2004 US Air Force OPERATIONAL REPORTING ... - Survival Books

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMAFI10-207 4 APRIL 2008 65Chapter 10SYSTEMS AND STATUS REPORTING10.1. General Information. This chapter identifies required communications systems/capabilities in theCP/command center.10.2. Required C2 Systems and Applications.10.2.1. Minimum Requirements for all CPs/command centers.10.2.1.1. C2 Systems.10.2.1.1.1. SIPRNET/NIPRNET Computer. Secure and non-secure internet protocol routernetworks must be established to ensure proper information traffic flow. Additionally SIPR-NET/NIPRNET capabilities are necessary to operate communication database-run applicationsenabling all CPs/command centers to mission monitor, transmit/receive operationalreports, and perform overall C2 liaison duties for the command.10.2.1.1.2. Secure/Non-Secure Facsimile. The capability to scan printed text and graphicmaterial, and transmit the information through the telephone network via secure/unsecuredmeans.10.2.1.1.3. Land Mobile Radio (LMR). Radio communication service between mobile andland stations, or between mobile stations. LMRs are required for commanders’ quick-timerecall and availability status. Other suitable systems, such as Blackberry or cellular phone withmass notification capability, may be approved in lieu of LMRs once evaluated and approvedby the MAJCOM.10.2.1.1.4. STU-III/STE. STU-III is the encrypted telephone communications system allowingunits to talk classified and is being replaced with the STE. STE lines offer higher speeds(128k bits per second) and digital capabilities. The greater bandwidth allows higher qualityvoice and can also be better utilized for data and fax transmissions.10.2.1.1.5. Cellular Telephone. At least one cellular telephone must be maintained within theCP/command center to maintain communication with external agencies when landlines are notin service. CP managers will ensure cellular phone maintenance practices do not violateEMSEC requirements.10.2.1.1.6. Command Post Alerting Network (COPAN). MAJCOM command centers will usethe COPAN to maintain connectivity with the AFSWC and Air Force Emergency OperationsCenter (AFEOC). The COPAN is a dedicated network of DSN lines which provides immediateand uninterruptible, unclassified, voice communications between the AFSWC/AFEOC andall MAJCOM and other designated command centers.10.2.1.2. C2 Applications.10.2.1.2.1. DMS/AMHS. A database-run application installed on the SIPRNET/NIPRNETproviding secure, reliable and efficient messaging communication ability.10.2.1.2.2. GDSS2. GDSS2 is an automated C2 application for unit and headquarters-levelplanning, scheduling and tracking of airlift and mobility missions. It enables the MAF to glo-