text: Chapter 2
  action in cyberspace. Because they are so complex and have such wide-ranging impact on the information
  environment, DODIN operations require deliberate planning through the military decision-making process
  and coordinated execution through the operations process.
  2-168. Effective DODIN operations make network-enabled operations possible. DODIN operations are a
  commander-focused activity. Signal staffs prepare DODIN operations plans and courses of action and
  commanders make the decisions. DODIN operations technical channels parallel the operational chain of
  command to maintain unity of command and unity of effort. This allows commanders to align available
  communications and network support to their highest mission priorities.
  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INFORMATION NETWORK OPERATIONS TASKS
  2-169. Achieving information superiority requires unity of effort in command, control, and management of
  the DODIN. As a practical matter, unity of effort is necessary due to the vast number of information
  technology resources required to support worldwide DODIN operations (JP 6-0). DODIN operations
  functions ensure availability and security of information technology resources and services and the
  information they provide.
  2-170. Each of the Military Services performs DODIN operations to DOD-wide standards to ensure joint
  interoperability. Signal Soldiers control, secure, and manage the flow of information over DOD networks
  through DODIN operations. DODIN operations tasks are active measures implemented across the entire
  DODIN. Joint DODIN operations involve the employment of these essential joint tasks:
  * DODIN enterprise management is the technology, processes, and policies necessary to engineer,
  install, operate, maintain, and sustain DOD communications networks, information systems, and
  applications. Enterprise management merges information technology services with the DODIN
  operations capabilities.
  * Cybersecurity is prevention of damage to, protection of, and restoration of computers, electronic
  communications systems, electronic communications services, wire communication, and
  electronic communication, including information contained therein, to ensure its availability,
  integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and nonrepudiation (DODI 8500.01). Cybersecurity
  policies are not specific to a threat actor. They establish the baseline security posture of the
  network and mitigate risks associated with known exploits and vulnerabilities to DOD information
  systems and computer networks. Cybersecurity provides the ability to monitor for, detect, and
  analyze unauthorized activity within DOD information systems and computer networks.
  * DODIN content management allows DODIN operations centers to optimize the flow and
  location of information over the DODIN by positioning and repositioning data and information
  services to optimum locations on the network relative to the information producers, information
  consumers, and mission requirements.
  2-171. Shared network status across the DODIN is critical to situational understanding and decision
  making. Shared situational awareness and coordination between stakeholders on network events helps
  commanders and non-information technology staff understand the impact of DODIN operations on the
  information environment and the operational mission. Network situational awareness identifies cybersecurity
  policy violations and aids in network troubleshooting and restoral. Unusual network activity might provide
  the first indication of a cyberspace attack. Comprehensive network situational understanding, combined with
  current intelligence estimates, allows the CEMA section to synchronize signal capabilities with cyberspace
  and EW operations.
  2-172. DODIN operations require centralized coordination because they have the potential to impact the
  integrity and operational readiness of the DODIN; however, execution is generally decentralized (JP 6-0).
  The Army conducts DODIN operations within the DODIN-A and in other DOD networks, as required. For
  this manual, the term DODIN operations refers to these activities on any DOD network.
  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INFORMATION NETWORK OPERATIONS IN ARMY NETWORKS
  2-173. DODIN operations provide integrated network visibility and end-to-end management of networks,
  applications, and services across the DODIN-A. Network visibility enables commanders to control and
  exercise command authority over their networks as they would other warfighting platforms.