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.
The result is a planning horizon of three weeks ahead, or operational tempo, to accomplish the objectives set by the commanders, as detailed in tactical plans (OPORDs) on a recurring basis every three weeks and situational briefings (FRAGOs) each week to update the current OPORDs.