1-47. Units must man, equip, and organize command posts to control operations for extended periods. Effective CP personnel use information systems and equipment to support 24-hour operations while they continuously communicate with all subordinate, higher, and adjacent units. Commanders arrange CP personnel and equipment to facilitate internal coordination, information sharing, and rapid decisionmaking. They also ensure that they have procedures to execute the operations process within the headquarters to enhance how they exercise mission command. Commanders use the battle rhythm, SOPs, and meetings to assist them with effective CP operations.