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Multiservice CommunicationsProcedures for Tactical Radiosin a Joint Environment 

TACTICALRADIOS 

 ARMY, MARINE CORPS, NAVY, AIR FORCE 

AIR LAND SEA APPLICATIONCENTER

MULTISERVICE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES 

DISTRIBUTION

 

RESTRICTION:

 Approvedfor public release; distribution is unlimited.

 

 

FOREWORD

This publication has been prepared under our direction for use by our respective commands and other commands as appropriate.

JOHN N. ABRAMS

General, USA Commander U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command

EDWARD HANLON, JR.

Lieutenant General, USMC Commanding General Marine Corps Combat Development Command

R. G. SPRIGG

Rear Admiral, USN Commander Navy Warfare Development Command

DAVID MACGHEE, JR.

Major General, USAF Commander Headquarters Air Force Doctrine Center

This publication is available on the General Dennis J. Reimer Training and Doctrine Digital Library at www.adtdl.army.mil

 

 

 

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PREFACE

1. Scope

This publication discusses current voice and data tactical radio systems in common use between the services. It describes recent updates to the Single-Channel Ground and  Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), including the Advanced System Improvement Program (ASIP) and the Internet controller (INC). It also reviews the operational pro-cedures for SINCGARS for both analog and digital operations in a joint environment. This manual also describes the Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS).

2. Purpose

This publication standardizes joint operational procedures for SINCGARS and pro-vides an overview of the multiservice applications of EPLRS.

3. Application

This publication applies to the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. It may also be used by multiservice and service components of a joint force to conduct SINCGARS and EPLRS training and operations. Procedures herein may be modified to fit specific theater command and control (C

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) procedures, and allied and foreign national electromagnetic spectrum management requirements.

4. Implementation Plan

Participating service command offices of primary responsibility (OPRs) will review this publication, validate the information, and reference and incorporate it within ser-vice manuals, regulations, and curricula as follows:

Army.

 

The Army will incorporate the procedures in this publication in U.S. Army doctrinal and training publications as directed by the Commander, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. Distribution is in accordance with IDN 115419.

Marine Corps.

 

The Marine Corps will incorporate the procedures in this publication in U.S. Marine Corps doctrinal and training publications as directed by the Commanding General, U.S. Marine Corps Combat Development Command. Distribution is in accordance with the Marine Corps Publication Distribution System (MCPDS).

Navy.

 

The Navy will incorporate these procedures in U.S. Navy doctrinal and train-ing publications as directed by the Commander, Navy Warfare Development Command (NWDC). Distribution is in accordance with the MILSTRIP Desk Guide and NAVSOP Pub 409.

Air Force.

 

The Air Force will validate and incorporate appropriate procedures in accordance with applicable governing directives. Distribution is in accordance with  Air Force instruction (AFI) 33-360.

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