Assessment is the determination of the progress toward accomplishing a task, creating an effect, or achieving an objective. Assessment precedes and guides the other activities of the operations process. Assessment involves deliberately comparing forecasted outcomes with actual events to determine the overall effectiveness of force employment. More specifically, assessment helps the commander determine progress toward attaining the desired end state, achieving objectives, and performing tasks. What are the three Assessment Activities? A. Monitor, Evaluate, Recommend or Direct B. Monitor, Evaluate, Achieve or Direct C. Survey, Assess, Direct and Achieve D. Monitor, Assess, Recommend and Achieve