What are the inputs for the Receipt of Mission step in the MDMP?

In the MDMP, the Receipt of Mission step is vital because it sets the foundation for how the commander and staff will proceed with mission analysis and planning. The inputs during this step must provide the necessary context and directives to understand what is expected from the unit.

The choice regarding the higher headquarters (HQ) plan/order or anticipated mission is essential because it conveys the intent and objectives that the unit is expected to achieve. This input includes any operational plans that have been provided by the higher headquarters, or key information about the mission that the unit needs to quote or consider as it develops its own plans. This helps ensure that all planning aligns with the strategic goals and directives issued above, establishing a clear framework for the mission that needs to be accomplished.

Other inputs like initial instructions, resource lists, and operational readiness reports, while potentially important for later phases of planning or for other contexts, do not serve the same foundational purpose as the higher HQ plan/order. They may inform subsequent considerations, but the primary understanding of the mission requirements comes from the guidance and directives provided by the higher headquarters.