text: Chapter 2
  Figure 2-1. Company operations base.
  2-35. In addition to the planning facility, the COB includes areas for a TOC, the company headquarters,
  the communications platoon or BRS, motor park, helicopter LZ, and LRSD and team living areas.
  METT-TC determines whether the site should be a fixed or a field site.
  2-36. The company commander selects the general location of the LRSU COB. Based on the
  commander's requirements, the 1SG or XO determines the exact location. He oversees the setup of the base
  and the implementation of security for it.
  2-37. Each LRSD or LRS team is assigned an area, within which it sets up a CP. When a team deploys,
  the platoon sergeant, or a designated team leader, provides for security in the team area and for any
  equipment that the team did not take on the mission.
  Operations Section
  2-38. The operations section sets up, secures, and restricts access to the company TOC. The section
  prepares and marks an LZ nearby. The operations NCO normally controls the LZ, however a LRSD or
  LRS team can also be given the mission to set up and control it.
  Communications Platoon
  2-39. The communications platoon is assigned an area. It sets up required HF, UHF TACSAT, and very
  high frequency (VHF) antenna systems; operates the company or detachment wire net; and provides
  communication equipment maintenance and logistical support. The communications platoon coordinates
  for the unit to be included into the local area network (LAN). This allows them access to the higher unit
  switching system.