U.S. Army FM 34-54 — Appendix B

Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com FM 34-54 communications, computers, intelligence and electronic warfare (IEW), and related systems. CM&D Element. The collection management and dissemination (CM&D) element provides a single POC to ensure that effective coordination is maintained between the JCMEC and the numerous component, theater, national, allied, and host government units. This element will ensure the receipt and satisfaction of all requirements. Specific functions are as follows: Operate joint and Army automated file servers and associated work stations that are used for receiving requirements and disseminating technical reports.

Figure B-2 shows the TECHINT communications architecture. Coordinate directly with the J2 TECHINT collection manager for receipt of validated requirements (collection and production). Ensure that exploitation elements receive these requirements; monitor the status of the requirements; and close them when appropriate. Take reports from the elements and ensure that they are disseminated expeditiously to units and organizations that need the information. Dissemination can be by any or all means; for example, secure voice, facsimile, message, Joint Deployable Intelligence Support System (JDISS). Information should be given the widest dissemination possible. SIGNAL CENTER (SIGCEN):

The SIGCEN director works directly for the JCMEC commander. The SIGCEN provides communications, systems, and related maintenance support to all of the JCMEC elements. It acts as the focal point for all communications in and out of the JCMEC. COLLECTION COMPANY: The commander of the TECHINT Collection Company works directly for the JCMEC commander. This company is augmented by a Joint EOD detachment and forward deploys three TECHINT collection teams. The collection teams assist in recovering, processing, tagging, and shipping materiel to the JCMEC. They also perform screening and make field assessments of "first seen" materiel encountered by US personnel.

The EOD detachment consists of personnel from the Services who are familiar with weapons systems, ammunition, and ordnance related to their B-6