Which step is associated with refining COAs and war-game results?

Which step is associated with refining COAs and war-game results?

• A. Step 2
• B. Step 5
• C. Step 1
• D. Step 4

Answer: (D)

Testing and tightening is the phase where you put the initial Courses of Action through a war-game to stress-test how they would actually unfold. By simulating enemy actions, constraints, and reactions, you uncover where a COA might fail or run into unexpected friction. The results of that war-game reveal gaps, risks, and opportunities, and you use that feedback to adjust sequencing, timing, resources, and decision points. This iterative refinement sharpens the COAs so they’re more feasible, acceptable, and effective before any final selection or detailed planning.

Testing and tightening is the phase where you put the initial Courses of Action through a war-game to stress-test how they would actually unfold. By simulating enemy actions, constraints, and reactions, you uncover where a COA might fail or run into unexpected friction. The results of that war-game reveal gaps, risks, and opportunities, and you use that feedback to adjust sequencing, timing, resources, and decision points. This iterative refinement sharpens the COAs so they’re more feasible, acceptable, and effective before any final selection or detailed planning.