RDMS Step 3 involves developing a [single] COA.

RDMS Step 3 involves developing a [single] COA.

• A. Implement the COA
• B. Compare current situation to order
• C. Develop a [single] COA
• D. Refine and validate the COA

Answer: (C)

The main idea being tested is that this step is about turning your initial considerations into one concrete course of action to take forward. After you’ve framed the problem and outlined possible approaches, you need a single, recommended COA to test and analyze. Having one defined option provides a clear target for feasibility checks, risk assessment, and alignment with the intent, making subsequent analysis and wargaming focused and efficient. Implementing the COA is the execution phase that happens after approval, so it belongs later in the process. Comparing the current situation to the order and assessing alignment typically occur during or after you’ve developed and analyzed options, and refining and validating the COA comes once you’ve tested feasibility and received feedback. The essential step here is to produce a concrete, singular COA to move into the analysis and decision-making steps.

The main idea being tested is that this step is about turning your initial considerations into one concrete course of action to take forward. After you’ve framed the problem and outlined possible approaches, you need a single, recommended COA to test and analyze. Having one defined option provides a clear target for feasibility checks, risk assessment, and alignment with the intent, making subsequent analysis and wargaming focused and efficient.

Implementing the COA is the execution phase that happens after approval, so it belongs later in the process. Comparing the current situation to the order and assessing alignment typically occur during or after you’ve developed and analyzed options, and refining and validating the COA comes once you’ve tested feasibility and received feedback. The essential step here is to produce a concrete, singular COA to move into the analysis and decision-making steps.