type Activity
Label Formulate Course of Action
Documentation
Reference Joint Pub 3-56.1 page III-1; Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994 page 97
Aliases
Definition This activity provides information for the development of military responses and includes, within the limits of the time allowed: establishing force and sustainment requirements with actual units; evaluating force, logistic, and transportation feasibility; identifying and resolving resource shortfalls; recommending resource allocations; and producing a course of action via a commander's estimate that contains a concept of operations, employment concept, risk assessments, prioritized courses of action, and supporting data bases.