What is the primary purpose of COA Analysis and Wargaming?

• A. The process of closely examining potential COAs to reveal details to evaluate COA.
• B. A plan for immediate execution of a chosen COA.
• C. A technique for budgeting resources.
• D. A method to select the best COA without further analysis.

Answer: (A)

COA Analysis and Wargaming is about probing each potential course of action in a realistic way to uncover details that matter for evaluation. By examining how a COA could play out, you reveal feasibility, risks, resource needs, timing, and assumptions that aren’t obvious on paper. Wargaming lets you simulate actions, reactions, and contingencies, showing where gaps, weaknesses, or unintended effects might appear and how adversaries might respond. This deep dive helps compare options, refine them, and make informed decisions before committing to a plan. It isn’t about immediate execution, budgeting, or picking a winner without further analysis.