3 ASG Signal Squadron

3 ASG Signal Squadron (3 ASG Sig Sqn) has evolved over the recent years to become an organization focussed on the standardized provision of Area Communications and Information System (CIS) services.

In the absence of a Headquarters and Signal Squadron organization within LFAA, 3 ASG Sig Sqn provides direct Signal support to Land Force units- primarily CTC – through the provision and training of Command and Control capabilities (e.g. Land Command Support Systems (LCSS), Tactical Command and Control Communications Systems (TCCCS), satellite communications, etc). 3 ASG Sig Sqn also provides Signal support to expeditionary operations (including augmentation support to Theatre), support to Area domestic operations, and support to Area training.

The roles and responsibilities of a hybrid organization like 3 ASG Sig Sqn to complete the traditional Brigade HQ and Sig Sqn functions, the Brigade Service Battalion LCIS Tech maintenance functions, and the traditional garrison CIS functions require dedicated personnel to each of the roles.

The Sqn has now re-organized its organizational structure to separate the Signals and CIS responsibilities.

The Signal responsibilities are divided between the Sig Sqn HQ and the Signal Troop (Sig Tp). The Sig Sqn HQ provides the Sqn Command and Control elements.

The Sig Tp provides Signal Combat Support through:

1. the CP Section which provides the commander with direct command and control via field and CIS communication means; and
2. the Technical Support Section which provides 1st and 2nd line technical support for field communication equipment and on-site maintenance repair teams (MRT) s for deployed units. The tech sp section also includes a line det responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and management of line infrastructure for deployed units.

The CIS support is organized into three sections:

1. CIS Plans which provides Command and Control;
2. Area CIS Svc Ops which provides Area CIS Service Support; and
3. CIS Sp Dets Svc Ops which provide direct local CIS services such as Telephone Services ( includes voice mail, directory listings, circuit management, video conferencing, and mobile device support ), Communication Centre capabilities, Communication Systems technical services (non-tac radio) and infrastructure support (both line and telephone infrastructure). Currently there are four Sp Dets located in Moncton, Aldershot, Halifax and St. John’s which provide event management, access management, IT Ops Management, and Tech Mgt as required in their AORs.

The services that 3 ASG Sig Sqn provides WRT Area CIS include:

1. LFAA Army Centralized Service Desk (ACSD) - The Help Desk provides a single point of contact and a first and second level support for all LFAA and lodger units in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island;
2. Network Management Services - Network Services is responsible for the management of the CFB Gagetown network infrastructure, which includes providing IP addressing, and switches to allow network communications and security. Network Services also provides network administration and support services for clients at CFB Gagetown;
3. PC Services - Provides login, file and print services, server backup and data recovery, baseline application management, and national application hosting;
4. Area IT Procurement – Provides procurement of IT equipment IAW DND guidelines; and
5. Land Force Cryptographic Distribution Authority (LFCDA) - Provides military messaging services and classified services; and
6. CSNI