text: Chapter 5
  Commanders apply the art of command and the science of control to ensure space operations support the
  concept of operations.
  5-7. The space planner is the subject matter expert on capabilities and creating effects from the space
  domain. The space planner ensures all COA meets the requirements for suitability, feasibility, and
  acceptability regarding the integration of space capabilities and effects. The space planner should understand
  the level of knowledge partner nations’ Soldiers have regarding the use space products and services.
  5-8. Involving space planners early in development of the commander’s vision and planning allows for
  collaboration and integration with missions, functions, and tasks. A consideration of space operations is the
  lead-time required for capabilities and effects. Space planners should be involved early in the OPORD
  preparation and effects approval process to enhance the integration of space capabilities and effects.
  5-9. The space planners develop Appendix 18–Space Operations to Annex C of the base order. They use
  Appendix 18 to describe in detail how space operations will support the concept of operations outlined in the
  base order.
  5-10. Space planners utilize a variety of working groups when conducting planning for operations,
  including the cyberspace electromagnetic activity. The cyberspace electromagnetic activity working group
  is accountable for integrating space operations, cyberspace, and electronic warfare operations and related
  actions into the concept of operations. The cyberspace electromagnetic activity working group is a critical
  component of space operation planning and integrates within the staff’s battle rhythm. Conducting space
  planning separately from cyberspace and electronic warfare operations may diminish efficient employment
  of all three. If uncoordinated, these activities may result in conflicts, mutual interference internally, inability
  to communicate, loss of intelligence, the degradation of systems capabilities, and other EMS-related
  anomalies. The cyberspace electromagnetic activity working group will primarily deconflict detection and
  delivery assets through the planning and targeting processes.
  5-11. Space planners participate in all aspects of COA development, analysis, and comparisons. The
  principle focus a space planner has in the COA process is:
  * Determine how space operations can best support commanders intent;
  * Determine how space operations can be integrated into mission operations; and
  * Provide input on which COA is most supportable and effective.
  SPACE PLANNING IN THE MILITARY DECISIONMAKING PROCESS
  5-12. MDMP is an iterative planning methodology to understand the situation and mission, develop a COA,
  and produce an OPLAN or OPORD (ADP 5-0). Space planners and staff are responsible for integrating space
  operations throughout the MDMP. Members of the SSE are responsible for planning by recommending
  specific tasks, actions, and methods to integrate space operations into the plan.
  5-13. The MDMP consists of seven steps:
  * Step 1: Receipt of mission.
  * Step 2: Mission analysis.
  * Step 3: COA development.
  * Step 4: COA analysis (war game).
  * Step 5: COA comparison.
  * Step 6: COA approval.
  * Step 7: Orders production, dissemination, and transition.
  Receipt of Mission
  5-14. Commanders initiate the MDMP upon receipt or in anticipation of a mission. Space planners and
  staff members responsible for planning and integrating space operations initiate coordination with higher
  headquarters staff counterparts to obtain information on current and future space operations, running
  estimates, and other space planning products.