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Chapter 2
Annex C (Operations), and Annex M (Assessment) to the operation order or operation plan. The G-5 (S-5)
has staff coordination responsibility for the military deception officer. (See FM 3-0, FM 5-0, FM 6-0, and
FM 7-15 for detailed information on duties and responsibilities for the G-5 [S-5].)
2-64. Plans and orders consist of—
� Preparing, coordinating, authenticating, publishing, and distributing operation plans, concept
plans, and operation orders.
� Conducting mission analysis of higher headquarters plans and orders.
� Reviewing subordinate supporting plans and orders.
� Coordinating and synchronizing warfighting functions in all plans and orders.
2-65. The G-5 has staff planning and supervisory responsibility for—
� Overseeing operations beyond the scope of the current order (such as the next operation or the
next phase of the current operation).
� Developing plans, orders, branches, and sequels.
� Conducting military deception planning.
� Developing policies, and other coordinating or directive products, such as memorandums of
agreement.
ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF G-6 (S-6), SIGNAL
2-66. The ACOS G-6 (S-6) is the principal staff officer for all matters concerning communications,
electromagnetic spectrum operations, and networks within the unit’s area of operations. The G-6 (S-6)
prepares Annex H (Signal) to the operation order or operation plan. (See FM 6-02.43 and FM 7-15 for
more detailed information on the duties and responsibilities of the G-6 [S-6].) G-6 (S-6) responsibilities
include, but are not limited to—
� Managing and controlling all network capabilities and services.
� Preparing and maintaining network operations estimates, plans, and orders.
� Monitoring and making recommendations on all technical network operations activities.
� Coordinating and managing electromagnetic spectrum operations and communications security
within the AO.
� Establishing and overseeing procedures to disseminate intelligence throughout the AO.
� Establishing automation systems administration procedures for all information systems.
� Assessing network operations vulnerability and risk management—with the G-2 (S-2), G-3, and
G-7.
� Recommending command post (CP) locations, based on operational requirements and the
information environment.
� Recommending communications- and network-related essential elements of friendly
information.
� Coordinating contractor support for all cyber/electromagnetic systems.
� Managing and distributing official military mail.
Network Operations
2-67. The network operations officer integrates mission intelligence applications with information systems
and communications and computer operations of the warfighting information network. Network operations
include network management, information dissemination management, and information assurance. G-6
(S-6) responsibilities related to network operations include, but are not limited to—
� Coordinating, planning, and directing all signal support interfaces with joint and multinational
forces, including host-nation support interfaces.
� Coordinating the availability of commercial information systems and information services for
military use.
� Coordinating unit commercial and military satellite communications requirements with the space
operations officer.
2-12 ATTP 5-0.1 14 September 2011