5-1. Commanders who exercise mission command decide, direct, lead, access, and provide leadership to organizations and Soldiers during execution. As operations develop and progress, the commander interprets information that flows from systems for indicators and warnings that signal the need for the execution or adjustment of decisions. Commanders may direct and redirect the way that combat power is applied or preserved, and they may adjust the tempo of operations through synchronization. The continuous and enduring character of protection makes the continuity of protection capabilities essential during execution. Commanders implement control measures and allocate resources that are sufficient to ensure protection continuity and restoration.