scope:

This allied publication provides C2 doctrine applicable to NATO land forces organizations at formation and above. It includes the previously agreed decisionmaking process, targeting process, and the staff structure, duties, and responsibilities from ATP-3.2, Land Operations, and liaison duties from NATO Standardization Agreement (STANAG 2101(Edition 11), Establishing Liaison.

Purpose. ATP-3.2.2 outlines the doctrine for exercising C2 in planning, preparing, and executing NATO land component operations within the joint battlespace in order to maximise combat effectiveness. It introduces and explains mission command as the allied concept for C2 of land forces. It emphasizes fundamentals and concepts rather than specific equipment or systems, although it discusses the role of equipment and C3S in supporting C2: