| MDMP
Steps | Action
Taken | Product(s) |
| Receipt
of Mission | Commander's
initial guidance on recon | Recon
requirements -
WO
#1 (S3); PIR (S2) |
| Mission
Analysis | R&
huddle.
R&
mission analysis.
R&
COA(s) development.
R&
COA analysis (wargame against enemy and unit COA(s).
Backbrief
to Commander. | Staff
estimates/IPB (all) |
|
|
|
|
|
| Staff
completes R& FRAGO.
Execute
priority collection.
(Collectors
Out!) | R&
FRAGO (S3) |
| COA
Development |
Develop collection plan for COA(s).
Adjust
collection plan to fit R& reports.
Adjust
COA based on R& reports.
|
|
COA
Analysis
(Wargaming) |
Refine collection plan
Adjust
collection plan to R& reports.
Adjust
COA based on R& reports. | Recon
requirements -
WO
#3 (S3). |
| Orders
Preparation |
Taskings in base order.
R&
in combined arms rehearsal
or
R& rehearsal.
Execute
collection plan. |
OPORD/annexes (S3/S2)
Collection
Plan (S2)
R&
Plan (S2) |
| Note:
The reconnaissance and surveillance (R& huddle will occur based on intelligence
requirements and time of mission execution. If possible, it should follow the
mission analysis briefing so that all required staff members and the commanders
are present. |
