text: Chapter 2
  for communications-electronics, COMSEC, automotive, power generation, and environmental control
  equipment.
  2-38. The brigade signal company supports the brigade and subordinate battalion command posts. The
  brigade signal company also provides—
  * Wideband and protected satellite communications transport to connect with the division portion
  of the DODIN-A.
  * High-throughput line of sight transport to communicate between 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.
  * Global Broadcast Service capability to receive high bandwidth imagery, logistics data, and digital
  map information to support command and control.
  * Wire, cable, and fiber optic systems to support the brigade and battalion command posts.
  Battalion S-6
  2-39. The battalion S-6 integrates automated information systems, manages the battalion local area network,
  implements cybersecurity, and coordinates spectrum management. Signal planners in the S-6 section are
  active in the operations process. The S-6 ensures the commander can communicate to exercise command and
  control. The S-6 evaluates the supportability and feasibility of the signal plan supporting each proposed
  course of action during the military decision-making process. The S-6 maintains the running estimate of
  communications capabilities and provides signal support plans to build and configure the battalion’s
  communications capabilities.
  2-40. The S-6 interacts closely with the executive officer, S-3, and other staff sections to define
  communications and network requirements through the military decision-making process. They collaborate
  with higher, lower, and adjacent headquarters to ensure effective communications throughout their area of
  operations. The S-6 should maintain a close working relationship with the commander and battalion S-3 to
  ensure the communications plan supports the commander’s intent. 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.
  * Coordinating spectrum management for the battalion’s communications systems with the brigade
  spectrum manager.
  * Managing the battalion COMSEC hand receipt.
  * Managing tactical radio networks.
  * Integrating mission command information systems in the battalion network.
  * Local area network management for the battalion command post.
  * Installing, integrating, and maintaining automated information systems and telephone equipment
  in the battalion command post.
  * Implementing cybersecurity measures to maintain compliant systems.
  2-41. The S-6 section performs local area network setup, administration, and user support. Attached brigade
  signal company elements provide only the connection to DISN services. Refer to ATP 6-02.60 for more
  information about brigade through corps communications.