MDMP-Step 3 Flashcards
What two things must be considered when assigning headquarters? (3+2)
create a task org by assigning HQ to grouping of unit(how many PAX needed, assets available, special equip needed) consider span of control
Type of unit
Ability to control
What are the 8 elements of combat power?
Command and control Movement and maneuver Intelligence Fires Sustainment Protection Leadership Information
What are the screening criterion used to validate a COA?
Suitable Feasible Acceptable Distinguishable Complete
COA development definition?
The COA development step generates options for subsequent analysis and comparison that satisfy the commander’s intent and planning guidance.
Step 3 Key Inputs (5)
Mission statement
Initial commander s intent, planning guidance, CCIR, and EEFI
Updated IPB and running estimates
Assumptions
Evaluation criteria for COA
Step 3 Process (8)
Assess relative combat power Generate options Array forces Develop a broad concept Assign HQ Develop COA statement and sketches Conduct COA briefing Select or modify COA for continued analysis
Step 3 Key Outputs (3)
COA statements and sketches
>tentative task org
>broad concept of operations
Revised planning guidance
Updated assumptions
Definition COA + 3 elements
A COA is a broad potential solution to an identified problem
Should defeat all feasible ENY COAs
Provide flexibility to meet unforeseen events
Position force for sequel/ follow on mission
Combat power
Is the total means of destructive, constructive, and information capabilities that a military unit or formation can apply at a given time.
Insight gained by assessing combat power (5)
Friendly and threat capabilities Type of operations possible Friendly and threat vulnerabilities Additional resources required to execute mission How to allocate existing resources
Tangible (3)/ intangibles (2)
Equipment
Weapon/system
Units
Morale
Training level
Tool used to examine elements of combat power
Force ratio matrix
Operational framework (Definition +3)
leaders are responsible for clearly articulating their visualization of operations in time, space, purpose, and resources IOT generate options.
Deep close security
Decisive shaping sustaining
Maine effort supporting effort
Array forces (4)
Determine force required to accomplish the mission
Determine combat power required to accomplish each task
array friendly forces starting with the decisive operation
focuses on generic ground maneuver units without regards to task org (only ID size and capability)
Develop a broad concept (3)
Describe how arrayed force will accomplish the mission within the commander s intent
Expressed in narrative and graphic
Products present the overall combined arms idea that accomplishes the mission
(purpose o the operation, a statement “where the CDR will accept risk”, ID critical friendly events and phase transition, designation of the ops framework, phases,…)
Prepare COA statement and sketch (3)
Portrays how the unit will accomplish the mission
Uses a common format for each COA
Each COA should include the following 5Ws
Conduct a COA brief (6)
Updated IPB Possible ENY COAs Approved problem statement and mission statement CDR s intent x2 COA statement and sketches Rationale for each COA
3-8 Select or modify COA
Commander may choose
Modify COA
Accept the COA
Reject the COA…and develop new one
Issue guidance
What is assessing relative combat power? (2)
Make an estimate of force ratios
Compare friendly strength vs. threat weaknesses for each element of combat power and vice versa
What are control measures in developing a broad concept? (4)
Used to control subordinate units
Establish responsibilities
Prevents units from impeding one another
May be permissive or restrictive
COA sketches requirements (two minimum requirements)
Array of generic forces
Control measures
Start at the decisive point…
…the decisive operation is the focal point around which commanders develop the entire operation.
The staff ensures that the decisive operation is nested with higher HQ’s CONOP and that the decisive operation’s purpose is clear
