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By: Capt. Scott Carmichael
BASRA, Iraq - The communication and signal soldiers of 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, are responsible for an extensive network spread across five joint security stations in the Basra province. Their most important job is to plan and manage the battalion’s communication systems to ensure mission success with minimal interference.
Five soldiers make up the battalion headquarters communications section that overseas network support for multiple companies. These soldiers provide voice and data communications for over 1,000 soldiers.
“Our main priority is to always ensure that the network is efficient and reliable, and that the commander is able to have command and control of the battlefield at all times,” said Sgt. 1st Class Ronald Toole, of Colorado Springs, Colo., communications section noncommissioned officer in charge.
The headquarters communication section, commonly referred to as S6, consists of an officer in charge, a non-commissioned officer in charge, a multi-channel transmission systems operator and maintainer and two information systems operators.
"Our soldiers consistently demonstrate their unique skills in all aspects of information security and tactical communications in support of combat operations in Basra province," said Toole.
These soldiers although few in number are very detail-oriented and fully understand the responsibility they carry. Their knowledge and experience is critical to every mission within the battalion.
“Our soldiers’ tactical and technical expertise lead directly to the successful execution of combat operations of the war fighter,” said Toole.
Because of the vital service the S6 section provides, soldiers of 1st Bn., 68th Armor Reg., can focus primarily on planning and executing missions.
"We all play a vital part in keeping up the network," said Spc. Michael Hoops, of Phoenix, Ariz., an information systems operator. "When we're all doing our part and working together, that's how we're successful.”
| Date Taken: | 12.02.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 12.02.2010 05:44 |
| Story ID: | 61210 |
| Location: | CAMP BASRA, IQ |
| Web Views: | 75 |
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