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Planning 07 December 2020 ATP 5-0.2-1 35 Current example-based on an existing condition that is considered desirable. Averaging-based on the mathematical average of the solutions being considered. Averaging is the least preferred of all methods because it essentially duplicates the process of comparison. 2-106. In practice, the criteria by which choices are made are almost never of equal importance. Because of this, assigning weights to each evaluation criterion is often useful. Weighting criteria establishes the relative importance of each one with respect to the others. Weighting should reflect the judgement of the decision maker or acknowledged experts as closely as possible. For example, a decision maker or expert might judge that two criteria are equal in importance, or that one criterion is slightly favored in importance, or is moderately or strongly favored. If decision makers assign numerical values to these verbal assessments, they can use mathematical techniques to produce meaningful weighted criteria. Note. The problem statement is a good place to start to develop evaluation criteria. Other places to look for ideas are any of the various lists—for example, principles of war, characteristics of the offense, characteristics of the defense, principles of joint operations, and elements of operational art. Evaluation criteria that show no difference do not help the decision maker. Good evaluation criteria clearly identify costs and benefits between each COA—which is key— thereby helping a commander weigh various COAs. Step 2.17. Issue WARNORD #2 2-107. Following a mission analysis brief and after a commander provides planning guidance, staffs send subordinate and supporting units a WARNORD. A WARNORD contains, at a minimum— Paragraph 1 Key findings and results of IPB. Paragraph 2 An approved mission statement. Paragraph 3 Commander's intent. Specific priorities or tasks. Updated timeline. Required movements. Risk guidance. Military deception guidance, if needed. Paragraph 4 TBD. Paragraph 5 CCIRs and EEFIs. Annex A Changes to task organization. Annex B IPB results. Annex C Unit AO (sketch, overlay, or some other description). Annex L (Information collection).