The military decision-making process (MDMP) is a single, established, and proven analytical process. The MDMP is an adaptation of the Army’s analytical approach to problemsolving. The MDMP is a tool that assists the commander and staff in developing estimates and a plan. While the formal problem-solving process described may start with the receipt of a mission, and has as its goal the production of an order, the analytical aspects of the MDMP continue at all levels during operations.
The military decision-making process has seven steps.
Step 1. Receipt of Mission.
Step 2. Mission Analysis.
Step 3. Course of Action Development.
Step 4. Course of Action Analysis
Step 5. Course of Action Comparison.
Step 6. Course of Action Approval.
Step 7. Orders Production.
Source: fm 101-5 chapter 5 mdmp.
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