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Mission Command 18 June 2020 2-11 the combined arms rehearsal. Based upon the type of operation, the commander can modify the audience including additional participants such as—BCT attachments. The execution matrix, decision support template, and operation order typically outline the rehearsal agenda. These tools, especially the execution matrix, drive and focus the rehearsal. The commander and staff use them to control the operation’s execution. Any templates, matrixes, or tools developed within each of the warfighting functions (such as the logistics synchronization matrix) tie directly to the supported unit’s execution matrix and decision support template. Confirmation Briefs A confirmation brief is one subordinate leaders give to the higher commander immediately after receiving an operation order. It demonstrates understanding of the commander’s intent, specific tasks, and the relationship between the mission and the other units in the operation. Commanders often issue orders to subordinates verbally in situations requiring quick reactions. At battalion and higher levels, written fragmentary orders confirm verbal orders to ensure synchronization, integration, and notification of all parts of the force. If time permits, leaders verify that subordinates understand critical tasks. Commanders schedule confirmation briefs between themselves and within staff elements to ensure mutual understanding. Execute During execution, commanders focus their activities on directing, assessing, and leading while improving their understanding and modifying their visualization. Initially, commanders direct the transition from planning to execution when the battalion issues the order. The responsibility for integration passes from the plans cell or future operations cell to the current operations integration cell. The S-3 current operations cell and the SPO solve problems and make decisions throughout execution. The SPO section uses a synchronization matrix as a visual and sequential representation of critical tasks and responsible organizations. The S-3 focuses on defining command and support relationships and geographical placement of units while generating and synchronizing staff support to the tactical units executing the mission. These efforts include the assignment of responsibilities among staff sections and command post cells to perform analysis and decision making. The S-3 has the primary responsibility to ensure success of the operation during execution. The SPO assesses the operation during execution to determine impacts on the planning of follow-on operations. Assess Assessment allows the BSB commanders and leaders to gain the situational understanding. Assessment provides commanders, staffs, and leaders with the necessary information to determine sustainment support requirements. Assessment allows commanders and staffs to diagnose problems to determine whether the battalion is executing the plan effectively, whether the plan needs to change, or whether additional sustainment is required to support the current plan. It also provides commanders and staffs with information on how sustainment operations are progressing and identifies problem areas where commanders can expect friction or conflict. While assessment is listed as the last operations process task, it is continuous. Broadly, assessment consists of, but is not limited to, the following activities: Monitoring the current situation to collect information. Evaluating progress toward attaining end state conditions, achieving objectives, and performing tasks. Recommending or directing action for improvement. Reviewing assumptions and cumulative risk associated with previous decisions. Throughout execution, the BSB staff uses running estimates to assess if support operations are occurring as planned and are achieving the desired results. ATP 4-90