111 CMO Support to COA War Game

Question 1

Define the Purpose of the COA War Game Step

Answer 1

Improve the plan by examining and refining options in light of adversary capabilities and potential actions/reactions as well as other factors peculiar to the operational environment (local population).

Question 2

Identify COA War Game Injects

Answer 2

1. Commander’s designated COAs for wargaming
2. Commander’s Wargaming guidance ? Adversary COAs against which to war game (most likely, most disruptive, most advantageous)
3. Method (avenue in depth, belt, box, sequence critical events) and evaluation criteria
4. Commander’s evaluation criteria

Question 3

Identify COA War Game Activities

Answer 3

1. War Game Preparation
   - Red Cell Brief
   - Green Cell Brief
2. CMO WG Wargame Rehearsal
3. Game Turns

Question 4

Identify COA War Game Results

Answer 4

1. Approved COAs for COA Comparison and Decision
2. Identify Branches (contingency) and Sequels (follow on) for Further Planning
3. Comparison Criteria Guidance