Construction should include

• developing a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis to evaluate internal and external factors influencing mission success
• organizing tasks in a clear and logical sequence
• identifying resources such as personnel, equipment, information, and time
• assigning roles and responsibilities that align team strengths with mission needs
• creating a timeline with milestones and checkpoints for progress monitoring
• incorporating contingencies to prepare for potential challenges or disruptions
• submitting a full written plan that demonstrates strategic thinking, clarity, and operational readiness.

 Teacher Resource: Organizational Planning 101: How to Make an Organizational Plan, Project Manager 

Process/Skill Questions:

• How is a SWOT analysis conducted?
• Who will carry out each task within the mission plan?
• Why is it critical to identify risks and create contingency plans?
• When should feasibility be reassessed during mission preparation?
• When might the timeline need to be adjusted?
• What information should be included in the written plan?