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Command and Control Planning Factors 07 December 2020 ATP 5-0.2-1 315 decision-making process (MDMP)). Figures I-3 and I-4 on page 316 show pages 1 and 2 of an example commander's guidance worksheet for use after the mission analysis step of the MDMP. Figure I-2. Example commander’s initial guidance worksheet Commander’s initial guidance worksheet Although brief, the commander's initial guidance includes— Planning methodology guidance (choose 1): Conduct ADM and then the MDMP Conduct ADM and the MDMP in parallel Conduct the MDMP, skip ADM RDSP (if applicable) Initial time allocations Desired execution time: Desired OPORD brief time: XO, COS, or lead planner will provide the rest of the times How to abbreviate the MDMP, if required Number of COAs to do: Or directed COA of: Events in the MDMP where I will be involved: How to use LNOs How to increase collaborative planning Known specified and implied tasks Movements, reconnaissance, or surveillance to initiate Coordination to perform, including LNOs to exchange Collaborative planning times and locations (if applicable) Initial information requirements (needed to plan or make decisions) Mission analysis focus areas Things not to waste time on Additional staff tasks (for example, protection—I want to see the threat range rings)