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LESSON 2

SIGNAL SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR

A MANEUVER BRIGADE/BATTALION/BATTALION TASK FORCE

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OVERVIEW

LESSON DESCRIPTION:

In this lesson, you will learn about the signal support requirements of a maneuver brigade, battalion, and

battalion task force, to include wire, switchboards, and radio networks.

TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

ACTION:

Explain the signal support requirements of a maneuver brigade/battalion/battalion

task force.

CONDITION:

You will have this lesson.

STANDARD:

To demonstrate competency, you must achieve a minimum of 70% on the

subcourse examination.

REFERENCES:

The material in this lesson was derived from the following publications:

FM 7-20, FM 7-30, FM 11-50, FM 24-18, FM 71-2, FM 71-3, FM 71-100, FM

101-5-1, TC 24-20, TOE Handbook 070152-CTH, and TOE Handbook 072452-

CTH.

INTRODUCTION

The communications requirements of the maneuver brigade are based on the needs of the maneuver

battalions. To support fast-paced operations, the signal support must be simple, mobile and dependable.

Single-channel radios and wire communications are the mainstay of the battalion's command and

control. As a signal officer serving in these units, you will have to ensure the communications support

meets the needs of the commander. This lesson covers the radio and wire communications which the

maneuver brigade and battalion use, and what the signal officer should do to provide good

communications.

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