text: Chapter 8
  THEATER SERVICES
  8-68. Many information technology services are provided by signal and communication elements in
  theater. FM systems use both the non-secure internet protocol and secret internet protocol router networks.
  NON-SECURE INTERNET PROTOCOL ROUTER NETWORK
  8-69. NIPRNET is a network of government-owned internet protocol routers used to exchange sensitive
  unclassified information. It provides access to specific DOD network services and supports a wide variety
  of applications such as electronic mail, web-based collaboration, information dissemination, and
  connectivity to the internet. Access to the NIPRNET is obtained through a standardized tactical entry point
  site or teleport and is then distributed through an unclassified theater network. NIPRNET enables a myriad
  of other reach functions from deployed forces to the sustaining base and lateral collaboration among
  deployed elements.
  SECRET INTERNET PROTOCOL ROUTER NETWORK (SIPRNET)
  8-70. The SIPRNET supports critical mission command applications and intelligence functions. It operates
  in a manner similar to the NIPRNET, but as a secure network. As with the NIPRNET, the SIPRNET
  provides access to many web-based applications, as well as the ability to send and receive classified
  information up to secret. These applications and capabilities enable the effective planning and execution of
  plans in a secure environment. The SIPRNET also enables a myriad of reach logistics functions from
  deployed forces to the sustaining base and lateral collaboration among deployed elements.
  SECTION V – ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
  CAPABILITIES
  8-71. The FMSC can provide substantial organic information technology (IT) support to FM units in its
  area of operation. Below is a list of IT capabilities the FMSCs Automation Section can bring to the
  battlefield:
  * Full Help Desk support.
  * Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) accreditation
  and submission.
  * Certification to connect and approval to operate in the network.
  * Active Directory Management of Finance Organization Unit (OU). (Note: the OU is a computer
  container that lists the inventory of computers, employees, printers, digital senders, and servers.)
  * Install approved Army operating systems.
  * Install applications and FMIS software.
  * Troubleshoot configuration problems.
  * Establish, deploy and administer a standard Federal Desktop Core Configuration / Army image
  IAW the National Institute of Standards and Technology – Computer Security Division.
  * Request (through appropriate Signal channels) for setup of new user and email accounts.
  * Terminal Access Security Officer (TASO) functions at ADSN and DSSN level.
  * Establish and administer Telephone Control Officer (TCO) functions (divisional level).
  * Define requirements for IT purchase.
  * Establish and manage a life cycle replacement program.
  * Deploy tactical communications and FMTP.
  * Design and administer disaster recovery procedures, backups, and archives.
  * Decommission sites and systems.
  * Proper destruction of data drives.
  * Personal Identifiable Information protection.
  * Reach-back to FMSC Rear or other IT supporting organizations.