COA Approval

The commander decides.

• ▸Decision briefing
• ▸Staff recommendation

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1. 1.Brief the commander. Keep it concise and decision-focused.XO/S-3
2. 2.Commander selects a COA or directs modifications or a new COA.Commander
3. 3.Commander refines intent and CCIRs and issues final planning guidance: risk acceptance, priorities, rehearsal and orders guidance.Commander
4. 4.Staff records the approved COA and decision rationale.S-3/S-5
5. 5.Issue a WARNORD with the selected COA and final guidance.S-3/S-5

• Approved COA
• Final commander's intent and guidance
• WARNORD

• Not capturing the commander's modifications.
• Failing to tell subordinates quickly.