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Chapter 3 3-2 ATP 3-94.2 1 September 2016 Figure 3-1. Functional and integrating cells Intelligence Cell 3-6. Led by the G-2, the intelligence cell coordinates activities and systems that facilitate understanding of the threat, terrain and weather, and other relevant aspects of the operational environment in support of current and future operations. The intelligence cell consists of the majority of the intelligence staff and an attached U.S. Air Force weather team. Specific responsibilities of the intelligence cell for operations in the deep area include but are not limited to the following: Develop and maintain the intelligence running estimate in support of current and future operations. Provide intelligence support to deep operations planning to include: Effects of weather and terrain on the enemy and friendly force to include the ability to detect, deliver, and assess enemy targets in the deep area. Provide an assessment of threat capabilities, intentions, courses of action, and likely decision points in the deep area. Provide intelligence support to targeting. Lead the staff in battle damage assessment to determine if the correct target was attacked, the results of that attack, if re-attack is required, and the impact of the attack on enemy courses of action. Identify gaps in intelligence and developing collection strategies for the deep area. Assist the G-3 with developing and adjusting the information collection plan for the deep area. Chair the intelligence synchronization working group to coordinate intelligence requirements with lateral and subordinate units. Submit requests for joint intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support for operations in the deep area. Movement and Maneuver Cell 3-7. Led by the G-3, the movement and maneuver cell coordinates activities and systems that move forces to achieve a position of advantage. This includes tasks related to gaining a position of advantage by combining forces with direct fire or fire potential (maneuver) and force projection (movement).