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FM 100-14Risk Management StepsMilitary Decision-Making ProcessStep 1IdentifyHazardsStep 2AssessHazardsStep 3DevelopControlsandMake RiskDecisionStep 4ImplementControlsStep 5Supervise andEvaluateMission ReceiptXMission AnalysisXXCOA DevelopmentXXXCOA AnalysisXXXCOA ComparisonXCOA ApprovalXOrders ProductionXRehearsal 1X X XXXExecution and 1AssessmentX X XXX1 All boxes are marked to emphasize the continued use of the risk managementprocess throughout the missionFigure 2-1. Risk Management Steps Correlated withMilitary Decision-Making TasksRisk decisions should be based upon awareness rather thanmechanical habit. Leaders should act on a keen appreciation for theessential factors that make each situation unique instead of fromconditioned response. Throughout the entire operational continuum,the commander must consider US Government civilians and contractsupport personnel in his risk management process. Hazards can exist,regardless of enemy or adversary actions, in areas with no directenemy contact and in areas outside the enemy’s or adversary’s2-1