General TCF Closure Tasks in the U.S. Army Signal Corps

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Abstract:

The 198th Expeditionary Signal Battalion ESB provided unparalleled communications support to the warfighters during its 2013 2014 deployment to Afghanistan. The ESB provided tactical satellite communications, network operations expertise, and cable and wire services. This National Guard Battalion is comprised of three units from Delaware and a fourth from South Carolina. The Battalion faced the unique challenge of learning how to close a Technical Control Facility TCF. The Battalion met this daunting task with detailed preparation and coordination, effectively closing four TCFs.

Author(s):
Stevens, Jeffrey P.
Author Organization(s):
DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIV FT BELVOIR VA
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA612295
Pagination:
0005

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
DAU/FB
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.3_Planning
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS, CABLES, CONTROL CENTERS, MILITARY SATELLITES, NETWORKS, TACTICAL WARFARE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Radio Communications
Keyword(s):
ESB(EXPEDITIONARY SIGNAL BATTALION), TCF(TECHNICAL CONTROL FACILITY)
Report Date:
2014 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2015 Feb 02