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  discretion of the commander mans it. The auxiliary CP may also find uses at
  the theater level, when subordinate forces may be far from the main CP.
  Deception Command Post
  2-196. As part of the overall IW plan, the OPFOR very often employs decep-
  tion CPs. These are complex, multi-sensor-affecting sites integrated into the
  overall deception plan to assist in achieving battlefield opportunity by forcing
  the enemy to expend command and control warfare (C2W) effort against
  meaningless positions.
  COMMAND POST MOVEMENT
  2-197. Plans for relocating the CPs are prepared by the operations section.
  The CPs are deployed and prepared in order to ensure that they are reliably
  covered from enemy ground and aerial reconnaissance, or from attack by en-
  emy raiding forces.
  2-198. Commanders deploy OSC CPs in depth to facilitate control of their
  AORs. During lengthy moves, CPs may bound forward along parallel routes,
  preceded by reconnaissance parties that select the new locations. Normally,
  the main and forward CPs do not move at the same time, with one moving
  while the other is set up and controlling operations. During an administra-
  tive movement, when there is little or no likelihood of contact with the en-
  emy, a CP may move into a site previously occupied by another CP. However,
  during a tactical movement or when contact is likely, the OPFOR does not
  occupy a site twice, because to do so would increase the chances of an enemy
  locating a CP. While on the move, CPs maintain continuous contact with
  subordinates, higher headquarters, and flanking organizations. During
  movement halts, the practice is to disperse the post in a concealed area, cam-
  ouflaging it if necessary and locating radio stations and special vehicles some
  distance from the control and support groups. Because of dispersion in a mobile
  environment, CPs are often responsible for their own local ground defenses.
  2-199. During the movement of a main CP, the OPFOR maintains continuity
  of control by handing over control to either the forward or airborne CP or,
  more rarely, to the alternate CP. Key staff members often move to the new
  location by helicopter to reduce the time spent away from their posts. Before
  any move, headquarters’ troops carefully reconnoiter and mark the new
  location. Engineer preparation provides protection and concealment.
  COMMAND POST LOCATION
  2-200. The OPFOR locates CPs in areas affording good concealment, with
  good road net access being a secondary consideration. It situates CPs so that
  no single weapon can eliminate more than one. Remoting communications
  facilities lessens the chance of the enemy’s locating the actual CP by radio
  direction finding.
  2-201. During some particularly difficult phases of an operation, where close
  cooperation between units is essential, the forward CP of one unit may be col-
  located with the forward or main CP of another. Examples are the commit-
  ment of an exploitation force, the execution of a strike, or the passing of one
  organization through another.