text: Chapter 6
  Operational Art and Planning
  Effective FM relies on comprehensive planning and preparation. FM leaders and
  commanders apply the operations process in the conduct of FM operations. The
  operations process consists of the major command and control activities performed
  during operations: planning, preparing, executing and continuously assessing the
  operations (ADP 3-0) as illustrated in figure 6-1 on page 6-2.
  Employment of the operations process is vital to the successful execution of FM
  operations. Continuous assessment of plans and operations enable FM leaders within
  theater Army, corps, division staffs and FM commanders to be responsive to changes
  in the OE that impact FM operations. Planning, preparation, execution, and
  assessment of FM must be deliberate and integrated into the command’s operations
  plan (OPLAN). Effective FM plans and operations require FM planners with the
  requisite technical and tactical expertise in FM capabilities and systems,
  understanding of the commander’s intent and a keen awareness of the relationships
  between FM organizations and their supported units and activities. FM planning and
  operations are performed by FM staff personnel at every level from the Brigade S-8
  to the theater Army G-8 and FMSC. FMSU commanders and their subordinate
  detachment commanders conduct tactical level FM planning and operations in close
  coordination with both the S-8 and the FMSC. When planning and executing FM
  operations, FM leaders must assess the current situation and forecast FM
  requirements based on changing conditions as the operation progresses; make timely
  decisions to exploit opportunities or address unforeseen requirements; and direct
  actions to apply FM resources and support at decisive points in the operations.
  FM planners must weigh and integrate FM considerations into their planning efforts
  to ensure the seamless provision of FM support to Army operations. This chapter
  discusses the essential elements of FM planning and operations that apply to FM
  planners within a headquarters staff (theater Army, corps, Div. G-8), the FM SPO
  within the ESC, BDE S-8, the FMSC, and the FMSU.