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Chapter 2 46 ATP 5-0.2-1 07 December 2020 Step 3.6. Prepare Statement and Sketch 2-144. The staff prepares the sketches for presentation along with a COA statement for each COA. A COA statement clearly portrays how the organization will accomplish the mission and briefly expresses how the organization will conduct the combined arms concept. The sketch provides a picture of the movement and maneuver aspects of the concept, including the positioning of forces. Together, the statement and sketch cover the who (generic task organization), what (tasks), when, where, and why (purpose) for each subordinate unit. Link all elements together in a coherent narrative, showing the relationship between actions. Conciseness is a goal for both products, but each must be clear and accurately convey the concept developed. Table 2-15 shows the substeps for Step 3.6, Prepare sketch and create statement. Table 2-15. Substeps of Step 3.6, Prepare sketch and create statement Substeps of prepare sketch and create statement Step 3.6, Prepare sketch and create statement Make sketch presentable Create statement 2-145. A finalized COA sketch includes the array of generic forces and control measures, such as— The unit and subordinate unit boundaries. Known or suspected enemy locations. Population concentrations. The line of departure or line of contact and phase lines, if used. Ground and air axes of advance. Assembly areas, battle positions, strong points, EAs, and objectives. Obstacle control measures and tactical mission graphics. Fire support coordination and airspace coordinating measures. Main effort. Location of CPs and critical communications nodes. 2-146. A finalized COA statement is typically formatted as follows: Mission. Commander's intent. Concept of operations. Operational framework. Phases and transitions. Scheme of maneuver. Tasks to subordinate units. Information collection priorities. Concept of fires. Concept of protection. Concept of sustainment. Task and purpose of subordinate units, including the reserve. Concept of command and control. Operational risk with potential mitigation. Step 3.7. Conduct Brief and Select a COA 2-147. After developing COAs, the staff briefs them to the commander. A collaborative session might facilitate subordinate planning. A COA briefing includes— Introduction. Agenda. Updated IPB, facts, assumptions (if there are significant changes).