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Coordinating Fire Support 1 March 2016 ATP 3-09.42 5-15 MISSION COMMAND SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR 5-53. The mission command systems integrator is responsible for establishing, integrating, and maintaining all of the ADAM’s voice and data communications network architecture. Responsibilities include: Oversee the network and automation management, information security, and connectivity to automation and communications systems within and external to the BCT. Coordinate and work closely with the communications officer and signal company to: Monitor network performance and database configuration. Plan system reconfigurations caused by changes in the tactical situation, communications connectivity, and system initialization. Assist in the performance of assistant division air defense officer duties when all communication links are active. OPERATIONS SERGEANT AND EARLY WARNING SYSTEM SECTION CHIEF 5-54. The operations sergeant and early warning system section chief, in addition to the standard duties of an operations sergeant, operates in the ADAM during the periods of high-intensity operations. Responsibilities include: Operate the ADAM’s various automation systems such as the Air and Missile Defense Work Station, Air Defense System Integrator, forward area air defense command and control processor, and the ADAM’s radio systems. Supervise database updates, report generation and distribution, database replication, plotting of friendly and enemy unit movement, and generating graphics pertaining to the air battle. Supervise engagement operations, emplacement, and march order; setting up, and connecting necessary computers and radios; and limited troubleshooting to allow for normal operations. ASSISTANT OPERATIONS SERGEANT AND EARLY WARNING SYSTEM SECTION CHIEF AIRSPACE CONTROL 5-55. The assistant operations sergeant and early warning system section chief airspace control operates in the ADAM during periods of high-intensity operations. This individual assumes the duties and responsibilities of the operations sergeant and early warning system section chief in that individual’s absence. SENIOR EARLY WARNING SYSTEM OPERATOR 5-56. The senior early warning system operator operates the Air and Missile Defense Work Station, Air Defense System Integrator, forward area air defense command and control processor, and the element’s radio systems during operations. These responsibilities include supervision of: Database updates, report generation and distribution, database replication, plotting of friendly and enemy unit movement, and generating graphics pertaining to the air battle. Engagement operations. Emplacement, operation, and march-order of necessary computers and radios. Limited troubleshooting to allow for normal operations. EARLY WARNING SYSTEM OPERATOR 5-57. The early warning system operator mans the air and missile defense workstation, air defense system integrator, forward area air defense mission command processor, and the associated radio systems. The operator is also responsible for the emplacement and march order; set up, and connection of necessary computers and radios, and limited trouble shooting to allow for normal operations.