text: Chapter 3
  SECTION II – THE ROLE OF THE COMMANDER AND STAFF
  3-5. Command and control is the exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander
  over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission (JP 1, Volume 2). C2 is fundamental
  to the art and science of warfare. (See FM 6-0.) No single specialized military function, either by itself or
  combined with others, has a purpose without it. Commanders are responsible for C2. Through C2,
  commanders provide purpose and direction to integrate all military activities toward a common goal—
  mission accomplishment. Staffs support commanders in making and implementing decisions and in
  integrating and synchronizing combat power. Competent staffs multiply a unit’s effectiveness. (See
  figure 3-2.)
  Figure 3-2. Exercising command and control to accomplish the mission
  THE COMMANDER
  3-6. The commander drives intelligence, intelligence drives operations, and operations must support
  information collection; this relationship is continuous. Due to the fog and friction of war, including the efforts
  of determined and adaptive threat forces, commanders must fight for intelligence and then share it across
  echelons and with adjacent units. The commander, based on recommendations from the intelligence staff,
  tailors intelligence capabilities and intelligence operations to support the mission. The force-tailoring and
  specific task organization establish an ordered command and support structure with technical channels for
  intelligence operations.
  3-7. Similar to the relationship with subordinate units and the rest of the staff, commanders provide the
  intelligence staff guidance and continuous feedback throughout operations (see also figure 3-2) by—
  ⚫ Providing direction.
  ⚫ Providing their understanding, visualization, and description of the problem.
  ⚫ Directing through clearly stated intelligence requirements and priorities.
  ⚫ Leading and making decisions.
  ⚫ Continuously assessing the operation through collaboration with the G-2/S-2 during the
  execution of operations.
  ⚫ Emphasizing the importance or close cross-staff collaboration, especially with the G-3/S-3, fire
  support coordinator/chief of fires, and G-6/S-6.