JP 3-01 Countering Air and Missile Threats - Defense Innovation ...

Defensive Counterair Estimate Format
(4) Comparison of DCA requirements versus capabilities and recommended
solutions.
(5) Key considerations (evaluation criteria) for COA supportability.
d. Assumptions. State the assumptions relevant to the situation, mission, forces,
capabilities, threat, etc., that will affect the commanders’ decisions.
3. Analysis
Analyze each COA using evaluation criteria. Identify those aspects in the JFC’s plan
that create difficulty in providing DCA coverage and affect the ability of the force to
accomplish its mission.
4. Comparison
a. Compare COAs using evaluation criteria. Rank order COAs for each key
consideration. A decision matrix should visually support comparison. Present a DCA COA
for each JFC COA.
b. Each COA should include the following aspects:
(1) DCA mission.
(2) DCA priorities.
(3) DCA fires.
(4) DCA scheme of maneuver.
(5) Task organization.
(6) Command and support relationships.
(7) Key passive AD measures.
5. Recommendations and Conclusions
a. Recommended COA based on the comparison.
(1) Indicate which joint COA(s) DCA can best support (using the elements of who,
what, where, when, how, and why).
(2) Recommend list of DCA priorities.
(3) State the recommended DCA organization for combat and employment of other
active DCA assets.
(4) Possible OCA targets.
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