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Chapter 3 3-6 ATP 3-94.2 1 September 2016 operations ensures planning timelines are nested with the battle rhythm requirements of the joint force commander to ensure targets are nominated and joint capabilities (joint interdiction, air support, electronic warfare, joint suppression of enemy air defenses, and joint personnel recovery) are requested on time to support the deep operations. 3-21. Upon completion of the order and orders brief to subordinates, the future operations cell conducts a plans-to-operations handover to the current operations integration cell for preparation (to include rehearsals) and execution. Current Operations Integration Cell 3-22. The current operations integration cell is the focal point for controlling the execution of operations throughout the unit’s AO. This involves assessing the current situation while regulating forces and warfighting functions in accordance with the mission, commander’s intent, and concept of operations. The chief of operations leads this cell. Elements or watch officers from each staff section and liaison officers from subordinate and adjacent units are who forms this cell. All staff sections are represented in the current operations integration cell, either permanently or on call. 3-23. The current operations integration cell assists the commander in preparation and execution of deep operations. The current operations integration cell facilitates rehearsals and monitors the preparation activities to ensure the force is prepared for execution. Commanders often retain decisions to insert and extract reconnaissance, crossing the line of departure, executing personnel recovery, and the decision to abort a deep operation. These decisions are based on conditions to include the status of the friendly forces, effects of shaping operations, weather, and enemy actions. Conditions and decision points are pre-planned. The current operations integration cell receives and consolidates reports and informs the commander on the current situation. The current operations integration cell facilitates the initial and final conditions check with subordinate headquarters and the commander prior to execution of a deep operation. 3-24. The COIC assists the commander in controlling the execution of deep operations. The execution of deep operations often requires detailed synchronization of the timings of actions of multiple units within a short time window. For example, firing times for suppression of enemy air defenses must be synchronized with electronic attack aircraft and based on the 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 to include making rapid adjustments. 3-25. Located in the Army division COIC, the JAGIC provides commanders a technique to coordinate, integrate, and control operations in division-assigned airspace. The JAGIC co-locates decision-making authorities from the land and air component to support the supported maneuver commander’s objectives and intent. The JAGIC facilitates effective mission execution while reducing the level of risk. 3-26. It is important that commanders and chiefs of staff ensure the entire current operations integration cell is not consumed with the execution of a deep operation. Operations in the close and support area are ongoing, requiring the COIC to monitor and direct activities. Based on the situation in the close area, it may be necessary to recommend to the commander to cancel, delay, or divert a deep attack in order to assist in the close fight. MEETINGS, WORKING GROUPS AND BOARDS 3-27. The majority of staff work occurs within the functional and integrating cells. Staff members must also integrate their efforts with the commander and other CP cells and staff sections. Effective staff integration occurs when functional expertise from across the staff comes together in support of the commander’s decision requirements. As such, commanders establish meetings and temporary groupings of staff members in working groups and boards. See FM 6-0 for detailed examples of the purpose, agenda, and participants of the major meetings, working groups, and boards convened at division and corps headquarters. Meetings 3-28. Meetings are gatherings to present and exchange information, solve problems, coordinate action, and or obtain decisions. Meetings may involve members of the staff; the commander and staff; or the commander,