MDMP Step 5

Question 1

What is step 5 of MDMP?

Answer 1

COA Comparison

Question 2

What is the goal of COA Comparison?

Answer 2

The goal of COA comparison is to identify the strengths and weaknesses that enable the selection of a COA with the highest probability of mission success.

Question 3

What is a decision matrix?

Answer 3

A decision matrix is a tool used to compare and evaluate COAs thoroughly and logically against each other.

Question 4

While in WOTTC, what will be used as the evaluation criteria?

Answer 4

The WFFs

Question 5

In what step is initial COA evaluation criteria established?

Answer 5

It is an output of MA, step 2.

Question 6

When utilizing the decision matrix, how is the effectiveness and efficiency of a COA determined?

Answer 6

Identify the strengths and weaknesses that enable the selection of a COA with the highest probability of success.

Question 7

A course of action must have the highest probablity of success against what?

Answer 7

Enemy MLCOA
Enemy MDCOA
Most important stability task
Most dangerous environmental impact

Question 8

What are the key outputs for step 5 of MDMP?

Answer 8

ERUU

Evaluated COAs
Recommended COAs
Updated running estimates
Updated assumptions

Question 9

What is the first thing that must be analyzed and recorded in COA comparison?

Answer 9

The advantages and disadvantages of each COA.