text: Chapter 2
  Command and Control
  This chapter describes how LRSU use Infantry and Ranger skills, communications
  operators, and intelligence personnel to collect and report battlefield information.
  LRSU operations depend on effective command and control (Section I) and
  communications, computers, and intelligence (Section II).
  Section I. OVERVIEW
  Command and control is the exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over
  assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of a mission. Commanders perform C2 functions through a
  C2 system (FM 6-0). The LRSU C2 system is structured for rapid deployment, and for collecting and reporting
  information. This section discusses the LRSU internal C2 system and the functions and organizations that
  provide mission taskings and support. It also discusses—
  • Standard and nonstandard command and control.
  • BFSB sections.
  • R&S squadron.
  • Command posts.
  • Tactical operations centers (TOCs).
  • Task organizations outside named areas of interest.
  • Liaisons.
  STANDARD LRSU COMMAND AND CONTROL
  2-1. The LRSU commander receives missions in the tradition manner of mission-type orders. Based on
  these orders, he assesses the situation, makes decisions, and directs actions like any other commander.
  However, he employs individual LRS teams IAW separate mission taskings that specify areas, objectives,
  or people to observe. LRSU can have multiple subunits spread out over hundreds of kilometers
  simultaneously planning, conducting, and recovering from operations. To C2 these operations, the
  commander depends on a robust communications system, detailed and well practiced SOPs, and subunit
  leaders who are highly skilled in all aspects of R&S.
  SUPPORT
  2-2. Support to LRS teams includes intelligence, operations, communications, and sustainment:
  Intelligence Support includes target information and IPB products.
  Operations Support includes planning, coordinating and developing mission planning folders
  (MPF), infiltration, exfiltration and fire support.
  Communications Support includes frequency planning and positioning communications sites.
  Sustainment Support includes planning facility, mess, medical, maintenance, and
  general supplies.
  COMPANY
  2-3. The LRSC depends on the BFSB staff, the R&S squadron, and the BSC for most intelligence,
  operations, and sustainment support. The LRSC deploys to an operational area as part of the BFSB. The
  BFSB S-2 ISR fusion element produces target information and IPB products. If the LRSC deploys as an
  attached element to a corps, division, JTF, or multinational headquarters without the BFSB, then the