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Chapter 3 130 ATP 5-0.2-1 07 December 2020 current operations cell to understand the upcoming operation as well as identify friction points and issues to solve prior to its execution. The transition briefing is a mission briefing that generally follows the five paragraph OPORD format. Specific areas addressed include, but are not limited to— Task organization. Situation. Higher headquarters' mission (one and two echelons up in the chain of command). Mission. Commander's intent (one and two echelons up in the chain of command). Concept of operations. Commander's critical information requirements. Decision support template (DST) and matrix. Branches and sequels. Sustainment. Command and signal. Outstanding requests for information and outstanding issues. 3-28. Following the combined arms rehearsal, planners and members of the current operations cell review additional planning guidance issued by the commander and modify the plan as necessary. Significant changes may require assistance from the plans cell to include moving a lead planner to the current operations cell. Note. Although an order has transitioned to the current operations cell for execution, planners continue planning sequels, branches, and other planning requirements for that base order. The current operations cell maintains, deconflicts, and synchronizes the order so the operation progresses. Planners have a longer planning horizon and focus on sequels and branches. Both the plans cell and current operations cell can publish FRAGORDs that affect different parts of the operation through the unit’s order publication section. REHEARSALS 3-29. A rehearsal is a session in which the commander and staff or unit practices expected actions to improve performance during execution (ADP 5-0). Rehearsals allow leaders and their Soldiers to practice key aspects of the concept of operations. These actions help Soldiers orient themselves to their environment and other units before executing the operation. Rehearsals help Soldiers build a lasting mental picture of the sequence of key actions within the operation. 3-30. Rehearsals are the commander's tool to ensure staffs and subordinates understand the commander's intent and the concept of operations. They allow commanders and staffs to identify shortcomings in the plan not previously recognized. Rehearsals also contribute to external and internal coordination, as the staff identifies additional coordinating requirements. 3-31. The rehearsal is a coordination event, not an analysis. It does not replace course of action (COA) analysis. Adequate time is essential when conducting rehearsals. The time required varies with the complexity of the mission, the type and technique of rehearsal, and the level of participation. Units conduct rehearsals at the lowest possible level, using the most thorough technique possible, given the time available. Under time-constrained conditions, leaders conduct abbreviated rehearsals, focusing on critical events determined by reverse planning. Each unit will have different critical events based on the mission, unit readiness, and the commander's assessment.