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Chapter 3 128 ATP 5-0.2-1 07 December 2020 The new information validates the plan with no further changes. The new information requires adjustments to the plan. The new information invalidates the plan, requiring the commander to reframe and develop a new plan. The earlier the commander identifies the need for adjustments, the more easily the staff can incorporate changes to the plan and modify preparation activities. COMPLETE TASK ORGANIZATION 3-19. During preparation, commanders complete task-organizing their force to obtain the right mix of capabilities and expertise to accomplish a specific mission. The receiving commander integrates units that are attached, placed under operational control, or placed in direct support. The commander directing the task organization also makes provisions for sustainment and may direct that task organization to occur immediately before the OPORD is issued. Task-organizing is done with a warning order, which gives units more time to execute tasks needed to affect the new task organization. Early task-organizing allows affected units to become better integrated and more familiar with all elements involved. This is especially important with inherently time-consuming tasks, such as planning technical network support for an organization. INTEGRATE NEW SOLDIERS AND UNITS 3-20. Commanders, command sergeants major, and staffs help assimilate new Soldiers into their units and new units into the force. They also prepare Soldiers and new units to properly perform their duties and smoothly integrate into an upcoming operation. Integration for new Soldiers includes training on unit SOPs and mission-essential tasks for the operation. It also means orienting new Soldiers to their places and roles in the force and during the operation. This integration for units includes, but is not limited to— Receiving and introducing new units to the force and the AO. Exchanging SOPs. Conducting briefings and rehearsals. Establishing communications links. Exchanging liaison teams (if required). TRAIN 3-21. Training prepares forces and Soldiers to conduct operations according to doctrine, SOPs, and the unit's mission. Training develops the teamwork, trust, and mutual understanding that commanders need to exercise mission command and that forces need to achieve unity of effort. Training does not stop when a unit deploys. If a unit is not conducting operations or recovering from operations, it is training. While deployed, unit training focuses on fundamental skills, current SOPs, and skills for a specific mission. CONDUCT PRE-OPERATIONS CHECK AND INSPECTIONS 3-22. Unit preparation includes completing pre-operations checks and inspections; these are precombat checks (PCCs) and precombat inspections (PCIs). A PCI is an inspection that leaders conduct on subordinates before the mission. Its goal is to ensure Soldiers understand the mission, they have the necessary equipment and resources, and are fully prepared to execute the upcoming mission. A PCC is what individual Soldiers do to ensure the equipment they are responsible for is in working order and they have the required resources to execute the mission. SUPERVISE 3-23. Attention to detail is critical to effective preparation. Leaders monitor and supervise activities to ensure the unit is ready for the mission. Leaders supervise subordinates and inspect their personnel and equipment. Rehearsals allow leaders to assess their subordinates’ preparations. They may identify areas that require more supervision.