text: Appendix D
  NETWORK SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE
  D-20. Maintaining the DODIN-A requires continual coordination between signal leaders and staffs. The
  G-6 (S-6) and the division and brigade signal leaders work across organizational boundaries to sustain their
  portions of the DODIN-A.
  Communications-Electronics Maintenance in the Maneuver Battalion
  D-21. The S-6 works in conjunction with the logistics staff, support operations, communications-electronics
  maintenance shop, and the forward support company commander to develop a comprehensive maintenance
  plan. The maintenance plan includes coordination for contractor field service representative support. The
  maintenance plan becomes part of the unit’s maintenance standard operating procedure. This ensures there
  are clearly understood procedures to preserve the battalion’s maintenance readiness. The signal support
  systems specialist in the brigade and battalion S-6—
  * Replaces defective line replaceable units or modules in communications-electronics systems,
  COMSEC devices, remote control systems, intercoms, and automated information systems.
  * Replaces line replaceable units or modules or evacuates equipment to the forward support
  company for repair or replacement of faulty communications-electronics equipment and
  automated information systems.
  * Repairs and installs the unit’s communications-electronics systems wiring and cabling.
  * Installs and removes vehicular and base station communications systems, and automated
  information systems. This includes installation kits, antennas, and cables on all platforms.
  * Performs communications-electronics systems testing.
  * Maintains test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment calibration records.
  * Manages and maintains battery inventory and charging systems.
  * Orders and maintains bench stock.
  * Applies modifications and directions, such as technical bulletin guidance.
  D-22. Maneuver battalions typically receive field maintenance support from the brigade support battalion’s
  forward support company. The forward support company has a maintenance platoon to repair automotive,
  armament, ground support, electronics, and missile equipment. The forward support company focuses on line
  replaceable units using combat spares from prescribed load list and shop stock. The forward support company
  has a service and recovery section to perform battle damage assessment and repair.
  D-23. The forward support company’s maintenance control section uses logistics automated information
  systems to order and track repair parts. The forward support company commander establishes maintenance
  collection points in coordination with the maneuver battalion’s logistics staff.
  Communications-Electronics Maintenance in the Brigade
  D-24. The brigade S-6 maintains and monitors the status of the brigade’s portion of the DODIN-A. The S-6
  works closely with the brigade signal company commander, brigade engineer battalion staff, and the
  executive officer to ensure critical network maintenance and parts are available to maintain operations.
  D-25. Each maneuver brigade has an assigned brigade support battalion with a forward support company and
  a field maintenance company. In the other brigades, the forward support company supports the maneuver
  battalions. The field maintenance company supports the brigade headquarters and other non-maneuver units
  in the brigade.
  D-26. The field maintenance company has a base support platoon to provide electronics equipment
  maintenance support and conduct float management of communications-electronics equipment to a forward
  support company. The forward support company focuses on line replaceable units using combat spares from
  shop stock. The forward support company has a service and recovery section to perform battle damage
  assessment and repair. The forward support company’s maintenance control section uses logistics automated
  information systems to order and track repair parts. The forward support company commander establishes
  maintenance collection points in coordination with the brigade logistics staff.