Which step in MCPP involves brainstorming a range of Course of Action options?

Which step in MCPP involves brainstorming a range of Course of Action options?

• A. Mission Analysis
• B. COA War Game
• C. COA Development
• D. Orders development

Answer: (C)

Brainstorming a range of Course of Action options happens during COA Development. In this stage planners generate multiple distinct approaches to achieve the mission, given the constraints and assumptions carried forward from mission analysis. The goal is to explore a broad set of viable directions so there are solid alternatives to compare later. After this comes the analysis and testing of those options (war gaming and evaluation) to reveal weaknesses and feasibility, and finally turning the chosen COA into orders. So the step that involves creating a spectrum of COAs is COA Development.

Brainstorming a range of Course of Action options happens during COA Development. In this stage planners generate multiple distinct approaches to achieve the mission, given the constraints and assumptions carried forward from mission analysis. The goal is to explore a broad set of viable directions so there are solid alternatives to compare later. After this comes the analysis and testing of those options (war gaming and evaluation) to reveal weaknesses and feasibility, and finally turning the chosen COA into orders. So the step that involves creating a spectrum of COAs is COA Development.