Make and implement the decision- after the analysis and subsequent comparison has been made, the leaders will together pick the most preferred solution to the problem and hence proceed to implementation of the solution. This will be followed by the monitoring of the solution implemented so as to rebuff any problems that may arise on the process of the implementation.

Rapid Decision Making and Synchronization Process (RDSP)

Rapid decision making is an acronym or a technique that describes the roles and responsibilities for clear decision making for any organization including military combats. This decision making process has five basic stages which are embodied in the name itself (RAPID) namely:

Recommend. This stage involves information gathering and data collection and identification of variances during execution and likely changes that might take place.

Input. This stage takes into account all the material facts that brought by each individual or staff and the commander looks at their practicability and any possible maneuver.

Agree/Approve. This entails having a closer negotiation of staff and commander to establish the best course of action (COA). Commander decides on which action to take basing on his experience and intuition.

Perform. After the decision has been reached, the sensible thing to do as a subordinate or staff is to go ahead and execute that plan by following commander's order.

Decide. This is an implementation stage and it's only the individual who holds the final authority can commit the organization or direct the course of action depending on operation outcome.

Comparison of the MDMP and RDSP

MDMP is a lengthy process involving several systematic approaches to problem resolution while the RDSP defines it as a quick process of decision making but in both definitions, MDMP and RDSP are planning tools involved in decision making process.

Both MDMP and RDSP involve production...

MDMP continuity relies on success of the previous step and RDSP relies on the outcome of the ongoing combat operation.
Both MDMP and RDSP are tools combined together to achieve combat success both through planning and changing of plans to adapt to emerging situations.

Contrasting MDMP and RDSP

MDMP is defined as a detailed, sequential deliberate and time consuming planning process tool used when there is adequate time while RDSP is a quick process for decision making tool used in time constrained situations thus flexible enough to adapt to the current situation.

Due to the nature of MDMP, it's ineffective as it seeks an optimal solution while the RDSP seeks a timely and effective solution.

RSDP is often based on commander's intuition and experience and his overall intent while MDMP is based on principles of war, commander's guidance and doctrinal principles.

MDMP provides analytical framework through out the operation of the mission while RDSP plans are executed as the operation goes.

In complex situations, MDMP provides an in depth analysis by use of symbols and graphics and establishing variances, a feature that lacks in RDSP as it involves intelligence and experience to make rapid decision.

While MDMP is written plan for combat, RDSP on the other hand is a mental combat plan for the mission accomplishment.