Field Manual FM 6-02 Signal Support to Operations September 2019

Book excerpt: This publication, Field Manual FM 6-02 Signal Support to Operations September 2019, is the highest-level signal doctrine manual. It describes how signal Soldiers support Army forces as they shape operational environments, prevent conflict, conduct large-scale combat operations, and consolidate gains against a peer threat in joint operations. FM 6-02 supports foundational Army doctrine and establishes context for signal-specific Army techniques publications. FM 6-02 is applicable to all members of the Army Profession-leaders, Soldiers, and Army civilians. The principal audience for FM 6-02 is Army commanders, leaders, staffs, and signal Soldiers. Commanders and staffs of Army headquarters serving as a joint task force or multinational headquarters also use applicable joint or multinational doctrine for command and control of joint or multinational forces. Trainers and educators throughout the Army also use this publication. FM 6-02 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the United States Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated.