Field Manual / Acronyms / COA
COA
ACRONYMCourse of Action
One possible way to do the mission; leaders compare several and choose the best.
On air
“Bravo Six, this is Bravo Two-One, recommend COA two because of the minefield. Over.”
In conversation
Develop at least two COAs and compare them.
COA one attacks from the south; COA two goes around through the forest.
Each Course of Action must be feasible, acceptable and complete.
Also think about the enemy's most likely COA.