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Deep Operations in the Operations Process 1 September 2016 ATP 3-94.2 2-5 PREPARING 2-22. Preparation creates conditions that improve friendly forces' opportunities for success. It requires commander, staff, unit, and Soldier actions to ensure the force is trained, equipped, and ready to execute operations. Mission success depends as much on preparation as on planning. Higher headquarters may develop the best of plans, however, plans serve little purpose if subordinates do not receive them in time. Subordinates need enough time to understand plans well enough to execute them. Subordinates develop their own plans and preparations for an operation. After they fully comprehend the plan, subordinate leaders rehearse key portions of it and ensure Soldiers and equipment are positioned and ready to execute the operation. Key preparation activities are listed in Table 2-1. Table 2-1. Preparation activities 2-23. All the activities listed above occur as units prepare for deep operations. The current operations integration cell (COIC) monitors and coordinates preparation activities. Due to the dynamic nature of operations, units are often required to execute deep operations within short time constraints. Continuous coordination and exchange of liaisons is essential to both planning and preparing for the deep operations. Deep operations are often tightly synchronized by time and space and involve multiple units. Commanders ensure rehearsal time is built into the operational timeline to ensure the staff and subordinate units understand the concept of operations and commander’s intent. Rehearsals also allow leaders to practice synchronizing the operation at times and places critical to mission success. See ADRP 5-0 for a detailed discussion of preparation activities. EXECUTION 2-24. Execution is putting a plan into action by applying combat power to accomplish the mission. Commanders, staffs, and subordinate commanders focus their efforts on translating decisions into actions during execution. They apply combat power to seize, retain, and exploit the initiative to gain and maintain a position of relative advantage. 2-25. Commanders designate a specific command post (CP) to monitor and direct the execution of deep operations. Depending on the type of mission, commanders have several options. For deep operations involving a strike, the commander may choose to pass control of the operation to the division artillery (DIVARTY) or field artillery brigade. Commanders should consider the scope, complexity, and risk associated with the deep operation and the subordinate headquarters’ capabilities when determining the appropriate level of control required. 2-26. When controlling deep operation from a forward CP, the COIC is the focal point for controlling execution. The senior tactical echelon’s COIC with an established joint air ground integration center (JAGIC) greatly enhances collaborative efforts to integrate joint air-ground assets and coordinate airspace integration during deep operations. See ATP 3-91.1 for detailed information concerning the JAGIC. 2-27. Several tools assist the commander and staff during execution. Among the most important are the decision support template, decision support matrix, and execution matrix. A decision support template (DST) Continue to coordinate and conduct liaison Conduct confirmation briefs Initiate information collection Conduct rehearsals Initiate security operations Conduct plans-to-operations transitions Initiate troop movement Refine the plan Initiate sustainment preparations Integrate new Soldiers and units Initiate network preparations Complete task organization Manage terrain Train Prepare terrain Perform pre-operations checks and inspections Manage airspace Continue to build partnerships and teams