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Synchronize and Coordinate Protection 09 November 2021 FM 3-81 A-23 A-61. The protection working group monitors and evaluates the progress of current operations to validate assumptions made in planning and to continually update changes to the situation. The protection working group continually meets to monitor threats to protection priorities, and they recommend changes to the protection plan, as required. They also monitor the conduct of operations, looking for variances from the OPORD that affects their areas of expertise. When variances exceed a threshold value developed or directed in planning, the protection working group may recommend an adjustment to counter an unforecasted threat or hazard or to mitigate a developing vulnerability. It also tracks the status of protection assets and evaluates the effectiveness of the protection systems as they are employed. Additionally, the protection working group monitors the actions of other staff sections by periodically reviewing plans, orders, and risk assessments to determine if those areas require a change in protection priorities, posture, or resource allocation. A-62. The protection working group monitors and evaluates— Changes to threat and hazard assessments. Changes in force vulnerabilities. Changes to unit capabilities. The relevancy of facts. The validity of assumptions. Reasons that new conditions affect the operation. Running estimates. Protection tasks. System failures. Resource allocations. Increased risks. Supporting efforts. Force protection implementation measures, including site-specific AT measures.