Which action is part of Step 4 COA Analysis?

• A. Draft a field order.
• B. Assess civilian impact.
• C. Execute COA analysis and assess the results.
• D. COA synchronization matrix.

Answer: (C)

In Step 4 COA Analysis the focus is on actually analyzing each proposed Course of Action and judging its outcomes. Executing the COA analysis and assessing the results is the best fit because this is when you apply criteria like feasibility, suitability, risk, and alignment with constraints to determine how well each COA could achieve the desired end state and what assumptions or risks it entails. This analysis provides the evidence and conclusions needed to compare COAs in the next step and decide which to pursue. Drafting a field order belongs to turning a chosen COA into execution orders, so it isn’t the analytical action of this step. Assessing civilian impact is important but is part of broader effects consideration and is not the central activity of Step 4. A COA synchronization matrix is a helpful visualization tool, but the core action here is carrying out the analysis and evaluating its results.