(DoD) A possible plan open to an individual or commander that would accomplish, or is related to the accomplishment of the mission.
(DoD) A product of the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System concept development phase and the course-of-action determination steps of the joint operation planning process. Also called COA.
(DoD) A line of conduct in an engagement.
(DoD) The scheme adopted to accomplish a job or mission.
(DoD) Any sequence of activities that an individual or unit may follow.
(DoD) A product of the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System concept development phase and the course-of-action determination steps of the joint operation planning process. Also called COA.
(DoD) A line of conduct in an engagement.
(DoD) The scheme adopted to accomplish a job or mission.
(DoD) Any sequence of activities that an individual or unit may follow.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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