1-74. Conducting decisive action involves more than simultaneous execution of all its tasks. It requires commanders and staffs to consider their units’ capabilities and capacities relative to each task. Commanders consider their missions, decide which tactics, techniques, and procedures to use, and balance the tasks of decisive action while preparing their commander’s intent and concept of operations. They determine which tasks their force can accomplish simultaneously, if phasing is required, what additional resources it may need, and how to transition from one task to another.