ANNEX_ (LOC/TOC
ELEMENT) TO CP OPS, Tactical SOP, HVY DISCOM
1. PURPOSE: To prescribe
the organization and operation of the LOC/TOC element of the heavy
DISCOM CP.
2. SCOPE: Applicable
to HHC/MMC, Hvy DISCOM.
3. RESPONSIBILITY: DISCOM
S2/S3 Section.
4. ORGANIZATION:
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a. The LOC/TOC element of
the DISCOM will collocate with the division rear CP (see Figure
E-1). The LOC/TOC will organize in a two-shift configuration to
provide 24-hour-a-day operation.
b. The LOC/TOC will consist
of personnel and equipment from the DISCOM command section (minus
the S1, S4, and chaplain). The S2/S3 office, the plans-intel branch,
the div spt ops branch, the MCO, the DMOC, and the division materiel
management office will be represented.
c. Figure E-1 depicts the
layout of the LOC/TOC for the DISCOM. The spt ops branch and the
DMMO will share a 5-ton expandable van. The S2/S3 office, the
plans-intel branch, and the MCO will share a 5-ton expandable
van. The DMOC will operate out of a single 5-ton expandable van.
These three vans will be backed up to a common platform/trailer
which will also be used by the division rear CP. the command section
works in and through each of the three vans. However, this section
will also work out of the command briefing tent set up in the
DISCOM LOC/TOC area.
d. The configuration shown
in Figure E-1 allows for the necessary interface between the DISCOM
staff and the division rear CP staff personnel, The division rear
CP will be dependent on the DISCOM for security of the CP area.
5. DUTIES:
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a. Command Section:
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(1) Performs the specific
duties of the commander and the personnel of the command section
as detailed in Chapter 2, FM 63-2.
(2) Ensures that communications
are established with subordinate units and that the DISCOM mission
is working IAW the dictates of the division commander.
(3) Maintains coordination
with the division rear CP. This is to ensure that DISCOM elements
are positioned in the DSA according to the overall terrain management
plan and that the base cluster layout is established IAW the division
rear operations plan.
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(1) Prepares the staff estimate
and input for the S2/S3 section.
(2) Prepares DISCOM OPORDs/OPLANs.
(3) Directs the relocation
and movement of subordinate units IAW the mission and the commander's
intent.
(4) Establishes security procedures
for the LOC/TOC.
(5) Maintains a daily log
of all significant activities of the section.
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(1) Plans Element:
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(a) Determines the DISCOM
tactical support requirements, less communications. It coordinates
these requirements with the division rear CP.
(b) Directs recon and movement
activities and prepares road movement orders.
(c) Organizes, briefs, and
coordinates the activities of the advance/quartering parties.
(d) Prepares operations estimates.
(e) Briefs march column commander.
(f) Coordinates subordinate
units crossing contaminated area(s).
(g) Selects and provides layout
plans for all new or proposed locations for the section.
(h) Operates the LOC/TOC.
(i) Coordinates establishment
of defense for DISCOM elements in the division rear. This includes
the development of the base cluster fire plan and the fire support
plan. It also includes the mobility and countermobility plan,
the air defense plan, and the base cluster reaction force plan.
(a) Provides intelligence
support.
(b) Plans and implements OPSEC
for current and future operations.
(c) Determines status of OPSEC
program.
(d) Develops and directs preparation
for NBC defense plan.
(e) Directs all NBC operations
to include friendly NBC strikes, radiological/chemical surveys,
and all decontamination operations.
(f) Analyzes spot reports.
(g) Maintains a daily log
of all significant activities for the section.
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(1) Determines DISCOM units'
readiness to provide support.
(2) Identifies division CSS
assets and requirements.
(3) Coordinates supply and
maintenance operations and field service support. This is done
with the MSB and FSB support operations sections, the MMC, and
the COSCOM.
(4) Maintains a daily log
of all significant activities for the section.
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(1) Coordinates transportation
support with customers, MSB support operations section, and the
DTO.
(2) Determines external movement
support activities.
(3) Prepares movement planning
data.
(4) Maintains a daily log
of all significant activities for the section.
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(1) Monitors all medical operations
and advises the DISCOM commander on appropriate action.
(2) Coordinates all division-level
medical support operations and services.
(3) Maintains a daily log
of all significant activities for the center.
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(1) Supervises management
of maintenance operations.
(2) Supervises management
of supply operations.
(3) Maintains a daily logon
all significant activities of the office.
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a. Plans and Orders:
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Operations Overlay. Includes
tactical boundaries and locations of all battalions, separate
companies, and command posts. This overlay is maintained by the
S2/S3 and hung at all times on the operations map. Control measures
will be marked in black. Significant activities will be designated
by the S2/S3. The date/time group of the most recent update will
be posted in the upper middle of the drop.
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Support Operations Overlay.
Includes MSRs and the
current and projected locations of all facilities. It is maintained
by the support operations branch and hung at all times over the
operations drop on the operations map. The logistics facilities
will be labeled with the date/time group of the opening and projected
closing (if appropriate) above the symbol of that facility. The
indication "O/O" will be used to indicate an on-order
opening or closing.
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Intelligence Overlay. Includes
all identified significant intelligence data and suspected locations
of enemy units to include RAGs and DAGs. This drop is maintained
by the plans-intel branch and is always hung on the intelligence
map, All enemy positions will be outlined with a color designated
by the S2/S3.
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XO.
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S2/S3.
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Spt Ops.
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S1.
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S4.
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Med Ops.
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DMMC.
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Other issues or unit representatives.
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(1) All plans and orders will
be prepared and published by the S2/S3 section.
(2) OPLANs, OPORDs, FRAGOs,
and warning orders will be distributed IAW direction of the commander.
Distribution will be made through the S2/S3 section. This section
will also maintain a minimum of five extra copies of all published
orders.
(3) FRAGOs will be prepared
in written format and issued (in priority of methods) by messenger/LO,
FAX, FM, or RATT.
(4) Warning orders will be
issued as soon as a divisional order is received and analyzed.
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(1) Maps:
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(a) The S2/S3 will order and
stock a basic load of five sets of maps. Each set is for a potential
area of operations. Two sets of terrain analysis maps will also
be stocked.
(b) The LOC/TOC will operate
with three sets of maps, each mounted on a map board. One will
be used for operations, one for intelligence information, and
the other as a briefing map.
(c) One set of maps will be
assembled and used on jumps.
(d) Vertical and horizontal
grid numbers will be highlighted in a color to be determined by
the S2/S3.
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(a) The following overlays
will always be prepared for each operation:
(c) Overlays for OPORDs/OPLANs
will normally be prepared on drop or opaque paper.
(d) All overlays will have
in the upper right corner the standard OPORD/OPLAN heading.
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(1) The following charts will
be maintained by the different sections and branches:
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(a) Significant Activities.
Maintained by the S2/S3 personnel. It will show critical tactical
and logistics events.
(b) Enemy Order of Battle.
Maintained by the S2/S3. It will indicate in list form the
identified opposing enemy units and their estimated strength in
percentages.
(c) Intelligence Incidents.
Maintained by the plans-intel
branch. It will be number coded to the location of incidents posted
on the intelligence drop and will provide a one-line description
of each incident.
(d) LOC/TOC Security Sketch.
Maintained by the S2/S3. This chart shows the setup and security
plan for the DISCOM CP base.
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(1) All warnings will be by
secure land or RATT passes with FLASH precedence.
(2) For STRIKEWARN or CHEMWARN,
immediate dissemination is required. Whether the warning is issued
with or without encoded desired ground zero coordinates depends
on the time sensitivity for safety to US forces.
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(1) Daily Update Briefing
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(a) The XO will control this
briefing held for the DISCOM commander and staff.
(b) The sequence will be as
follows:
(2) Operations Order Briefing
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(a) Each new OPORD or admin/log
order will be briefed to the DISCOM commander and the subordinate
commanders as soon as possible after completion.
(b) The S2/S3 will initiate
the briefing using the following sequence: analysis of the area
of operations, enemy situation and capabilities, weather, friendly
situation, mission, and execution.
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(a) When the DISCOM commander
enters the LOC/TOC, the TOC duty officer will be prepared to update
him on the current friendly situation, the current logistics capabilities,
and the current enemy situation to include a summary of recent
incidents.
(b) The same briefing will
be provided to the S2/S3 and the XO after they have returned from
long absences. Subordinate unit LOS will also be briefed.
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(1) Shift Changes:
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(a) Two shifts will man the
LOC/TOC maintaining 24-hour operations IAW a schedule published
by the S2/S3. Chapter 2 of FM 63-2 provides an example of a proposed
dual-shift breakdown for the DISCOM.
(b) Outgoing duty personnel
will thoroughly brief incoming replacements to completely familiarize
them with all activities within their areas during the last shift.
This briefing will include a physical review of the sections log,
the log file, and the current operations and intelligence overlays.
(c) The on-duty shift is responsible
for waking the replacement shift. The replacement shift is responsible
for being present at the LOC/TOC no later than 30 minutes prior
to start of their shift.
(d) The current shift duty
officer will release outgoing shift members when he is satisfied
that the incoming personnel are properly briefed.
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(a) The LOC/TOC is the NCS
for the DISCOM command.
(b) The LOC/TOC duty officer
or NCO will monitor the division command net and maintain a daily
log.
(c) The S2/S3 section will
monitor the division O&I net and maintain a daily log.
(d) The LOC/TOC duty officer
will ensure that the DISCOM command net is audible throughout
the LOC/TOC and that a log is maintained.
(e) All incoming and outgoing
messages and reports will be logged. Each will be marked with
date/time group and a log entry number and then filed in the log
support file.
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(a) Keep the maps current
and accurate.
(b) Be prepared to brief the
commander and visitors on current tactical operational and logistics
situations.
(c) Maintain all communications
systems.
(d) Ensure all reports required
are timely.
(e) Pursue subordinate units
reports.
(f) Keep the duty log up-to-date.
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(a) The HHC commander is responsible
for the security of the LOC/TOC area.
(b) Security for the LOC/TOC
area will be maintained through roving guards. Guards will be
posted and a schedule maintained by the HHC commander. This guard
will be scheduled over a 24-hour time period. There will be a
designated entrance to the LOC/TOC area. This entrance point will
be manned by an armed guard who will have an access roster. This
roster will be established by the S2/S3 and only those on the
list will be given entrance to the LOC/TOC.
(c) The uniform for all personnel
in the LOC/TOC area will be established by the S2/S3. The protective
mask will be carried at all times and individual weapons will
remain with the individuals.
(d) The duty NCO will conduct
a sensitive item check at the beginning and end of each shift.
Weapons will be physically checked by serial number. All vehicles
will be tactically parked. All personnel will be required to ensure
that noise and light discipline are strictly maintained.
(e) The LOC/TOC vehicles and
tents will be arranged to take maximum advantage of natural cover
and concealment. Concealment will be continually improved by camouflage
with natural material and nets.
(f) Traffic control in and
around the LOC/TOC will be directed through the HHC commander
and the guards posted to secure the area.
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