text: Planning, Preparing, Executing, and Assessing
  understanding of space systems through data, such as orbit, geospatial location, signal strength, system type,
  and frequency of target to focus effects on the intended target.
  5-43. The detect function includes tasks in and through specific portions of space domain and cyberspace
  or the EME to locate, track, and validate targets or follow on action by friendly forces. Planners implement
  target development, vetting, and validation in parallel with the information collection plan.
  Deliver
  5-44. Space planners in coordination with the cyberspace electromagnetic activity section, through the
  targeting process ensure the full synchronization, integration, deconfliction, and employment of space
  operations, cyberspace, and electronic warfare effects according to the commander’s scheme of maneuver.
  Close coordination between collection assets and delivery assets is critical during the engagement to avoid
  unintended effects and enable the assessment phase.
  5-45. The detect function initiates the guidance and the target is attacked as planned. Close coordination is
  required between those engaged in detecting targets and those engaged in delivering effects upon targets.
  Integration and synchronization is vitally important during the deliver step.
  Assess
  5-46. Assessment occurs throughout the operations process. Targeting of space systems is continually
  refined and adjusted between the commander and staff during the operation. Assessment provides
  information on the effectiveness of decide and detect functions and whether the targets need reengaging.
  PREPARING FOR SPACE OPERATIONS
  5-47. Preparation consists of those activities performed by units and Soldiers to improve their ability to
  execute an operation (ADP 5-0). Preparation creates conditions that improve friendly forces’ opportunities
  for success. It requires commander, staff, unit, and Soldier actions to ensure the force is trained, equipped,
  and ready to execute operations. Preparation activities help commanders, staffs, and Soldiers understand a
  situation and their roles in upcoming operations.
  5-48. Mission success depends as much on preparation as on planning. Higher headquarters may develop
  the best of plans; however, plans serve little purpose if subordinates do not receive them in time. Subordinates
  need enough time to understand plans well enough to execute them. Subordinates develop their own plans
  and preparations for an operation. After they fully comprehend the plan, subordinate leaders rehearse key
  portions of it and ensure Soldiers and equipment are positioned and ready to execute the operation. Space
  operations officers routinely work with other members of the coordinating and special staffs such as the
  intelligence cell, signal operations, network operations, movement and maneuver cell, air and missile defense
  section, fires cell, and staff weather office element.
  5-49. Peacetime preparation by units involves building contingency planning databases about the
  anticipated area of operations. These databases can be used for space operations input to the space running
  estimate and to plan initial space operations.
  5-50. An important element of preparation is developing and implementing the ability to coordinate among
  relevant units and agencies. The SSE initiates the coordinating activities with other staff sections. Much of
  this coordination occurs during meetings and workgroups, but SSE members are monitoring other activities
  which might relate to space operations.
  5-51. External coordination—subordinate units, higher headquarters, and other agencies—concerns space
  assets, resources, or forces which are not under unit control during planning. External coordination also
  includes coordinating with adjacent units and agencies. In space operations, adjacent refers to any
  organization affecting a unit’s operations. Liaising is an important coordination means. Effective liaising is
  through command liaison officers, and a member of the SSE may be part of a liaison team. Establishing
  liaison early in planning supports effective coordination. Practical liaising can be achieved through personal
  contacts between space organizations.