Determining a COA can accomplish the mission within the commander's intent is an example of which type of screening criterion?

• A. Feasible
• B. Complete
• C. Distinguishable
• D. Suitable

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that a COA must fit what the mission is trying to achieve and align with the commander’s intent. Saying a COA can accomplish the mission within the commander’s intent means it directly supports the goals, purpose, and desired end state the commander has outlined. That makes it suitable: it is appropriate and capable of achieving the mission in the way the commander envisions.

Feasible would mean you can actually carry it out with available resources and conditions, but that doesn’t guarantee it will achieve the mission or align with intent. Distinguishable is about being clearly different from other COAs, and Complete is about covering all necessary aspects or criteria. None of those centers on alignment with the mission and intent the way suitability does.