What element is commonly found in formal assessment plans alongside MOEs?

The correct choice, Measures of Performance, is integral to formal assessment plans because it provides a way to evaluate how well a unit or organization is executing tasks that contribute to mission accomplishment. While Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) assess the outcome of operations in terms of the overall mission success, Measures of Performance (MOPs) focus on the specific tasks and activities being carried out to achieve those outcomes. They offer quantifiable metrics that can be tracked and analyzed, allowing for an understanding of whether tasks are completed as planned and how resources are being utilized.

In contrast, while Operational Orders, staff coordination meetings, and mission statements all play important roles in military operations and planning, they do not serve the same evaluative function as MOPs. Operational Orders provide directives on missions, staff coordination meetings facilitate communication and collaboration, and mission statements outline objectives and priorities. However, none of these elements focus on the specific metrics of operational performance that MOPs provide. This distinct role makes Measures of Performance a vital component in the assessment of military effectiveness.