ASSESS SITUATION
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NTA 5.2.1 Analyze Mission and Current Situation. To examine all available information. This includes analyzing the mission, mission requirements, and evaluating updated status information. In this task, the Commander analyzes higher-level guidance, identifies enemy centers of gravity, reviews assessments of the situation, and prepares a mission statement along with the Commander’s Critical Information Requirements (CCIRs). Initial intent and initial planning guidance are developed and issued to facilitate determining the proposed course(s) of action. (JP 3-0, 3-56, 5-0, 5-00.2, NDP 5, 6, NWP 5-01, 6-00.1 MCWP 5-1, FMFM 3-1)
NTA 5.2.1.1 Review and Evaluate Situation. To review the general tactical situation, including available tactical data, intelligence assessments and other external information. Includes assessment of threat capabilities for planning purposes. (JP 2-0, 3-0, 3-56, NDP 5, 6, NWP 5-01, 6-00.1)
NTA 5.2.2 Decide on Need for Action or Change. To decide whether actions are required that are different from those the unit or organization has already been directed to execute. (JP 1, 2-0, 3-0, 5-0, 5-00.2, NDP 5, 6, NWP 5-01, 6-00.1)