As the force buildup continues, signal support will expand services and coverage. As the operations phase begins, maneuver units disperse in tactical assembly areas. During the development to the operational area, the ACUS is established to handle the large amount of voice and data communications traffic produced by force buildup. The initiation of offensive maneuver accelerates the tempo of operations and places new demands on the ACUS to keep up with the rapidly moving forces. Corps and division warfighter nets provide C capability over extended ranges for combat units.
Signal support plays an important role in redeployment operations.
Redeploying units, CSS activities, assembly areas, airports, seaports, and sustaining base activities will have access to communications to coordinate redeployment. The Signal Corps has assumed new and important roles under the Army operations concept promulgated by FM 100-5. This role includes support for all measures that improve HN communications infrastructures. To accomplish this role, signal units provide direct assistance abroad and at home by restoring commercial communications networks destroyed during conflict or natural disaster.