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Chapter 2 2-2 ATP 3-09.24 30 March 2022 Submit planned FS airspace control requirements with higher HQ responsible for the needed volumes of airspace: including surveillance, reconnaissance, and TA assets. Receive and coordinate the use of liaison officers. Provide reach back capability to the TAC CP. Command Post Cells 2-5. 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 (FM 6-0). There are two types of CP cells -functional and integrating. 2-6. Functional cells group personnel and equipment by warfighting function. Integrating cells group personnel and equipment to integrate warfighting functional cell activities. Cell elements are generally manned by personnel of the FAB table of organization and equipment. Individual main CP elements (or combinations of elements) or selected personnel from these elements merge to form the FAB current operations cell and the plans integrating cell as required. Functional Cells 2-7. Functional cells coordinate and synchronize forces and activities by warfighting function. The functional cells in the main CP are scalable to accommodate staff augmentation when required. The arrangement of warfighting functional cells within the main CP supports the temporary movement of staff between cells and elements within the main CP or between the tactical CP and the main CP. There may also be one or more coordinating, special and personal staff sections residing at the main CP that are not organized into cells or elements. The main CP includes the command group (when the command group is not forward with the tactical CP or conducting liaison with higher or supported HQ). See FM 6-0 for additional information on functional cells. 2-8. Integrating cells are organized by planning horizon. They coordinate and synchronize forces and warfighting functions within a specified planning horizon and include the plans, future operations, and current operations integration cells. The FAB is not resourced for a future operations cell. Future Operations 2-9. Although not specifically resourced the commander may direct the formation of a future operations cell on an as-needed basis. The S-3, FSO, or other key staff officer designated by the commander may lead the plans or future operations cell. When activated, the plans or future operations cell is responsible for planning operations for the mid-range to long-range time horizons. It develops plans, orders, branches, and sequels based on orders from higher echelons, projected outcome of the current operation, and the FAB commander's guidance. 2-10. The plans or future operations cell normally consists of a designated core group of planners and analysts drawn from elements of the main CP's functional cells, which can be augmented based on mission planning requirements. All staff sections assist as needed. The XO or S-3 may assign tasks to other main CP cells and elements concerning requirements or their inputs and contributions necessary for the plans or future operations cell to accomplish its functions. Current Operations 2-11. The main CP current operations cell monitors and controls operations throughout the FAB's higher or supported HQ AO. The current operations cell maintains the common operational picture, coordinates with higher, subordinate, and adjacent units, analyzes information, and provides recommendations to the FAB commander. The FAB S-3 leads the current operations cell. It is manned as required by staff personnel from warfighting functional cells as directed by the commander or S-3 based on mission variables. The XO or S- 3 assigns tasks to other main CP cells and elements concerning requirements or their inputs and contributions necessary for the current operations cell to accomplish its functions. 2-12. The organization of the main CP facilitates work and security, smooths traffic flow, and takes advantage of cover and concealment. The main CP does not have the organic equipment to conduct command