A situation template is a visual illustration of how the enemy force might look and act without the effects of weather and terrain. Sustainment Mission Command Threat COA's - Sketch PLT Concept (i.e. How can friendly and enemy forces use the available cover and concealment? Forward area arming and refueling points. Some types of clouds reduce the effectiveness of radar systems. The decisive point does not simply restate the unit's essential task or purpose; it defines how, where, or when the unit will accomplish its purpose. The line between enemy combatants and civilian noncombatants is sometimes unclear. Civil considerations of the environment can either help or hinder friendly or enemy forces; the difference lies in which leader has taken time to learn the situation and its possible effects on the operation. Other crewmembers noticed the same thing. Categories of terrain, severely restricted terrain which severely hinders or slows movement in combat formations unless some effort is made to enhance mobility. It is a continuous cycle of action, reaction, and counteraction. Both the COA statement and sketch focus at the decisive point. Course of Action Development, Offense Specified tasks also may be found in annexes and overlays, for example-- "Seize OBJ FOX. A-61. This is extremely important in understanding when and where to commit combat power, what relationships can be reinforced with certain groups versus what relationships need to start or cease, and ultimately what second and third order effects our actions will have in the area of operation. Categories of terrain, restricted terrain hindering movement somewhat. Some situations have no decisive terrain. If time permits, the leader might be able to conduct a pattern analysis of the enemy's actions to predict future actions. To anticipate events within the area of operations. How will temperature and humidity affect the unit's rate of march? The COA statement specifies how the unit will accomplish the mission. A-91. A-43. For example, in an attack against a defending enemy, the COA must address the movement to, deployment against, assault of, and consolidation upon the objective. Identifying a tentative decisive point and verifying it during COA development is the most important aspect of the TLP. It is a conclusion, usually arrived at after enemy analysis and COA development, rather than an observation: A-48. COA analysis allows the leader to synchronize his assets, identify potential hazards, and develop a better understanding of the upcoming operation. The leader must realistically and unemotionally determine all available resources and new limitations based on level of training or recent fighting. Considerations may include: A-99. Avenues of approach are classified the same as mobility corridors. This preview shows page 13 - 24 out of 34 pages. We had passengers, field Soldiers, aircrew and our aircraft to consider. In the end, the usefulness of mission analysis lies in recognizing and capitalizing on opportunities. As a result, he changed his report to three-quarters of a mile visibility. These effects translate directly into conclusions applying to friendly or enemy COA. Compile data from other bases and other crews to help your crew make an informed decision about your mission. In analyzing fields of fire, he considers the friendly and enemy potential to cover avenues of approach and key terrain, in particular, with direct fires. Gaining complete understanding of the enemy's intentions can be difficult when his situation templates, composition, and disposition are unclear. How will obstacles and terrain affect the movement or maneuver of the unit? A-23. When integrated with terrain, the refined product becomes the unit's operations overlay. Leaders also answer . It also includes understanding the full array of assets in support of the unit.
