Which MDMP step involves developing multiple COAs to address the mission?

• A. Mission Analysis
• B. COA Development
• C. COA Comparison
• D. COA Analysis

Answer: (B)

The main idea being tested is the creation of several potential ways to accomplish the mission so options are available for consideration. In this step, teams draft multiple Courses of Action, each with its own concept of operations, tasks, sequencing, and use of resources. This range of COAs shows different approaches and helps reveal trade-offs, risks, and feasibility early in planning. The next steps then analyze and compare these COAs to determine which best achieves the mission under constraints. Mission Analysis focuses on understanding the problem and environment, COA Analysis evaluates each COA for feasibility and effectiveness, and COA Comparison weighs the options to select the best path forward.