Discussion Board Assignment Instructions

Topic of Discussion: CSM/SGM Influence in MDMP

Assignment:

Describe and explain the processes and tasks required for a staff to conduct course of action development and

How you envision facilitating this process as an Operation Sergeant Major.

Write a minimum of 300 words, with at least 2 cited sources (provided below), to the topic above. Identify references following the post using APA format.

NOTE 1 : Please review and use the attached Rubrics.

NOTE 2 : Please use the sources below for at least one citation. The additional citations can come from other up-to-date sources.

ADP 5-0, The Operations Process

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HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

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*ADP 5-0

DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: This manual is approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

*This publication supersedes ADP 5-0, dated 17 May 2012, and ADRP 5-0, dated 17 May 2012.

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Army Doctrine Publication No. 5-0

Headquarters Department of the Army

Washington, D . 31 July 2019

THE OPERATIONS PROCESS Contents

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PREFACE…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. iii INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………………………………………. v

Chapter 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF THE OPERATIONS PROCESS ……………………………………. 1-1 The Nature of Operations ……………………………………………………………………………… 1-1 Unified Land Operations ……………………………………………………………………………….. 1-2 Mission Command ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 1-3 The Framework of the Operations Process ……………………………………………………… 1-4 Principles of the Operations Process ……………………………………………………………… 1-7 Integrating Processes …………………………………………………………………………………. 1-15 Battle Rhythm ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 1-17Please carefully read the attached instructions for each part.