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Chapter 3 3-14 ATP 3-94.2 1 September 2016 Decision Process 3-49. The approved abort criteria are monitored throughout the execution phase of the operation. If any criterion is met, a decision sequence is used prior to aborting the mission. The commander, unless otherwise delegated, retains the authority to delay, divert, or abort the mission. Delay. If time is available, a mission will be delayed in phase to correct a circumstance that may abort a mission or set the conditions for success. For example, deteriorating weather conditions in the EA may lead a commander to delay an aviation attack until conditions improve. Attack helicopters may occupy attack positions short of the forward line of troops (FLOT) or return to the aviation assembly area. Divert. If time is not available or a delay will not correct an abort criteria, the task force may execute a divert contingency. If, for example, a higher priority target is identified in the deep area by information collection assets, the commander may direct participating forces to divert to alternate flight routes, target reference points, or objectives. Abort. If an abort criterion exists and a delay or diversion to the mission will not correct it, the mission can be aborted by the commander. The commander may choose to abort a single effort from the mission or the mission in its entirety. For example, a commander may abort an aviation attack in the deep area while continuing to strike the target with artillery fires if the aviation attack force experiences significant combat losses. Further, the commander may abort the entire mission if it is determined that friendly forces no longer have the required firepower or combat ratio for the operation.