MDMP- Step 1

Question 1

What is MDMP (5)

Answer 1

An iterative planning methodology
>understand the situation and mission
>develop a course of action
>produce an OPLAN or OPORD

Facilitates collaborative planning

Drives preparation

Question 2

Step 1 Key inputs

Answer 2

Higher HQ’s plan or order or a new mission anticipated by the commander

Question 3

Step 1 Key outputs (2)

Answer 3

Commander s initial guidance

Initial allocation of time

Question 4

Sub step 1 (2)

Answer 4

Alert the staff

> inform staff and others participating
intelligence wff must be involved

Question 5

Sub step 2 (5)

Answer 5

Gather the tools

> doctrine ADP 5-0, FM 6-0
>higher HQ's plan
>SOPs
>Running estimates (facts, assumptions)
>design products (if prior ADM)

Question 6

Sub step 3 (5)

Answer 6

Update running estimates

The continuous assessment of the current situation used to determine if the current operation is proceeding according to the CDR s intent and if planned future ops are supportable

Critical facts and assumptions
Friendly forces status
ENY activities and capabilities
Civil considerations
Conclusions and recommendations

Question 7

Sub step 4 (5)

Answer 7

Conduct initial assessment

Time and resources available
Experience of the staff
180A:
>planning timeliness
>determine products and suspense times
> time and location of meetings and brief

Question 8

Sub step 5 (8)

Answer 8

Issue initial commander s guidance

Time allocation
Conduct ADM or start MDMP
How to abbreviate the MDMP if desired
Necessary coordinations/ liaison needed
Movement and ISR to initiate
Collaborative planning times and locations
Initial info required
Any additional tasks for the staff