a command post CELL is
a grouping of personnel and equipment organized by warfighting function or by planning horizon to facilitate the exercise of mission command
A planning horizon is
a point in time commanders use to focus the organization's planning efforts to shape future events
a headquarters battle rhythm consists of
a series of meetings (to include those conducted by boards, working groups, and planning teams), reports, and other activities synchronized by time and purpose
a PACE plan establishes
the primary, alternate, contingency, and emergency methods of communications for each warfighting function, typically from higher to lower.
Political variable
describes the distribution of responsibility and power at all levels of governance, formally constituted authorities as well as informal or covert political powers
Early Entry Command Post is
a lead element of a headquarters designed to control operations until the remaining portions of the headquarters are deployed and operational
The future operations cell
is responsible for planning operations in the mid-range planning horizon.
meetings commonly included on a unit's battle rhythm are
Shift-change briefings (current operations integrating cell). Battle update briefings (current operations integrating cell). Commander's update briefings (current operations integrating cell). Operations synchronization meeting (current operations integrating cell). Boards and working groups (various functional and integrating cells). Plans, meetings, and briefings (plans or future operations cells).
the decision support template depicts
a combined intelligence and operations graphic based on the results of wargaming that depicts decision points, timelines associated with movement of forces and the flow of the operation, and other key items of information required to execute a specific friendly course of action
military variable
military and paramilitary capabilities of all relevant actors in a given operational environment (enemy friendly neutral)
Chief of staff Executive officer
is the commanders principal assistant
Command Post SOPs include
The CP rules of conduct. The duties and responsibilities of key personnel. The establishment of the CP (site selection and setup). The battle rhythm. The staffing and shifts plans, including eating, fitness, and sleeping plans. The CP battle drills. The building and maintaining of situational understanding. The displacement of the CP. The physical security and defense. CP life support.
the commander's update briefing is
an assessment of the current operations by the staff and subordinate commanders.
the purpose of the intelligence warfighting function is
to facilitate understanding the enemy, terrain,
weather, civil considerations, and other significant aspects of the operational environment.
economic variable
encompasses individual and group behaviors related to producing, distributing and consuming resources
The intelligence cell
coordinates activities and systems that facilitate understanding of the enemy,
terrain and weather, and other relevant aspects of the operational environment.
the battle captain assists the commander by
being the focal point in the CP for communications, coordination, and information management.
a battle drill is
a collective action, rapidly executed without applying a deliberate decision-making
process.
the purpose of the sustainment warfighting function is
to provide support and services to ensure freedom of action, extend operational reach, and prolong endurance.
social variable
includes cultural, religious and ethnic makup within an operational environment, includes beliefs values customs etc.
The movement and maneuver cell
coordinates activities and systems that move forces to achieve a position of advantage.
the liaison officer or NCO
represents the commander at the headquarters of another unit for affecting coordination and promoting cooperation between the units.
in a CP, the common operational picture is
a single, identical display of relevant information
shared by more than one command.
operational variables are
fundamental to developing a comprehensive understanding of the operational environment
information variable
describes the nature, scope, characteristics, and effects of individuals, organizations and systems that collect, process disseminate or act on information