Which of the following is NOT one of the five criteria used to evaluate COAs during COA comparison in MDMP?

• A. Suitable
• B. Economical
• C. Feasible
• D. Acceptable

Answer: (B)

In MDMP, when you compare COAs, you judge each option against five criteria: suitability, feasibility, acceptability, distinguishability, and completeness. Suitability asks if the COA will accomplish the mission and solve the problem. Feasibility looks at whether it can be executed given time, space, and resources. Acceptability considers whether the risks, costs, and burdens are tolerable to the command and stakeholders. Distinguishability requires that each COA be clearly different from the others in its potential effects or concept. Completeness ensures the COA is described with enough detail to plan and execute. Economical is not one of these formal criteria, although resource use can influence feasibility or acceptability. So Economical isn’t a standard criterion, making it the best answer.