text: Overview
  INTEGRATIONANDSYNCHRONIZATION
  1-101. The complex nature and operational tempo of forcible entry operations requires entry forces to
  support an increased level of lateral coordination and integration throughout the application of unified
  action within an operational area. The entry forces’ role in the operation for access is the integration of
  ground and littoral maneuver into the joint effort; conducting entry operations; and employing and
  sustainingforceswhilefightingtomaintainaccessthroughoutthedurationofoperations.
  1-102. Integrating and synchronizing near simultaneous execution of a broad range of operations is
  essential to presenting the enemy with the greatest range of challenges against which to react. Designing,
  planning, and executing these operations require a philosophy that embraces decentralization of resources
  and authority for portions of the force yet more centralized planning and execution for missions where
  resources are scarce, or strategic sensitivities demand greater control. However, entry forces must be
  prepared to operate with decentralized decisionmaking, as adversaries may attempt to isolate units by
  attackingcommunicationscapabilities.
  REHEARSALS
  1-103. Forcible entry is a deliberate operation in that the situation allows for the development and
  coordinationofa specified taskorganizationand a detailed plan, to include multiple branchesand sequels.
  The processoflearning, understanding, and practicinga plan inthe time available before actualexecution
  reducesandmitigatesoperationalfrictionsinherenttoentryoperations.
  1-104. Rehearsing key entry force actions and sustainment activities allows participants to become
  familiar with the operation and the visualization of the plan. This process assists in orienting joint and
  multinational forces to their surroundings and to other units during execution. Rehearsals provide a forum
  for subordinate leaders to analyze the plan, but they must exercise caution in adjusting the plan. Changes
  mustbecoordinatedthroughoutthechainofcommandtopreventerrorsinintegrationandsynchronization.
  1-105. While the joint entry force may not be able to rehearse an entire operation, commanders should
  identifyessentialelementsforrehearsal.Operationplanrehearsalbenefitsinclude:
  (cid:122) Commonunderstanding.
  (cid:122) Unityofeffort.
  (cid:122) Articulatesupportingintents.
  (cid:122) Subordinateandsupportingcommandersquestions.
  (cid:122) Branchesorsequels.
  (cid:122) Integrationandsynchronization.
  OPERATIONALPHASING
  1-106. As stated earlier in this chapter, forcible entry operations are conducted during the “Seize the
  Initiative” or “Dominate” phase of a joint operation. Within the context of these phases established by a
  higher-levelJFC,thejointentryforce commander mayestablishadditionalphasesthatfittheforcibleentry
  CONOPS. Planning for each phase must include branch and sequel planning. Transitions between these
  phasesaredesigned tobedistinctshiftsemphasizedbythe jointentryforce, oftenaccompaniedbychanges
  in command or support relationships. Forcible entry operations may be planned and executed in the
  followingfivephases.
  PhaseI––PreparationandDeployment
  1-107. Forcible entry operations are conducted by organizations whose force structures permit rapid
  deployment into the objective area. Joint entry forces may deploy directly to the operational area or to
  stagingareastoprepareforsubsequentoperations.Keyactivitiesinclude:
  (cid:122) Planning.Allphases,includesDepartmentofDefenseagenciesandinteragencyparticipants.
  (cid:122) Movement.Planningfrombothstrategicandoperationalperspectives.
  (cid:122) Intelligence.Focusedonansweringthecommander’scriticalinformationrequirement.
  (cid:122) Reconnaissanceandsurveillance.Insertionintooperationalarea.