In the MDMP, which step comes after Course of Action development?

In the MDMP, which step comes after Course of Action development?

• A. Mission analysis
• B. Orders production and dissemination
• C. Course of Action analysis
• D. Receipt of mission

Answer: (C)

After you develop several Courses of Action, you analyze them to test viability and understand potential issues before deciding which one to implement. This COA analysis involves war-gaming and evaluating each option against mission requirements, constraints, and critical assumptions to determine feasibility, suitability, acceptability, and risk. By examining how each COA would play out in the operational environment, you identify strengths, weaknesses, and show-stopper risks that might require refinement or elimination. This analysis sets the stage for comparing the viable COAs and selecting the best one, after which orders can be produced and disseminated.

After you develop several Courses of Action, you analyze them to test viability and understand potential issues before deciding which one to implement. This COA analysis involves war-gaming and evaluating each option against mission requirements, constraints, and critical assumptions to determine feasibility, suitability, acceptability, and risk. By examining how each COA would play out in the operational environment, you identify strengths, weaknesses, and show-stopper risks that might require refinement or elimination. This analysis sets the stage for comparing the viable COAs and selecting the best one, after which orders can be produced and disseminated.