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Offensive Tactics, Techniques, Procedures, and Considerations 07 December 2020 ATP 5-0.2-1 169 Table A-6 on pages 169–170 shows the seven steps of the military decision-making process and additional planning considerations for each step with regard to gap crossing. Table A-6. Gap crossing planning considerations in the military decision-making process ATP 3-90.4/MCWP 3-17.8 Steps of the MDMP Gap crossing planning considerations Receipt of mission • Gather geospatial information and products (mobility corridors and combined obstacle overlays) for the AO. • Gather intelligence products on the gap. Mission analysis • Understand the unit mission, commander’s intent, and scheme of maneuver (two levels up). • Complete the following as part of the initial IPB— Develop terrain products (mobility corridor and combined obstacle overlay). Evaluate the effects of terrain and weather on friendly mobility and enemy countermobility and survivability capabilities. Assess enemy countermobility capabilities (manpower, equipment, and materials) and template enemy obstacles based on threat patterns, terrain, and time available. • Determine crossing means (type and amount of crossing assets required based on gap characteristics, capabilities of available crossing assets, and size and type of units conducting the crossing. • Determine the type of crossing (deliberate, hasty, or covert) based on commander’s guidance. • Select crossing sites based on the scheme of maneuver, enemy disposition, terrain considerations, and the capabilities of available crossing assets. • Estimate crossing rates (force buildup) on the available crossing means and the number of crossing sites. COA development • Each COA has— Assigned crossing area or crossing site and order of crossing. Crossing timeline for each COA. Boundaries (to include bridgehead terrain necessary against to defend against enemy counterattacks. • The engineer staff officers addresses the requirements for either— Recovering tactical bridging assets after the crossing to enable continuation of movement. Sustaining crossing equipment. Replacing tactical bridging assets with support bridging. COA analysis • Analyze the breach organization and determine COAs if— Bridging equipment fails or is lost to enemy action. Crossing sites take longer than expected to open. Damage slows progress over entrance and exit route. Conditions of the gap change (water depth, current velocity). Enemy actions shut down a crossing site or is forced to be relocated. COA comparison • Analyze and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages for each COA in relation to the ability to execute the breaching: Ability (time-distance) to shift breaching assets between crossing sites Ability to reinforce the bridgehead forces or respond to enemy counterattacks within the breach area (use of a reserve).