text: Chapter 2
  command and control on-the-move. Refer to relevant intelligence and sustainment doctrine publications for
  more information on the company’s intelligence and sustainment functions.
  2-21. The signal portion of the division signal, intelligence, and sustainment company supports the division
  command posts and the various companies in the division headquarters and headquarters battalion. The
  company also provides—
  * Wideband and protected satellite communications transport to connect with the DODIN-A.
  * Gateway access to the DODIN-A through the tactical hub node, if regional hub node service is not
  available.
  * High-throughput line of sight transport to communicate between fixed command posts.
  * Line of sight and wideband satellite communications transport to support command and control
  on-the-move.
  * DISN services—SIPRNET, NIPRNET, Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System,
  voice, and video.
  * Single-channel radio and narrowband (single-channel) tactical satellite retransmission for the
  brigade and support elements.
  * Wire, cable, and fiber optic systems to support the division command posts.
  * Global Broadcast Service capability to receive high bandwidth imagery, logistics data, and digital
  map information to support command and control.
  BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM
  2-22. The brigade combat team provides the division, land component command, or joint task force with
  close combat capabilities. The brigade combat team’s organic signal capabilities support operations at-the-
  halt from the main and tactical command posts. Active component infantry and Stryker brigade combat
  teams’ signal capabilities also support command and control on-the-move.
  Brigade Combat Team S-6
  2-23. The S-6 is the principal staff officer who advises the commander on all matters related to
  communications in the brigade. The S-6 advises the brigade combat team commander, staff, and subordinate
  commanders on technical and training issues related to network and information service integration. The
  S-6 directs planning and coordination for DODIN operations, network transport and information services,
  and spectrum management operations for the brigade headquarters and subordinate units through the military
  decision-making process (see appendix B).
  2-24. The S-6 collaborates with the higher headquarters J-6 or G-6, assigned or attached battalion S-6 staffs,
  and adjacent units to ensure effective communications throughout the brigade area of operations. The S-6
  recommends network changes as needed to support the commander’s intent. The brigade S-6 coordinates
  with the S-3 to direct the actions and movements of signal company elements to support operations through
  the orders process.
  2-25. The S-6 conducts DODIN operations for the brigade and subordinate battalions through the brigade
  network operations and security center. The network operations and security center establishes the brigade’s
  portion of the DODIN-A. The network operations and security center provides guidance to subordinate signal
  elements through technical channels. The network operations and security center monitors the health of the
  network and directs fault, configuration, accounting, performance, and security management.
  2-26. The S-6 integrates the brigade’s network and automated information systems. The S-6 prepares the
  communications plan and exercises technical control over the brigade signal company in executing the plan.
  After initializing the local area networks, the S-6 establishes a 24-hour service desk to help with user issues
  and local area network connectivity in the command posts. Roles and responsibilities of the S-6 include—
  * Developing the scheme of signal support to operation orders through the military decision-making
  process, including PACE plans for each phase of the operation.
  * Assist the commander and S-3 in identifying user requirements by number and service type.
  * DODIN operations planning for the brigade and subordinate battalions.