The main objective of this final exercise is to use some of the tools we’ve talked about in this course, and come up with 1 course of action (COA) for a global health engagement (GHE) program to support one scenarios. These courses of action should be outlined in a way that they could be presented to a commander for a decision on whether or not to support one of the COAs (a briefing using PowerPoint slides and/or talking papers that could be/will be presented to the commander). The briefing should include one different COAs. In addition to outlining the COAs, the brief should include a matrix comparing the different COAs and highlighting the logic behind the COA that you recommend versus the COAs that are optional but not recommended. Each presentation should include some key points:
1. How does the recommended COA support the CCMD and national strategic objectives?
2. How does the COA nest in the Theater Security Cooperation Plan or Joint Task Force Mission/Vision?
3. What are your recommendations/requirements for personnel to support the COA?
4. What funding/equipment will be necessary to carry out the COA?
5. Who are the key stakeholders that may be necessary to successfully execute the COA?
6. What is the basic assessment, monitoring and evaluation plan (not the details, just a general statement about how that will be integrated into the operations)?