... takes too long and results in less preparation time for the actual operation being planned. There are several slow points during the MDMP, but it really slows during the seventeen step mission analysis portion and the COA development step of the MDMP (FM 5-0, July 2002). The longer the higher headquarters spends planning, the less time for subordinates to plan and prepare (FM 5-0, July 2002). Additionally, planning for fire support suffers, along with all other BOS planning, because of Commander and Battle Staff difficulties meeting all the requirements of the current MDMP. A counter point may be argued that it takes time to derive a good plan. This may be true, however, time for subordinates is absolutely critical and lives are put in jeopardy if they are rushed through their preparation time. Another counter argument would be if time limitations exist, the Commander may abbreviate the process. This abbreviation ...

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