What is produced at the end of the MDMP?

The completion of the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) culminates in the production of finalized orders for execution. This outcome is critical as MDMP is designed to guide military leaders through a systematic, iterative process that helps in the analysis of a situation, the development of potential courses of action (COAs), and ultimately the decision-making that leads to command orders.

Finalized orders are essential documents that convey the intent and directives of the commander, outlining how to achieve the mission objectives. They encapsulate all the analysis and planning performed during the MDMP, ensuring that the intended operations are communicated clearly to all subordinate units involved. This ensures that execution aligns with the commander’s vision and operational goals.

While other documents such as risk reports, mission statements, or budget proposals may be important in different contexts of military planning and operational management, they do not represent the primary product of the MDMP. Rather, they may inform or support aspects of planning but do not constitute the central outcome of the MDMP framework. The finalized orders, by contrast, are the actionable culmination of the entire MDMP process, providing clarity and direction necessary for the effective execution of military operations.