Which step follows Initiate Movement in the planning steps?

Which step follows Initiate Movement in the planning steps?

• A. Conduct Reconnaissance
• B. Make a Tentative Plan
• C. Receive the Mission
• D. Conduct Rehearsal

Answer: (A)

After Initiate Movement, gathering fresh information through reconnaissance is essential. This step checks the actual conditions on the ground—terrain, obstacles, potential routes, and enemy activity—and provides up-to-date intel that directly shapes the plan. With solid reconnaissance, you can adjust timing, selections of routes, and resource needs, reducing uncertainty as you move from planning toward execution. The other actions fit at different points: receiving the mission comes at the very start, making a tentative plan follows once you’ve collected enough information, and rehearsals occur after a tentative plan is drafted to practice and refine it.

After Initiate Movement, gathering fresh information through reconnaissance is essential. This step checks the actual conditions on the ground—terrain, obstacles, potential routes, and enemy activity—and provides up-to-date intel that directly shapes the plan. With solid reconnaissance, you can adjust timing, selections of routes, and resource needs, reducing uncertainty as you move from planning toward execution. The other actions fit at different points: receiving the mission comes at the very start, making a tentative plan follows once you’ve collected enough information, and rehearsals occur after a tentative plan is drafted to practice and refine it.