CHAPTER 5: The OPFOR in the Offense

5-9 COMMAND AND CONTROL.

    a. Maneuver Command and Control Posts.

        (1) Division.

• Forward Command Post

• Normal location of the division commander.
• Commander is usually accompanied by the operations officer and the chief of missile troops and artillery
• Is normally located 2 to 5 km behind the FLOT in the attack.
• 100% mobile.

• Main Command Post

• Under the control of the chief of staff.
• Located 10 to 15 km behind the FLOT.
• 100% mobile.

• Rear Command Post

• Headed by the deputy commander for the rear.
• Located 25-35 km behind the FLOT.

• Alternate Command Posts

• Established as required.

        (2) Brigade.

• Main Command Post.

• Normal location of brigade commander.
• Also location of chief of staff, plus the commanders of the brigade's engineer and chemical protection units.
• Supporting artillery commanders normally co-locate with this CP.
• Consists of several armored vehicles.
• Relocates 4 to 6 times each day.
• Located up to 5 km behind the FLOT.

• Rear Control Post.

• Headed by the deputy commander for rear services.
• Consists of 1 or 2 vehicles.
• Located up to 10 km behind the FLOT.

        (3) Battalion.

• Command Observation Post
• Only CP at battalion level.
• Consists of 3 or 4 vehicles.
• Located within 2 to 3 km of FLOT.

    b. Tactical Communications.

        (1) Division.

• HF and VHF radio (Primary communication means)
• VHF and UHF multichannel radio relay
• SHF troposcatter systems
• Wire
• Messenger
• Visual and Audio

        (2) Brigade and Below.

• HF and VHF radio (Primary communication means)
• Wire
• Messenger
• Visual and Audio

    c. Procedures.

        (1) Radio silence is normally observed when defending and when in or departing assembly areas.

        (2) In an attack against a defending enemy, radio silence is lifted when the artillery preparation begins.

        (3) In a meeting battle, radio silence if lifted upon contact with the BLUFOR.

        (4) Few secure nets exist below brigade level.