1. Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute The Army’s only organization for Peace and Stability Operations at the strategic and operational level
UN Peacekeeping Mission Unit 3/Part 2:
MDMP/MCPP Comparison
Classroom Instructional Briefing

2. Learning Objective
At the conclusions of the session, US trainers will:
Understand the similarities and differences between the US Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) and the UN Military Component Planning Process (MCPP)

3. Agenda References Purpose Comparison of MDMP & MCPP Summary/Conclusion
Receive the Mission vs Guidance
Mission Analysis
COA Development
COA Analysis & Selection
Produce the Plan
Summary/Conclusion

4. References
UN DPKO-OMA: Military Planning Process for Peacekeeping Operations, 2009
US Army Tactics, Techniques & Procedures (ATTP) The Planning Process (SEP 2011)

5. Comparison of MDMP and MCPP
Receipt of mission
Mission analysis
COA development
COA analysis
COA comparison
COA approval
Orders production
Rehearsal
Execution
Guidance
COA analysis and selection
Develop CONOPS and Plan
MDMP
MCPP
These are the seven steps to the MDMP. Each step’s input builds upon or ties in with the previous steps. As will the output tie in with subsequent steps.
The military decision-making process is similar to problem solving techniques we’ve learned in the NCO education system.
Basic problem solving:
Identify the problem.
Investigate.
Come up with possible solutions.
Analyze the solutions.
Select the best solution.
Implement.
The MDMP has similar steps:
Receive the mission.
Conduct mission analysis.
Develop courses of action.
Analyze those courses of action.
Decide on a course of action.
Execute.

6. Receive the Mission vs Guidance *MCPP Guidance Step is more detailed
MDMP
MCPP
Alert the staff & other key participants
Gather tools needed to conduct mission analysis
Manuals
Documents related to mission & OE
Intel assessments
Outside agency products
Standing operating procedures
Running estimates
Design products
Update running estimates
Conduct an initial assessment
Issue the commander’s initial guidance
Issue a warning order (WARNO 1)
Collect DPKO Guidance Materials:
UNHQ Strategic/Operational Estimates
Technical Assessment Report
Secretary General’s Report
Rules of Engagement
Integrated Strategic Framework
Mission Concept
CONOPS
HQMC Directive
Troop Contributing Country (TCC) Guidelines
Input from other Programmes & Agencies
Study initial assessment of OE
Prepare/update staff estimates
Conduct quick time estimate
Issue initial warning order
These are the seven steps to the MDMP. Each step’s input builds upon or ties in with the previous steps. As will the output tie in with subsequent steps.
The military decision-making process is similar to problem solving techniques we’ve learned in the NCO education system.
Basic problem solving:
Identify the problem.
Investigate.
Come up with possible solutions.
Analyze the solutions.
Select the best solution.
Implement.
The MDMP has similar steps:
Receive the mission.
Conduct mission analysis.
Develop courses of action.
Analyze those courses of action.
Decide on a course of action.
Execute.
*MCPP Guidance Step is more detailed

7. *Army MDMP completes actions MCPP covers in Guidance Step
Mission Analysis
MDMP
MCPP
Analyze higher HQs plan or order
Perform IPB
Determine specified/implied/essential tasks
Review available assets
Determine constraints
Identify critical facts and assumptions
Conduct risk assessment
Determine CCIR& EEFI
Determine initial ISR requirements
Plan use of available time
Develop initial info themes/messages
Develop restated mission
Conduct mission analysis brief
Approve restated mission
Develop initial, proposed Cdr’s intent
Issue Cdr’s guidance
Develop COA evaluation criteria
Issue warning order
Review AOE
Analyze higher HQs mission/intent
Identify specified, implied & essential tasks
Determine constraints & restrictions
Conduct operational risk assessment
Troops to task assessment
Identify & analyze critical facts & assumptions
These are the seven steps to the MDMP. Each step’s input builds upon or ties in with the previous steps. As will the output tie in with subsequent steps.
The military decision-making process is similar to problem solving techniques we’ve learned in the NCO education system.
Basic problem solving:
Identify the problem.
Investigate.
Come up with possible solutions.
Analyze the solutions.
Select the best solution.
Implement.
The MDMP has similar steps:
Receive the mission.
Conduct mission analysis.
Develop courses of action.
Analyze those courses of action.
Decide on a course of action.
Execute.
*Army MDMP completes actions MCPP covers in Guidance Step

8. *MDMP/MCPP COA Development are very similar
Inputs
Process
Output
Approved problem statement
Approved mission statement
Initial CDR’s intent & planning guidance
Design concept
Specified & implied tasks
Assumptions
Updated running estimates & IPB products
Assess relative combat power
Generate options
Array forces
Develop a broad concept
Assign headquarters
Develop COA statements & sketches
Conduct COA briefing
Select or modify COAs for continued analysis
CDR’s selected COAs for war-gaming with COA statements & sketches
CDR’s refined planning guidance, to include:
War-gaming guidance
Evaluation criteria
Updated assumptions
These are the seven steps to the MDMP. Each step’s input builds upon or ties in with the previous steps. As will the output tie in with subsequent steps.
The military decision-making process is similar to problem solving techniques we’ve learned in the NCO education system.
Basic problem solving:
Identify the problem.
Investigate.
Come up with possible solutions.
Analyze the solutions.
Select the best solution.
Implement.
The MDMP has similar steps:
Receive the mission.
Conduct mission analysis.
Develop courses of action.
Analyze those courses of action.
Decide on a course of action.
Execute.
MCPP
Inputs
Process
Output
Enemy COAs
Staff Estimates
Restated Mission
Cdr's Guidance / Intent
Review FC’s Planning Guidance
Analyze Centre of Gravity
Generate Options
Develop the Scheme of Maneuver
Suitable/Feasible/Acceptable
Prepare COA Statements / Graphics
COA Development Brief
*MDMP/MCPP COA Development are very similar

9. COA Analysis & Selection
MDMP
(Conducted in 3 Separate Steps)
COA Analysis & war-gaming – conducted against enemy COAs
COA Comparison - Each COA compared based on the same criteria
COA Approval - Staff recommends COA in decision brief; CDR decides on best COA
These are the seven steps to the MDMP. Each step’s input builds upon or ties in with the previous steps. As will the output tie in with subsequent steps.
The military decision-making process is similar to problem solving techniques we’ve learned in the NCO education system.
Basic problem solving:
Identify the problem.
Investigate.
Come up with possible solutions.
Analyze the solutions.
Select the best solution.
Implement.
The MDMP has similar steps:
Receive the mission.
Conduct mission analysis.
Develop courses of action.
Analyze those courses of action.
Decide on a course of action.
Execute.
MCPP
Inputs
Process
Output
Conflict parties’ COA
COA statements/sketches
Staff estimates
List of assumptions
List of critical events
Risk management chart
ROE
Conduct COA testing (war-gaming)
Conduct COA evaluation & comparison
COA testing results
Task organization
CCIR
Control measures
Decision brief
Synch matrix
Warning Order No.3
*MCPP COA Analysis & Selection Combines 3 MDMP Steps

10. *MCPP Does not address Rehearsal
Produce the Plan
MDMP
MCPP
5 Paragraph operations order with annexes
Rehearsal
5 Paragraph operations order
These are the seven steps to the MDMP. Each step’s input builds upon or ties in with the previous steps. As will the output tie in with subsequent steps.
The military decision-making process is similar to problem solving techniques we’ve learned in the NCO education system.
Basic problem solving:
Identify the problem.
Investigate.
Come up with possible solutions.
Analyze the solutions.
Select the best solution.
Implement.
The MDMP has similar steps:
Receive the mission.
Conduct mission analysis.
Develop courses of action.
Analyze those courses of action.
Decide on a course of action.
Execute.
*MCPP Does not address Rehearsal

11. Learning Objective
At the conclusions of the session, US trainers will:
Understand the similarities and differences between the US Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) and the UN Military Component Planning Process (MCPP)

12. Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute The Army’s only organization for Peace and Stability Operations at the strategic and operational level
UN Peacekeeping Mission Unit 3/Part 2:
MDMP/MCPP Comparison
Classroom Instructional Briefing