The commander begins the process by stating the mission intent in writing, which prompts the staff officers to organize, analyze, and war-game the operation. The United States Army has developed the MDMP as a seven-step, synchronized planning process that convert a commander's order into military action. Understand the military decision making process This module begins with an explanation of the military decision making process (MDMP) to better understand your role as a planning staff officer.
Next, you will use the Military Symbol Editor to re-create the battlefield of Meuse-Argonne on October 7, 1918, by mapping and creating symbols representing American and German infantry regiments that fought in the battle. Previously, you adjusted your map's settings to meet military standards and familiarized yourself with some of the military tools.
