1-68. HR planning and operations are the means by which HR leaders envision a desired HR end state in support of the operational commander’s mission requirements through the use of the military decision-making process, rapid decision and synchronization process, and Army design methodology. It communicates to subordinate HR professionals the intent, expected requirements, and desired outcomes in the form of an operation plan and operation order. It also communicates the process of tracking execution of planned HR support to ensure effective support to the operational commander through the following processes: