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Chapter 3
Current Operations Integration Cell
3-43. The current operations integration cell is the focal point for the execution of the operations. This
involves assessing the current situation while regulating forces and warfighting functions in accordance
with the mission, commander’s intent, and concept of operations.
3-44. The current operations integration cell displays the common operational picture and conducts shift
changes, assessments, and other briefings as required. It provides information on the status of operations to
all staff members and to higher, subordinate, and adjacent units. The operations synchronization meeting is
the most important event in the battle rhythm in support of the current operation.
3-45. The operations officer leads the current operations integration cell and is aided by an assistant
operations officer (the chief of operations). The movement and maneuver cell forms the core of the current
operations integration cell. Elements or watch officers from each staff section and liaison officers from
subordinate and adjacent units form the remainder of the cell. All staff sections are represented in the
current operations integration cell, either permanently or on call.
Staff Sections
3-46. Not all staff sections reside in one of the functional or integrating cells. Personal staff officers and
their associated staff sections such as the inspector general and public affairs staff sections are examples.
Special staff sections such as the operations research and systems analysis, red team, and knowledge
management are other examples. These staff sections maintain their distinct organizations. They operate in
different CP cells as required and coordinate their activities in the various meetings established in the unit’s
battle rhythm.
COMMAND POST OPERATIONS
3-47. Units must man, equip, and organize command posts to control operations for extended periods.
Effective CP personnel, information systems, and equipment support 24-hour operations while
continuously communicating with all subordinate units and higher and adjacent units. Commanders arrange
CP personnel and equipment to facilitate internal coordination, information sharing, and rapid
decisionmaking. They also ensure they have procedures to execute the operations process within the
headquarters to enhance how they exercise mission command. Commanders use SOPs, battle rhythm, and
meetings to assist them with effective CP operations.
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
3-48. SOPs that assist with effective mission command serve two purposes. Internal SOPs standardize
each CP’s internal operations and administration. External SOPs developed for the entire force standardize
interactions among CPs and between subordinate units and CPs. Effective SOPs require all Soldiers to
know their provisions and train to their standards. (Refer to FM 7-15 for more information on the tasks of
command post operations.)
3-49. Each CP should have SOPs that address the following:
� Organization and setup.
� Staffing and shifts plans, including eating and sleeping plans.
� Physical security and defense.
� Priorities of work.
� Equipment and vehicle maintenance, including journals and a maintenance log.
� Load plans and equipment checklists.
� Orders production and dissemination procedures.
� Plans for handling, storing, and cleaning up hazardous materials.
3-50. In addition to these SOPS, each CP requires—
� CP battle drills.
� Shift-change briefings.
3-8 ATTP 5-0.1 14 September 2011