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ANNEX K (COMBAT INFORMATION CENTER) TO OPERTATIONS ORDER # (Exercise Name)
Ref:
(a)
MCWP 5-1 (Marine Corps Planning)
(b)
MCWP 3-40.3 (Communications and Information Systems)
(c)
55 NCR OPLAN 100
(d)
ACP-121 (Communications Instructions-General)
(e)
ACP-122(Series) (Communications Instructions- Security)
(f)
ACP-167(Series) (Glossary of Communications Electronics
Terms)
(g)
NWP-4 (Series) (Basic Operational Communications Doctrine)
(h)
NTP-3 (Series) (Telecommunications Users Manual)
(i)
NTP-4 (Series) (Naval Communications Procedures Fleet
Communications)
(j)
NTP-5 (Voice Communications)
(k)
EKMS 1 (EKMS Handling Procedures)
(l)
CMS 21B (CMS Policies and Procedures)
(m)
55 NCR OPORDER SEABEE GROUP 1 (Phase One)
Time Zone: Zulu
1.
2.
GENERAL This annex provides guidance for the employing CIS
architecture to support SEABEE GROUP 1 operations.
SITUATION
a.
General.
b.
Enemy.
(See Concept of Operations, Annex C (Operations).
(1)
See Annex B (Intelligence).
(2)
The enemy has the capability to:
o
Conduct electronic countermeasures (ECM) to include imitative
communication deception (ICD), jamming (both communications and
radar), and radar deception operations.
o
Intercept, analyze, and report timely intelligence information
derived from friendly forces communication and electronic
emitters to appropriate enemy commanders.
o
Accurately locate and target friendly forces communications and
electronic emitters by direction finding.
o
Conduct meaconing operations against both TACAN and low frequency
ADF navigation receivers.
o
Amass and use electronic warfare assets to such an extent as to
create a high threat environment for all friendly forces.
o
Employ malicious logic techniques against our information
systems.
o
Access and gain temporary control of commercial digital
telecommunications switches and deny access to satellite
communications switches in geosynchronous orbit.
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c.
Intercept and intrude upon friendly uncovered voice and data
communications circuits and simulate our Information Systems
(including Voice Communications) environments.
Friendly Forces. See Annex A (Task Organization) for a list of
forces considered to be friendly and operating in coalition with
SEABEE GROUP 1.

Higher headquarters or other specific organizations which will
provide communication to SEABEE GROUP 1 in a specific operation.

The command relationship between friendly forces will be shown in
Annex J (Command Relationships) to this OPORD.

Attachments and Detachments, see Annex A (Task Organization) to
this OPORD.
Communications responsibilities will be handled in accordance with MCWP 5-1
and MCWP 3-40.3.
3.
4.
MISSION Commencing and terminating on order, SEABEE GROUP 1
communications organizations shall provide, install, operate, and
maintain the internal and external communications in order to support
the installation, operation and maintenance of information systems for
reliable command, control, communications and intelligence (C3I).
EXECUTION
a.
b.
Commander’s Intent - At the conclusion of this exercise be able to
employ CIS to support any contingency.
Guiding Principles
(1)
The procedures contained in reference (a) through (j) will
be used.
(2)
SEABEE GROUP 1 operations will be conducted in a hostile
EW environment. The following countermeasures are to be employed.
(a)
Maximum effort will be made to ensure that radio frequency
emitters are removed as far as possible from any command post
or major operating area.
(b)
Maximum use of information systems security and COMSEC
measures and appropriate information conditions (INFOCONs)
will be employed to deny information of value to the enemy and
to prevent loss or disruption of services through hostile
action. Refer to APPENDIX 1 (Communications and Information
Systems Security) for specific details.
(c)
Radio nets will be combined whenever possible to conserve
the frequency spectrum and reduce communications equipment and
personnel requirements primary, secondary and tertiary
circuits will be clearly delineated in the communications plan
as well as priority for restoration and roll over.
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c.
(d)
Back-up equipment and information systems alternate
communications paths will be planned and installed when
required to enhance the SEABEE GROUP 1 communications system's
reliability, flexibility, responsiveness and sustainability.
(e)
Frequency changes, Net ID changes, radio silence, radio
transmission brevity and complete emission control (EMCON)
will be employed by SEABEE GROUP 1 in order to facilitate
control and reduce anticipated interference with and
interception of communications.
(f)
Challenge, strong authentication and passwords will be
used per SEABEE GROUP 1 TACSOP.
(g)
All units will establish and make use of messenger
services.
(h)
Tactical daily changing call signs will be used on
uncovered nets except for range control.
(i)
SEABEE GROUP 1 must initially provide for necessary
supporting equipment and materials such as extra batteries,
grounding rods, salt, etc., as required. Regiment will
support SEABEE GROUP 1 with BB-390’s and battery recharging
assistance when needed during the exercise.
(j)
Zulu time will be used for all message date time groups
(DTGs) on any message traffic.
(k)
SEABEE GROUP 1 will initiate communications checks on all
guarded circuits within the battalion, with higher
headquarters and all coalition units at least once an hour and
on a time phased cycle.
(l)
All Circuits will be directed nets unless otherwise
specified in the communications plan.
(m)
Contingency plan and emergency destruction plans will be
tested and simulated at least once per day to ensure all
communicators are familiar with these procedures and adhere to
appropriate protocols should these plans need to be executed.
(n)
All CCI will be issued to and in the custody of the
requiring companies prior to initial movement and commencement
of operations.
Operational Concept, Capabilities, and Limitations.
(1)
All communications means will be utilized to provide the
commander with the ability to exercise C3I and execute the
assigned mission. It is the responsibility of the Communications
Officer (S6) to make the commander fully aware of the
capabilities and limitations of all available tactical
information systems.
(2)
The major limitation of the CIS network is the EW threat.
The enemy has full capability to disrupt, intercept, and confuse
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friendly forces CIS operation. Line-of-sight communications will
be adversely affected because of extremely rugged terrain
throughout the area of operations (AO).
d.
(3)
The COG of the CIS network is the capability to adapt and
scale the network through extensive retransmission and backup
systems configuration. This provides full support of maneuver,
intelligence, fires, CSS, and force protection throughout the
AOR.
(4)
Exceptionally close care must be displayed by all
personnel using voice communications to ensure that intelligence
information is denied to the enemy. This is best accomplished
through the use of encryption systems, good OPSEC and common
sense.
Tasks and Responsibilities.
(1)
SEABEE GROUP 1 Communications Department Tactical
Communication Staff/System Planning and Engineering (SPE)
(a)
Provide communication systems planning support to SEABEE
GROUP 1 and SEABEE GROUP 2.
(b)
Design and engineer C3I systems as necessary to provide
for rapid, secure, and redundant tactical command and control
of SEABEE GROUP 1 in conjunction with all other coalition
units.
(c)
Obtain and utilize all guidance and directives promulgated
by Regiment for the purposes of this exercise.
(d)
Conduct C3I system validation and reconfigure the SEABEE
GROUP 1 C2 Networks as required. Requests for communications
support (equipment, frequencies, Net ID’s, etc.) will be
submitted to Regiment, R6.
(e)
Plan and coordinate tactical circuit switching systems to
support SEABEE GROUP 1 entities.
(f)
Plan and coordinate connectivity to support tactical data
systems at the SEABEE GROUP 1 Main Command Post and other
entities as required and practicable.
(2)
SEABEE GROUP 1 Combined Tactical Communication
(a)
Install, operate, and maintain a system control (SYSCON)
facility in support of SEABEE GROUP 1 and coordinate with
SEABEE GROUP 2 as needed.
(1)
The Communications Officer shall be aware of
communications circuits’ status and communicate this
information to the command.
(2)
Ensure that the established power distribution
system is properly grounded and that the back-up mobile
power is available as needed.
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(b)
Ensure that the restoration of communications is
handled expeditiously with internal and external agencies.
(4)
Determine the availability of and use (to the
greatest extent possible) commercial (local, civilian)
telecommunications. To include the subversive use of
hostile networks against the enemy.
Install, operate, and maintain a Secure/NIPRNET system.
(c)
Provide the net control station (NECOS) for all SEABEE
GROUP 1 radio circuits and assume NECOS of all other guarded
circuits as requested or directed. See APPENDIX 4 (Radio
Circuit Plan).
(d)
Ensure the changing of call signs, suffixes, frequencies,
and Net ID’s (encryption/ decryption devices) (when required)
responsibilities shall be passed on to the next using staff
section/functional agencies. See APPENDIX 5 (Call Signs) to
this annex.
(e)
Establish and guard circuit designators.
(f)
Be prepared to assume communications and crypto guard for
Regiment and to assume net control in the event the 55 NCR
Main Command Post becomes a casualty.
(g)
Initiate and maintain control among all elements of the
battalion while on the move, or during displacement via the
most effective and efficient means possible.
(h)
(3)
(3)
Activate internal communications as required.
(i)
Install, operate, and maintain an information systems
electronics maintenance facility to inspect, repair, and/or
replace faulty communication electronics equipment. (Only
echelon I and II repairs may conducted by SEABEE GROUP 1
personnel)
(j)
Provide a courier service to transport communicationelectronics equipment requiring “EVAC” for higher echelon
repairs.
(k)
Submit Battalion communication plan (Annex K) to SEABEE
GROUP 1, S3 (for approval one month before the exercise and to
the SEABEE GROUP 2 S3 (for information) two weeks prior to
exercise.
(l)
Requests for equipment augmentation from 22 NCR will be
submitted NLT three weeks prior to operation. This request
will be submitted via the CSO, and will be accompanied by a
justification memorandum listing the status and projected
employment of all existing assets
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(a)
Install, operate, and maintain communications circuits in
accordance with SEABEE GROUP 1 Communications SOP and as
directed in this annex.
(b)
Be prepared to assume communications and crypto guard for
unit(s) and to assume net control of unit circuits in the
event of headquarters casualties.
(c)
Install, operate, and maintain a secondary SYSCON/TECHCON
facility to ensure the rapid restoration/rerouting of
communications circuits as required.
5.
Coordinating Instructions
(1)
Frequencies, Net ID’s call signs, and suffixes will be in
accordance with the CEOI. Units will use non-daily changing
frequencies and suffixes but will daily changing call signs for
all nets. Wherever practical frequency hopping circuits will be
used and constant Fq and carrier use will be minimized.
(2)
6.
7.
COMSEC changes will be directed by Regiment, R6.
SPECIAL MEASURES.
a.
The Communications Officer and other communications personnel will
exhaust every opportunity to indoctrinate key staff and command
personnel in alternate routes/means of communication and proper
circuit discipline.
b.
Special
storage;
handling
the EKMS
c.
Safety is paramount in working with communications electronics
equipment. All personnel will strictly adhere to all safety
requirements.
d.
Emergency evacuation operations consist of unique communications
requirements. See APPENDIX 18 (Emergency Action Plan) to this Annex
for a listing of these requirements.
vigilance will be paid to classified material handling and
furthermore, positive control over all classified material
spaces will be maintained at all times in accordance with
1.
ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS.
a.
Administration.
(1)
Major system and/or circuit outages (in excess of 15
minutes) must be reported via COMMSPOT to Regiment, R-6.
(2)
Security and COMSEC violations will be reported in
accordance with APPENDIX 1 (Communications and Information
Systems Security) to this annex.
(3)
The Command Security Manager will maintain and authorize
all CMS Users in accordance with their assigned clearance. CMS
user cards will be issued to all CMS users that indicate their
clearance and the required training each user has completed.
These cards must be maintained by the user and available for
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presentation on demand. No CCI or keying material will be issued
to any user without this card.
b.
Logistics.
(1)
The Regiment will provide intermediate maintenance (direct
support and general support) of all ground common communicationelectronics equipment, including cryptographic equipment.
(2)
Water, billeting, messing, and generator fuel will be
provided by the command and coordinated with Bravo and Charlie
Companies.
(3)
Units will deploy with the capability to perform basic
organizational and field maintenance.
Appendices:
1. Information Systems Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA)
2. Communications and Information System Security
3. Command and Control Protection
4. Communications and Information Systems Planning
5. Radio Circuit Plan
6. Call Signs and Routing Indicators
7. Wire and Radio Plan
8. Data Communications Network Plan
9. Visual and Sound Communications (omitted)
10.
Communications Control
11.
Frequency Management
12.
Power Requirements
13.
Command Post Displacement Communications (omitted)
14.
Tactical Satellite Communications (omitted)
15.
Communication Restoration
16.
Special Maintenance Procedures (omitted)
17.
Message Service (omitted)
18.
Communications Center (omitted)
19.
Emergency Action
20.
Communications for Linkup Operations (omitted)
21.
Safety (omitted)
22.
Noncombatant Evacuation Operations Communication (omitted)
23.
ITSDN/DISN/DCS (omitted)
24.
Task Organization/Communications Guard Shifts (omitted)
25.
Emergency Action Communication (omitted)
26.
CIS Support for Embark Units (omitted)
27.
RadBn/SSO Communications Support (omitted)
28.
Special Climatic/Geographic Considerations
29.
Joint Service Communications Coordination (omitted)
30.
Host Nation Communications (omitted)
31.
Global Communications (omitted)
32.
Communications Support for Intelligence (omitted)
33.
Reports (omitted)
34.
Compositing (omitted)
35.
IP Address Assignments
36.
CIS Support for Information Management (omitted)
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