In which step are COA Statements and Sketches produced?

In which step are COA Statements and Sketches produced?

• A. Step 1
• B. Step 2
• C. Step 4
• D. Step 3 COA Development

Answer: (D)

The main idea is identifying when the team formalizes concrete options for how to act. COA statements and sketches are created during the Course of Action Development step. After the mission is analyzed and initial guidance set, the staff drafts several Courses of Action. For each COA, they write a concise COA statement that lays out the concept of operations, purpose, end state, key tasks, and constraints. They also produce COA sketches, which are visual representations (maps, diagrams, timelines) showing how the action would unfold, where forces go, critical points, and major milestones. These documents capture the planned approach in a clear, communicable form and serve as the inputs for the later analysis and comparison step.

The main idea is identifying when the team formalizes concrete options for how to act. COA statements and sketches are created during the Course of Action Development step. After the mission is analyzed and initial guidance set, the staff drafts several Courses of Action. For each COA, they write a concise COA statement that lays out the concept of operations, purpose, end state, key tasks, and constraints. They also produce COA sketches, which are visual representations (maps, diagrams, timelines) showing how the action would unfold, where forces go, critical points, and major milestones. These documents capture the planned approach in a clear, communicable form and serve as the inputs for the later analysis and comparison step.