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The MSHARPP method is used primarily in risk assessment, as a tool geared toward assessing military personnel vulnerabilities but can also be used for facilities, units, or other assets.

particularly within the context of critical infrastructure sectors such as water supply. It evaluates threats based on criteria like Mission, Symbolism, History, Accessibility, Recognizability, Population, and Proximity​.

Overview & purpose
The MSHARPP method is a structured decision-making framework used in various fields, including project management, strategic planning, and problem-solving.

Military Decision Making Process (MDMP)
As part of the MDMP, the MSHARPP is utilized within Step 4.b titled "Assess and prioritize vulnerabilities for attack or protection." An individual can set priorities for protecting the key assets of their own unit, other friendly forces, and stakeholders who may contribute to the success of the mission. Using the same or similar decision support tools, prioritize adversary critical factors for attack. This analysis will help identify decisive points for the next step.

History & development
The Department of Defense created several decision support tools to perform critical assessments in support of the vulnerability assessment process, including the MSHARPP method and the CARVER matrix.

Components

 * 1) Mission: Clearly defining the overall goal or objective to be achieved.
 * 2) Situation: Analyzing the current state of affairs, including relevant factors, constraints, and opportunities.
 * 3) Hazards: Identifying potential risks, threats, or obstacles that could hinder the achievement of the mission.
 * 4) Assumptions: Identifying the assumptions made about the situation, which may be based on incomplete information or uncertain conditions.
 * 5) Resources: Assessing the available resources, including personnel, equipment, funding, and expertise, that can be utilized to support the plan.
 * 6) Plan: Developing a comprehensive plan of action that addresses the mission, situation, hazards, and available resources.
 * 7) Process: Outlining the steps and procedures to be followed in implementing the plan and monitoring its progress

Risk Assessment
It is a targeting tool geared toward assessing personnel vulnerabilities but can also be used for facilities, units, or other assets. A matrix is built according to the example shown in Table 1. Each asset is assigned a number (ranging from 1 through 5) that corresponds to the applicable MSHARPP variable. The number 5 represents the greatest vulnerability or likelihood of attack; the number 1 represents the lowest vulnerability. The respective numerical values are totaled to provides relative value as a target or the overall level of vulnerability.