Executive Summary

Outline

Chapter I of this publication identifies key players in the management of TACSAT resources, then offers critical guidance for the user to optimize usage of this scarce resource. The usage guidance centers on the need to consider other communications capabilities prior to requesting access to TACSAT resource. The chapter concludes with sections on TACSAT capabilities, military standards, waveforms, and slave channels. These sections include discussions of narrowband and wideband channels, utilizing dedicated and DAMA services, and descriptions of 5 and 25 kHz waveforms.

Chapter II provides a detailed look at the communications planning cycle of assessing force structure, acquiring resources, managing resources, and issuing resources to users. DAMA EMCON, TBA management and precedence, common and private networks, and disadvantaged users are discussed.

Chapter III provides techniques and procedures for UHF TACSAT equipment and operations. TBA management, orderwire key management, COMSEC equipment,. Provides 5 and 25 kHz DAMA checklists, accessing dedicated and DAMA channels. The included equipment lists provide the planner with the capability to assess communications interoperability of various elements in a JTF. The POC lists provide TACSAT users a means of troubleshooting a variety of common problems with UHF TACSAT operations.

The appendices provide an assortment of checklists, troubleshooting guides, and other planning resources.

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