2-70. Commanders, staffs, and subordinate units employ the operations process to integrate and synchronize the warfighting functions across multiple domains and synchronize forces to accomplish missions. This includes integrating numerous processes such as intelligence preparation of the battlefield, the military decision-making process, and the targeting process within the headquarters and with higher echelon, subordinate, supporting, and supported units. The unit’s battle rhythm integrates and synchronizes the various processes and activities that occur within the operations process.