text: Mission Command
  Integrating Cells
  4-236. Cross functional by design, integrating cells coordinate and synchronize forces and warfighting
  functions within a specified planning horizon. A planning horizonis a point in time that 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. These planning horizons correspond to the integrating cells within a headquarters,which
  are the current operations cell, future operations cell (typically division and above level, see FM 6-0 for
  discussion),and the plans cell. The BCT has a current operations cell and a small,dedicated planning cell.
  The BCT is not resourced for a future operations cell. Planning horizons are situation dependent; they can
  range from hours and days to weeks and months. As a rule, the higher the echelon, the more distant the
  planning horizon with which it is concerned.
  Current Operations Cell
  4-237. The current operations cell is the focal point for all operational matters. The cell oversees execution
  of the current operation. The current operations cell assesses the current situation while regulating forces and
  warfighting functionsaccording to the commander’s intent and concept of operations.
  4-238. The current operations cell displays the COP and conducts shift change, battle updates, and other
  briefings as required. The cell provides information on the status of operations to all staff members and to
  higher,lower,and adjacent units. The movement and maneuver cell forms the core of the current operations
  cell. Typically,a BCT designates a chief of operations to lead the current operations cell from the main CP.
  The current operations cell has representatives from all staff sections,who are either permanent or on-call as
  well as attached or supporting subordinate units,special operations forces,unified action partners,and liaison
  officers.
  Plans Cell
  4-239. The plans cell is responsible for planning operations for the mid-to long-range planning horizons.
  The plans cell 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.
  4-240. The plans cell consists of a core group of planners and analysts led by the plans officer. All staff
  sections assist as required. While the BCT has a small, dedicated plans element, the majority of its staff
  sections balance their efforts between the current operations and plans cells. Upon completion of the initial
  operation order,the plans cell normally develops plans for the next operation or the next phase of the current
  operation. In addition, the plans cell develops solutions to complex problems resulting in orders, policies,
  and other coordinating or directive products such as memorandums of agreement. In some situations,
  planning teams form to solve specific problems,such as redeployment within the theater of operations. These
  planning teams dissolve when planning is complete.
  Functional Cells
  4-241. Functional cells coordinate and synchronize forces and activities by warfighting function. The
  functional cells within a CP are movement and maneuver, fire support, intelligence, protection, and
  sustainment.
  Movement and Maneuver Cell
  4-242. The movement and maneuver cell coordinates activities and systems that move forces to achieve an
  advantageous position in relation to the enemy. Activities include tasks that employ forces in combination
  with direct fire or fire potential (maneuver), force projection (movement) related to gaining a positional
  advantage over an enemy, and mobility and countermobility. Elements of the operation, airspace
  management,aviation,and engineer staff sections form this cell. The S-3 leads this cell. Staff elements in the
  movement and maneuver cell form the core of the current operations cell,also. Additional staff officers and
  elements residing in the movement and maneuver cell may include information operations officer,PSYOP
  officer,EWO,and brigade judge advocate.