The result is a three-week-ahead planning window, or battle rhythm, to produce the desired effects of the commanders, as defined in operations orders (OPORDs) every three weeks and fragmentary orders (FRAGOs) each week to update the standing OPORDs.
This process results in a forward-looking planning schedule of three weeks ahead, or operational rhythm, to achieve the desired outcomes of the commanders, as outlined in tactical plans (OPORDs) on a regular basis and updated weekly with situational briefings (FRAGOs).