Which step uses a War Game to assess all COAs?

Which step uses a War Game to assess all COAs?

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

Answer: (D)

War gaming is the structured method used to test how different Courses of Action would play out by simulating actions, reactions, and timing against likely enemy moves. In this step, each COA is played out to see how feasible, robust, and risky it is, revealing gaps and critical vulnerabilities before committing to a plan. The step dedicated to this activity is the COA War Game, where the options are systematically assessed through the game to compare which COA best achieves the mission while managing risk. By contrast, Mission Analysis defines the problem and tasks, COA Development creates the options themselves, and Orders Development translates the chosen approach into executable orders.

War gaming is the structured method used to test how different Courses of Action would play out by simulating actions, reactions, and timing against likely enemy moves. In this step, each COA is played out to see how feasible, robust, and risky it is, revealing gaps and critical vulnerabilities before committing to a plan. The step dedicated to this activity is the COA War Game, where the options are systematically assessed through the game to compare which COA best achieves the mission while managing risk. By contrast, Mission Analysis defines the problem and tasks, COA Development creates the options themselves, and Orders Development translates the chosen approach into executable orders.