M ISSION S UPPORT S ITE

2-45. If required, the LRSU can also use an MSS. An MSS is a temporary grouping of operations, communications, and support personnel, formed to conduct a specific operation or mission. Normally, the MSS commander is a LRS detachment leader. The only difference between C2 for a LRSD in an MSS and a LRSC is that the LRSD may not use an AOB. (Figure 2-3 shows an example C2 employment schematic for a LRSD in an MSS.)

Figure 2-3. Example C2 employment schematic for a LRSD in an MSS.

TACTICAL OPERATIONS CENTER

2-46. The LRSU TOC sets up in the COB. The TOC gives commanders a C2 capability with higher headquarters and subordinate elements.

LRSC

2-47. In the LRSC TOC, personnel perform specific functions as follows: Battle Captain or NCO

2-48. The battle captain or NCO supervises operations in the TOC. In the LRSC, the battle captain is normally a LRS detachment leader. This duty normally rotates between the three LRS detachment leaders. The battle captain or NCO plans and coordinates the company's tactical operations based on the commander's guidance and--

• Analyzes assigned missions. • Plans employment of teams.

• Prepares or approves operations orders (OPORD) before they go to the commander. • Updates the commander on current and projected tactical situations.

• Supervises the preparation of all operational and intelligence documents. • Supervises coordination with higher and supporting headquarters. • Reports the operational status of committed and uncommitted LRS teams. • Ensures that the current situation is posted on all maps and charts. • Collects and forwards combat information from the LRS teams to higher. • Maintains the operations workbook.

• Approves the TOC personnel work schedule. • Ensures preparation of the briefing area and maps. • Posts the mission planning chart.

• Collects combat information from LRS team operations.

• Updates mission folders after receiving info from BFSB and R&S squadron staff elements. • Posts and maintains the enemy situation overlay.

• Informs teams of critical information that could affect their missions. • Conducts final security inspections of LRS teams before deployment. Operations Sergeant

2-49. The operations sergeant supervises the TOC enlisted personnel. He assumes responsibility for the TOC in the absence of the battle captain. He also--

• Helps prepare and edit all tactical operations plans. • Supervises the operation of the planning area.

• Posts the current situation on the friendly situation overlay. • Posts current data from deployed teams on mission-status charts. • Establishes the TOC personnel work schedule.

• Coordinates with the 1SG for TOC messengers and guards. • Ensures that only authorized personnel enter the TOC. • Posts the manning chart.

• Prepares the situation report (SITREP) for the period. • Helps maintain the operation workbook.

• Acts as a shift leader to maintain a 24-hour capability in the TOC. Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear NCO

2-50. The CBRN NCO helps establish, administer, and apply defensive CBRN operations. He also-- • Supervises preparation of CBRN reports.

• Supervises maintenance of CBRN supply.

• Supervises unit and individual CBRN training records. • Serves as principal NCO of the CBRN defense team. • Collects CBRN information and data.

• Interprets and analyzes CBRN information and data. • Disseminates CBRN information and data.

• Acts as a shift leader to maintain a 24-hour capability in the TOC. Liaison NCO

2-51. The LNO coordinates test fire areas; rehearsal areas; communication equipment test areas; and supply, medical, transportation requirements.

Ongoing Actions

2-52. During the mission, the TOC personnel monitor the progress of surveillance teams and are prepared to coordinate for exfiltration, fire support, resupply, linkups or any other action that might arise. They do this by sending updated SITREPs and any changes to the LRS team's mission. They also receive, log, and disseminate combat and administrative information from the teams. In addition, they--

• Monitor the guard frequency 24 hours a day. • Coordinate resupply for committed teams. • Coordinate emergency extractions. • Coordinate medical evacuations.

• Coordinate other required support.

• Plan and coordinate additional missions as directed by the commander. • Monitor scheduled communication times.

Debriefing

2-53. Immediately after exfiltration, personnel from the R&S squadron S-2 or the BFSB S-2, debrief each LRS team. In addition, the LRSC communications platoon leader or a BRS section sergeant debriefs the team on communications specific details.

Messages

2-54. The battle captain or NCO provides a receipt for all incoming messages. He forwards INTREPs from LRS teams to the BFSB S-2 ISR fusion element and R&S squadron S-2, as required. He also--

• Records in the staff journal the receipt of each message.

• Posts the information from each message to appropriate maps and charts. • Files each message in the journal file by journal-entry number.

• Records in the journal all messages that go out of the TOC. Journal

2-55. The Daily Staff Journal or Duty Officer’s Log (DA form 1594) is a chronological record of events pertaining to the unit during a given period. The battle captain or NCO maintains the journal. He cross-references all items to the journal entries by journal item number. He posts all messages to the journal, and notes the following information about each:

• Sender.

• Message number.

• Message title or a description of the event. • Time of receipt.

• Journal item number.

• Message center number (if applicable). • Action taken.

• His initials. Security

2-56. Normally the 1SG or the operations NCO restricts and controls personnel access to the TOC and to the planning facility. Unit SOPs establish procedures for controlling and identifying visitors. The TOC and the planning facility should have only one secure entrance. The entrance to the planning facility should have limited access and be secured at all times when LRS teams are conducting mission planning. Unit SOP details appropriate security measures in the safeguarding and handling of all classified material, to include preparing and rehearsing and emergency destruction.

Displacement

2-57. When directed to displace, the on-duty shift continues to operate; the off-duty shift breaks down all equipment and loads it on the vehicles. The COB notifies the AOB of the departure time, route and proposed relocation site. When the COB is ready to displace, it transfers control to the AOB. The AOB monitors committed teams and controls operations. When the COB is again operational, it reassumes control and the AOB sends an update of the situation.

LRSD

2-58. When employed at an MSS, the LRS detachment leader, detachment sergeant, and attached communications personnel perform all functions. The LRSC commander may supplement the LRSD personnel as needed to assist in planning and operation of the MSS.