text: Mission Command
  4-94. The staff task of ‘conduct knowledge management and information management’ is essential to the
  command and control warfighting function and entails the continuous application of the knowledge
  management process of assess, design, develop, pilot, and implement activities designed to capture and
  distribute knowledge throughout the organization. The assessment step begins with determining what
  information leaders need to make decisions,and how the unit provides information for those leaders. Design
  is identifying tailored frameworks for knowledge management products or services that effectively and
  efficiently answer information requirements and meet the objectives established in the assessment. Develop
  is the step that actually builds the solution derived fromthe assessment and design steps. Pilot is the phase
  that deploys the knowledge management solution and tests and validates it with the unit. Implement is the
  phase that executes the validated knowledge management plan and integrates it into the unit information
  systems. (SeeATP 6-01.1 for additional information.)
  Note. The design step of the knowledge management process differs from and should not be
  confused with Army design methodology. (See paragraph 4-47 for information on Army design
  methodology.)
  4-95. The knowledge management process, used throughout the operations process, puts the knowledge
  management plan into practice. Example activities involved in the conduct of knowledge management and
  information management will involve assessments and preparation activities, and reporting, refinement of
  communications, and collaborative processes. Assessments are critical to the conduct of knowledge
  management and information management providing feedback to the organization on what is effective.
  Preparation activities help the commander and staff,and subordinates understand the situation and their roles
  in upcoming operations. Based on this improved situational understanding,the commander refines the plan,
  as required, before execution with reporting, refinement of communications, and collaborative processes
  enabling mission execution.
  4-96. Understanding is judgment applied to knowledge in the context of a particular situation. In the context
  of decision-making, understanding is knowledge that has been synthesized and had judgment applied to
  comprehend the situation’s inner relationships, enable decision-making, and drive action (ADP 6-0).
  Understanding is knowing enough about the situation to change it by applying action. Judgment is based on
  experience,expertise,and intuition. Ideally,true understanding should be the basis for decisions. However,
  uncertainty and time preclude achieving perfect understanding before deciding and acting. (SeeFM 6-0 and
  ATP 6-01.1 for additional activities involved in the conduct of knowledge and information management.)
  PREPARE
  4-97. Preparationis those activities performed by units and Soldiers to improve their ability to execute an
  operation (ADP 5-0). The MDMP drives preparation. Since time is a factor in all operations, the BCT
  commander and staff, as stewards of the Army Profession, conduct a time analysis early in the planning
  process. This analysis helps them determine what actions they need to take and when to begin those actions
  to ensure forces are ready and in position before execution. The plan may require the commander to direct
  subordinates to start necessary movements; conduct task organization changes; begin reconnaissance,
  surveillance,security operations,and intelligence operations (see chapter 5);and execute other preparation
  activities before completing the plan. Conduct rehearsal activities are highlighted in paragraphs 4-99 to
  4-104.
  Preparation Activities
  4-98. Mission success depends as much on preparation as on planning. Subordinate and supporting leaders
  and units of the BCT need enough time to understand plans well enough to execute them and develop their
  plans and preparations for the operation. After they fully comprehend the plan,subordinate leaders rehearse
  key portions of the plan and ensure Soldiers position themselves and their equipment to execute the operation.
  The BCT conducts the activities listed in table 4-1 on page 4-24 to help ensure the force is protected and
  prepared for execution. (SeeADP 5-0 for additional information.)