What is the output of substep 1 of step 2 of Mission Analysis?

• A. Battle plan
• B. Risk assessment matrix
• C. Threat overlay and threat description table
• D. Logistics plan

Answer: (C)

The initial part of Mission Analysis is about turning the mission environment into concrete, usable intelligence on the threat. The best output from the first substep is a threat overlay paired with a threat description table. The threat overlay gives a map-style view of where enemy forces, capabilities, and likely avenues of approach are located, helping you visualize risk areas, corridors, and potential touchpoints. The threat description table complements this with a structured narrative of enemy capabilities, likely intentions, possible courses of action, and key vulnerabilities to watch for. Together they provide both the spatial and descriptive context you need to understand the adversary and frame subsequent planning, assessments, and COA development.

Other options fit later stages or other activities: a battle plan is produced after COA decisions, a risk assessment matrix belongs to evaluating hazards and risks within the plan, and a logistics plan is developed as part of sustainment and support planning.