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(5) CJCSM 6231.01, Manual for Employing Joint Tactical Communications,
provides a detailed description of each tactical communication element, its responsibilities,
and reporting requirements.
(6) Joint Communications Security Management Office (JCMO). The JCMO
provides joint COMSEC support to meet the operational needs of the JPEC, traditional and
nontraditional allies, and non-DOD agencies. JCMO is the controlling authority for all joint
intertheater COMSEC packages material and all global Combined Enterprise Regional
Information Exchange System (CENTRIXS) COMSEC programs. Deploying forces require
JCMO controlled keying material to communicate. JCMO controls worldwide joint
COMSEC access, including multinational circuits in support of shared early warning
systems.
4. Requirements
a. JTF HQ and each assigned component must be prepared to provide its own
communications support. JTF HQ communications support may be provided by the JCSE or
other CJCS-controlled assets when requested by the supported CCDR and approved by the
CJCS. However, if the JCSE is already committed, the supported CCDR may direct that this
support be provided by a Service component or a consolidation of assets from the CCDR’s
components. In either case, communications support to the JTF HQ and connectivity to the
components routinely will be coordinated by the JTF J-6.
b. Extension of the DISN services into the assigned JOA initially is accomplished
through teleport, standardized tactical entry point (STEP) sites, Defense Satellite
Communications System entry points, and high frequency entry stations. As forces build in
the JOA, requirements will surge past the capability of STEP sites to support. Other means
to connect the JTF with the DISN will be introduced into the JOA to include commercial
satellite and leased communications services. These systems will assume the primary
support role from the STEP sites due to their greater bandwidth and ability to put the tactical
entry point within the JOA. DISA will direct the employment of communications resources
at designated gateways to extend DISN services to tactical networks. DISA contingency and
support plans provide guidance on the requesting and termination of DISN services in the
tactical environment. The DISA Global NETOPS Support Center or theater NETOPS
centers will supervise the allocation, routing, and restoration of channels and circuits of the
DII to provide DISN services for positive communications support of deployed forces.
c. Component commanders may be tasked with providing personnel and equipment
required to install, operate, and maintain communications for their HQ support and for
communications circuits from the component HQ to subordinate commanders. Additionally,
component commanders may be tasked to provide communications from their component
HQ to the CJTF.
d. When two or more commanders are collocated, communications system requirements
will be coordinated and consolidated to the maximum degree possible. The JTF J-6 will
initiate and coordinate any cross-servicing agreements with the JNCC (if formed) and the
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