2-122. The role of commanders is to direct and lead from the beginning of planning throughout execution, and continually assess and adjust operations to achieve their intent. Commanders drive the operations process. They understand, visualize, describe, direct, lead, and assess operations in complex, dynamic environments. Throughout operations, commanders, subordinate commanders, staffs, and unified action partners collaborate actively, sharing and questioning information, perceptions, and ideas to better understand situations and make decisions. Commanders encourage disciplined initiative through mission orders and a climate of mutual trust and shared understanding. Guided by their experience, knowledge, education, intelligence, and intuition, commanders apply leadership to translate decisions into action. Commanders synchronize forces and capabilities in time, space, and purpose to accomplish missions.