MDMP-Step 4

Question 1

What are the COA analysis method (3)?

Answer 1

Avenue in depth

Box

Belt

Question 2

Box method (3)

Answer 2

Focuses on a specific event, critical area, and or OBJ

Good for planning operations in noncontiguous AOs

Time limitation exist

Question 3

Avenue in depth (2)

Answer 3

Good for offensive COAs and defensive COAs when canalizing terrains inhibits mutual support

Uses of line of effort

Question 4

Belt (3)

Answer 4

Terrain is divided into well defined cross compartment

Used with phase operations

The threat is deployed in clearly defined belts or echelons

Question 5

What are the requirements for each of the elements of a turn? (3)

Answer 5

Action

Reaction

Counter action
>FF determine requirements to counter reaction
>DP, risk, C2, RS, tasks, org and sustainment requirements are identified and resolved
>actions are fully synchronized, flexible, and able to prevail over any threat reaction

Question 6

Step 4 Key Outputs (5)

Answer 6

Refined COAs
Potential decision points
War game results
Initial assessment measures
Updated assumptions

Question 7

Step 4 Key Inputs

Answer 7

Updated running estimates
Updated assumptions
COA statements and sketches
Revised planning guidance

Question 8

Step 4 Process (8)

Answer 8

Gather the tools
List all FF
List assumptions
List known critical events and DP
Select the war gaming method
Select a technique to record and display results
War game the operation and assess results
Conduct a war game briefing

Question 9

Two techniques to record the results

Answer 9

Synchronization matrix

Sketch note method

Question 10

War gaming definition (4)

Answer 10

A conscience attempt to visualize the flow of operations given
>FF strength and disposition
>ENY capabilities and possible COAs
>Civilian location and activities