ATP 6-02.12 — Department Of Defense Information Network-army Planning Techniques
ATP 6-02.12 governs non-prescriptive planning for secure tactical information networks supporting command and control at corps and below.
- Publication number: ATP 6-02.12
- Title: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INFORMATION NETWORK-ARMY PLANNING TECHNIQUES
- Date: 11/17/2021
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 6-02.12 covers operational environments, threats, signal staff roles, network transport, information services, spectrum planning, communications security, and signal site planning. It requires signal planners to identify mission-based requirements and plan support according to operational focus, interoperability, agility, trusted systems, shared networks, and network situational awareness.
Applies to: ATP 6-02.12 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard or Army National Guard of the United States, and United States Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Signal planning processes
- Signal staff estimates
- Network transport and information services
- Spectrum planning
- Communications security
- Signal site planning
Questions and answers
Who does ATP 6-02.12 apply to?
ATP 6-02.12 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard or Army National Guard of the United States, and United States Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated. (paragraph 6-22)
What must signal planners understand to plan effective signal support?
To plan effective signal support, G-6 and S-6 planners must understand not only signal doctrine but also the fundamentals of maneuver doctrine. (paragraph 1-26)
How should signal staffs plan network transport?
Signal staffs plan redundant means of network transport for reliability and survivability in contested operational environments. (paragraph 3-1)
What factors must staff analyze when defining signal requirements?
The staff evaluates The networks purpose. The period services are required. The elements that need to exchange information. The geographic area the network will cover. Information exchange requirements. Data throughput requirements. Types and number of communication systems available to provide signal support. (paragraph 2-13)
What does quality of service help manage?
Quality of service mechanisms help manage resources to avoid network bottlenecks, and ensure that both quality and speed of service meet user requirements. (paragraph 3-80)