This may be useful in considering which COA is best:

The Principles of War are frequently mentioned as a valuable, ingrained, check list toward achieving success.

I. Objective - Every military operation should be directed towards a clearly defined, decisive and attainable objective.
II. Offense - Seize, retain and exploit the initiative.
III. Mass - Concentrate combat power at the decisive place and time.
IV. Economy of Force - Allocate minimum essential combat power to secondary efforts.
V. Maneuver - Place the enemy in a position of disadvantage through the flexible application of combat power.
VI. Unity of Command - For every objective, there should be unity of effort under one responsible commander.
VII. Security - Never permit the enemy to acquire an unexpected advantage.
VIII. Surprise - Strike the enemy at a time and/or place and in a manner for which he is unprepared.
IX. Simplicity - Prepare clear, uncomplicated plans and clear, concise orders to insure thorough understanding.