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All CoAs must pass the Viability Test

Suitability

Does it accomplish the mission?

Does it meet Higher Intent?

Does it meet all Assigned and Implied Tasks?

Does it meet the CPG?

Commander's Planning Guidance

Does it defeat the adversary's centre of gravity?

Does it meet the End State?

Feasibility

Is the force structure correct?

Is it achievable with the allocated resources?

Are sufficient resources available?

If not, can we get more?

Acceptability

Do probable results justify the estimated costs?

Benefits vs. Costs

Is it too risky?

Risk vs. Gain, risk mitigation

Is it politically acceptable?

What is the IO impact?

Is it an efficient use of resources?

Does it employ forces and resources efficiently; within acceptable risks?

Exclusivity

Is it fundamentally different from other CoAs?

Different CONOPS?

Groupings?

Use of Reserves?

Scheme of Manoeuvre?

Different method of defeating the adversary?

Cannot be just a different Main Effort.

Completeness

Should answer What, When, Where, Why, and How.

Does it identify force requirements, timings, phasing and objectives?

Does it include enough detail to constitute a COA?

Intent

Scheme of Manoeuvre

Phases

End State and conditions

Advantages and Disadvantages

Risk levels

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