text: Mission Command
  4-287. Generation of the enemy COP occurs at all echelons. At BCT level and below, the primary
  mechanism for generating information is the JBC-P. When an observer acquires an enemy element, they
  create and transmit a spot report,which automatically generates an enemy icon that appears throughout the
  network. Only those in the address group to whom the report was sent receive the text of the report,but all
  platforms in the network can see the icon. As the enemy moves or its strength changes, the observer must
  update this icon. If the observer must move,the observer ideally passes responsibility for the icon to another
  observer. If multiple observers see the same enemy element and create multiple reports,the S-2 or some other
  element that has the capability must eliminate the redundant icons.
  4-288. Unit SOPs must clearly establish who has the ability,authority,and responsibility to create and input
  enemy icons. Without the establishment of these procedures,it is highly probable that the enemy COP will
  not be accurate.
  4-289. JBC-Pspot reports must include the BCT S-2 in the address group for the data to be routed through
  the CP server into the Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A)to feed the larger intelligence
  picture. Frequency modulation reports received at a CP can be inputted manually into the DCGS-Adatabase
  by the S-2 section. JBC-P and frequency modulation voice reports are the primary source of enemy
  information in the BCT’s area of operations.
  4-290. Fusion of all the intelligence feeds normally occurs at BCT and higher levels. The BCT S-2 routinely
  (every 30 minutes to every hour) sends the updated enemy picture to subordinate units down to platform
  level. Since the fused DCGS-Adatabase focuses on the deep areas of the battlefield;its timeliness may vary.
  Subordinate elements of the BCT normally use only the JBC-Pgenerated COP. Companies and troops stay
  focused entirely on the JCR/JBC-P generated COP. Battalion and squadron leaders and staffs refer
  occasionally to the JCR/JBC-P generated intelligence picture to keep track of enemy forces they might
  encounter in the near future,but not yet in the close or deep area.
  4-291. Automation and displays contribute enormously to the ability to disseminate information and display
  it in a manner that aids comprehension. However,information generation must be rapid for it to be useful.
  Information also must be accompanied by analysis;pictures alone cannot convey all that is required,nor will
  they be interpreted the same by all viewers. The BCT S-2 and section must be particularly careful about
  spending too much time operating aDCGS-Aterminal while neglecting the analysis of activities for the BCT
  and subordinate commanders and other staff members. (See ATP 6-02.53 and ATP 6-02.60 for additional
  information.) The success of the BCT’s intelligence effort depends primarily on the ability of staffs to—
  (cid:122) Analyze enemy activities effectively.
  (cid:122) Develop and continuously refine effective IPB.
  (cid:122) Create effective collection requirements management.
  (cid:122) Execute effective collection operations management.
  Graphics and Orders
  4-292. The advent of digitization does not mean that acetate and maps have no use and will disappear,at
  least not in the near future. Maps remain the best tools when maneuvering and fighting on the battlefield,and
  for controlling and tracking operations over a large area. The combination of a map with digital information
  and terrain database is ideal;both are required and extensively used.
  4-293. Army command and control system components support the creation and transmission of operation
  orders. BCT staff sections normally develop their portions of orders and send them to the S-3 where they are
  merged into a single document. The S-3 deconflicts,integrates,and synchronizes all elements of the order.
  Once the order is complete,it is transmitted to subordinate,higher,and adjacent units. The tactical internet
  does not possess high transmission rates and therefore orders and graphics should be concise to reduce
  transmission times. Orders transmitted directly to JCR/JBC-P-equipped systems within the battalion or
  squadron must meet the size constraints of the order formats in the JCR/JBC-P. Graphics and overlays are
  constructed with the same considerations for clarity and size.
  4-294. Digital graphics must interface and be transmittable. The interface and commonality of graphics will
  continue to evolve technologically and will require further software corrections. The following guidelines
  apply when creating graphics: