MDMP Training

Question 1

What are the 7 parts of MDMP?

Answer 1

1) Receipt of Mission
2) Mission analysis
3) Course of action development
4) Course of action analysis (War-gaming)
5) Course of action comparison
6) Course of action approval
7) Orders production, Dissemination, and Transition

Question 2

What 2 things should a Commander’s Intent state?

Answer 2

Key tasks

End state

Question 3

In what steps of MDMP are WARNOs issued?

Answer 3

WARNORD #1 - Receipt of Mission (Step 1)
WARNORD #2 - Mission Analysis (Step 2)
WARNORD #3 - Course of Action Approval (Step 6)

Question 4

Describe the Box method of war-gaming:

Answer 4

It is a detailed analysis of a critical area, such as an engagement area, a river crossing site, or a landing zone.

Question 5

Describe the Avenue In Depth method of war-gaming:

Answer 5

It focuses on one avenue of approach at a time, beginning with the decisive operation.

Question 6

Describe the Belt method of war-gaming:

Answer 6

It divides the AO into areas running the width of the AO based on the METT-TC factors of mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available and civil considerations.

Question 7

What are the screening criteria for a COA?

Answer 7

Feasible
Acceptable
Suitable
Distinguishable & Complete

Question 8

Name 5 possible Effects on Enemy Forces

Answer 8

Block
Canalize
Contain
Defeat
Destroy
Disrupt
Fix
Interdict
Neutralize 
Suppress
Turn

Question 9

What are the 2 key outputs of Receipt of Mission?

Answer 9

Commander’s initial guidance

Initial allocation of time

Question 10

List steps 1-4 of developing a COA:

Answer 10

1. Assess relative combat power
2. Generate options
3. Array forces
4. Develop a broad concept

Question 11

List steps 5-8 of developing a COA:

Answer 11

5. Assign headquarters
6. Develop COA statements and sketches
7. Conduct COA briefing
8. Select or modify COAs for continued analysis

Question 12

What are the 3 methods of war gaming?

Answer 12

Box Method
Avenue Method
Belt Method

Question 13

When does the Box Method of war gaming work best?

Answer 13

It works best in a time-constrained environment, such as a hasty attack. It is particularly useful when planning operations in non contiguous AOs

Question 14

When is the Belt Method of war gaming most effective?

Answer 14

The belt method is most effective when the terrain is divided into well defined cross-compartments, during phased operations, or when the enemy deploys in clearly defined belts or echelons. Belts can be adjacent to or overlap each other.

Question 15

When does the Avenue In Depth method of war gaming work best?

Answer 15

This method is good for offensive COAs or in the defense when canalizing terrain inhibits mutual support.

Question 16

What is the basis for the Belt Method of war gaming?

Answer 16

The basis for this war-gaming method is a sequential analysis of events in each belt. It is preferred because it focuses simultaneously on all forces affecting a particular event.