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  Note.The wargame is one of multiple ways to do COA analysis.
  2-60. Troop leading procedures is a dynamic process used by small-unit leaders to analyze a mission,
  develop a plan, and prepare for an operation. (ADP 5-0). Troop leading procedures are designed to enable
  commanders and leaders to plan when they do not have formal staffs, typically at the company, troop, battery
  and lower echelons. There are eight troop leading procedures steps: (1) receive the mission; (2) issue a
  warning order; (3) make a tentative plan; (4) initiate movement; (5) conduct reconnaissance; (6) complete
  the plan; (7) issue the order; and (8) supervise and refine the plan.
  2-61. The rapid decision-making and synchronization process is a decision-making and planning technique
  that commanders and staffs commonly use during execution when planning time is limited. While the MDMP
  seeks an optimal solution, the rapid decision-making and synchronization process seeks a timely and effective
  solution within the commander’s intent. Under the rapid decision-making and synchronization process,
  leaders combine their experiences and intuition to quickly understand the situation and develop a course of
  action. The rapid decision-making and synchronization process is based on an existing order and the
  commander’s priorities as expressed in the order. (See FM 5-0 for more information on the five Army
  planning methodologies.)
  2-62. JAG Corps personnel must be integrated into staff and operations process during all phases of the
  operations process. JAG Corps personnel must participate in every step, to the extent possible, of military
  planning to identify potential legal issues early. (See Chapter 3 for further discussion on JAG Corps staff
  integration and involvement in the planning process.)
  2-63. As part of the operations process, commanders and staffs execute command post operations to
  effectively plan, prepare, execute, and assess operations. A command post (CP) is a unit headquarters where
  commanders and staff members perform specific functions, such as controlling and assessing operations;
  developing and disseminating orders; coordinating with higher, lower, and adjacent units; maintaining the
  common operational picture; and supporting the commander’s decision-making process. The main CP is a
  facility containing most of the staff. It is designed to control current operations, conduct detailed analysis,
  and plan future operations. The tactical CP is a facility containing a tailored portion of a unit headquarters
  designed to control portions of an operation for a limited time. The tactical CP is fully mobile and includes
  only essential Soldiers and equipment. (See FM 6-0 for more information on CP operations.)
  2-64. CP operations include warfighting function-aligned cells (intelligence, movement and maneuver, fires,
  sustainment, and protection), integrating cells (plans, future operations, and current operations), command
  and control center, and battle rhythm events. A battle rhythm is a deliberate daily cycle of command, staff,
  and unit activitiesintended to synchronize current and future operations. Events occurring in a unit’s battle
  rhythm include shift change briefings; operations synchronization meetings; operations update and
  assessment briefings; planning meetings and briefings; and working groups and boards. The cells, working
  groups, boards, and synchronization meetings are designed to further collaboration among the warfighting
  functions, solve problems, coordinate action, and aid or make decisions. (See FM 6-0 for more information
  concerning command post operations See figure 2-7 for a depiction of planning in CPs.)