Which option correctly expands PMA?

• A. Post Mission Analysis
• B. Point Mission Assistance
• C. Primary Mission Assessment
• D. Public Mission Authorization

Answer: (A)

Post Mission Analysis is the after-action review conducted once a mission is complete. It involves collecting data from sensors and systems, debriefing crew, and comparing what happened to the planned mission profile. The goal is to identify what went right, what didn’t, and why, then translate those findings into actionable lessons learned. This information feeds tweaks to tactics, training, procedures, and even maintenance planning, helping to improve readiness and performance on future missions.

The other expansions don’t align with the standard post-mission review concept. They don’t describe the structured debrief and lessons-learned process that follows a completed operation, which is why they aren’t the correct expansion for PMA.