1-88. Commanders, assisted by their staffs, direct the actions of their subordinates within their commander’s intent, the unit’s mission, and the concept of operations. Commanders provide direction and communicate information, usually in plans and orders that provide subordinate forces their tasks and instruct them how to cooperate within a broader concept of operations. In the process, they receive feedback from subordinates and supporting forces that allows commanders to update their visualization and modify plans. This feedback creates a reciprocal flow of information that leads to a shared understanding among all participants.