ATP-3-09-42 Fire Support for the Brigade Combat Team Download
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1 March 2016 ATP 3-09.42 C-1 Appendix C Communications This appendix addresses the tactical fire support communication nets within the brigade combat team. The tactical radio network is designed around very high frequency radios (such as the Single-Channel Ground And Airborne Radio System nets), high frequency radios, single-channel tactical satellite, and more recently, commercial off-the-shelf radios. Each system has unique and different capabilities and transmission characteristics that commanders consider to determine how to employ each system depending on the units’ mission and other factors. The internal brigade signal company assets support communications at brigade command post. SECTION I – BRIGADE COMMUNICATIONS C-1. The internal brigade signal company assets support communications and information support at the BCT level. The brigade signal company is unique in structure and capabilities. It consists of the command and network operations sections, and the brigade support battalion, command post nodal, and the signal support platoons. C-2. The platoons provide support to the BCT for the: Joint network node. Single-channel tactical satellite. Brigade subscriber node that provides secure and non-secure voice, video, and data. Enhanced position location and reporting system and enhanced position location and reporting system net control capabilities. Wireless network extension and capabilities. Single-channel ground and airborne radio system nets. C-3. The communications equipment used within the force varies from unit to unit. The net structures identified in this appendix identify probable subscribers within a given communications net. Units should consider the recommendations to develop the configuration used within their organization. The best method of providing control without hampering operation is through centralized planning. Execution of these plans should be decentralized. Directed tasks may require the BCT to operate in communications nets with which the BCT is not normally associated. These nets may include, but are not limited to, the DIVARTY (force field artillery) command net, the division fire support net, the corps fire support net, and the FAB command net. C-4. Fire support nets often used by the BCT are at Table C-1 on page C-2. See also ATTP 3-21.90 and FM 6-02.53 for additional information.