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Page 88 Make an Estimate of the Situation Estimate of the Situation (As Used by U.S. Army Officers) 1. Mission (assigned or deduced) 2. The Situation and Courses of Action a. Considerations Affecting the Courses of Action (other operations, environment, enemy, friendly, etc.) b. Anticipated Difficulties 3. Analysis of Courses of Action 4. Comparison of Courses of Action 5. Decision = Commander's Concept or Intent Questions to Determine Your Position What position do we own? What position do we want? Who do we have to outmaneuver? How much resource expenditure and time will it take? Can we stick it out? Will the results justify the expense? Questions to Determine Your Opponents' Position What position do they own? What signals indicate they are changing or strengthening their position? What position do they want? (Where are they going?) What will be the effect on us if they are successful in their current activities? What will be the opportunities for us if they are unsuccessful?
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