Which substep of Step 6 COA Approval explicitly involves issuing a warning order?

Which substep of Step 6 COA Approval explicitly involves issuing a warning order?

• A. COA decision brief
• B. Commander approves a COA and issues final planning guidance
• C. Issue a warning order
• D. Page 130

Answer: (C)

In this stage of planning, the action that truly starts execution is issuing a warning order. A warning order (WARNORD) is designed to alert subordinates, outline the mission, assign initial tasks, and set general timelines so units can begin preparations before the full operations order is complete. This makes it possible to accelerate movement and readiness while final details are still being finalized. The option that literally says “Issue a warning order” is the one that matches this initiation step. The other options describe decision briefing or final planning guidance, which are about approving or shaping the plan, not the act that kicks off initial execution actions. The page reference option isn’t a substantive step in the process.

In this stage of planning, the action that truly starts execution is issuing a warning order. A warning order (WARNORD) is designed to alert subordinates, outline the mission, assign initial tasks, and set general timelines so units can begin preparations before the full operations order is complete. This makes it possible to accelerate movement and readiness while final details are still being finalized.

The option that literally says “Issue a warning order” is the one that matches this initiation step. The other options describe decision briefing or final planning guidance, which are about approving or shaping the plan, not the act that kicks off initial execution actions. The page reference option isn’t a substantive step in the process.