text: Chapter 4
  battalion augmentation down to company level and some platoons to support the higher data throughput
  requirements for logistics support to offensive operations.
  SIGNAL SUPPORT TO ENABLING UNITS
  4-45. The theater tactical signal brigade and expeditionary signal battalions support corps and division
  enabling units that have no organic signal capabilities. Battalion and below units primarily communicate
  using single-channel radios in the offense. This results in fewer augmentation requirements at these echelons.
  Expeditionary signal battalions provide communications support to enabling units’ command posts as they
  consolidate gains or transition to stability tasks. Expeditionary signal battalions also deploy teams and signal
  systems to replace battlefield losses, when directed.
  RISKS TO SIGNAL SUPPORT
  4-46. While Army forces conduct large-scale offensive operations, peer threats will use EW systems to
  identify and locate friendly command and control nodes. Units in the offense must limit electromagnetic
  emissions to protect mission command information systems and the integrity of data on those systems. Units
  use terrain to mask electromagnetic emissions and reduce the likelihood an enemy can locate and exploit
  command and control nodes. Locating antennas away from the command post enhances the survivability of
  the command post in case of detection. The cyber electronic warfare officer can develop plans to mask or
  reduce the radio frequency signature of signal systems. Refer to FM 3-12 and ATP 3-12.3 for more
  information on electronic protection techniques.
  4-47. Satellite communications systems provide vital command post support and command and control on-
  the-move capabilities. However, when facing a peer threat with satellite denial capability, commanders must
  be prepared to fight and win with single-channel radio communications.
  CONSOLIDATION OF GAINS
  4-48. As the corps and divisions begin to transition from large-scale offense to area security and stability
  tasks, communications support must rapidly adapt from supporting maneuver operations to area support.
  Transition to consolidation of gains requires prior planning. Equipment and personnel must rapidly flow
  forward to establish fixed network infrastructure to support bases. Fixed infrastructure frees units’ organic
  tactical communications systems for follow-on operations.