4-55 Brief Format

COA DEVELOPMENT

ACTIVITIES

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Narrator: The COA briefing is tailored to the needs of the commander and the time available. Standardized briefing formats help focus the briefing, and prevents the omission of essential information.

Prepare COA Briefing

  • List Commander's decisions, approvals, and guidance
  • Situation update
  • IPB update
  • ISR collection update
  • Red and green cell update
  • RFI update
  • CCIR update
  • Operation assessment plan update
  • Task organization
  • COA graphic and narrative
  • Synchronization matrix
  • Supporting concepts
  • Recommended COA wargaming guidance
  • Recommended COA evaluation criteria