text: Overview of Signal Support
  agility. Close coordination between the G-6 (S-6) and the EW section can help identify and minimize the
  command posts’ electronic signature.
  1-143. The DODIN-A supports global, distributed command and control and enables the Army to fight and
  win in a congested and contested operational environment. The DODIN-A integrates information services
  and capabilities at all strategic, operational, and tactical echelons and enables all warfighting functions.
  1-144. Signal elements can adapt the network based on the operational phase or tactical situation to provide
  command and control capabilities in support of training and exercise, theater security cooperation, forcible
  entry, large-scale combat operations, and stability activities. The purpose and scope of the deployment
  determine the size and capability of the forces required. Supporting signal elements adjust the network to
  provide appropriate services at the point of need, under all conditions.
  1-145. Home station mission command centers enable units to conduct split-based operations. Controlling
  an operation from the home station and deploying a smaller, forward-deployed command post reduces the
  deployed footprint and operational risk. Utilizing the home station mission command center, the division can
  deploy a smaller, tailored command post for initial entry operations, conduct major planning at the home
  station, and use reachback to the home station.
  SUPPORT TO OTHER WARFIGHTING FUNCTIONS
  1-146. Signal Soldiers and units support all warfighting functions by installing, operating, and securing the
  DODIN-A to provide connectivity to critical Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) services. These
  services include the Defense Switched Network, Defense Red Switched Network, Organizational Messaging
  Service, video teleconferencing, telemedicine services, SECRET Internet Protocol Router Network
  (SIPRNET), Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET), Joint Worldwide Intelligence
  Communications System, and mission partner environment.
  1-147. Reliable, secure communications and information services enable commanders to exercise command
  and control and to integrate the other warfighting functions. The warfighting functions are mutually
  supportive. The DODIN-A connects people to enable resource and information sharing and collaboration.
  As information passes between elements, the network enables coordination to support the commander’s
  intent. Integration of the warfighting functions relies on the network for information sharing.
  1-148. Information and communications requirements change with the operational and mission variables.
  Signal elements can adapt the network to continue supporting, and enabling the integration of, all warfighting
  functions. The network can expand or contract to meet the commander’s changing information requirements.
  As forces enter or leave an operational area, signal elements scale the theater network to meet mission
  requirements.
  1-149. Network changes take deliberate planning and sometimes require additional resources. Considering
  network requirements early in the planning process ensures the network can fully support the unit’s
  communications requirements. Identifying communications gaps during early planning allows commanders
  to request augmentation, as necessary.
  MULTINATIONAL INTEROPERABILITY
  1-150. Army forces integrate, both operationally and organizationally, with joint, interorganizational, and
  multinational mission partners. The traditional model of multinational operations, where each mission partner
  operated in a separate area of operations and maintained a separate national classified network interferes with
  information sharing and unity of effort. A tailored mission network in which unified action partners share
  classified information and operate as equals enhances interoperability and facilitates multinational
  cooperation.
  1-151. The Defense Information Systems Agency maintains configuration standards and joining
  instructions for mission partner environment. By adopting common standards and configurations, unified
  action partners can share classified information freely without compromising the security of the information.
  Mission partner environment increases battlefield effectiveness by enabling unity of effort among diverse
  mission partners.