An Artillerization of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP)

APPENDIX F: COA QUALITY CONTROL CHECKLIST

__ Staff and CDR involved in COA development

__ MCOO and SITTEMP used to select PAs and support locations

__ Firing batteries can range all engagement areas from primary and alternate positions

__ Position areas are off main enemy avenues of approach and objectives

__ Position areas support communication

__ Position areas have multiple routes for resupply

__ Movement plan gets all assets into position to support all EFATs

__ All position areas for FA assets have been coordinated through BDE S-3

__ Survey plan integrated into movement plan

__ Radar position supports its operation (cant, mask angle, and azimuths of search)

__ CSS is integrated into scheme of maneuver

__ All battalion assets are used to support the operation

__ COA is unique from other COAs

__ FAS-DC Test

Feasible - if COA meets CDR's intent in terms of Time, Space, and Resources

Acceptable - if COA assumes prudent risk and leaves units combat capable at the end of the operation

Suitable - if COA accomplishes the mission and meets CDR's intent

Disinguishable - if COA significantly different from other COAs in terms of positioning of firing elements, type of movement, mode of movement, positioning of radar, positioning of C2, or method to control fires.

Complete - the COA must address the who, what, when, where, how, and why questions concerning all participants' roles in the upcoming operation.

__ SAP Test

Support of Main Effort- Firing batteries' AOFs and ranges can support main effort throughout the operation

Ammunition restrictions or constraints (e.g., internal CSR) needed to support EFATs throughout all phases of the operation

Positioning of firing batteries supports accomplishment of all EFATs

Appendix E: Checklist for Commander's Guidance

Appendix G: Field Artillery War-Game Synchronization Matrix

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