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Preparing 07 December 2020 ATP 5-0.2-1 129 TRANSITIONS 3-24. The source for this section is ADP 5-0. 3-25. Transitions mark a change of focus between phases, execution of a branch or sequel, or between elements of decisive action, such as from offense to stability. Transitions require planning and preparation well before their execution to maintain momentum and tempo of operations. The force is vulnerable during transitions and commanders should therefore establish clear conditions for their execution. Transitions may create unexpected opportunities but they may also make forces vulnerable to a threat. 3-26. The plans-to-operations transition is a preparation activity that occurs within the headquarters. It ensures members of the current operations cell fully understand the plan before execution. During preparation, responsibility for developing and maintaining the plan shifts from the plans (or future operations) cell to the current operations cell (see figure 3-1). This transition is the point at which the current operations cell becomes responsible for controlling execution of the OPORD. This responsibility includes answering requests for information concerning the order and maintaining the order through fragmentary orders (FRAGORDs). This transition enables the plans cell to focus its planning efforts on sequels, branches, and other planning requirements directed by the commander. ADP 5-0 Figure 3-1. Transition among integrating cells 3-27. The timing of the plans-to-operations transition requires careful consideration. It must allow enough time for members of the current operations cell to understand the plan well enough to coordinate and synchronize its execution. Ideally, the plans cell briefs the members of the current operations cell on the plans-to-operations transition before the combined arms rehearsal. This briefing enables members of the