Which item is an output of Step 2 Mission Analysis?

• A. COA Statements and Sketches
• B. Tentative task org
• C. Problem Statement
• D. Updated Assumptions

Answer: (C)

Defining the problem to be solved is the central task of Step 2 Mission Analysis. The Problem Statement captures, in a concise form, what must be accomplished and why, given the mission, constraints, and risks. This single, clear articulation ensures everyone understands the exact issue to address and provides a consistent reference point for evaluating potential solutions. The rest of the planning work—developing and comparing courses of action and organizing tasks—depends on knowing precisely what problem you are trying to solve, so this statement serves as the primary output of mission analysis. Items like COA Statements and Sketches belong to the later COA Development stage when you outline and illustrate possible solutions; a tentative task organization shows how you might structure work rather than define the problem itself; updated assumptions are important inputs and can be revised as analysis deepens, but they don’t define the problem on their own.