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Command Post Organization and Operations
from staff sections—form CP cells. For example, the current operations integration cell contains elements
from nearly all staff sections of a headquarters.
3-29. While each echelon and type of unit organizes CPs differently, two types of CP cells exist: functional
and integrating. (See Figure 3-1.) Functional cells group personnel and equipment by warfighting function.
Integrating cells group personnel and equipment by planning horizon.
FUNCTIONAL CELLS
Figure 3-1. Functional and integrating cells
3-30. Functional cells coordinate and synchronize forces and activities by warfighting function. The
functional cells within a CP are intelligence, movement and maneuver, fires, protection, sustainment, and
mission command. Echelons above brigade are resourced to establish all six functional cells described in
paragraphs 3-31 through 3-36. See appropriate brigade and battalion manuals for specifics on the functional
cells at those levels.
Intelligence Cell
3-31. The intelligence cell coordinates activities and systems that help commanders understand the enemy,
terrain and weather, and civil considerations. The intelligence cell requests, receives, and analyzes
information from all sources to produce and distribute intelligence products. This includes tasks associated
with intelligence preparation of the battlefield and reconnaissance and surveillance. Most of the intelligence
staff section resides in this cell. The unit’s intelligence officer leads this cell.
Movement and Maneuver Cell
3-32. The movement and maneuver cell coordinates activities and systems that move forces to achieve a
position of advantage. This includes tasks associated with combining forces with direct fire or fire potential
(maneuver) and force projection (movement) related to gaining a positional advantage. Elements of the
operations, airspace integration, aviation, engineer, geospatial information and service, and space support
element form this cell. The unit’s operations officer leads this cell. Staff elements in the movement and
maneuver cell also form the core of the current operations integration cell. (See paragraphs 3-43
through 3-45.)
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