text: Integrating the Intelligence Warfighting Function
  Note. Resourcing for CP cells is different at each echelon. Specific information can be found in
  the doctrinal publications for each echelon.
  Integrating Cell
  3-72. Integrating cells coordinate and synchronize forces and warfighting functions within a specified
  planning horizon. A planning horizon is a point in time commanders use to focus the organization’s planning
  efforts to shape future events (ADP 5-0). The three planning horizons are short-, mid-, and long-range; they
  are associated with the following cells, respectively:
  ⚫ Current operations integration cell (COIC): The COIC is the focal point for the execution of
  current operations. This involves assessing the current situation while regulating forces and
  warfighting functions according to the commander’s intent and concept of operations. All staff
  sections are represented in the COIC either permanently or on call. Intelligence personnel
  assigned to the COIC ensure all relevant intelligence regarding the enemy and other threats,
  terrain and weather, and civil considerations are integrated into the COP. The COIC—
  ▪ Issues, monitors, evaluates, directs, and controls the execution of orders.
  ▪ Conducts limited short-range planning and coordinates this effort within the functional cells.
  ▪ Continually updates IPOE.
  ▪ Conducts regular operations and assessment briefings.
  ▪ Maintains and displays the COP.
  ▪ Conducts shift changes, assessments, and other briefings as required.
  ⚫ Future operations cell: The future operations cell focuses on adjustments to the current
  operation—including the positioning or maneuvering of forces in depth—that facilitate the
  continuation of the current operation.
  ⚫ Plans cell: The plans cell (responsible for mid- to long-range planning operations) develops
  plans, orders, branches, and sequels using the MDMP to prepare for operations beyond the scope
  of the current order. The plans cell oversees military deception planning. The G-5 leads the plans
  cell and oversees planning for future operations. The intelligence planner—
  ▪ Assists in developing plans, orders, branches, and sequels.
  ▪ Monitors the common intelligence picture (CIP) and COP.
  ▪ Stays abreast of current operations by coordinating with the COIC.
  ▪ Coordinates with the ACE, BISE, or equivalent intelligence analysis element to produce
  intelligence products required for planning and orders production.
  Functional Cell
  3-73. Functional cells coordinate and synchronize forces and activities by warfighting function. Organizing
  staff sections among CP functional cells expands the commander’s ability to exercise C2 and makes the C2
  system more resilient. The functional cells in a CP are intelligence, movement and maneuver, fires,
  protection, and sustainment. Chapter 5 discusses the intelligence staff and the intelligence functional cell.
  BATTLE RHYTHM
  3-74. A headquarters’ battle rhythm consists of a series of meetings (to include working groups and boards),
  briefings, and other activities synchronized by time and purpose. The battle rhythm is a deliberate daily cycle
  of command, staff, and unit activities intended to synchronize current and future operations (FM 6-0). The
  chief of staff or executive officer oversees the unit’s battle rhythm and ensures activities are logically
  sequenced so the output of one activity informs another activity’s inputs. This is important not only within
  the headquarters but also in the unit’s battle rhythm as it nests with the higher-echelon headquarters.