In the MDMP, which step directly follows COA Approval?

In the MDMP, which step directly follows COA Approval?

• A. Mission Analysis
• B. Orders Production
• C. COA Development
• D. Plan/Order Development

Answer: (B)

After COA approval, the work shifts to turning the approved COA into a concrete plan and issuing the initial orders. This is Plan/Order Development. It encompasses refining the plan and producing the initial orders that will guide execution. The actual production of orders is carried out during this development step, not as a separate stage. Once the plan and orders are ready, they are disseminated. Earlier steps like Mission Analysis and COA Development occur before approval, while dissemination comes after development.

After COA approval, the work shifts to turning the approved COA into a concrete plan and issuing the initial orders. This is Plan/Order Development. It encompasses refining the plan and producing the initial orders that will guide execution. The actual production of orders is carried out during this development step, not as a separate stage. Once the plan and orders are ready, they are disseminated. Earlier steps like Mission Analysis and COA Development occur before approval, while dissemination comes after development.