ATP-5-0-2-1 Staff Reference Guide Volume 1 Download
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Liaison Considerations 07 December 2020 ATP 5-0.2-1 341 In noncontiguous operations, units establish liaison with units within closest proximity. Supporting units establish liaison with units they support. Units not in contact with the enemy establish liaison with units in contact with the enemy. During a passage of lines, the passing unit establishes liaison with the stationary unit. During a relief in place, the relieving unit establishes liaison with the unit being relieved. K-9. If liaison is broken, both units act to reestablish it. However, the primary responsibility rests with the unit originally establishing liaison. LIAISON RESPONSIBILITIES SENDING UNIT K-10. The sending unit's most important tasks include selecting and training the best qualified Soldiers for liaison duties. Liaison personnel should have the characteristics and qualifications discussed previously. K-11. The sending unit describes the liaison team to the receiving unit providing number and types of vehicles and personnel, equipment, call signs, and frequencies. The LNO or liaison team also requires- Point-to-point transportation, as required. Identification and appropriate credentials for the receiving unit. Appropriate security clearances, courier orders, and information systems accredited for use on the receiving unit's network. The standard operating procedures (SOPs) outlining the missions, functions, procedures, and duties of the sending unit's liaison section. If the receiving unit is multinational, it may provide communications equipment and personnel. The movement from the sending unit to the receiving unit requires careful planning and coordination. RECEIVING UNIT K-12. The receiving unit— Provides the sending unit with the LNO's reporting time, place, point of contact, recognition signal, and password. Provides details of any tactical movement and logistics information relevant to the LNO's mission, especially while the LNO is in transit. Ensures that the LNO has access to the commander, the COS or XO, and other staff members, as required. Gives the LNO an initial briefing of the unit battle rhythm and allows the LNO access necessary to remain informed of current operations. Protects the LNO while at the receiving unit. Publishes a standard operating procedure outlining the missions, functions, procedures to request information, information release restrictions, clearance procedures, and duties of the LNO or team at the receiving unit. If possible, provides access to communications equipment (and operating instructions, as needed) when the LNO needs to communicate using the receiving unit's equipment. Provides adequate workspace for the LNO. Provides administrative and logistics support or agreed to host-nation support. DURING THE TOUR K-13. During the tour, LNOs have specific duties. LNOs inform the receiving unit's commander or staff of the sending unit's needs or requirements. Due to the numbers of LNOs at headquarters, sending units guard against inundating the receiving unit with formal requests for information. By virtue of their location in the headquarters and knowledge of the situation, LNOs can rapidly answer questions from the sending unit and