Deck 2

Question 1

What does COA development do?

Answer 1

Generates options for later analysis and comparison that satisfy the commander’s intent and planning

Question 2

Where can you find info to develop you expanded purpose for CDR intent?

Answer 2

In the operations order:

• highers intent/mission

Question 3

What does RAFT stand for and what is it?

Answer 3

Relationships
Actors
Functions
Tensions

It’s a tool used in ADM to help gain better understanding of the bigger picture (my own words)

Question 4

What are the screening criteria?

Answer 4

Suitable
Acceptable
Distinguishable
Feasible
Complete

Question 5

What is area of interest?

Answer 5

An area of concern to the commander. Areas adjacent thereto and extending into enemy territory. Areas occupied by enemy forces who could jeporadize the mission (including enemy outside AO)

Larger than area of influence, may include staging area

Question 6

What is area of influence?

Answer 6

A geographical area where a commander is directly capable of influencing with organic weapons systems

Question 7

What are the steps
of IPB?

Answer 7

Define the OE
Describe the effects on the operation
Evaluate the threat
Determine threat COAs

Question 8

What is the purpose of the MA brief?

Answer 8

Gain good enough situational understanding for the development of COAs
Develop common operations picture (COP)
Brings staff to the same level of understanding
Builds understanding before COA dev

Question 9

MDMP is?

Answer 9

A planning method used to understand the situation and mission, develop a COA, and produce an OPORD

Facilitates collective planning
Drives preparation

Question 10

What is a COA?

Answer 10

A broad potential solution to an identified problem