MDMP-Step 3

Question 1

What two things must be considered when assigning headquarters? (3+2)

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What are the 8 elements of combat power?

Answer 2

Command and control
Movement and maneuver
Intelligence
Fires
Sustainment
Protection
Leadership
Information

Question 3

What are the screening criterion used to validate a COA?

Answer 3

Suitable
Feasible
Acceptable
Distinguishable
Complete

Question 4

COA development definition?

Answer 4

The COA development step generates options for subsequent analysis and comparison that satisfy the commander’s intent and planning guidance.

Question 5

Step 3 Key Inputs (5)

Answer 5

Mission statement

Initial commander s intent, planning guidance, CCIR, and EEFI

Updated IPB and running estimates

Assumptions

Evaluation criteria for COA

Question 6

Step 3 Process (8)

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Step 3 Key Outputs (3)

Answer 7

COA statements and sketches
>tentative task org
>broad concept of operations

Revised planning guidance

Updated assumptions

Question 8

Definition COA + 3 elements

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Combat power

Answer 9

Is the total means of destructive, constructive, and information capabilities that a military unit or formation can apply at a given time.

Question 10

Insight gained by assessing combat power (5)

Answer 10

Friendly and threat capabilities
Type of operations possible
Friendly and threat vulnerabilities
Additional resources required to execute mission
How to allocate existing resources

Question 11

Tangible (3)/ intangibles (2)

Answer 11

Equipment
Weapon/system
Units

Morale
Training level

Question 12

Tool used to examine elements of combat power

Answer 12

Force ratio matrix

Question 13

Operational framework (Definition +3)

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Array forces (4)

Answer 14

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)

Question 15

Develop a broad concept (3)

Answer 15

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,…)

Question 16

Prepare COA statement and sketch (3)

Answer 16

Portrays how the unit will accomplish the mission

Uses a common format for each COA

Each COA should include the following 5Ws

Question 17

Conduct a COA brief (6)

Answer 17

Updated IPB
Possible ENY COAs
Approved problem statement and mission statement
CDR s intent x2
COA statement and sketches
Rationale for each COA

Question 18

3-8 Select or modify COA

Answer 18

Commander may choose

Modify COA
Accept the COA
Reject the COA…and develop new one
Issue guidance

Question 19

What is assessing relative combat power? (2)

Answer 19

Make an estimate of force ratios

Compare friendly strength vs. threat weaknesses for each element of combat power and vice versa

Question 20

What are control measures in developing a broad concept? (4)

Answer 20

Used to control subordinate units

Establish responsibilities

Prevents units from impeding one another

May be permissive or restrictive

Question 21

COA sketches requirements (two minimum requirements)

Answer 21

Array of generic forces

Control measures

Question 22

Start at the decisive point…

Answer 22

…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