text: Chapter 4
  provide expertise in all space capabilities and should be involved in all aspects of current and future
  operations.
  4-32. The decentralized nature of space operations, combined with multi-use resources drives a wide span
  of coordination for space planners. Successful space operations rely on collaboration and the rapid exchange
  of information with all staff sections.
  4-33. Decision-making during operations includes executing space operations as planned, adjusting space
  operations to an unexpected enemy actions. The space planner challenge is to assess how changes in space
  operations activities affect the overall mission and to determine necessary follow-on actions.
  4-34. Monitoring space operations focuses principally on maintaining the effectiveness of space
  capabilities. Space planners use the critical assets list to monitor the status of critical friendly space
  capabilities and the status of critical terrestrial, aerial, and space systems. As mission operations unfold, space
  capabilities and tasks are modified to provide effective support.
  4-35. Space effects may require proximity to a target to implement. If commanders determine there is a
  need for space effects, the space planner determines where the capability reside. The space planner uses the
  space support request to request space effects if the resource does not exist in the unit or its supporting forces.
  4-36. Some space capabilities, effects, and related activities require a long lead-time for planning and
  preparation. Proper space planning for the mission must account for long lead times so the space planner can
  ensure the desired capability or effects are available to be incorporate into mission operations.
  4-37. The space planner develops the space operations mission statement and concept of space operations.
  The space mission statement and space concept of operation emphasizes aspects of the base plan that require
  space capabilities and effects. The space planner identifies space capabilities required to support operations
  and risks to the mission without them.
  4-38. The space operations officer provides the Appendix 18–Space Operations to Annex C of the base
  order for all operational plans within the supported unit’s area of operations. Appendix 18 is the space
  appendix to the OPLAN or operation order (OPORD) that directs and notifies units on the conduct of space
  operations for specific missions. Commanders and staffs may use Appendix 18 to identify how space
  operations support the base plan or order. The enemy space assessment portion is included in Annex B–
  Intelligence. This is the responsibility of the G-2 and is developed with input from the space planner.
  4-39. Space planners must consider the impact of space operations on each warfighting function. This
  includes an assessment of current and predicted statuses and availability of all space capabilities and effects.
  Assessments include counterspace tactics employed and targeting options planned on both sides of the battle.
  Failure to include space capabilities, limitations, and the expectation of D3SOE during mission assessment
  may lead to an inaccurate risk assessment for the mission.
  4-40. The relationship between the space domain and the cyber domain is unique. Many cyberspace
  operations depend on space—a critical portion of cyberspace can only be provided via space operations—as
  cyberspace operations are enabled by the space domain and the space operations. Cyberspace provides the
  means by which space control and transmission of space sensor data are conducted. Some space capabilities
  such as NAVWAR are dependent upon operations from both domains. This interrelationship is critical and
  the linkages must be addressed during all phases of planning and operations to ensure synergy between space
  operations and cyberspace operations.
  FUTURE OPERATIONS CONSIDERATIONS
  4-41. The future operations cell monitors current operations and determines implications for operations
  within the mid-range planning horizon. In addition, it focuses on adjustments to the current operation,
  including the maneuvering of forces in depth to facilitate continuation of the current operation. All staff
  sections assist with planning future operations. Future operations serve as a bridge between the plans and
  current operations integration cells. In coordination with the current operations integration cell, the future
  operations cell assesses whether it must modify planned operation to achieve the current phase’s objectives.
  Future operations participates in the targeting workgroup. The future operations cell updates and adds details