Reattack Recommendation is based on what?

Reattack Recommendation is based on what?

• A. BDA and Munitions Effectiveness Assessment results; the commander determines the level to which objectives have been achieved.
• B. Weather forecasts.
• C. Political considerations unrelated to BDA.
• D. Casualty estimates.

Answer: (A)

Reattack recommendations come from post-strike information about what actually happened and how effective the weapons were. Battle Damage Assessment looks at the target to determine what damage was achieved, what remains, and whether the objective was met. Munitions Effectiveness Assessment takes that damage information and translates it into an understanding of how well the munitions performed and what the remaining threat is. Together, these assessments give the commander a factual basis to decide if the objective has been achieved and whether a follow-on attack is needed to meet the overall goals. Weather forecasts can influence when or how battles are conducted, but they don’t determine whether another attack should be launched. Political considerations unrelated to BDA aren’t used to drive the decision either. Casualty estimates affect risk assessment and planning, but the primary basis for deciding on reattack is the measured outcome and effectiveness captured in BDA and MEA.

Reattack recommendations come from post-strike information about what actually happened and how effective the weapons were. Battle Damage Assessment looks at the target to determine what damage was achieved, what remains, and whether the objective was met. Munitions Effectiveness Assessment takes that damage information and translates it into an understanding of how well the munitions performed and what the remaining threat is. Together, these assessments give the commander a factual basis to decide if the objective has been achieved and whether a follow-on attack is needed to meet the overall goals.

Weather forecasts can influence when or how battles are conducted, but they don’t determine whether another attack should be launched. Political considerations unrelated to BDA aren’t used to drive the decision either. Casualty estimates affect risk assessment and planning, but the primary basis for deciding on reattack is the measured outcome and effectiveness captured in BDA and MEA.