text: Command and Control
  LRSD
  2-58. When employed at an MSS, the LRS detachment leader, detachment sergeant, and attached
  communications personnel perform all functions. The LRSC commander may supplement the LRSD
  personnel as needed to assist in planning and operation of the MSS.
  TASK ORGANIZATION OUTSIDE NAMED AREAS OF INTEREST
  2-59. All LRSU should use the same communication procedures. This facilitates task organizing LRSU
  as battlefield conditions change. The rapid pace of some operations may require the LRSU to coordinate
  C2 of deployed LRS teams and to exchange information to meet the commander's intelligence needs.
  Special situations could include the employment of the LRSU outside the BFSB's area of operations or
  area of interest.
  2-60. During retrograde operations, the C2 of any LRS teams beyond the BFSB's area of interest is
  temporarily transferred to the unit now responsible for that area. This action requires an LNO with a BRS
  to locate with the new controlling headquarters. Once teams are extracted, they return to the parent LRSU.
  TASK ORGANIZATION FOR BRIGADE, TASK FORCE, OR BOTH
  2-61. For certain contingency operations, a LRSD, or portions of a LRSC, might be OPCON of a BCT.
  This most often occurs in a stability operation and before the BFSB S-2 ISR fusion element deploys to the
  AO. It also occurs when BCTs expand control of a sector and deployed LRS teams are operating in that
  sector. When the latter occurs, an LNO with a BRS locates with the BCT MCP. For mission planning, a
  member of the BFSB S-2 ISR fusion element or R&S squadron S-2 LNO can accompany the LRS control
  element.
  LIAISON DUTIES, EMPLOYMENT, AND COORDINATION
  2-62. The term "liaison" refers to the contact or intercommunication maintained between elements of
  military forces in order to ensure mutual understanding and unity of purpose and action. A trained,
  competent, trusted, and informed officer or noncommissioned officer is the key to effective liaison.
  Normally, the unit provides its own LNO.
  DUTIES
  2-63. The commander must trust the LNO completely. The LNO must hold the appropriate rank and
  have the appropriate experience for each particular mission. During LRS operations, he provides the
  critical link between the LRSU and external agencies. He coordinates the planning process, assists as
  needed, and generally supports the LRS operation.
  EMPLOYMENT
  2-64. The actual method of employing LNOs varies, depending on each unit's requirements and SOPs.
  Corps, Division, or Both
  2-65. The LRSU can be tasked to provide the corps or division headquarters with personnel to help
  coordinate C2 between the LRSU and its controlling headquarters. The LNO can assist in the coordination
  and tracking of LRS team operations, and provide other assistance as required.
  Brigade or Task Force
  2-66. When required, the LRSU might need to provide an LNO to work with a BCT or task force staff.
  His duties would be similar to the duties provided to the corps and or division staff.
  Headquarters or Operations Section
  2-67. The headquarters or operations section of the LRSC normally employs internal LNOs to work
  with LRS teams preparing for an operation. These LNOs help the LRS team plan and coordinate upcoming
  missions. They can also help prepare and set up the planning facility and enforce security procedures.
  To ensure the effectiveness of the LNOs, they should be senior in rank, and experienced in LRS