Which JPP step directly follows COA approval?

• A. COA approval
• B. Dissemination and integration
• C. Plan or Order Development
• D. Planning and direction

Answer: (C)

The step that comes right after approving a Course of Action is Plan or Order Development. Once a COA is approved, you need to turn that approved option into a concrete, actionable plan or operation order. This stage builds out the details—tasks, sequencing, responsibilities, timelines, and supporting actions—so the decision becomes executable guidance. Planning and direction happens earlier to set goals and constraints, and dissemination and integration come after the plan is drafted to share and align the plan across levels.