FM 3-34.22 - Army Electronic Publications & Forms - U.S. Army

Chapter 2
COMMAND POST FUNCTIONS
2-9. CPs are facilities for exercising C2. CP staff and equipment are arranged to facilitate coordination,
the smooth exchange of information, and rapid decisionmaking. Well-designed CPs integrate command
and staff efforts by matching CP manning, equipment, INFOSYS, and procedures against its internal
layout and utilities. Organizing the CP into functional and integrating cells promotes efficiency and
coordination. Figure 2-1 shows a typical BCT CP layout. CP configurations and layouts vary between units
and echelons. Units establish detailed SOPs to standardize CP operations. These SOPs must be followed
and revised throughout training to ensure CP efficiency and ease CP personnel training.
2-10. Most CP functions directly relate to assessing and directing current operations, planning future
operations, or supporting the force. The five functions of a CP are—
� Developing and disseminating orders.
� Maintaining running estimates.
� Controlling operations.
� Assessing operations.
� Administrating.
2-11. In performing their functions, all CPs have the responsibility to conduct the following five basic
functions of IM:
� Collect RI.
� Process information from data to knowledge.
� Store RI for timely retrieval to support C2.
� Display RI tailored for the needs of the user.
� Disseminate RI.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
2-12. Proper IM ensures that the commander receives the necessary information to make timely decisions.
It consists of RI and INFOSYS. The commander must understand how to avoid potential information
overload while developing SU. The development of well-structured SOPs can provide roles and
responsibilities for staff sections and their members in collecting and processing RI and procedures to
handle critical or exceptional information.
2-13. Because collection assets are limited, a method of prioritizing collection and processing is required.
CCIR and intelligence requirements (IR) are the categories used to prioritize collection asset allocation and
information processing within the C2 system.
RELEVANT INFORMATION
2-14. RI is all information of importance to commanders and staffs in the exercise of C2. (FM 3-0) The
commander applies judgment to RI to reach SU. The potential volume of information provided to the
commander could be overwhelming—adversely affecting sound and timely decisionmaking. Utilizing RI
helps prevent information overload. The commander establishes CCIR to define RI to the staff.
2-4 FM 3-34.22 11 February 2009