text: Signal Support by Army Echelon, Core Competencies, Training, and the Army Network
  REQUESTING SIGNAL SUPPORT
  2-68. A requesting unit’s G-6 (S-6) defines signal support requirements based on the mission, size of the
  operation, the number of personnel and systems, and services needed. Signal requirements are not static; they
  may change with the operational and mission variables. When defining requirements, the requesting unit
  describes—
  * The unit needing service and the number of connections needed for each requested service.
  * The services needed—NIPRNET, SIPRNET, voice, special circuits, and COMSEC key support.
  * The date-time group for required services.
  * The location for required services.
  * The supported unit battle rhythm for communications services.
  2-69. Requests for signal support route through the operational chain of command to United States Army
  Forces Command for validation and resourcing. When supporting a division, the requesting unit’s S-6 and
  S-3 coordinate through the division G-6 to the theater army G-6 to identify and validate support requirements.
  Any unit not tasked to a division coordinates directly with the theater army G-6 to request signal support.
  2-70. When the operation order identifies the supporting signal unit, the requesting G-6 (S-6) contacts that
  unit for coordination. The supporting signal unit provides the connection to DISN services, but does not
  provide computers, telephones, or local area network support.
  2-71. Supporting signal assets may fall under the operational or tactical control of the supported unit. The
  supported unit may assume responsibility to provide logistics, personnel services, and health service support,
  based on the command relationship established in the deployment order. See appendix E for details about
  requests for signal support.
  SUPPORT TO OTHER ARMY OPERATIONS
  2-72. Certain types of Army units have organic signal capabilities to support their unique missions. Some
  types of Army operations have specific communications requirements. Expeditionary signal units support
  these operations.
  SUPPORT TO ELECTRONIC WARFARE
  2-73. Electronic warfare is military action involving the use of electromagnetic and directed energy to
  control the electromagnetic spectrum or to attack the enemy (JP 3-13.1). The DODIN-A supports planning
  and coordination of EW activities. The unit’s DODIN operations personnel, spectrum manager, and G-6 (S-
  6) staff perform key roles in EW planning.
  2-74. The unit’s network and automated information systems support EW planning. Signal Soldiers provide
  the network for EW planners to—
  * Prepare electronic protection policy on behalf of the commander.
  * Prepare EW plans and orders.
  * Aggregate EW sensor data to detect enemy electronic attacks.
  * Report enemy electronic attack activity on friendly networks.
  * Help resolve issues with EW systems maintenance or interference with friendly communications.
  2-75. The spectrum manager in the G-6 (S-6) coordinates electromagnetic spectrum use for communications
  and other electronic resources. Some units have spectrum managers in both the signal staff and the EW
  section. The spectrum managers support EW by—
  * Coordinating spectrum resources for the unit or task force.
  * Coordinating spectrum use with higher echelon G-6 (S-6), host-nation spectrum authorities, and
  international agencies, as necessary.
  * Preparing the restricted frequency list.
  * Issuing emissions control guidance.