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Chapter 2 2-6 ATP 3-94.2 1 September 2016 is a combined intelligence and operations graphic based on the results of wargaming. The DST depicts decision points, timelines associated with movement of forces and the flow of the operation, and other key items of information required to execute a specific friendly course of action (JP 2-01.3). A DST graphically represents decision points, projected situations, and indicates when, where, and under what conditions a decision is most likely to be required to initiate a specific activity or event. A DST contains time phase lines, named areas of interest, targeted areas of interest, and decision points. Part of the DST is the decision support matrix. A decision support matrix (DSM) is a written record of a war-gamed course of action that describes decision points and associated actions at those decision points (ADRP 5-0). The DSM lists decision points, locations of decision points, criteria to be evaluated at decision points, actions that occur at decision points, and the units responsible to act on the decision points. It also lists the units responsible for observing and reporting information affecting the criteria for decisions. 2-28. Deep operations often require detailed synchronization of the timings of actions of multiple units within a short time window. For example, firing times for the suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) must be synchronized with electronic attack aircraft and transit times of Army aviation units. A detailed execution matrix developed on an H-hour sequence is an effective tool to control this type of operation and make rapid adjustments. ASSESSING 2-29. Commanders, assisted by their staffs, assess the suitability and feasibility of the deep operation prior to execution. They also continuously assess the current situation and progress of deep operations and compare it with the concept of the operations, mission, and commander’s intent. Based on their assessment, commanders direct adjustments, ensuring that the operation remains focused on the mission and higher commander’s intent. 2-30. The staff makes assessments throughout the operations process. It includes the three tasks that follow: Continuously assessing the enemy’s reactions and vulnerabilities. Continuously monitoring the situation and progress of the operation towards the commander’s desired end state. Evaluating the operation against measures of effectiveness and measures of performance. See ATP 5-0.3 for multi-service tactics, techniques, and procedures for operation assessment. 2-31. A key aspect of assessing the effectiveness of deep operations is combat assessment. Combat assessment is composed of the three following elements: Battle damage assessment (BDA). Munitions effectiveness assessment. Reengagement recommendations. 2-32. In combination, BDA and munitions effectiveness assessment inform the commander of effects against targets and target sets. During the review of the effectiveness of operations, re-engagement recommendations are proposed or executed. See ATP 3-60 for a detailed discussion on combat assessment. INTEGRATING PROCESSES AND CONTINUING ACTIVITIES 2-33. Throughout the operations process, commanders and staffs integrate the warfighting functions to synchronize the force in accordance with the commander’s intent and concept of operations. Commanders and staffs use several integrating processes and continuing activities to do this. Integrating Processes 2-34. In addition to the MDMP, commanders and staffs use several integrating processes to synchronize specific functions throughout the operations process. The integrating processes are— Intelligence preparation of the battlefield. Targeting. Risk management.