Module 4 - COA Comparison
questions and
answers(graded A+)
What is COA Comparison? - answer An objective process to evaluate COAs
independently and against set evaluation criteria approved by the
commander and staff
CPT Neumann is ready to perform a COA comparison on three different
COAs. Which COA analysis outputs will he use as inputs for his COA
comparison? Select all that apply. - answer War game results
Evaluation criteria
How do the war-game results feed into the COA comparison? - answer
Provide base data for COA comparison and informs running estimates.
Are collected on either a matrix or sketch notes
Can be summarized by recorders in an executive summary
What is the purpose of weighting criteria in the decision matrix? - answer
Emphasize one or more criteria based on a determination of their relative
importance
Why does the staff compare feasible COAs? - answer Ensure the best COA
is recommended to the commander
CPT Neumann has completed the decision matrix. Should he and the staff
rely solely on the outcome of a decision matrix to determine which COA to
recommend? - answer Incorrect *No. the decision matrix cannot be used to
make a decision; only the advantage and disadvantages matrix can be
used for decisions.*
questions and
answers(graded A+)
What is COA Comparison? - answer An objective process to evaluate COAs
independently and against set evaluation criteria approved by the
commander and staff
CPT Neumann is ready to perform a COA comparison on three different
COAs. Which COA analysis outputs will he use as inputs for his COA
comparison? Select all that apply. - answer War game results
Evaluation criteria
How do the war-game results feed into the COA comparison? - answer
Provide base data for COA comparison and informs running estimates.
Are collected on either a matrix or sketch notes
Can be summarized by recorders in an executive summary
What is the purpose of weighting criteria in the decision matrix? - answer
Emphasize one or more criteria based on a determination of their relative
importance
Why does the staff compare feasible COAs? - answer Ensure the best COA
is recommended to the commander
CPT Neumann has completed the decision matrix. Should he and the staff
rely solely on the outcome of a decision matrix to determine which COA to
recommend? - answer Incorrect *No. the decision matrix cannot be used to
make a decision; only the advantage and disadvantages matrix can be
used for decisions.*
