity, contact, or company
    * Create new anything without leaving your current page
  </Card>

  <Card title="Skip the Forms" icon="sparkles">
    **Just describe what you want** - No more 15-field forms

    * "Add John Smith as capture manager at 60%"
    * "Track Acme Corp as high threat competitor"
    * Watch everything populate automatically
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Jump Into Your CRM">
    Navigate to your Rogue dashboard and click on the "CRM" tab. Everything loads instantly - no spinning wheels or "please wait" messages.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Master the Magic Shortcut">
    **Press Cmd+K** to open instant search and type "new opportunity" to see why power users never touch their mouse.

    <Tip>The shortcuts are smart - they know what you're looking at and show you the right options</Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find Your Next Contract">
    1. **Press Cmd+K** → type "firehose"
    2. **Search for Winnable Opportunities**: Enter what your company actually does
    3. **See Your Win Probability**: Get scored matches based on your actual capabilities
    4. **Import Everything at Once**: Complete setup including all the documents and details

    <Note>Direct connection to SAM.gov means you see opportunities the moment they're published</Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Team Members in 10 Seconds">
    **Skip the endless form fields:**

    1. Press Cmd+K → type "add team member"
    2. Toggle to "Smart Entry" mode
    3. Type: "Add Sarah Johnson as business development lead at 40% allocation"
    4. Watch everything populate automatically

    <Tip>You can always switch back to traditional forms if you prefer clicking through fields</Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Map the Decision Makers">
    1. Navigate to "Government POCs" tab in your opportunity
    2. Click "Add Government POC"
    3. **Describe them in plain English**: "Add Colonel Smith as contracting officer with top secret clearance"
    4. Watch the system organize everyone into the right categories:
       * Who signs the contract (Acquisition Team)
       * Who writes the requirements (Program Office)
       * Who has budget authority (Executive Leadership)
    5. Rate how strong your relationship is with each person (1-10)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Know Your Competition">
    1. Go to "Competitive Intelligence" tab
    2. **Just describe what you know**: "Track Acme Corp as high threat incumbent with \$50M contract value"
    3. **Edit anything instantly**: Click directly in any field to update competitor details
    4. **Add more intel**: Click the expand button for pricing strategy and technical approach
    5. **See threats at a glance**: Red = dangerous, yellow = watch out, green = manageable
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What You'll Accomplish in 30 Minutes

Most CRM systems take weeks to set up properly. You'll be fully operational in half an hour.

### ✅ Find Your Best Opportunities (10 minutes)

* Import 2-3 high-probability opportunities from SAM.gov
* Make initial bid/no-bid decisions based on real win probability
* Upload any solicitation documents you already have

### ✅ Assemble Your Team (10 minutes)

* Add your core capture team with their roles defined
* Set who's responsible for what
* Track everyone's workload across opportunities

### ✅ Map the Competitive Landscape (10 minutes)

* Identify your main competitors for each opportunity
* Document who currently holds the contracts (incumbents)
* Set up alerts so you know when competitors make moves

## How This Actually Works

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  <Accordion title="From Opportunity to Contract" icon="arrow-right">
    Every opportunity follows the same path:

    * **Find It**: Discover opportunities through SAM.gov monitoring or your network
    * **Decide**: Make a smart bid/no-bid decision based on your actual win probability
    * **Capture**: Build relationships, gather intel, and position for the win
    * **Propose**: When the RFP drops, you're ready with a winning proposal
    * **Win**: Track the outcome and apply lessons learned to future opportunities
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why Capture Matters More Than Proposals" icon="flag">
    **The Reality**: By the time the RFP is published, 70% of the decision is already made
    **The Solution**: Win during capture by building relationships and positioning your solution before anyone else knows about the opportunity

    Rogue Capture handles the relationship-building phase, then hands off to proposal development when you're already positioned to win.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why You Need Gate Reviews" icon="checkpoint">
    Gate reviews catch problems before they cost you the contract:

    * **Blue Team**: "Is our strategy actually going to work?"
    * **Pink Team**: "Does our draft proposal hit the mark?"
    * **Red Team**: "Can we beat our toughest competition?"
    * **Gold Team**: "What did we learn for next time?"
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Ready to Win Your Next Contract?

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  <Card title="Build Your Winning Strategy" icon="chart-line" href="/capture/capture-planning/capture-plans">
    Create a capture plan that actually gets you the contract
  </Card>

  <Card title="Outmaneuver Your Competition" icon="eye" href="/capture/competitive-intelligence/tracking-competitors">
    Know what they're doing before they do it
  </Card>

  <Card title="Build the Right Relationships" icon="handshake" href="/capture/relationships/government-pocs">
    Connect with the people who actually make decisions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Review Like the Pros" icon="calendar" href="/capture/gate-reviews/review-process">
    Catch problems before they cost you the contract
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Common First-Time Questions

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  <Accordion title="How do I know if I should chase an opportunity?">
    Ask yourself these questions:

    * Is this opportunity the right size for your company? (Not too small, not impossibly large)
    * Do you have relevant past performance? (Government wants proof you can do the work)
    * Do you have 6-18 months to build relationships? (Rush jobs rarely win)
    * Is your win probability above 30%? (Below that, you're just giving free consulting)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="When should I start planning my capture strategy?">
    The moment you decide to pursue an opportunity. Even a basic one-page capture plan is better than winging it. You can always add detail as you learn more, but starting without a plan guarantees you'll miss critical opportunities.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How much competitor intelligence do I really need?">
    Start with the basics: Who are they? What's their past performance? Who do they know in the agency? Then dig deeper on the 2-3 most dangerous competitors. Don't try to research everyone - focus your intelligence gathering where it matters most.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Note>
  **The Reality of Government Contracting**: Relationships win contracts. The companies that win consistently are the ones that invest in building relationships and gathering intelligence long before the RFP drops. Start building your competitive advantage today.
</Note>

## Getting Help

* **Live Chat**: Use the chat widget in the bottom right corner
* **Email Support**: [success@userogue.com](mailto:success@userogue.com)
* **Training**: Schedule a training session with your Customer Success Manager
* **Documentation**: Continue reading the specific feature guides in this documentation

Ready to win more contracts? Explore our guides on [managing opportunities](/capture/opportunities/managing-opportunities) and [building winning capture plans](/capture/capture-planning/capture-plans).