14-20. The new options must conform to the commander’s intent. Possible COAs may alter the concept of operations and CCIRs, if they remain within the commander’s intent. However, the commander approves changes to the CCIRs. Functional cell chiefs and other staff leaders identify areas that may be affected within their areas of expertise by proposed changes to the order or mission. Course of action considerations include, but are not limited to, those shown in table 14-3.