FM 3-34.22 - Army Electronic Publications & Forms - U.S. Army

COA approval
Orders production
Rehearsal
Table 2-2. Engineer considerations in the MDMP (continued)
Integration of Engineer Operations
� Gain approval for any changes to the essential tasks of M/CM/S.
� Gain approval for engineer priorities of effort and support.
� Gain approval for requests for engineer augmentation to be sent to higher
headquarters.
ENGINEER RUNNING ESTIMATE
� Provide input to the appropriate plans and orders.
� Ensure that all engineer forces and critical equipment are properly allocated in the
task organization.
� Coordinate and participate in combined arms rehearsals as appropriate.
2-36. The engineer running estimate is a logical thought process and extension of the MDMP. It is
conducted by the ENCOORD, concurrently with the planning process of the supported maneuver force,
and is continually maintained throughout planning, preparation, execution, and assessment. This running
estimate allows for early integration and synchronization of essential tasks for M/CM/S (discussed later in
this chapter) into the combined arms planning process. It drives coordination between the engineer,
supported commander, and other staff members in the development of engineer plans, orders, and annexes.
An example of the engineer running estimate is found in appendix F and focuses on operations in support
of a BCT. Table 2-3 shows the relationship between mission analysis during the MDMP and the engineer’s
running estimate, including identification of essential tasks for M/CM/S.
Table 2-3. Correlation of mission analysis and the engineer running estimate
Mission Analysis Engineer Running Estimate
� Analyze higher headquarters order.
� Conduct IPB.
� Determine specified, implied, and
essential tasks.
� Review available assets.
� Determine constraints.
� Identify critical facts and assumptions.
� Conduct risk assessment.
� Determine the CCIR.
� Develop an ISR plan.
� Plan for the use of available time.
� Write the restated mission.
� Conduct a mission analysis briefing.
� Approve the restated mission.
� Develop the commander’s intent.
� Issue the commander’s guidance.
� Issue a WARNORD.
� Review facts and assumptions.
� Analyze the higher headquarters orders,
including the—
� Commander’s intent.
� Mission.
� Concept of operation.
� Timeline.
� AO.
� Conduct the IPB, including—
� Terrain and weather analysis.
� Enemy mission and M/CM/S capabilities.
� Friendly mission and M/CM/S capabilities.
� Determine—
� Specified M/CM/S tasks.
� Implied M/CM/S tasks.
� Essential M/CM/S tasks.
� General engineering requirements.
� Review available assets, including—
� Limitations.
� Risk as applied to engineer capabilities.
� Time analysis.
� Essential tasks for M/CM/S.
� Restated mission.
� Conduct risk assessment, including—
� Safety.
� Environment.
� Determine terrain and mobility restraints,
OBSTINTEL, threat engineer capabilities, and
critical infrastructure.
� Recommend CCIR.
� Integrate engineer reconnaissance effort.
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