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Signal Annex Format and Instructions
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ANNEX H (SIGNAL) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(4) (U) Scheme of Foreign Data Exchanges. Describe how foreign data exchanges support the
commander’s intent and concept of operations described in the base plan or order. Outline procedures to
prevent unauthorized disclosure and release of classified information on the SECRET Internet Protocol
Router Network and the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System. Outline the information to
be disclosed to, released to, or received from foreign entities and the planned approach, including safe
guarding steps to be taken. Refer to Appendix 4 (Foreign Data Exchanges) to Annex H (Signal) as required.
(5) (U) Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations. Describe how electromagnetic spectrum operations
supports the commander’s intent and concept of operations described in the base plan or order. Outline the
effects the commander wants to achieve while prioritizing tasks for electromagnetic spectrum operations.
List objectives and the primary tasks to achieve those objectives. Refer to Appendix 5 (Electromagnetic
Spectrum Operations) to Annex H (Signal) as required.
(6) (U) Network Diagram. Provide a detailed network diagram including the internet protocol (IP)
scheme of the satellite communications (SATCOM) network being established. Provide a chart for all
required frequencies, access times, access dates, and in the case of IP-based SATCOM systems, provide the
IP scheme for the modem, as well as the Nonsecure Internet Protocol Router Network and SECRET Internet
Protocol Router Network routers. (This subparagraph will serve as a reference to units along with
attachments.)
b. (U) Tasks to Subordinate Units. List signal operations tasks assigned to subordinate signal units not
contained in the base order. Each task must include who (the subordinate unit assigned the task), what (the
task itself), when, where, and why (purpose). Include tasks for supporting interagency, intergovernmental,
and nongovernmental organizations. Use a separate subparagraph for each unit. List units in task
organization sequence. Place tasks that affect two or more units in paragraph 3c (Coordinating
Instructions).
c. (U) Coordinating Instructions. List only instructions applicable to two or more subordinate units not
covered in the base plan or order.
4. (U) Sustainment. Identify priorities of sustainment for signal operations key tasks and specify additional
instructions as required in the paragraph below. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
a. (U) Logistics. Use subparagraphs to identify priorities and specific instructions for maintenance,
transportation, supply, field services, distribution, contracting, and general engineering support. Refer to
Annex F (Sustainment) and Annex P (Host-Nation Support) as required.
b. (U) Personnel. Use subparagraphs to identify priorities and specific instructions for human resources
support, financial management, legal support, and religious support. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as
required.
c. (U) Army Health System Support. Identify availability, priorities, and instruction for medical care.
Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
5. (U) Command and Signal.
a. (U) Command.
(1) (U) Location of Commander. State the location of key signal unit commanders and staff
officers.
(2) (U) Succession of Command. State the succession of command if not covered in the unit’s
standard operating procedures (SOPs).
(3) (U) Liaison Requirements. State the signal liaison requirements not covered in unit SOPs.
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14 September 2011 ATTP 5-0.1 H-3