e. The three C&J tasking and reporting nets (radio teletypewriter
(RATT)) are used for the same purpose as the C&J voice nets. Their
primary purpose is to provide the technical control and analysis
element (TCAE) (part of the MI battalion's tactical operations cell)
with hard copy capability to transmit and receive to deployed C&J
elements.
RATT uses AM radio, which transmits farther than FM
single-channel radio.
RATT will be eliminated as MSE replaces the
ATACS. A diagram of the net is at Figure 2-4.
f. The three C&J internal
tasking and reporting nets (FM
voice) are used by the platoons
of the C&J company for internal
tasking
and
reporting.
A
diagram of the net is at Figure
2-5. Stations in this net stay
within
FM
range
to
ensure
reception.
g. The signal intelligence
(SIGINT) tasking and reporting
net (RATT) connects the TCAE to
deployed SIGINT elements of the
electronic warfare (EW) company.
It provides hard copy capability
Figure 2-5. C&J internal tasking
for operational taskings and
and reporting net (FM)
reporting and is the primary
SIGINT net within the battalion.
A diagram of the net is at
Figure 2-6, page 2-6.
h. The SIGINT tasking and
reporting net (FM voice) is the
backup net for SIGNIT tasking.
This net is used only when the RATT net is inoperable or when a
backlog of operational traffic exists.
i. The QUICKFIX flight platoon tasking and reporting net (FM
voice) is used by the TCAE to task for QUICKFIX missions. A diagram
of the net is at Figure 2-7, page 2-7.
Stations in this net work
together to identify and disrupt enemy communications.
j. The base radio station long range surveillance detachment
(LRSD) net (HF) is used by the LRSD control cell to command and
control its surveillance teams. HF burst communications are employed
between the base station and outstations due to the nature of the
operations and the distances involved.
A diagram of the net is at
Figure 2-8, page 2-7.
2. Internal Wire Systems. The MI battalion uses wire to communicate
between elements internal to the TCAE, between elements at the
battalion tactical operations center (TOC), and between the TOC and
trains. Figure 2-9, page 2-8 depicts the wire lines to and from the
battalion's main switchboard, which is located at the TOC.
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