As the commander and staff engage in the Army design methodology and the military decision-making process, the conceptual and detailed planning serve as a link to each other to produce an executable plan. During the operational execution phase of a complex multinational operation, the operation sergeant major's role in MDMP and ADM includes: A. Providing clear guidance in the orders production phase B. Coordinating intelligence collection efforts C. Conducting regular synchronization meetings D. Evaluating progress towards the desired end-state