W. Va. Code R. § 141-56-7-5

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 141-56-7-5 - COMMUNICATION-ELECTRONICS SECTION

a. MISSION. The mission of the Communication Electronics Section is to provide general staff assistance and supervision to all communications-electronics (CE) matters of the West Virginia Army National Guard.

b. ORGANIZATION. The section is under the supervision of the Communication-Electronics Staff Officer, who reports to the DCSOPS. ns Chief.

c. COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS STAFF OFFICER. The Communications-Electronics Staff Officer is responsible for the following:

(1) Advises on C-E operations.

(2) Monitors and coordinates the technical and tactical installation and operation of C-E systems, facilities and equipment.

(3) Determines and recommends requirements for C-E support.

(4) Prepares the communications and electronic counter-measures (ECCM) portion of the training program and provides general staff supervision to the training throughout the command.

(5) Supervises the implementation of SIGSEC policy and procedures and takes action to ensure that:

(a) Only approved COMSEC material is used and the COMSEC interface is provided for planning CRYPTO operations.

(b) Only approved ELSEC procedures are applied.

(c) DCSOPS Section heads are advised on C-E matters pertaining to OPSEC.

(6) Prepares, coordinates and publishes the Signal Operating Instructions (SOI) for use throughout the command.

(7) Prepares the C-E annex to operations orders and plans.

(8) Serves in the additional duty as Electronic Warfare (EW) Officer, to includeassisting in the preparation of EW plans, annexes and SOP'S.

(9) Coordinates the reporting and progress against reasoning, interference jamming and intrusion problems.

d. TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN.

TheTelecommunications Technician is responsible for the following:

(1) Supervised the encryption and decoding of messages processed in the signal center, including the routing of traffic and operations.

(2) Develops procedures and instruction for filing of messages, preparation of messages for transmission and security precautions.

(3) Plans, supervises and conducts training in preparation, processing and handling of classified messages.

(4) Assists the COMSEC custodian in the procurement, receipt, storage, issue and stock control of cry to-graphic material.

(5) Advises the Communication-Electronics Staff Officer on security regulations and principles applicable to crytographic devices and activities.

(6) Assume the duties of the Communications Electronics Officer when required.

e. COMMUNICATIONS CHIEF.

The Communications Chief is the senior enlisted member of the section. He performs tasks as assigned by the Communications-electronics Staff Officer and provides normal supervision over the other enlisted members of the section.

W. Va. Code R. § 141-56-7-5