DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

3000 MARINE CORPS PENTAGONWASHINGTON, DC 20350-3000

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MARINE CORPS ORDER 2400.2A

Froin:To:

Subj:

Ref.:

Commandant of the Marine CorpsDistribution List

MARINE CORPS MANAGEMENT AND USE OF THE ELECTROMAGNETICSPECTRUM

(a) SECNAVINST 2400.1(b) Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-II,

"Preparation, Submission and Execution of the Budget,Part 3," June 2008

(c) National Telecommunications and InformationAdministration (NTIA), "Manual of Regulations andProcedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management(Redbook) ," January 2009

(d) DODD 5000.01, "The Defense Acquisition System," May12, 2003

(e) DODI 4650.01, "Policy and Procedures for Management ofUse of the Electromagnetic Spectrum," January 9, 2009

(f) DODI 5000.02, "Operation of the Defense AcquisitionSystem," December 8, 2008

(g) OPNAVINST 2400.20F(h) ACP 190 U.S. SUPP-l(D) , "Guide to Frequency Planning,"

September 1, 2001(i) DODD 3222.3, "DOD Electromagnetic Environmental Effects

(E3) Program," September 8, 2004(j) MCO 2410.2B(k) DODI 5200.01, "DOD Information Security Program and

Protection of Sensitive Compartmental Information,"October 9, 2008

(1) Joint Staff Memorandum, "Designation of Spectrum XXIas the Joint Standard Frequency Assignment System,"dtd 29 Jul 05 (NOTAL)

(m) CJCSI 3320.03A, "Joint Communications ElectronicsOperation Instructions," June 1, 2005

(n) Joint Staff Memorandum, "Designation of JACS as theJoint Staff Communications Electronics OperationsInstruction (CEOI) Generation Tool," dtd 6 Jan 05(NOTAL)

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release;distribution is unlimited.

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(0) "DOD Frequency Assignment and Equipment SpectrumCertification Security Classification Guide,"November 30, 2007 (NOTAL)

(p) Military Communications-Electronics Board (MCEB) PUB7, "Frequency Resource Record System (FRRS) StandardFrequency Action Format (SFAF)," June 30, 2005

(q) Communications Act of 1934 (further amended by theTelecommunications Act of 1996)

(r) CJCSM 3320.01B, "Joint Operations in theElectromagnetic Battlespace," March 25, 2006

(s) CJCSM 3212.02B, "Performing Electronic Attack in theUnited States and Canada for Tests, Training andExercises," October 15, 2003 (NOTAL)

(t) CJCSI 3320.02C-l, "Classified Supplement to JointSpectrum Interference Resolution (JSIR) Procedures,"December 17, 2008 (NOTAL)

(u) CJCSI 3320.02D, "Joint Spectrum InterferenceResolution (JSIR)," January 9, 2009

(v) CJCSM 3320.02B, "Joint Spectrum InterferenceResolution (JSIR) Procedures," December 31, 2008

(w) 47, U.S.C.(x) JANAP 119(M), "Joint Voice Call Sign Book,"

October 2004 (NOTAL)(y) SECNAV M-5210.1

Encl: (1) Marine Corps Management and Use of theElectromagnetic Spectrum Guidance

1. Situation. Based upon operational requirements and emergingtechnology, the Marine Corps has experienced a proliferation ofspectrum-dependent (S-D) equipment and systems, which providecritical command and control (C2); intelligence, surveillanceand reconnaissance (ISR) functions; and electronic warfare (EW)capabilities across the operating forces. These S-D equipmentand systems are no longer isolated solely within thecommunications community, but span and connect the Marine AirGround Task Force (MAGTF) across the strategic, operational, andtactical levels of warfare. Fully understanding the operationalnecessity of effectively and efficiently managing theelectromagnetic spectrum is critical to the Marine Corps abilityto utilize, control, and exploit this critically saturated,finite resource during current and future operations.

2. Cancellation. MCO 2400.2 and MCO 2345.1.

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3. Mission. This Order establishes policy, guidance, andprocedures for the effective and efficient management of theelectromagnetic spectrum and identifies specific commandrelationships, roles, and responsibilities in the propermanagement and employment of S-D equipment and systems insupport of the Marine Corps Operating Forces (OPFOR),installations, organizations, and activities in accordance withreferences (a) through (y).

4. Execution

a. Commander's Intent and Concept of Operations

(1) Commander's Intent. The Marine Corps willeffectively and efficiently manage the electromagnetic spectrumand. ensure the Marine Corps provides equipment, capabilities,and services to the OPFOR and Supporting Establishment thatenable commanders to utilize S-D equipment and systems in thesuccessful completion of their assigned missions. Considerationof the electromagnetic spectrum and operational environment iscritical to acquisition, operations, and sustainment and mustcontinually be evaluated across the strategic, operational, andtactical planning levels of the MAGTF to ensure effectiveemployment in the numerous and various locations in which theMarine Corps deploys. Marine Corps management and use of theelectromagnetic spectrum must be guided by international,national, Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy(DON) policy and regulations, while also providing flexible andresponsive support to Marine Corps operations and training.Through streamlined policy and coordinated efforts, Marine Corpsmanagement and use of the electromagnetic spectrum willeffectively and successfully support Marine Corps operationalrequirements.

(2) Concept of Operations

(a) In accordance with reference (a), the Commandantof the Marine Corps (CMC) is responsible for the Marine Corpsmanagement and use of the electromagnetic spectrum and exercisesoperational authority by providing command structure andresources to ensure spectrum access to the MAGTF.

(b) The Director, Command, Control, Communicationsand Computers (C4), Headquarters, u.S. Marine Corps (HQMC)!DON Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) Marine Corps(DDCIO(MC», provides Marine Corps electromagnetic spectrumpolicy and oversees spectrum use, requirements, and operations.

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(c) Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM)provides supervision and management of the spectrumsupportability and certification process throughout all phasesof the acquisition lifecycle to ensure seamless integration ofS-D equipment and systems into the electromagnetic environment(EME) in support of the Marine Corps OPFOR, installations,organizations and activities.

(d) OPFOR commanders (e.g., u.S. Marine Corps Forces(MARFOR), Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) , Major SubordinateCommands (MSC) , etc.) and commanders of Marine CorpsInstallations (MCI) (e.g., bases, posts, stations, andinstallations) provide oversight, supervision and management ofthe operational, training, day-to-day requirements and use ofthe electromagnetic spectrum.

(e) S-D equipment and systems are defined as anyconceptual, experimental, developmental or operationaltransmitter, receiver or device (unclassified or classified)that utilizes any portion or part of the electromagneticspectrum. S-D equipment and systems include, but are notlimited to transmitters, receivers, Command and Control (C2)

systems and platforms (including satellite communications(SATCOM», ISR systems and platforms (either manned orunmanned), EWassets, sensors, beacons, navigational aids(NAVAIDS), radar, lasers, munitions, and weapons systems. Thereis no distinction as to the method of procurement to includeprogram and non-program of record; Government-developed orGovernment-off-the shelf (GOTS); commercial-off-the-shelf(COrS); commercial lease; or operations and maintenance(O&M)/unit funded.

(f) Ensure effective and efficient spectrummanagement is considered at all levels of Marine Corpsoperational planning to ensure access to the electromagneticspectrum in support of Marine Corps OPFOR, installations,organizations and activities.

(g) Ensure spectrum supportability is consideredearly and during all phases of the acquisition process for theproper development, procurement, and fielding of S-D equipmentand systems to the Marine Corps OPFOR, installations,organizations, and activities to include Host NationAuthorization (RNA) for operational spectrum requirementsOutside the United States and Possessions (OUS&P).

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(h) Advocate and invest in the development of newand emergent spectrum efficient technologies in support ofMarine Corps operational requirements.

(3) Subordinate Element Missions

(a) Director, C4/DDCIO(MC»

!. Establish Marine Corps spectrum policy,guidance and procedures for the effective and efficientmanagement of the electromagnetic spectrum.

~. Provide oversight and administration ofMarine Corps policy, management and use of the electromagneticspectrum, spectrum requirements, and operations.

i. Ensure Marine Corps compliance withapplicable international, national, DoD, Joint and DON statutoryand regulatory policies.

!. Serve as the principle advisor to the DoD,Joint Staff, and other Governmental agencies in support ofMarine Corps Service related issues regarding theelectromagnetic spectrum, spectrum requirements and operations.

~. Coordinate Marine Corps administrative andoperational spectrum management support requirements with theSecretary of the Navy (SECNAV) and other Military Departments(MILDEPS) and Service Chiefs as required.

a. Support the DON at the InterdepartmentRadio Advisory Committee (IRAC) of the NationalTelecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

b. Serve as the principle Marine Corpsmember to the Military Communications-Electronics Board (MCEB)Frequency Panel (FP) and associated working groups and forumsand designate and delegate Marine Corps representation, asrequired, in support of Marine Corps use of the electromagneticspectrum, spectrum requirements and operations.

~. Provide administrative oversight of theMarine Corps spectrum supportability and certification processin support of Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM)program offices (PO); Joint Program Offices (JPO) where theMarine Corps is the Executive Agent (EA); Marine CorpsWarfighting Lab (MCWL); procurements by the Marine Corps OPFOR,installations, organizations and activities; and other

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supporting entities for spectrum supportability, certificationand host nation coordination (HNC) issues during the acquisitionprocess.

2. Assign responsibilities to and coordinateMarine Corps administrative and operational spectrum managementsupport requirements with the Navy and Marine Corps SpectrumCenter (NMSC) and regional Navy and Marine Corps SpectrumOffices (NMCSO) within the US&P as required.

8. Coordinate and assign Marine Corpsadministrative and operational spectrum management supportrequirements with MILDEP and regional spectrum offices withinUS&P as required (e.g., DoD Area Frequency Coordinators (AFC) ,etc. ) .

2. Coordinate and provide administrative andoperational spectrum management support, as required, to theMarine Corps OPFOR, installations, organizations and activitiesin support of spectrum management operational requirements.

10. Coordinate Marine Corps administrative andoperational spectrum management support requirements with theMarine Corps Service Components (i.e., MARFOR) in support ofregional Combatant Commands (COCOM), as required, to includeHNC..

11. Coordinate and provide administrative andtechnical support, as required, to the Marine Corps OPFOR,installations, organizations and activities during the Servicelevel and Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution (JSIR)processes.

12. Provide appropriate mechanisms to theMarine Corps OPFOR, installations, organizations and activities,whereby compliance with the provisions of this Order areunderstood, administered, and validated.

(b) Commander, MARCORSYSCOM

1. Act as the focal point for and provideadministrative and technical support to MARCORSYSCOM PO; JPOwhere the Marine Corps is the EA; MCWL; procurements by theMarine Corps OPFOR; installations and other entities forspectrum supportability, certification and HNC issues during theacqUisition process.

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~. Ensure spectrum supportability,certification and electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) areconsidered as early as possible in the acquisition process andin parallel with other acquisition activities.

l. Coordinate Marine Corps administrative andoperational spectrum management support requirements, asrequired, during the spectrum supportability and certificationprocess with the NMSC and regional NMCSOs within US&P to includecoordinating and obtaining frequency assignments in support oftesting, evaluation and demonstration of S-D equipment andsystems during the acquisition process.

!. Coordinate Marine Corps administrative andoperational spectrum management support requirements, asrequired, with the Marine Corps Service Components (i.e.,MARFOR) in support of the regional COCOM to include RNC.

5. Provide policy, guidance and procedures tothe PO and Program Managers (PM) during the acquisition processto ensure the proper and sufficient documentation of S-Dequipment and systems technical characteristics and parameters,submission and tracking of NTIA certification and note-toholders (NTH), and host nation authorization (RNA) packages.

~. Timely publication and dissemination ofNTIA certification documentation (e.g., approved DD-1494 or J/F12) within the appropriate databases.

b. Audit and deletion of legacy andobsolete S-D equipment and systems within the appropriatedatabases when no longer in the Marine Corps inventory.

c. Host Nation Coordination.

d. Provide annual training to PO/PM on thespectrum supportability processes and procedures and develop,provide and maintain documentation, checklists, etc. in supportof this effort.

~. Advocate and invest in the development ofnew and emergent spectrum efficient technologies in support ofMarine Corps operational requirements.

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(c) Commanders, u.s. Marine Corps Forces (MARFOR)

!. Establish MARFOR level spectrum policy,guidance, and procedures for the effective and efficientmanagement and use of the electromagnetic spectrum.

a. Ensure effective and efficient spectrummanagement is considered at all levels of Marine Corpsoperational planning to ensure access to the electromagneticspectrum in support of the Marine Corps OPFOR, installations,organizations and activities.

b. Provide procedures for the planning,assignment, coordination, deconfliction and utilization of theelectromagnetic spectrum.

£. Provide procedures for the timely andaccurate identification, reporting, and resolution ofelectromagnetic interference (EMI) for assured access to theelectromagnetic spectrum.

~. Provide oversight and administration ofMARFOR policy, management and use of the electromagneticspectrum, spectrum requirements and operations.

~. Ensure MARFOR compliance with applicableinternational, national, DoD, Joint, DON and Marine Corpsstatutory and regulatory policies.

!. Ensure spectrum supportability,certification and HNC/HNA is validated/completed for S-Dequipment and systems prior to operational use.

~. Coordinate and provide administrative andoperational spectrum management support, as required, to MarineCorps OPFOR, installations, organizations and activities insupport of spectrum management operational requirements toinclude coordination with the NMSC and regional NMCSOs withinUS&P as required.

~. Coordinate Marine Corps administrative andoperational spectrum management support requirements in supportof regional COCOM, as required, to include HNC.

2. coordinate and provide administrative andtechnical support to Marine Corps OPFOR, installations,organizations and activities during the Service level and JointSpectrum Interference Resolution (JSIR) processes.

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(d) Commanders, Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF)

1. Establish MEF level spectrum policy,guidance and procedures for the effective and efficientmanagement of the electromagnetic spectrum.

~. Ensure effective and efficient spectrummanagement is considered at all levels of MAGTF operationalplanning to ensure access to the electromagnetic spectrum insupport of the Marine Corps OPFOR.

b. Provide procedures for the planning,assignment, coordination, deconfliction and utilization of theelectromagnetic spectrum.

~. Provide procedures for the timely andaccUrate identification, reporting, and resolution of EMI forassured access to the electromagnetic spectrum.

2. Provide oversight and administration of MEFpolicy, management and use of the electromagnetic spectrum,spectrum requirements and operations.

3. Ensure MEF compliance with applicableinternational, national, DoD, Joint, DON and Marine Corpsstatutory and regulatory policies.

i. Ensure spectrum supportability,certification and RNC/RNA is validated/completed for S-Dequipment and systems prior to operational use.

~. Coordinate and provide administrative andoperational spectrum management support, as required, to theMarine Corps OPFOR in support of spectrum management operationalrequirements to include coordination with regional NMCSOs withinUS&P as required.

6. Coordinate Marine Corps administrative andoperational spectrum management support requirements in supportof regional COCOM, as required, to include HNC.

7. Coordinate and provide administrative andtechnical support to the Marine Corps OPFOR during the Servicelevel and Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution (JSIR)processes.

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(e) Commanding Generals, Marine Corps Installations(MCI)

l. Establish MCI level spectrum policy,guidance, and procedures for the effective and efficientmanagement of the electromagnetic spectrum.

~. Ensure effective and efficient spectrummanagement is considered at all levels of operational planningto ensure access to the electromagnetic spectrum in support ofMarine Corps installations, organizations and activities.

b. Provide procedures for the planning,assignment, coordination, deconfliction and utilization of theelectromagnetic spectrum.

£. Provide procedures for the timely andaccurate identification, reporting, and resolution of EMI forassured access to the electromagnetic spectrum.

2. Provide oversight and administration of MCIpolicy, management and use of the electromagnetic spectrum,spectrum requirements and operations.

3. Ensure MCI compliance with applicableinternational, national, DoD, Joint, DON and Marine Corpsstatutory and regulatory policies.

!. Ensure spectrum supportability,certification and HNC/RNA is validated/completed for S-Dequipment and systems prior to operational use.

~. Coordinate and provide administrative andoperational spectrum management support, as required, to MarineCorps installations, organizations and activities in support ofspectrum management operational requirements to includecoordination with regional NMCSOs within US&P as required.

~. Coordinate Marine Corps administrative andoperational spectrum management support requirements in supportof regional COCOM, as required, to include RNC.

7. Coordinate and provide administrative andtechnical support to MCls, organizations and activities duringthe Service level and Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution(JSIR) processes.

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. c. Coordinating Instructions. Coordinating instructionsare contained within enclosure (1) of this Order.

5. Administration and Logistics. Submit recommended changes tothis Order, with complete justification, to Commandant of theMarine Corps (Dir, C4), via the chain of command.

6. Command and Signal

a. Command. This Order is applicable to the Marine CorpsTotal Force.

b. Signal. This Order is effective the date signed.

~~m'AM:Dlrector, Marlne Corps Staff

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IDENTIFICATION

Chapter 11-2.3.4.5 .6 .7 .

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Organization .International .National (Federal Government) .National (Non-Federal Government) .Department of Defense (DOD) .Department of the Navy (DON) .United States Marine Corps (USMC) .Navy and Marine Corps Spectrum Center .(NMSC)/Navy and Marine Corps SpectrumOffices (NMCSO)Department of the Navy (DON) National .Level Spectrum Management OrganizationNavy and Marine Corps Spectrum Center .(NMSC) and US&P Regional Navy and MarineCorps Spectrum Office (NMCSO) Locations

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Spectrum Supportability and Certification 2-1Introduction 2-1Spectrum Supportability and Certification .. 2-1Responsibility for Spectrum Supportability . 2-1and CertificationSystems that Require Spectrum 2-2Supportability and CertificationSpectrum Supportability and Certification .. 2-3RequirementsElectromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) 2-6Host Nation Coordination/Host Nation 2-6Authorization (HNC/HNA)Spectrum Supportability and Certification 2-8ProcessSpectrum Supportability and Certification 2-12Process

Spectrum Management Operations 3-1Introduction 3-1Spectrum Management Automated Tools 3-1and DatabasesFrequency Records and Database Management .. 3-7Frequency Assignment Process 3-13International Distress and Emergency 3-17FrequenciesElectronic Warfare/Electronic 3-17Attack (EW/EA)

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Interference Resolution 4-1Introduction 4-1Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution 4-1(JSIR) ProgramJSIR Reporting Procedures 4-3

Title 47 U.S.C. Non-licensed Devices 3-21Communications-Electronics Operations 3-23Instruction/Joint Communications-Electronics Operations Instruction(CEOI/JCEOI)Marine Corps Standardized Organizational 3-27AbbreviationsMarine Corps Standardized SFAF 3-29(200 Series) Data ItemsInternational Distress and Emergency 3-33FrequenciesUS&P Frequency Request/Assignment 3-34ProcessOUS&P Frequency Request/Assignment 3-35Process

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Chapter 1

Organization

1. International. The International Telecommunication Union(ITU) was established in 1865 and is the leading United Nations(UN) agency for information and communication technologies. Asthe global focal point for Governments and the private sector,the ITU's role in helping the world communicate spans three coresectors: radiocommunication, standardization and development.The ITU is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and its membershipincludes 191 Member States and more than 700 Sector Members andAssociates. The goals of the ITU are to:

a. Maintain and extend international cooperation for theimprovement and rational use of telecommunications of all kinds.

b. Establish international rules and regulations that areratified by the member nations.

c. Promote the development of technical facilities andtheir efficient operation with a view of improving theefficiency of telecommunications service.

d. Harmonize the actions of nations in the attainment ofthese goals.

2. National (Federal Government). The NationalTelecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), abureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), is thePresident of the United State's principal adviser ontelecommunications and information policy issues, and works withother Executive Branch agencies to develop and present theAdministration's position on these issues. NTIA manages theFederal Government's use of the electromagnetic spectrum;performs telecommunications research and engineering; andadministers infrastructure and public telecommunicationsfacilities grants.

a. Office of Spectrum Management (OSM). The OSM isresponsible for managing the Federal Government's use of theelectromagnetic spectrum. To achieve this, the OSM receivesassistance and advice from the Interdepartment Radio AdvisoryCommittee (IRAC). The OSM carries out this responsibility by:

(1) Establishing and issuing policy regardingallocations and regulations governing the Federal spectrum use.

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(2) Developing plans for peacetime and wartime use ofthe electromagnetic spectrum.

(3) Preparing for, participating in, and implementingthe results of international radio conferences.

(4) Assigning of frequencies.

(5) Maintenance of spectrum use databases.

(6) Reviewing Federal agencies' new telecommunicationssystems and certifying that spectrum will be available.

(7) Providing technical engineering expertise requiredto perform specific spectrum resource assessments and automatedcomputer capabilities needed to carry out these investigations.

(8) Participates in all aspects of the FederalGovernment's communications related emergency readinessactivities.

(9) Participates in Federal Governmenttelecommunications and automated information systems securityactivities.

b. Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC). Thepurpose of the lRAC is to assign frequencies to u.s. Governmentradio stations and develop and execute policies, programs,procedures and technical criteria pertaining to the allocation,management, and use of the electromagnetic spectrum within theUnited States and Possessions (US&P). The lRAC consists of amain committee, subcommittees and ad-hoc working groups thatconsider various aspects of spectrum management policy.

(1) The lRAC main committee consists of representativesappointed by each of the following member departments andagencies:

(a) Department of Agriculture

(b) Department of the Air Force

(c) Department of the Army

(d) Broadcasting Board of Governors

(e) United States Coast Guard

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(f) Department of Commerce

(g) Department of Energy

(h) Federal Aviation Administration

(i) Department of Homeland Security

(j) Department of the Interior

(k) Department of Justice

(1) National Aeronautics and Space Administration

(m) National Science Foundation

(n) Department of the Navy

(0) Department of State

(p) Department of Transportation

(q) Department of Treasury

(r) United States Postal Service

(s) Veterans Affairs

(2) The IRAC's substructure consists of the:

(a) Frequency Assignment Subcommittee (FAS) TheFAS consists of a representative appointed by each of the 19IRAC departments/agencies and acts as the assignment andcoordination authority of radio frequencies for the FederalGovernment and the development and execution of proceduresrelating to these functions. Liaison between the FAS and theFederal Communications Commission (FCC) is affected by FCCRepresentation on the FAS. Normal frequency assignment actionsare addressed by voting on a daily basis. Requests for radiolicenses and many problems are resolved by coordination amongthe affected Government agencies representatives. Frequencyassignment issues; problems that cannot be resolved by localcoordination; and improvements and refinements to the frequencyassignment process are addressed monthly by the FAS.

(b) Spectrum Planning Subcommittee (SPS). The SPSconsists of a representative appointed by each of the 19 IRACdepartments/agencies and is responsible for carrying out those

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functions that relate to the planning and use of theelectromagnetic spectrum in the National interest; theapportionment of spectrum space for established or anticipatedradio services; the apportionment of spectrum space between oramong Government and non-Federal activities; and other mattersas the lRAC may direct. Liaison between the SPS and the FCC isaffected by the FCC representation on the SPS. The SPS:

1. Maintains and makes recommendations forchanges in the Table of Frequency Allocations or other actions,as appropriate; new developments in existing services; newtechniques, the application of which may require revision of theTable of Frequency Allocations; new services for which thecurrent table makes no provisions; specific proposals forexpansion, reduction, or other changes in the allocatedfrequency bands; and the international aspects of changesrecommended to the lRAC.

~. Ensures electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)among electronic systems and observance in accordance with theNTIA Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal RadioFrequency Management.

~. Develops procedures enabling the maintenanceof pertinent documentation of planned and operational satellitesystems including their technical and operationalcharacteristics.

!. Ascertains system concept development, wherecompatibility may not exist and make recommendations as topotential EMC problem areas, and proposes courses of action toresolve these problems.

5. Makes recommendations as to technicalparameters necessary to facilitate sharing between systems;reviews effectiveness of existing systems with a view towardrectifying compatibility deficiencies.

(c) Emergency Planning Subcommittee (EPS). The EPSformulates, guides and reviews National Security EmergencyPreparedness (NSEP) planning for Federal spectrum-dependent (S­D) equipment and systems.

(d) Radio Conference Subcommittee (RCS). The RCSconsists of a representative appointed by each of the 19 lRACdepartments/agencies and is responsible for carrying out thosefunctions given in Article II that relate to preparing for lTDconferences, including the lTD Plenipotentiary Conferences, lTD

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Radio-communication Assembly (RCA), council as it pertains tomatters involving radio, and the Radiocommunication AdvisoryGroup including the development of recommended u.s. proposalsand positions. The RCS focuses on current and planned nationaland international frequency uses, and optimum placement of radioservices to ensure effective use of the spectrum in the overallnational interest; anticipated needs of all radio services; newdevelopments in existing services; new techniques, theapplication of which may require revision of regulationsconcerning radio frequency matters; and new services for whichthe current regulations makes no provisions.

(e) Space Systems Subcommittee (SSS) The SSS isresponsible for international registration of Governmentsatellite systems within the lTU forum and acts on behalf of thelRAC to coordinate with the Deputy Associate Administrator, OSMto review, modify, develop, and maintain the procedures fornational implementation of space related provisions of the lTURadio Regulations; advance publish, coordinate, and notifyGovernment space systems under the applicable provisions of thelTU Radio Regulations; respond to the data furnished by otheradministrations and the Radiocommunication Bureau regardingproposed space telecommunications systems in accordance with theapplicable provisions of the lTU Radio Regulations. Liaisonbetween the SSS and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)is affected by the FCC Representation on the SSS.

(f) Technical Subcommittee (TSC). The TSC assistsNTlA in addressing issues that relate to the technical aspectsof the use of the electromagnetic spectrum, as well as suchother matters as directed by the lRAC. The TSC evaluatescurrent and proposed efforts regarding the adequacy of thetechnical bases for spectrum management; the effectiveness ofspecific programs with regard to improved use of the spectrum;the need for new criteria, procedures, and methodologies for useof the spectrum. TSC assistance to NTlA includes:

!. Development of recommendations concerningnew technical standards and improvement of existing standardspertaining to use of the radio spectrum.

~. Maintaining awareness of the radiopropagation (including natural radio noise) programs and needsof the Government for purposes of evaluating and makingrecommendations leading to a better utilization of the radiospectrum.

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3. Providing evaluations and recommendations,in the form of technical reports, on new and existing techniquesand their ability to optimize use of the radio spectrum,including implementation steps.

i. Providing evaluations and recommendations,in the form of technical reports, regarding the EMC capabilitiesand needs of the Government in support of spectrum management,including techniques and criteria leading to greater inter- andintra-radio service sharing of available spectrum and thereduction of man-made radio noise.

3. National (Non-Federal Government)Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC). The FCC is an independent United StatesGovernment agency established by the Communications Act of 1934(as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996) and chargedwith regulating all non-Federal Government use of the radiofrequency spectrum (including radio and televisionbroadcasting); all interstate telecommunications (wire,satellite and cable); and all international communications thatoriginate or terminate in the United States. It is an importantfactor in U.S. telecommunication policy.

a. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, theDistrict of Columbia, and all U.S. possessions.

b. The FCC rules and regulations are codified in Title 47of the United States Code (U.S.C.)

4. Department of Defense (DOD)

a. Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) The SECDEF isresponsible for all acquisition, operations, and resourcesutilizing the electromagnetic spectrum within the Department ofDefense (DOD).

(1) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks andInformation Integration (ASD(NII». The ASD(NII) providespolicy, oversight and guidance for all DOD matters related tothe management and use of the electromagnetic spectrum andelectromagnetic environmental effects (E3). ASD(NII) representsand coordinates DOD positions within international, regional,national and Federal Government spectrum managementorganizations and forums in support of DOD policy and standards.

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b. Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)

(1) Director, Command, Control, Communications andComputer Systems, Joint Staff (J6). The J6 provides policy,procedures and operational support to the SECDEF, JCS, Servicesand DOD Components in support of Joint warfighting efforts. TheJ6 serves as the Joint Staff Spectrum Manager and advises theChairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) on all spectrum matters;assists ASD(NII) in formulating policy and strategic planning,supports the COCOMs operational requirements.

(2) Military Communications-Electronics Board (MCEB)The MCEB is chartered by ASD(NII) to coordinate militarycommunications-electronics matters, including informationtechnology (IT) and National Security Systems (NSS) to provideadvice and assistance to the DOD components; between DOD andother Government departments and agencies; and between DOD andrepresentatives of foreign nations. The MCEB is chaired by theDirector for Command, Control, Communications and ComputerSystems, Joint Staff with members and representatives comprisingthe DOD Components and Military Departments and Services.

a. MCEB Frequency Panel (FP). Spectrum relatedfunctions of the MCEB fall under the cognizance of the, whichprovides expert technical advice to the MCEB in the areas ofradio frequency engineering and electromagnetic spectrummanagement.

b. The following permanent working groups areestablished/chartered under the FP to accomplish this mission:

!. Spectrum Operations Permanent Working Group(SOPWG) provides guidance and procedures for the management andsystem enhancements of the Frequency Resource Record System(FRRS) .

~. Equipment Spectrum Guidance PermanentWorking Group (ESGPWG) provides coordinated military guidance tothe DOD components on spectrum dependent (S-D) equipment andsystems in accordance with applicable DOD Directives, Allied,U.S. national, and international rules, regulations, andstandards on spectrum management.

l. Spectrum Management Architecture PermanentWorking Group (SMAPWG) guides the development of a spectrummanagement architecture for the DOD spectrum managementcommunity.

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4. International Telecommunications Union (ITU)Permanent Working Group (ITUPWG) establishes and executes acohesive international spectrum management strategy for the ITUand related forums that address matters related to themanagement and use of the electromagnetic spectrum.

~. Allied Permanent Working Group (APWG)establishes and executes a cohesive international spectrummanagement strategy for regional and/or allied forums thataddress matters related to military management and use of theelectromagnetic spectrum.

~. Space Systems Permanent Working Group(SSPWG) provides guidance and procedures on space systemfrequency matters.

2. Allotment Plan Management Permanent WorkingGroup (APMPWG) provides spectrum related guidance for DOD fixedand mobile operations.

~. Dynamic Spectrum Access Permanent WorkingGroup (DSAPWG) identifies, studies, and advises the FP onspectrum policy, regulations, standardization and doctrinalissues concerning DOD acquisition and deployment ofcommunications-electronics equipment employing DSA and relatedtechnologies including wireless ad hoc mobile networking,software defined and cognitive radios.

(3) Unified Combatant Command (COCOM). The CombatantCommander (CCDR) is responsible for the policy and use of theelectromagnetic spectrum by U.S. Forces within their respectiveareas of responsibility (AOR) to include the coordination offrequency assignments and spectrum supportability with Alliedand host nations; development and maintenance of the JointRestricted Frequency List (JRFL) and Joint Communications­Electronics Operations Instruction (JCEOI); and other spectrumrelated processes uniquely applied to their AOR.

(a) Joint Frequency Management Office (JFMO). TheJFMO implements and executes COCOM policy and use of theelectromagnetic spectrum. The JFMO provides:

l. Operational and contingency communicationsplanning which consider and coordinate spectrum use amongparticipating U.S., Joint and Coalition forces to enableinformation exchange, eliminate duplications of effort andachieve mutual support.

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2. Necessary augmentation, coordination andsupport between the JFMO and the Joint Spectrum ManagementElement (JSME).

3. Resolves spectrum user conflicts.

4. Controlling authority for the JCEOI.

(b) Joint Spectrum Management Element (JSME). TheJSME is established by the Joint Force Commander (JFC) andprovides policy, guidance and coordination between the JTF andthe JFMO to include policy and guidance for the use of theelectromagnetic spectrum, JRFL, JCEOI, and other spectrumrelated processes uniquely applied to the JTF. The JSME ensuresassigned JTF forces are authorized sufficient use of theelectromagnetic spectrum to execute their designated missions.

c. Defense Spectrum Organization (DSO). The DSO, a DefenseInformation Systems Agency (DISA) entity, provides spectrumanalysis and the development of integrated spectrum plans andlong-term strategies to address current and future needs for DODspectrum access. DSO provides direct operational support to theJCS, CCDRs, Secretaries of Military Departments (MILDEP), andDirectors of Defense Agencies to achieve national security andmilitary objectives.

(1) Strategic Planning Office (Spa). The spa works totransform spectrum management to support future net-centricoperations and warfare. The spa develops comprehensive andintegrated spectrum planning strategies for the DOD, to supportnational spectrum planning efforts as well as DOD requirementsand acquisition processes. The spa:

(a) Ensures DOD is prepared to respond tointernational spectrum management issues and enhance the DOD'sglobal spectrum access.

(b) Develops DOD strategies, for presentation tospectrum bodies within international organizations (e.g., theITD, regional bodies, and North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO)) .

(c) Promotes effective and efficient spectrum accesstechnologies, key strategic alliances with Government, industry,and academia to maximize DOD spectrum utilization to meetmission requirements.

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(2) Joint Spectrum Center (JSC). The JSC, a fieldoffice within the DSO, provides expertise in the areas ofspectrum planning, E3, information systems, modeling andsimulation, and operations to provide complete, spectrum-relatedservices directly to the JCS, CCDRs, MILDEPs, and Director's ofDefense Agencies. JSC support provides:

(a) Electromagnetic environmental databases andanalysis tools to assist in both the acquisition and operationof DOD communications-electronics assets.

(b) Engineering expertise and services dedicated toensuring effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum.

(c) Services such as spectrum-planning guidance,system integration, system vulnerability analysis, environmentalanalysis, test and measurement support, operational support andspectrum management software development.

(d) Support for spectrum planning, spectrumcertification of new weapon and sensor system development, andtraining and operational support to the unified commands,military departments, and defense agencies.

5. Department of the Navy (DON)

a. Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) The SECNAV isresponsible for all acquisition, operations, resources and useof the electromagnetic spectrum within the DON in order to:

(1) Ensure sufficient spectrum is available toaccomplish warfighting missions.

(2) Ensure efficient spectrum use.

(3) Promote spectrum efficient technologies with otherpublic/private sector interests toward effective management ofspectrum resources.

(4) Influence the development of national level spectrumpositions and policies.

b. Department of the Navy, Chief Information Officer (DONCIO). DON CIO is responsible to the SECNAV for all national andinternational spectrum matters, coordination and:

(1) Provides oversight, policy and guidance.

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(2) Provides primary membership for the department tothe IRAC.

(3) Designates alternate members to the IRAC and itssubcommittees.

(4) Ensures MCEB participants support DON spectrumpolicy and interests.

(5) DON national level spectrum management organizationis outlined in figure 1-1.

c. Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Research, Developmentand Acquisition (ASN(RDA))

(1) Establishes policy for the development andacquisition S-D equipment and systems.

(2) Ensures DON acquisition instructions addressspectrum supportability.

(3) Ensure DON acquisition programs acquiring S-Dequipment and systems adhere to Federal, DOD and DON policy,guidance and instructions.

(4) Maintains awareness of emerging technologies forpotential adoption.

6. United States Marine Corps (USMC)

a. Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC). The CMC isresponsible for spectrum use, management, operations andrequirements in support of the Marine Corps operating forces(OPFOR), installations, organizations and activities. CMC isresponsible for the Marine Corps management of theelectromagnetic spectrum and exercises operational authority byproviding command structure and resources to ensure spectrumaccess to the MAGTF.

b. Director, Command, Control, Communications and Computers(C4), Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (HQMC)!Department of theNavy (DON) Deputy Chief Information Officer (Marine Corps)(DDCIO(MC»). Director, C4!DDCIO(MC) provides Marine Corpselectromagnetic spectrum policy, and oversees spectrum use,requirements and operations.

c. Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM).MARCORSYSCOM, as the research, development, test and evaluation

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(RDT&E) and acquisition organization for the Marine Corps,provides spectrum supportability, certification and frequencycoordination in support of and during the acquisition process.

d. Commanders, U.S. Marine Corps Forces (MARFOR). MARFORsprovide spectrum policy, oversight and operational support to theCommanders, Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) , Marine CorpsInstallations (MCI) , Major Subordinate Commands (MSC) , and otherMarine Corps organizations and activities in support of day-to­day training, exercises and operations, as well as warfightingresponsibilities, where required, to the CCDR within their areasof responsibility (AOR).

(1) In order to maintain DON alignment with nationallevel (NTIA) spectrum management processes within US&P, MarineCorps OPFOR, installations, organizations and activities shallcoordinate spectrum management operational requirements andsupport with the Navy Marine Corps Spectrum Center (NMSC) , viaits regional support activities, Navy and Marine Corps SpectrumOffices (NMCSO). Regional NMCSO areas of responsibility areidentified in figure 1-2.

(2) Outside US&P (OUS&P), Marine Corps OPFOR,installations, organizations and activities shall coordinatespectrum management support with their respective regional COCOMor JFC via their respective Marine Corps Service Component (i.e.,MARFOR) or Functional Component.

Note: Marine Corps units afloat (e.g., Marine ExpeditionaryUnits (MEUs), etc.) coordinate spectrum management support viathe Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) chain-of-command once theybecome operationally controlled (OPCON) to the ESG. Oncetransitioned ashore or reassigned to the JFC, operationalspectrum management support shifts to the supported Marine CorpsService Component (i.e., MARFOR) or Functional Componentrespectively.

7. Navy and Marine Corps Spectrum Center (NMSC)

a. NMSC, a Tier IV command under Naval Network WarfareCommand (NETWARCOM), functions as the spectrum supportabilityand frequency coordination activity for the Navy and MarineCorps and provides administrative, engineering and operationalspectrum management support to the Marine Corps OPFOR,installations, organizations and activities. NMSC provides thefollowing support functions to the Marine Corps:

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(1) Provides administrative support, engineeringanalysis and operational advice to the Marine Corps, asrequired, in support of spectrum policy determinations,development and governance.

(2) Provides Marine Corps representation, as requested,to various international, national, DOD, Joint and Servicerelated spectrum management forums.

(3) Provides engineering expertise, technical guidanceand support during the acquisition lifecycle in support of thespectrum supportability and certification process to include:

(a) Technical guidance and advice throughout allphases of the acquisition lifecycle to include requirementsdevelopment, system development, acquisition and procurementthrough system sustainment in support of the spectrumsupportability process, specifically:

1. Development, submission, tracking,certification and documentation of Application for EquipmentFrequency Allocations (DD-1494).

2. Coordination of DD-1494s with the MCEBESGPWG to include national level coordination for spectrumsupportability determination and certification with the NTIASPS; host nation coordination/host nation approval (HNC/HNA) forspectrum supportability with the respective regional COCOM insupport of Marine Corps operational requirements in foreignnations within their AORs; and documentation of spectrumsupportability, certification and HNC within the respectivenational and DOD spectrum management data repositories.

(b) Provides national level coordination,procurement, registration, assignment and protection within US&Pof Marine Corps frequency assignments and resources and assistsin the maintenance and review of frequency assignment records.

(c) Provides advice in operational matters for theexploitation of the electromagnetic environment (EME) in orderto control electromagnetic interference (EMI) degradation toMarine Corps spectrum operations.

(d) Provides engineering and technical supportinvolving EMI events and provide solutions in order to eliminateand mitigate harmful EMI to the Marine Corps OPFOR,installations, organizations and activities.

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(e) Coordinates DON radio frequency spectrumrequirements for use during national emergencies and ensuresadequate documentation within the NTIA's National EmergencyReadiness Plan (NERP).

(f) Provides and maintains regional NMCSO withinUS&P in support of Marine Corps operational spectrumrequirements.

b. Navy and Marine Corps Spectrum Office (NMCSO). NMCSOS'act as regional Frequency Management Offices (FMO) for NMSC andprovide administrative and operational spectrum managementsupport to the Marine Corps OPFOR, installations, organizationsand activities within US&P. US&P NMCSOS' are located at (seealso figure 1-2) :

(1 ) NMCSO Atlantic - Norfolk, Virginia

(2 ) NMCSO Pacific - Honolulu, Hawaii

(3 ) NMCSO Southwest - San Diego, California

(4 ) NMCSO Northwest - Puget Sound, Washington

(5 ) NMCSO Guam - Guam

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NMCSO PacifIc(HawaII)

Meso NorthwestPuget Sound)

NMCSO Southwest(San Diego)

Figure 1-2. --Navy and Marine Corps Spectrum Center (NMSC)and US&P Regional Navy and Marine Corps Spectrum

Office (NMCSO) Locations

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Chapter 2

Spectrum Supportability and Certification

1. Introduction. Spectrum supportability is critical to theMarine Corps ability to comprehend, coordinate and integrate theuse of spectrum-dependent (S-D) equipment and systems into theoperational electromagnetic environment (EME). The purpose ofthe spectrum supportability and certification process is toidentify and document accurate system characteristics, technicaldata and administrative information in order to properly,effectively and safely integrate these systems into thecritically saturated EME. Spectrum supportability andcertification ensures there are sufficient spectrum resourcesavailable to support the operational use of the S-D equipment orsystem. The spectrum supportability and certification processactively supports u.S. national and international spectrumpolicy concerning the use of the electromagnetic spectrum.Spectrum supportability and certification is the responsibilityof the acquisition process and must be considered during allphases of the system lifecycle to include requirementsdevelopment, system development, acquisition, procurement andsystem sustainment throughout its operational life.

2. Spectrum Supportability and Certification. In accordancewith references (a) through (f), the spectrum supportability andcertification process ensures S-D equipment and systems procuredby and fielded by the Marine Corps are:

a. Compliant with international, national, DOD, Joint andService level statutory and regulatory policy and guidelines forthe effective and efficient use of the electromagnetic spectrum.

b. Ensures S-D equipment and systems fielded by the MarineCorps possess reasonable assurance that sufficient spectrumresources will be available when operationally fielded to theintended user.

c. Ensures electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) andoperational integration are fully considered along withcompeting S-D equipment and systems within the intended EME.

3. Responsibility for Spectrum Supportability and Certification

a. Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), as theresearch, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) andacquisition organization for the Marine Corps, is the focal

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point for, and is responsible to ensure spectrum supportabilityand certification are completed during the acquisition process.

b. MARCORSYSCOM ensures a consolidated entry point to theDOD and national level spectrum supportability and certificationprocess for MARCORSYSCOM POs, JPOs where the Marine Corps is theEA, MCWL and procurements by the Marine Corps OPFOR,installations, organizations and activities for spectrumsupportability, certification and HNC during the acquisitionprocess. MARCORSYSCOM provides:

(1) Oversight and management of the spectrumsupportability and certification process to ensure seamlessintegration of S-D equipment and systems into the operationalEME.

(2) Administrative and technical support to MARCORSYSCOMProgram Offices (PO), Joint Program Offices (JPO) where theMarine Corps is the Executive Agent (EA) , Marine CorpsWarfighting Lab (MCWL) and procurements by the Marine Corpsoperating forces (OPFOR), installations, organizations andactivities for spectrum supportability, certification and hostnation coordination (HNC) during the acquisition process.

4. Systems that Require Spectrum Supportability andCertification

a. Spectrum supportability and certification is requiredfor any conceptual, experimental, developmental or operationaltransmitter, receiver or device (unclassified or classified)that utilizes any portion or part of the electromagneticspectrum.

b. S-D equipment and systems include, but are not limitedto transmitters, receivers, C2 systems and platforms (includingsatellite communications (SATCOM), ISR systems and platforms(either manned or unmanned), EW assets, sensors, beacons,navigational aids (NAVAIDS), radar, lasers, munitions andweapons systems.

c. There is no distinction as to the method of procurementto include program and non-program of record; Governmentdeveloped or Government-off-the shelf (GOTS); Commercial-off­the-shelf (COTS); commercial lease; or operational andmaintenance (O&M)/unit funded.

d. Rapid Acquisition (Universal Needs Statement (UNS)/Urgent-Universal Needs Statement (U-UNS».

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(1) It may be necessary for S-D equipment and systemsprocured via the rapid acquisition process and to delay spectrumsupportability and certification in order to field an emergencyor time critical capability to the Marine Corps OPFOR. However,the spectrum supportability and certification process shall becompleted as soon as feasibly possible.

(2) Many UNS/U-UNS later become programs of record (POR)or are subsequently fielded to the Marine Corps OPFOR once thetechnology or concept has proven beneficial. Completion of thespectrum supportability and certification process ensures theintended user can obtain the required spectrum resources oncethe S-D equipment and systems are fielded to the intended user.

(3) HNC cannot be waived for rapidly acquired S-Dequipment and systems. PO and affected commanders must seek HNCsupport via the regional COCOM or JTF via the respectiveFunctional Component or Marine Corps Service Component. Hostnation approval (HNA) must be granted prior to operational use.

5. Spectrum Supportability and Certification Requirements

a. In accordance with references (a) through (f), thefollowing requirements shall be completed:

(1) A spectrum supportability determination (i.e.,certification) shall be completed in order to provide reasonableassurance that sufficient electromagnetic spectrum resourceswill be available prior to the S-D equipment or system beingoperationally fielded to the intended user.

(2) Spectrum supportability and certification shall beinitiated as early as possible and in parallel with otherprocurement activities during the acquisition process.

(a) In accordance with reference (e), no S-Dequipment or system being developed shall proceed into theSystem Development and Demonstration Phase without a spectrumsupportability determination unless specific authorization toproceed is granted by the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA)

(b) In accordance with reference (e), no S-Dequipment or system shall proceed into the Production andDeployment Phase without such a spectrum supportabilitydetermination unless specific authorization to proceed isgranted by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition,Technology and Logistics (USD(AT&L) or a waiver granted by the

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Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and InformationIntegration (ASD(NII)).

(3) Spectrum supportability and certification shall becompleted at each the following stages:

(a) Stage 1 (Conceptual): Stage 1 certification isintended to provide the PO/PM with regulatory and technicalguidance on the feasibility of obtaining spectrum supportabilityand certification during subsequent stages of development.Stage 1 certification does not support radiation of the S-Dequipment or system. S-D equipment and systems are:

l. Reviewed for conformance againstinternational and national tables of allocation.

2. Reviewed for conformance against existingtechnical standards and sharing criteria.

3. Comparisons are made in regards to knownsimilar systems and spectrum efficiency is considered.

4. System data will be estimated and only grosscalculations may be achievable for general evaluation andspectrum impact, which may be subject to adjustment during laterstages of certification.

(b) Stage 2 (Experimental): Stage 2 certificationis a prerequisite for authorization to radiate in support ofexperimentation. Stage 2 certification is intended to provideanalysis of S-D equipment and systems utilizing test equipment,modified operational equipment, or initial design models thatcan be used to determine feasible frequency bands, proposedequipment configurations or to investigate additional courses ofaction in order to obtain certification and spectrumsupportability during subsequent stages of development.Recommendations for changes to equipment characteristics andoperational employment are provided.

(c) Stage 3 (Developmental) Stage 3 certificationis required when the major system or subsystem design has beencompleted and requires radiation for testing and evaluation. AtStage 3, the intended frequency band will normally have beendetermined and certification at Stage 3 will be required fortesting of proposed operational hardware and potential equipmentconfigurations. Stage 3 certification requires measured (exceptwhere measured data is not available, then calculated data may

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be used) data and provides guidelines for assuring spectrumsupportability at Stage 4.

(d) Stage 4 (Operational) At Stage 4, developmenthas been essentially completed and final operating constraintsor restrictions required to assure compatibility need to beidentified. Stage 4 certification is required for any S-Dequipment or system with an operational station class (i.e.,other than experimental). Stage 4 certification requiresmeasured data and provides operating parameters and restrictionson the operation of the S-D equipment or system as may benecessary to prevent harmful electromagnetic interference (EMI).Following Stage 4 certification, final operating constraints andrestrictions required to assure electromagnetic compatibility(EMC) have been identified.

(4) S-D equipment and systems procured after a specificdevelopmental stage need only complete the respective spectrumsupportability stage (e.g., a COTS emitter developed for civiluse, commercially available and purchased by a PO for a tacticalapplication must complete the certification requirement forStage 4 (operational».

(5) S-D equipment and systems being developed, procuredby and fielded via the Navy acquisition process (e.g., Space andNaval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), Naval Sea SystemsCommand (NAVSEA) and Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) shallcomply with the spectrum supportability and certificationrequirements defined in reference (g) and provisions of thisOrder.

(6) Prior to acquisition or procurement, S-D equipmentand systems being developed and fielded via the Army, Air Forceor other Federal Government agency's acquisition processes shallcomply with the spectrum supportability and certificationprovisions of this Order.

(7) Spectrum supportability and certification supportfor DOD organizations without frequency management personnel(e.g., Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), DefenseIntelligence Agency (DIA) , Defense Advanced Research ProjectsAgency (DARPA), etc.), and when the program/project is notspecifically in support of the Marine Corps, shall be providedby the respective Service level spectrum management agency inaccordance with reference (h). Prior to formal acquisition orprocurement of a S-D equipment or system that has been developedby one of these organizations, the PO/PM shall ensure spectrum

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supportability and certification has been provided for inaccordance with the provisions of this Order.

6. Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3)

a. In accordance with references (i) and (j),electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) shall be consideredas early as possible during the technology design anddevelopment phases of the system and that capabilities andmodifications required to minimize and mitigate harmful E3 willbe developed and maintained.

b. All electrical and electronic systems, subsystems andequipment (including ordinance containing electrically initiateddevices) shall be mutually compatible in their intended EMEwithout causing or suffering unacceptable mission degradationdue to E3.

c. E3 issues (in regards to operational effectiveness andsuitability of Marine Corps weapons, command, control,communications, intelligence, surveillance and informationsystems) shall be identified and addressed during the fourdesign stages and prior to entering the systems demonstration,production and deployment phases. At a minimum, the followingconditions will be considered, addressed and documented:

(1) Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordinance(HERO) .

(2) Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Personnel(HERP) .

(3) Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Fuel (HERF).

7. Host Nation Coordination (HNC)/Host Nation Authorization(HNA). All S-D equipment and systems developed and procuredhave the potential to be forward deployed by the Marine CorpsOPFOR or installed aboard Marine Corps installations overseas.HNC/HNA shall be completed for all S-D equipment or systemsprior to being operationally fielded to the intended useroutside US&P (OUS&P).

a. Spectrum supportability and operational use of S-Dequipment and systems in a foreign country is authorized only atthe behest of the "sovereign" host nation. Marine Corps OPFOR,installations, organizations and activities have no vested orrecognized right of access to the electromagnetic spectrumwithout HNA. In some cases, spectrum supportability may not be

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feasible and frequency support may not be granted. The hostnation has the right to restrict, revoke or deny Marine Corpsaccess to the electromagnetic spectrum at any time, with orwithout reason/cause.

b. HNC/HNA is coordinated with the host nation by theregional COCOM and documented by the Military Communications­Electronics Board (MCEB) Equipment Spectrum Guidance PermanentWorking Group (ESGPWG).

(1) Marine Corps organizations and activities shall notcoordinate directly with any host nation for spectrumsupportability or frequency support.

(2) Marine Corps Service Components shall coordinate alloperational HNC/HNA spectrum supportability issues with theirrespective regional COCOM's Joint Frequency Management Office(JFMO) or Joint Task Force (JTF) Joint Spectrum ManagementElement (JSME). Parallel coordination with MARCORSYSCOM andNMSC is required to ensure host nation comments andcertification documentation is captured and updated within therespective equipment certification databases for future use.

(3) Coordination and completion of HNA is critical priorto the fielding of S-D equipment and systems to the Marine CorpsOPFOR, installations, organizations or activities OUS&P. Lackof proper and timely HNC/HNA may cause significant delays duringthe fielding of a S-D equipment and/or system. Examples are,but not limited to:

(a) Additional host nation requests or clarificationof technical or engineering data for proper deconfliction withinthe EME and/or the host nation's national allocation tables.

(b) The requested S-D equipment or system is notsupportable within the intended EME (e.g., operational frequencybands interfere with safety of life or flight systems, etc.)

(4) HNC requests for new S-D equipment and systems willbe coordinated with all potential foreign nations where theMarine Corps may regularly or potentially operate. MARCORSYSCOMshall maintain a validated list of host nations and HNCrequirements, by COCOM AOR, for coordination during the spectrumsupportability and certification process.

(a) HNC requests for new S-D equipment and systemswill be submitted to all regional COCOMs for HNC/HNA withintheir respective AORs.

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(b) HNC requests for previously fielded S-Dequipment and systems (i.e., those that require an additionalRNA than is on the current certification) will be audited uponreceipt. Any additional or missing locations shall be added tothe request to be coordinated with the COCOM via the ESGPWG.This ensures certifications are being updated in accordance withoperational requirements.

(5) Once approved, MARCORSYSCOM shall ensure that RNAcomments are updated within the certification documentation andwithin the appropriate certification databases.

(6) The approval of a J/F 12 certification does notconstitute an authority to operate. An authorized frequencyassignment must be requested and coordinated with a cognizantfrequency assignment authority in accordance with Chapter 3 ofthis enclosure.

8. Spectrum Supportability and Certification Process

a. The spectrum supportability and certification processstarts with the completion and submission of an Application forEquipment Frequency Allocation DD Form 1494 (DD-1494). Thespectrum supportability and certification process is outlined infigure 2-1.

b. There are three types of certification actions:

(1) New Application

(a) A DD-1494 is required for any new S-D equipmentor system that does not posses an existing certification (J/F 12number) .

(b) The DD-1494 identifies, captures and documentsthe S-D equipment or system's characteristics, technical dataand administrative information.

(c) Once approved, the DD-1494 submission isassigned a "J/F 12" certification number and input into theSpectrum Certification System (SCS) database for DOD widevisibility.

(d) POs are responsible for and shall coordinatewith vendors/manufacturers to ensure S-D equipment and systemdata within the DD-1494 is complete, and accurate as possibleduring the spectrum certification process.

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(2) Modification to an Existing Application

(a) A modification to an existing certification isrequired when there is any technical modification to an existingJ/F 12 certification.

(b) The DD-1494 is used to identify, capture anddocument the modification of the S-D equipment or system'stechnical parameters to ensure the J/F 12 certification isupdated.

(c) Once approved, the modification DD-1494 isassigned a "slashH designator to the J/F 12 and input into theSCS database for DOD wide visibility.

(d) POs are responsible for and shall coordinatewith vendors/manufacturers, to ensure S-D equipment and systemdata within the DD-1494 is complete, and accurate as possibleduring the spectrum certification process.

(3) Note-to-Holder (NTH)

(a) A NTH request is required for any administrativemodification to an existing J/F 12 certification.Administrative modifications may include, but are not limitedto:

1. The addition of another Service to anexisting approved J/F 12 certification coordinated by anotherService or organization.

2. Modifications or additions to a system'snomenclature.

~. Addition, deletion or changes to approvedoperating locations.

4. Requests for additional HNC.

5. Modification or change of manufacturerinformation.

(b) NTH requests shall be submitted to MARCORSYSCOMfor coordination with NMSC and NTIA.

(c) Marine Corps OPFOR, installations, organizationsand activities requiring NTH action shall submit requests toMARCORSYSCOM, via the respective MARFOR, for coordination with

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NMSC and NTIA. Once approved, NTH are added to the J/F 12documentation and input into the SCS database for DOD widevisibility.

(d) NTH requests requiring HNC/HNA action shall becoordinated with the regional COCOM, via the ESGPWG. Onceapproved, the foreign nation responses are added to the J/F 12documentation and input into the Host Nation Spectrum World-wideDatabase Online (HNSWDO) for DOD wide visibility.

c. Submission Procedures

(1) All spectrum supportability and certificationpackages and NTH shall be submitted to MARCORSYSCOM for review,submission and tracking.

(a) New submission, modification or NTH packagesfrom POs, JPOs and MCWL shall be submitted directly toMARCORSYSCOM for processing.

(b) New submission, modification or NTH packagesfrom the Marine Corps OPFOR, installations, organizations oractivities shall be submitted to MARCORSYSCOM, via therespective MARFOR.

(2) Upon receipt, MARCORSYSCOM will conduct acomprehensive review for administrative correctness, adequacy oftechnical data and required supporting documentation. Thefollowing supporting documentation is required:

(a) New Submission and Modification Packages

!. An application for Equipment FrequencyAllocation (DD-1494) shall be completed to include:

a. DOD General Information page.

b. Transmitter Equipment Characteristicspage.

c. Receiver Equipment Characteristics page.

d. Antenna Equipment Characteristic page.

e. NTIA General Information page.

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2. Request for HNC

a. Foreign Coordination General page.

b. HNC request and country list enclosure.

c. Foreign Disclosure letter.

(b) NTH Submission Packages. Original request forNTH - required endorsements.

(3) Classification of DD-1494

(a) DD-1494s and J/F 12s shall be classified basedupon operational requirements and in accordance with reference(k) as well as any other applicable program or systemclassification guidance. Submitters should ensure DD-1494 orNTH are not unnecessarily classified.

(b) Classified DD-1494s and J/F 12s will contain theappropriate declassification instructions.

(4) Foreign Disclosure. In accordance with reference(h), requests for HNC/HNA shall possess a foreign disclosurestatement issued by a Principle Designated Disclosure Authority(PDA) or Designated Disclosure Authority (DDA) to ensuresensitive or classified information on S-D equipment or systemsis not inappropriately released to a foreign nation or entity.Foreign disclosure statements should indicate whether all or onlyspecific portions of the technical data is releasable to aspecific host nation.

d. Records Management

(1) All spectrum supportability, certification,documentation, approvals and authorizations (e.g., DD-1494, J/F12, NTH, HNC/HNA, etc.) shall be maintained in accordance withreference (y) (SSIC 3900.1(b) and (2) and SSIC 2410.1-2).

(2) All E3 and EMC analysis and documentation shall bemaintained in accordance with reference (y) (SSIC 2450.1-5).

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Chapter 3

Spectrum Management Operations

1. Introduction. The purpose of this chapter is to providepolicy, guidance, standardization and continuity of operationsto the Marine Corps Operating Forces (OPFOR), installations,organizations and activities in support of the spectrummanagement operational requirements.

2. Spectrum Management Automated Tools and Databases

a. Spectrum XXI (SXXI)

(1) SXXI is a client/server, Windows-based softwaresystem that provides a single information system that addressesspectrum management automation requirements. SXXI supportsoperational planning as well as near real-time management ofradio frequency spectrum with an emphasis on assigningcompatible frequencies and performing spectrum engineeringtasks. Interconnected through a Wide Area Network (WAN), thesoftware extends connectivity to civilian, military and Federalspectrum management entities.

(2) In accordance with reference (1), SXXI is designatedas the "Joint Standard" frequency assignment system and will beused by all Marine Corps OPFOR, installations, organizations andactivities for managing frequency assignment records,coordination and submission of frequency proposals and performinterference analysis. Normally, Marine Corps SXXI clientsreside at the installation, Marine Division (MARDIV), MarineLogistics Group (MLG) or Marine Air Wing (MAW) levels and above.Subordinate elements requiring spectrum management supportshould request assistance via their chain-of-command.

(3) Access to the SXXI database is restricted. Requestsfor access should be submitted to the Joint Spectrum Center(JSC) .

Help-desk(410) 293-7994(312) 281-7994SXXIhelp@disa.milSXXIhelp@disa.smil.mil

SXXICOMMDSNNIPRNETSIPRNET

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b. Government Master File (GMF)

(1) The GMF contains records of frequency assignmentsfor all u.s. Government agencies in the United States andPossessions (US&P).

(2) GMF data is updated into theSXXI database daily toreflect those frequency assignment actions agreed upon by theNTIA Frequency Assignment Subcommittee (FAS). In most cases,Marine Corps activities will not require access to the GMF.

(3) Requests for GMF distribution may be submitted toNTIA via the agency's IRAC representative. Marine Corpsactivities may request GMF distribution or requests for addresschanges by contacting HQMC C4:

COMMDSNNIPRNETSIPRNET

(703) 693-3477(312) 223-3477

HQMC_C4_SPECTRUM@usmc.milHQMC_C4_SPECTRUM@hqmc.usmc.smil.mil

c. Spectrum Certification System (SCS)

(1) The SCS is an automated system used in thepreparation of Applications for Equipment Frequency Allocation(DD-1494); for submission of DD-1494 applications into thespectrum supportability process; and is a data repository forcertified S-D equipment and systems and their associatedtechnical data once an approved certification (J/F 12 number)has been assigned. SCS serves as the primary data source fortechnical information on S-D equipment and systems used tosupport the coordination of operational frequency assignments.

(2) Access to the SCS is restricted by securityclassification and due to inclusion of proprietary technicaldata and information included in the database. Industry vendorsand contractors must submit requests for SCS data andcertification information to MARCORSYSCOM, via their respectiveProgram Office (PO). Marine Corps OPFOR, installations,organizations and activities may request SCS distribution by theJSC:

Spectrum Center (JSC)(410) 293-2282(312) 281-2282jscdatabaseowner@disa.mil

JointCOMMDSNNIPRNET

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d. Host Nation Spectrum Worldwide Database Online (HNSWDO)

(1) HNSWDO is a web application that facilitateswarfighter deployment and communications by providing worldwidevisibility of host nation radio frequency (RF) S-D equipmentsupportability. HNSWDO automates distribution of host nationcoordination requests and COCOM submissions of host nationsupportability comments, reducing the time required to managethe process.

(2) HNSWDO enables spectrum managers to determinehistorical supportability of similar systems' radio frequency(RF) spectrum. This enables informed design decision-makingconcerning frequency bands, thereby mitigating the risk ofacquiring potentially unsupportable RF dependant systems.

(3) HNSWDO maintains a classified and unclassifieddatabase. Access to the HNSWDO database is restricted.Requests for access should be submitted to the Joint SpectrumCenter (JSC).

Help-desk(410) 293-9760(312) 281-9760

HNSWDO@disa.milHNSWDOhelpdesk@disa.smil.mil

e. JSC Database Access Web-server (JDAWS)

(1) JDAWS is hosted and maintained by the JSC andprovides access to the JSC spectrum databases and reports.JDAWS contains data and correspondence for:

(a) Equipment characteristics (tactical and space)derived from the Joint Equipment Tactical and Space (JETS)database.

(b) Electronic Order of Battle (EOB) Data.

(c) Spectrum Certification System (SCS) and J/F 12Archive.

(d) Frequency usage data.

(e) Country emitter studies.

(f) Interference Incident Reports.

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(g) Data Modeling Capabilities.

(2) Access to JDAWS is restricted. Requests foraccess should be submitted to the Joint Spectrum Center (JSC)

Help-desk(410) 293-2630(312) 281-2630jdaws@disa.smil.mil

JDAWSCOMMDSNSIPRNET

f. Systems Planning, Engineering and Evaluation Device(SPEED)

(1) SPEED is a modular communications engineering andanalysis tool, which provides planners the ability to rapidlyperform a wide range of communications planning, RF engineeringand spectrum management functionality. Spectrum managers useSPEED to coordinate and deconflict S-D equipment and systemsduring all phases of MAGTF operational planning. SPEEDfeatures:

(a) Point-to-point analysis.

(b) Radio coverage analysis.

(c) Satellite communications planner.

(d) High frequency (HF) communications planner.

(e) Interference and deconfliction analysis.

(f) C2PC track interface.

(g) Radio guard chart.

(h) Table of equipment manager.

(i) Force structure manager.

(j) EPLRS planner.

(k) Spectrum management.

(1) Comm-on-the-move planner.

(m) Land mobile radio planner.

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(n) Robust, standard National Geospatial­Intelligence Agency (NGIA) mapping products (i.e., DigitalTerrain Elevation Data (DTED levelland 2), ARC DigitizedRaster Graphics (ADRG) , Compressed ARC Digitized Raster Graphics(CADRG), Controlled Image Base (CIB) , and Shuttle RadarTopography Mission data (SRTM) (DTED levelland 2».

(2) Marine Corps activities may request/obtain SPEEDsoftware and technical support via the MARCORSYSCOM C4I SupportCenter at Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity(MCTSSA) .

Toll Free 1-800-808-7634COMM (760) 725-0533DSN (312) 365-0533NIPRNET mctssasmbc4iscenter@usmc.milSIPRNET c4isupportcenter@mctssa.usmc.smil.milMCTSSA Knowledgebase www.mctssa.usmc.smil.mil

g. Afloat Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Program(AESOP)

(1) AESOP is the u.S. Navy's software/engineering toolfor Strike Group radar and communications planning forcoordinating spectrum interoperability in afloat operations.AESOP enables electronic systems to perform their intendedfunctions within the electromagnetic environment without causingor suffering unacceptable EMI. AESOP provides communicationsplanners the ability to plan for, coordinate and properly managethe electromagnetic spectrum through operational, engineeringand administrative procedures. AESOP features:

(a) Integrated spectrum planning and deconflictiontoolsets.

(b) Model-based EMI analyses of radar,communications, navigational aids (NAVAIDS) and electronicwarfare (EW).

(c) Optimization of spectrum use through assignmentgeneration via generic algorithms. Mitigation calculationsinclude adherence to national/international laws, treaties andhost nation agreements regarding spectrum use.

(d) Provides visualization of spectrum usage, EMI,net connectivity and radar coverage/detection range.

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(e) Platform movement in the electromagneticenvironment: waypoints and man-on-the-move.

(f) SATCOM availability analyst and high frequency(HF) propagation analysis.

(g) Provides an automated method of drafting theOperational Tasking Communication (OPTASKCOM) message, which isthe means used by allied navies to distribute afloatcommunications plans.

(2) AESOP is used by all U.S. Navy ships, U.S. CoastGuard vessels, numbered fleet commands and shore commands.Marine Corps activities may request/obtain AESOP software andsupport via the AESOP help-desk.

Help-desk(540) 653-8021(312) 249-8021aesop@navy.milaesop@navy.smil.mil

AESOPCOMMDSNNIPRNETSIPRNET

h. Joint Automated CEOI System (JACS)

(1) JACS is the interface between spectrum managers andcommunications planners in order to allow for the automatedtransfer of spectrum management information. JACS is used tocreate/generate the Communications-Electronics OperationsInstruction (CEOI), a directory of C2 nets consisting ofassigned radio frequencies and radio call signs/words for use bythe warfighter. The CEOI includes challenge and passwords,instructions for coordination of visual communication, SINCGARShop-set generation and provides specified and uniquecoordination documents (e.g., Air Tasking Order (ATO) orOPTASKCOM) .

(2) JACS provides automated exchange with SXXI fordeconfliction of frequency resources and provides outputs toCEOI, ATO and/or OPTASKCOM message formats.

(3) In accordance with references (m) and (n), JACS isdesignated as the "Joint Standard" CEOI generation tool and willbe used by all Marine Corps activities for identification andcoordination of applicable tactical nets and circuitrequirements; development of the Master Net List (MNL);frequency resource determination; and deconfliction of callsign/words.

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(4) Marine Corps activities may request/obtain JACSsoftware and support via the ACES/CT3 help-desk.

ACES/CT3 Help-deskToll Free 1-866-651-1199NIPRNET acesct3helpdesk@css-inc.bizWebpage https://rdit.army.mil/commsc/menu.cfm

3. Frequency Records and Database Management

a. In accordance with reference (1), SXXI is designated asthe "Joint Standard" frequency assignment system and will beused by all Marine Corps OPFOR, installations, organizations andactivities for managing frequency assignment records,coordination and submission of frequency proposals andperformance of interference analysis.

b. SXXI Job Account Creation and Maintenance. SXXI jobaccounts are used to distinctly differentiate spectrummanagement areas of responsibility (AOR). Job accounts aresimilar to e-mail addresses and provide permissions to theassigned organization. Job accounts are tied to frequencyrecords, statuses, etc. as proposals transit the frequencyassignment, approval and review process. Job accounts areassigned to a frequency proposal from creation through approvalor deletion from the SXXI database.

(1) Job accounts are established and maintained byMarine Corps OPFOR, installations, organizations and activitiesrequiring access to the SXXI database. Normally, Marine CorpsSXXI clients reside at the installation, MARDIV, MLG or MAWlevels and above. Subordinate elements requiring spectrummanagement support should request assistance via their chain-of­command.

(2) Job accounts are considered "organizationalaccounts" and shall not be created for individual use.

(3) To ensure Marine Corps standardization of jobaccounts within the SXXI database, job account namingconventions will be in accordance with figure 3-1.

(a) Although not recommended, organizations maycreate and maintain more than one job account to support short­term operational requirements. However, Marine Corps OPFOR,installations, organizations and activities shall maintain theirprimary account in accordance with figure 3-1.

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(b) Job account administrators shall ensure they arenot duplicating an existing account prior to creating additionalaccounts.

(c) Unused job accounts will be deleted from theSXXI database as soon as no longer required. Job accountadministrators requiring this action shall contact/coordinatewith the SXXI Help-desk.

(d) SXXI job account administrators will ensurepoint of contact information for their respective Job accountsare up-to-date to include:

1. Rank/Name.

2. Organization.

3. DSN Phone number.

4. Unclassified e-mail address.

c. Classification of Frequency Records

(1) The aggregated classification of the SXXI databaseis SECRET.

(2) Frequency records shall be classified based uponoperational requirements and in accordance with references (0)and (p). Submitters should ensure frequency proposals/recordsare not unnecessarily classified.

(a) Within US&P, most frequency records will beassigned a "UE" security classification (UNCLASSIFIED - Notreleasable outside the U.S. Government).

(b) Outside US&P, classification of frequencyrecords will be in accordance with established regional COCOM orJTF policy and guidance.

(c) Classified frequency records will contain theappropriate declassification instructions in accordance withreferences (0) and (p).

d. Marine Corps Agency Serial Numbers

(1) In accordance with reference (c), agency serialnumbers are used to identify the organization responsible formaintaining a frequency record and used to track and manage

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frequency proposals and assignments within the SXXI database andGMF. Agency serial numbers are assigned by the frequencyproposal originator and remains with the proposal/assignment forthe duration of the requirement or expiration of the record.

(a) All Marine Corps frequency assignmentscoordinated with and received from NTIA are procured under theauthority and responsibility of the SECNAV, via the DON CIO.Marine Corps administered frequency assignments are identifiedby the following prefixes:

(b) A "MC" prefix delineates a Marine Corpspermanent or temporary assignment (Example: MC 080100)

(c) A "MCT" prefix delineates a Marine Corps SpecialTemporary Assignment (STA) (Example: MCT 080100) .

(2) Within US&P, HQMC C4 provides oversight andcoordination of Marine Corps agency serial number blocks insupport of the frequency assignment process. III MEF units willcomply where Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) are physicallylocated, operating or training within US&P (e.g., Hawaii, Guam,etc. )

(3) Agency serial number blocks will be assigned anddisseminated annually based upon assessment of past usage andfuture operational spectrum requirements. HQMC C4 willdisseminate serial number blocks, by separate correspondence, nolater than 1 December of the preceding year in which they willtake effect (e.g., MC/MCT serial number blocks for CY-2010 willbe assigned no later than 1 Dec 2009) .

(a) The following Marine Corps activities willreceive agency serial blocks:

1. HQMC C4.

2. MARFORCOM.

3 . MARFORPAC.

4. MARSOC.

5. MARFORRES.

6. Other organizations as required.

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(b) Receiving organizations may further delegate andsub-assign allotted serial number blocks to their respectiveMEFs, MCIs, and other subordinate organizations as required.Receiving organizations will provide HQMC C4 documentation ofserial number block sub-assignments no later than 30 days afterreceipt.

(4) Outside US&P, serial number blocks are assigned andusage managed in accordance with established regional COCOM orJTF policy and guidance.

(5) Serial number block assignments and sub-assignmentsshall be maintained in accordance with reference (y) (SSIC2400.1)

e. Organizational Information (SFAF 200 Series Data Items)

(1) In accordance with reference (p), SFAF 200 seriesdata items (200-209) serve two purposes:

(a) Identification of the frequency managementorganizational chain responsible for managing the frequencyassignment and the organizations having an area of interest inthe assignment area.

(b) Selection and distribution of records. Thesedata items are especially important when assignments are neededpromptly in order to meet mission requirements.

(2) Each frequency assignment has a designatedmanagement chain. When logically and consistently entered intothe assignment record, the data can/will ensure effectivemanagement of Marine Corps frequency assignments and records.

(3) In order to standardize the SFAF 200 series dataitems (200-209) and ensure consistency of data entries, MarineCorps OPFOR, installations, organizations and activities shalluse the standardized inputs within figure 3-1, figure 3-2 and inaccordance with reference (p).

f. Marine Corps Frequency Record Review Program

(1) Marine Corps OPFOR, installations, organizations andactivities have a vested interest in the sustainment andmaintenance of frequency record information and emitter datawithin the SXXI database, GMF and other spectrum managementdatabases. Obsolete or erroneous information directly affectsthe overall integrity of the database and may significantly

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impact the Marine Corps ability to gain access to theelectromagnetic spectrum. Proactive database managementenables:

(a) Effective engineering analysis, deconfliction,nomination, coordination and interference analysis ofelectromagnetic spectrum resources within the EME.

(b) Visibility of frequency assignment records fornomination, submission, registration and protection of MarineCorps spectrum resources.

(c) Statistical analysis and spectrum supportabilitydeterminations regarding allocation tables and channeling plansin support international, national and DOD spectrum policy.

(d) Planning, coordination and procurement offunding for spectrum resources in support of Marine Corpstraining, exercises and operations. All Federal Governmentagencies to include DOD, are assessed monetary fees by NTIAbased on annual spectrum usage. In FY-2008, Marine Corpsspectrum fees exceeded $600,000 in support of training exercisesand operations within US&P and is expected to increase at asteady rate into the foreseeable future.

(2) In accordance with reference (c), the Marine Corpsshall establish and maintain a frequency record review programto ensure Marine Corps frequency assignment records are:

(a) Currently in use by the owning organization andto provide updates, modifications or deletions as required.

(b) Validated operational requirements being usedfor their stated/intended purpose.

(c) Ensure frequency assignments continue to meetthe requirements of associated allocation tables, channelingplans and other regulations.

(3) In accordance with references (c) and (p), thefollowing procedures are provided:

(a) Annually, HQMC C4 shall disseminate aconsolidated list, broken down by MARFOR, of US&P frequencyassignments/records that are currently overdue or that willexpire on or before 31 December of the affected year.

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1. Consolidated lists will be disseminated nolater than 31 January of the affected year.

2. MARFORs shall coordinate with theirrespective Marine Corps OPFOR, installations, organizations andactivities to review, modify or delete the identified frequencyassignments/records.

3. MARFORs shall submit a consolidated list ofcompleted/pending actions to HQMC C4 no later than 31 July ofthe affected year.

(b) The intent of this process is to align thevalidation and coordination of Marine Corps frequencyassignments with the NTIA assessment of spectrum fees. Duringthe review process, the owning unit will complete an overallvalidation of the operational requirement and make the followingdeterminations:

1. Validation of the operational requirementfor continued maintenance of the frequency assignment/record(e.g., the S-D equipment or system is still in the inventory,etc.) .

~. Validation of the frequency assignment/record against applicable frequency allocation tables andchanneling plans.

~. Verification and update organizational data(SFAF 200 series data items) in accordance with this chapter andin accordance figure 3-1 and figure 3-2.

4. Verification of emitter data to include:

a. Transmitter data (SFAF 300 series dataitems) and equipment locations. S-D equipment and systemsinstalled in "fixed" locations (e.g., base stations, repeaters,radar, NAVAIDs, etc.) shall possess actual GPS location enteredin the frequency record. Mobile S-D equipment and systems shallinclude validated operating radius.

b. Receiver data (SFAF 400 series dataitems) and equipment locations. S-D equipment and systemsinstalled in "fixed" locations (e.g., base stations, repeaters,radar, NAVAIDs, etc.) shall posses actual GPS location enteredin the frequency record. Mobile S-D equipment and systems shallinclude validated operating radius.

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c. Certification data (J/F 12) .

3. Verify and update requirementdescription and justification comments.

~. Coordinate with respective regional andarea frequency coordinators or other entities as required.

f. Verify and update point of contactinformation.

(c) Compliance checks shall be run on all frequencyproposals prior to submission.

1. Every effort shall be made to validate andcorrect any identified errors before selecting the "overrideerror" function and submitting the proposal.

2. Frequency proposals submitted without acompliance check or that possess compliance errors not properlymitigated may be returned to the submitter for further action.

(d) Frequency assignments no longer in use/requiredshall be submitted as "delete" proposals. When deletingfrequency assignments, every effort shall be taken to notify allaffected users to ensure transmission on invalidated frequencyassignments and harmful EMI is avoided.

(e) Due to processing/coordination timelines,modification proposals should be submitted in sufficient time toreach NMSC no later than 30 to 60 days prior to the expirationdate of the frequency assignment/record.

(4) Failure to properly review frequency assignments/records or take appropriate action in a timely manner may resultin deletion of frequency assignments/records from the SXXI andGMF databases. Marine Corps OPFOR, installations, organizationsand activities who allow operational frequencies to expirerelinquish any and all authority to operate.

(5) Frequency assignments/records shall be maintained inaccordance with reference (y) (SSIC 2410.2a(1»).

4. Frequency Assignment Process

a. In accordance with reference (c), Marine Corps OPFOR,installations, organizations and activities shall not operate orradiate any S-D equipment or system without first obtaining

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spectrum supportability/certification and an authorizedfrequency assignment.

(1) Possession of an authorized frequency assignmentensures:

(a) The S-D equipment or system has met the requiredspectrum supportability and certification requirements.

(b) Sufficient engineering and analysis has beencompleted to ensure it will not cause harmful EMI to otherauthorized users in the band.

(c) Constitutes authority to operate within theparameters (and in some cases, restrictions) of the frequencyassignment.

(2) The willful, repeated and unauthorized use of S-Dequipment or systems that cause harmful EMI to authorized usersare subject to Federal actions, which provide for criminalpenalties and fines in accordance with reference (q).

(3) Commanders shall make every effort to ensurecompliance.

b. Frequency assignments will be submitted in accordancewith references (c) and (p).

(1) In accordance with reference (1), SXXI is designatedas the "Joint Standard" frequency assignment system and will beused by all Marine Corps OPFOR, installations, organizations andactivities for managing frequency assignment, coordination andsubmission of frequency proposals, and perform interferenceanalysis.

(a) Marine Corps OPFOR, installations, organizationsand activities without SXXI access shall coordinate and submitfrequency requests via their respective MARFOR, MEF or MCIchain-of-command.

(b) Frequency requests shall be submitted inStandard Frequency Action Format (SFAF) in accordance withreference (p).

(c) Compliance checks shall be run on all frequencyproposals prior to submission.

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1. Every effort will be made to validate andcorrect any identified errors before selecting the "overrideerror" function and submitting the proposal.

2. Frequency proposals submitted without acompliance check or that possess compliance errors not properlymitigated may be returned to the submitter for action.

(2) Categories of Frequency Assignments

(a) A Permanent (or Regular) Assignment is afrequency assignment that is valid for an unspecified period oftime (minimum of five years). Revalidation and reviewrequirements are subject to the authorization provided whenassigned and in accordance with applicable allocation tables andrequirements contained in reference (c). Permanent assignmentsare registered in the GMF.

(b) A Temporary Assignment is a frequency assignmentthat is valid for not more than five years and possesses anexpiration date. Temporary assignments may be reviewed/renewedfor additional periods if necessary. Temporary assignments arenot registered in the GMF.

(c) A Special Temporary Authorization Assignment(STA) is a short-term temporary authorization for Federal userswithin US&P. STAs are used to support short duration exercises,events or equipment tests and evaluations. STA assignments maynot exceed 180 days. Marine Corps OPFOR, installations,organizations and activities requiring multiple, consecutiveSTAs in support of operational requirements shall request for apermanent or temporary assignment.

(3) Submission/Coordination Process

(a) In order to maintain DON alignment with nationallevel (NTIA) spectrum management processes within US&P, MarineCorps OPFOR, installations, organizations and activities shallcoordinate spectrum management operational requirements andsupport with the Navy Marine Corps Spectrum Center (NMSC) via itsregional support activities, Navy and Marine Corps SpectrumOffices (NMCSO). Regional NMCSO areas of responsibility areidentified in figure 1-2. The US&P frequency assignment processis identified in figure 3-4.

1. Additional lateral coordination with otheraffected agencies and organizations may also be required insupport of frequency requests.

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~. Frequency requests should be coordinatedwith enough lead-time to ensure submissions reach the respectiveregional NMCSO no later than 30 to 60 days prior to therequested commencement date of operation. Increased lead-timesmay be required in support of special systems (e.g.,experimental systems, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) , lEDjammers, etc.).

a. Contingency operations will becoordinated based upon operational requirements/time frames.

£. Marine Corps activities should makeevery effort to plan for spectrum requirements well in advanceof required testing, training and exercises to ensure propernational level coordination.

(b) Outside US&P (OUS&P), Marine Corps OPFOR,installations, organizations and activities shall coordinatespectrum management support with their respective regional COCOMor JFC via their respective Marine Corps Service Component (i.e.,MARFOR) or Functional Component. The OUS&P frequency assignmentprocess is identified in figure 3-5.

Note: Marine Corps units afloat (e.g., Marine ExpeditionaryUnits (MEUs), etc.) coordinate spectrum management support viathe Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) chain-of-command once theybecome operationally controlled (OPCON) to the ESG. Oncetransitioned ashore or reassigned to the JFC, operationalspectrum management support shifts to the supported Marine CorpsService Component (i.e., MARFOR) or Functional Componentrespectively.

!. Frequency requests should be coordinated inaccordance with policy and guidance set forth by the regionalCOCOM or JTF. However, operational statistics show frequencyrequests should reach the respective regional COCOM or JTF nolater than 90 to 120 days prior to the requested commencementdate of operation.

a. Contingency operations will becoordinated based upon operational requirements/time frames.

£. Marine Corps activities should makeevery effort to plan for spectrum requirements well in advanceof required testing, training and exercises to ensure properhost nation coordination/host nation approval (HNC/HNA).Increased lead-times may be required in support of specialsystems (e.g., experimental systems, UAS, Counter RCIED (Remote

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Control Improvised Explosive Device) Electronic Warfare (CREW)systems, etc.).

2. At no time shall a Marine Corps activitydirectly contact a host nation or foreign government tocoordinate spectrum management support.

5. International Distress and Emergency Frequencies.International distress and emergency frequencies (also referredto as "Taboo" frequencies) are friendly frequencies of suchimportance that they should never be deliberately jammed orinterfered with by friendly forces. A list of Taboo frequenciesis identified in figure 3-3. Normally, these frequenciesinclude international distress, CEASE BUZZER, or safety andcontrol frequencies. These frequencies are generally longstanding. However, they may be time oriented in that as thesituation changes, restrictions may be modified or removed.International distress and emergency frequencies will be clearlyidentified in all Marine Corps CEOls and associatedcommunications planning documents (i.e., Annex K).

a. At no time will a Marine Corps OPFOR, installation,organization or activity assign an international distress oremergency frequency for operational or general use.

b. International distress and emergency frequencies shallnot be used for testing, simulated emergency training,operational checks or maintenance functions.

c. Any operator/station experiencing an emergency mayutilize a international distress and emergency frequency withinthe intended conditions of use and do not require an authorizedfrequency assignment. If during an emergency, the operator/station is unable to make positive contact using a designatedinternational distress and emergency frequency, the operator/station may use any available means to obtain assistance orhelp.

6. Electronic Warfare/Electronic Attack (EW/EA)

a. EW/EA is any military action involving the use ofdirected energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum or toattack the enemy. Combat operations require coordination anddeconfliction between C2, ISR and EW/EA S-D assets to includeBlue Force communications, airborne EW/EA platforms and tacticaljamming systems (e.g., lED jammers). EW/EA is not authorizedwithin US&P and there are no specific frequency bandsspecifically allocated for EW/EA. The ability to test, train

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and exercise EW/EA capabilities are critical to the effectiveemployment of the Marine Corps OPFOR. EW/EA is highly regulatedand generally confined to designated military installations andtraining areas when specifically authorized.

b. Proper EW/EA coordination minimizes the likelihood ofharmful EMI to authorized spectrum users. In accordance withreference (s), EW/EA coordination is required when a requesterdesires to conduct EW/EA in a frequency band where authorizedusers of primary and secondary spectrum services are assigned.EW/EA coordination applies to:

(1) Marine Corps OPFOR, installations, organizations andactivities engaged in testing, training and/or exercises ofEW/EA equipment, systems or platforms.

(2) Marine Corps OPFOR, installations, organizations andactivities operating S-D equipment or systems that may besubjected to harmful EMI from EW/EA.

(3) Civilian contractors performing EW/EA for DOD orMarine Corps activities. Civilian contractors must be:

(a) Performing EW/EA under a u.s. military contract.

(b) The EW/EA equipment has been contracted by, foror owned by the u.s. Government.

(c) DOD or Marine Corps representatives must beavailable to assist the contractor in the application ofreference (s) and EW/EA clearance approval.

(d) EW/EA clearance must be on file with the DOD orMarine Corps activity administering the contract.

c. EW/EA Request Procedures

(1) The following procedures will be used whenrequesting EW/EA clearance for testing, training or exerciseswithin US&P:

(a) EW/EA requests will be SUbmitted to the NMSC viathe respective MARFOR. EW/EA requests should be coordinatedwith enough lead-time to ensure submissions reach NMSC no laterthan 90 days prior to the requested commencement date.

(b) Marine Corps activities should make every effortto plan EW/EA missions well in advance of required testing,

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training and exercises to ensure proper national levelcoordination.

(c) EW/EA requests will be transmitted by officialmessage traffic, via the SIPRNET, no matter the classificationof the submission.

(d) Classification will be in accordance withreference (k) as well as any other applicable program or systemclassification guidance.

(e) EW/EA requests will be formatted in accordancewith enclosure (d) of reference (s).

(2) The following procedures will be used whenrequesting EW/EA clearance for testing, training, exercises oroperations OUS&P:

(a) EW/EA requests will be submitted to the regionalCOCOM or JTF via the respective Functional Component or MarineCorps Service Component. EW/EA submission requirements andlead-times will be in accordance with reference (s) and anyadditional policy and guidance set forth by the regional COCOMor JTF.

(b) Marine Corps activities should make every effortto plan EW/EA missions sufficiently well in advance of requiredtesting, training and exercises to ensure proper national levelcoordination.

(c) EW/EA requests will be transmitted by officialmessage traffic, via the SIPRNET, no matter the classificationof the submission.

(d) Classification will be in accordance withreference (k) as well as any other applicable program or systemclassification guidance.

(e) EW/EA requests will be formatted in accordancewith reference (s).

(f) At no time will a Marine Corps activity directlycontact a host nation or foreign government to coordinate EW/EAsupport.

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(3) EW/EA Activity Against Global Positioning System(GPS)

(a) The Joint Staff (JS) is the approval authorityfor EW/EA missions with potential impact to GPS frequencies,systems or assets. Evaluation and approval/disapproval of EW/EArequests is based on the following considerations:

!. Potential impact to civil GPS users andpotential for damage to receiver equipment.

2. Potential impacts to safety of life andflight operations.

3. Potential for compromising classifiedcapabilities.

(b) EW/EA requests for use against GPS radionavigation bands Ll (1575.42 MHz, +/- 12 MHz) and/or L2 (1227.6MHz, +/- 12 MHz) will be submitted to the Joint Staff via therespective MARFOR and NMSC. EW/EA requests should becoordinated with enough lead-time to ensure submissions reachthe Joint Staff no later than 90 days prior to the requestedcommencement date.

(c) Marine Corps activities should make every effortto plan EW/EA missions sufficiently well in advance of requiredtesting, training and exercises to ensure proper national levelcoordination.

(d) EA requests will be transmitted by officialmessage traffic, via the SIPRNET, no matter the classificationof the submission.

(e) Classification will be in accordance withreference (k) as well as any other applicable program or systemclassification guidance.

(f) EW/EA requests will be formatted in accordancewith reference (s).

(g) JS will provide approval/disapprovaldetermination no later than 10 days prior to requestedcommencement date.

(4) Chaff Operations. The use of and restrictions forchaff or rope chaff use are in accordance with reference (s).

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(5) "CEASE BUZZER" Procedures

(a) CEASE BUZZER procedures are initiated whenimmediate suspension of EW/EA activity is required for safety oflife or flight reasons; in cases of harmful EMI to authorizedusers of the electromagnetic spectrum; for operational security(OPSEC) reasons; and at the determination of the EA authorizeduser.

(b) EW/EA incident reporting and notificationprocedures are in accordance with references (t), (u) and (v).

(c) CEASE BUZZER procedures will be strictly adheredto and complied with by participating Marine Corps activitiesduring EW/EA testing, training, exercises and operations inaccordance with enclosure (h) of reference (s). Marine Corpsactivities will:

1. Provide current, validated points of contactinformation to the controlling agency overseeing the EW/EAmission.

~. EW/EA authorized users will continuouslymonitor assigned emergency guard channels for the duration ofthe EW/EA testing, training, exercise or operation.

3. EW/EA authorized users will cease operationsupon controlling agency notification to suspend EW/EAoperations.

4. EW/EA authorized users will not reinstateEW/EA operations without authorization from the controllingagency that the STOP BUZZER suspension has been lifted.

7. Title 47 U.S.C. Non-Licensed Devices

a. Non-licensed devices are low power emitters approved for"unlicensed" users under the Federal Communications Commission(FCC) regulations. Technology, use and availability of non­licensed devices have expanded with applications in the home,business, commercial industry and even DOD. Examples of non­licensed devices include but are not limited to Wireless LocalArea Networks (WLAN) using wi-Fi technologies; Bluetooth devices;some hand-held radios; cordless telephones; some wirelessmicrophones, headsets and monitoring devices; and even some UASuse non-licensed devices and frequency bands. These devicestypically operate in, but are not limited to the 900 MHz, 2.5 and5 GHz frequency bands. Non-licensed devices may increase theprobability of and are highly susceptible to harmful EMI with the

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potential to degrade the reliability of other S-D equipment andsystems in close proximity. However, non-licensed devices mayalso provide valuable, supplemental and/or expendablecommunications services where needed.

b. In accordance with reference (c) and (w), FederalGovernment agencies may purchase "off the shelf" non-licenseddevices that conform to Title 47 of the FCC rules and shall bearthe appropriate FCC statement of limitations to operations.Operation of non-licensed devices is subject to the followingconditions:

(1) Marine Corps OPFOR, installations, organizations andactivities operating a non-licensed device have no vested orrecognized right to continued use of the device in any part ofthe radio frequency spectrum. Non-licensed devices may only beoperated in compliance with the applicable "Part" (e.g., Part 15,Part 95, etc.) in accordance with reference (w) and asimplemented by reference (c).

(2) Non-licensed devices must operate on a Not-to­Interfere Basis (NIB) and may not cause harmful EMI to any otherauthorized user.

(3) Non-licensed devices must accept any EMI received,including interference that may cause undesired operation orreliability, even if the harmful EMI renders the device unusable.

(4) Changes or modifications (e.g., frequency, poweroutput or antenna) negate the user's authority to operate the S-Dequipment or system under the FCC Rules. Spectrum certificationand an authorized frequency assignment is required prior tooperating any "modified" non-licensed device.

(5) Marine Corps activities operating non-licenseddevices that cause harmful EMI to an authorized user shallpromptly take steps to eliminate the EMI. Upon notification bycognizant spectrum management personnel that the device iscausing interference, the operator of the non-licensed deviceshall cease all radiation from the device. Operations shall notresume until the conditions causing the EMI are corrected.

(6) Since non-licensed devices operate NIB, in many casesthey do not provide sufficient reliability and should not be usedin place of more reliable communications means for criticalcommand and control or other operational communicationsfunctions. To ensure adequate regulatory protection, MarineCorps activities shall rely only on S-D equipment and systems

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with frequency assignments in the GMF as principal radiocommunication systems for safeguarding human life or property inaccordance with reference (c).

c. In accordance with reference (d) and (e), non-licenseddevices require spectrum supportability and certificationregardless of its non-licensed use. Non-licensed use does notextend outside US&P and requires all S-D equipment and systems toreceive favorable Host Nation Approval (HNA) and frequencyapproval prior to operation in a foreign nation.

d. Commanders should be aware that non-licensed devices(e.g., wireless modems, cordless phones, baby monitors, etc.)which may have been transported outside US&P in a servicemember's household goods shipments or imported for commercialsale by the Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) are subject to the sameHNC/HNA and frequency approval requirements. Local policy shouldbe provided to Marine Corps personnel, family members and otherorganizations to ensure they are in compliance with the hostnation's regulatory guidance and restrictions.

8. Communications-Electronics Operations Instruction/JointCommunications-Electronics Operations Instruction (CEOI/JCEOI)

a. In accordance with references (m) and (n), JACS isdesignated as the "Joint Standard" CEOI generation tool and willbe used by all Marine Corps activities for identification andcoordination of applicable tactical nets and circuitrequirements; development of the Master Net List (MNL);frequency resource determination; and deconfliction of callsign/words. The CEOI/JCEOI provides:

(1) MNL (Organizational net/circuit structure) .

(2) Coordination of frequency use/re-use and sharingplans.

(3) S-D equipment and system types.

(4) Spectrum requirements and restrictions.

(5) Call sign/word and visual communicationsrequirements (e.g., smoke and pyrotechnics).

b. CEOIs are utilized for Marine Corps specific training,exercises and operations. Although tactical use of the CEOI isat the commander's discretion based on operational mission

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requirements, commanders are encouraged to develop, maintain andutilize contingency Master Net Lists (MNL) to facilitatedeliberate and crisis actions planning.

c. JCEOIs are utilized for Joint training, exercises andoperations. In accordance with references (m) and (r), JCEOIuse shall be in accordance with established COCOM or JTF policyand guidance. Marine Corps OPFOR and Service Components shalldevelop, maintain and utilize contingency MNL to facilitatedeliberate and crisis actions planning.

d. The senior command/organization in charge of thetraining, exercise or operation is responsible for coordination,distribution and maintenance of the CEOI/JCEOI.

e. Daily Changing Frequencies

(1) The use of daily changing frequencies duringexercises and operations provides an additional layer ofoperational security (OPSEC) to Marine Corps communications andtactical networks.

(a) Tactical use of daily changing frequencies is at thecommander's discretion based on operational mission requirementsand in accordance with established COCOM or JTF policy andguidance.

(b) Daily changing frequencies should be used for alltactical, secure or unsecure, single-channel voice and datanetworks. Frequency agile or frequency hopping networks (e.g.,SINCGARS) and safety of life nets (e.g., search and rescue(SAR) , range control, etc.) are not subject to daily changingfrequency requirements.

f. Daily Changing Voice Call Words/Signs

(1) The use of daily changing voice call words/signsduring exercises and operations provides an additional layer ofoperational security (OPSEC) to Marine Corps tactical voicecommunications networks.

(a) Tactical use of daily changing voice callwords/signs is at the commander's discretion based onoperational mission requirements and in accordance withreference (x) and established COCOM or JTF policy and guidance.

(b) Daily changing voice call words/signs should beused for all tactical, secure or non-secure, single-channel and

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frequency hopping voice networks (e.g., SINCGARS) in support ofMarine Corps ground units, tactical aircraft and air controlagencies.

(c) Daily changing voice call words/signs should beused when establishing/disestablishing voice communicationnetworks. Although not required after a secure network isestablished, voice call words/signs provide authentication ofauthorized users on the network.

1. The use of alphanumeric call words shall beassigned in accordance with the published CEOI/JCEOI.

2. The use of five or 15 letter call signsshall be assigned/coordinated in accordance with reference (x)and the CEOI/JCEOI.

(2) Requests for additions, modifications or deletionsto reference (x)

(a) Voice call words/signs are designated for use inestablishing and maintaining voice communications. Marine Corpscoordination, management and use of daily changing callwords/signs are in accordance with reference (x).

(b) The limited number of English words suitable forassignment, which are not obnoxious or ambiguous, has dictatedthe Joint practice of assigning voice call words/signs at randomand without consideration of actual word connotation.Reassignment of voice call words/signs should be necessary onlywhen it is apparent the call word/sign is ambiguous.

(c) Due to the significant scope and difficulty ofcoordinating call words/signs across Government agencies, DODand the Military Services, the following submission guidelinesare provided:

1. Requests for additions, modifications anddeletions to reference (x) shall be forwarded to HQMC C4, viathe respective MARFOR, for coordination and deconfliction by theJoint Staff.

~. Requests for additions, modifications ordeletions to reference (x) should be submitted in a timelymanner. Average required lead-time is 90 to 120 days prior tooperational use.

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i. Requests for addition, modification ordeletion of call words/signs currently assigned to otherGovernment agencies, DOD or Military Services will not normallybe considered.

i. Requests for addition, modification ordeletion of call words/signs currently assigned to Marine Corpsorganizations is not recommended. However, any such requestmust include written concurrence and endorsement via the chain­of-command of all affected organizations.

5. Requesting organizations must providesufficient justification for the requested addition,modification or deletion.

~. Requesting organizations must submit theproposed addition or modification within the request.

five and no(Examples:

2. Proposed call words/signs must be atmore than 15 characters in length to includeDEVIL, LEATHERNECK or SMEDLEY BUTLER) .

leastspaces

8. Proposed call words/signs must bedeconflicted prior to submission and cannot duplicate any callword/sign currently assigned within reference (x).

9. Requestors are highly encouraged to submitmore than one proposal in the event the "first choice" proposalis not available for assignment.

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Or~anization AbbreviationHeadquarters, US Marine Corps, C4 HQMCC4US Marine Corps Forces Africa Command MARFORAFUS Marine Corps Forces Central Command MARCENTUS Marine Corps Forces Command MARFORCOMUS Marine Corps Forces European Command MARFOREURUS Marine Corps Forces Northern Command MARFORNORTHUS Marine Corps Forces Pacific Command MARFORPACUS Marine Corps Forces Reserve Command MARFORRESUS Marine Corps Forces Southern Command MARFORSOUTHUS Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command MARSOCUS Marine Corps Forces Strategic Command MARFORSTRATMarine Corps Network Operations and Security Command MCNOSCMarine Corps Systems Command MARCORSYSCOMMarine Corps Warfighting Lab MCWLTraining and Education Command TECOMMarine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, CA MAGTFTCMarine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center MCMWTCMarine Weapons, Training and Tactics Squadron 1 MAWTS1Marine Corps Communications-Electronics School MCCESMarine Corps Installations - East MCIEASTMarine Corps Installations - Mid-Pac MCIMIDPACMarine Corps Installations - National Capital Region MCINCRMarine Corps Installations - Reserve MCIRESMarine Corps Installations - West MCIWESTMarine Corps Installations - West-Pac MCIWESTPACBlount Island Command, FL BLOUNTISCMDMarine Corps Air Facility Quantico, VA MCAFQUANTICOMarine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC MCASBEAUFORTMarine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC MCASCHERRYPTMarine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, JA MCASIWAKUNIMarine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA MCASMIRAMARMarine Corps Air Station New River, NC MCASNRVMarine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ MCASYUMAMarine Corps Base Camp Butler, JA MCBJAPANMarine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC MCBCPLEJEUNEMarine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA MCBCPPENDLETONMarine Corps Base Hawaii (includes Camp H.M. Smith) MCBHAWAIIMarine Corps Base Quantico, VA MCBQUANTICOMarine Corps Logistics Base Albany, GA MCLBALBANYMarine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, CA MCLBBARSTOWMarine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, SC MCRDPARRISISMarine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, CA MCRDSANDIEGO

Figure 3-1. --Marine Corps StandardizedOrganizational Abbreviations

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Organization AbbreviationI Marine Expeditionary Force IMEFII Marine Expeditionary Force IIMEFIII Marine Expeditionary Force IIIMEF1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade 1MEB2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade 2MEB3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade 3MEB11th Marine Expeditionary Unit 11MEU13th Marine Expeditionary Unit 13MEU15th Marine Expeditionary Unit 15MEU22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit 22MEU24th Marine Expeditionary Unit 24MEU26th Marine Expeditionary Unit 26MEU31 st Marine Expeditionary Unit 31MEU1st Marine Aircraft Wing 1MAW2nd Marine Aircraft Wing 2MAW3rd Marine Aircraft Wing 3MAW4th Marine Aircraft Wing 4MAW1st Marine Division 1MARDIV2nd Marine Division 2MARDIV3rd Marine Division 3MARDIV4th Marine Division 4MARDIV1st Marine Logistics Group 1MLG2nd Marine Logistics Group 2MLG3rd Marine Logistics Group 3MLG

4th Marine Loqistics Group 4MLG6th Communications Battalion 6COMMBN7th Communications Battalion 7COMMBN8th Communications Battalion 8COMMBN9th Communications Battalion 9COMMBN15t Marine Special Operations Battalion 1MSOB2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion 2MSOB3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion 3MSOB4th Marine Special Operations Battalion 4MSOBMarine Special Operations Advisorv Group MSOAGMarine Special Operations Support Group MSOSG

Figure 3-1. --Marine Corps StandardizedOrganizational Abbreviations (Continued)

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Agency Data Item 200

Description Identifies the agency responsible for managing thefrequency assignment.

Input Requirement Must contain "DON"

Example 200. DON

Unified Command Data Item 201

Description Identifies the Unified Command or designatedrepresentative for the area in which the assignment will beused.

Input Requirement This item is required for all frequency assignments whereeither the transmitter or receiver is located outside US&P.Inputs will be determined by the respective regionalCOCOM policy or gUidance.

Unified Command Service

Description Identifies the service-level organization within the UnifiedCommand area that is responsible for managing theassignment.

Input Requirement This data item will not normally be used within US&P.However, situations may dictate the use of SFAF dataitem 202 based on policy or guidance provided by higherheadquarters (i. e., USPACOM, USNORTHCOM, etc.).

Example 202. PACOM

Data Item 202

Bureau Data Item 203

Description Required for all Marine Corps frequency assignmentsworldwide no matter the location.

Input Requirement Must contain "USMC"

Example 203. USMC

Figure 3-2. --Marine Corps Standardized

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SFAF (200 Series) Data Items

Command Data lIem 204

Description Identifies the major command or other applicableorganization frequency management level that issubordinate to the responsible Agency identified in SFAFdata item 203.

Input Requirement Authorized entries are "HQMCC4," "MARCORSYSCOM,""MCNOSC," "MARFORCOM," "MARFORPAC,""MARSOC," or "MARFORRES" (see Table 3-2).

Example 204. MARFORCOM

Subcommand Data Item 205

Description Identifies the frequency management level between thecommand and the installation frequency managementoffice or level that is subordinate to the responsibleAgency identified in SFAF data item 204.

Input Requirement Authorized entries are "IMEF," "IIMEF," "IIIMEF,""MCINCR," "MCIEAST," "MCIWEST" "MCIRES," or"MCIMIDPAC."

Example 205. IIMEF

Installation Frequency Manager

Description Identifies the Base, Post, Station or Installation frequencymanagement office responsible for the location of theoperating unit.

Input Requirement Authorized entries are contained in Table 3-2.

Example 206. MCBCPLEJEUNE

Figure 3-2. --Marine Corps StandardizedSFAF (200 Series) Data Items (Continued)

Data Item 206

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Operating Unit Data Item 208

Description Identifies the name or designation of the organization usingthe frequency assignment.

Input Requirement Authorized entries are contained in Table 3-2.

Example 207. 2MARDIV

Unit Identification Code

Description Identifies the UIC of the operating unit identified in SFAFdata item 207.

Input Requirement Enter the 6-digit UIC starting with the letter designator.

Example 208. M12001

Area AFC/DOD AFC/Other Organizations

Description Identifies the service level frequency management office,area AFC, DOD AFC or other organization not provided forin SFAF data items 200-208. Note: SFAF data item 209authorizes up to 10 occurrences.

Input Requirement First Occurrence - Must contain the respective regionalNMCSO. Authorized entries are "NMCSO LANT,""NMCSO PAC," "NMCSO SOUTHWEST," "NMCSONORTHWEST," or "NMCSO GUAM."

Second Occurrence - Must contain "NMSC"Remaining occurrences will identify and annotate areaAFC/DOD AFC or other coordinating organizations inaccordance with reference (p).

Data Item 208

Data Item 209

Example

Note:

209. NMCSO LANT209. NMSC209. EAFC

Some SFAF 200 series data items may require additional data inputs within otherdata items within the frequency request. Marine Corps OPFOR, installations,organizations and activities shall comply where applicable in accordance withreference (p).

Figure 3-2. --Marine Corps StandardizedSFAF (200 Series) Data Items (Continued)

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STATION EMISSION TXFREQUENCY AUTHORIZED USAGE CLASS DESIGNATOR POWER SOURCE

K490 GMDSS/MET AND NAV WARNINGS MO 1K24F1B K1 ITU

K500 GMDSSIDISTRESS AND CALLING MO 20KOOA2A K1 ITUGMDSS/NAVTEXIMET AND NAV

K518 WARNINGS MO 1K24F1B K1 ITU

K2174.5 INTL DISTRESS/SAFETY MO 3KOOJ3E K1 ITU

K2182 INTERNATIONAL DISTRESS MO 6KOOA3E K1 ITU

K2187.5 INTL DISTRESS/SAFETY MO 3KOOJ3E K1 ITU

K3023 INTERNATIONAL SAR MO 6KOOA3E K1 ITU

K4125 INTERNATIONAL DISTRESS AND SAFETY MO 6KOOA3E K1 ITU

K4177.5 INTL DISTRESS/SAFETY MO 3KOOJ3E K1 ITU

K4207.5 INTL DISTERSS/SAFETY MO 3KOOJ3E K1 ITUGMDSS/NAVTEX MET AND NAV

K4209.5 WARNINGS MO 1K24F1B K1 ITU

K421 0 INTL MARITIME NAV SAFETY MO 6KOOA3A K1 ITU

K5680 INTERNATIONAL SAR MO 6KOOA3E K1 ITU

K6215 INTERNATIONAL DISTRESS AND SAFETY MO 6KOOA3E K1 ITU

K6268 INTL DISTRESS/SAFETY MO 6KOOA3E K1 ITU

K6312 INTL DISTRESS/SAFETY MO 6KOOA3E K1 ITU

K6314 INTL MARITIME SAFETY/GMDSS MS 1K24F1B K1 ITU

K8291 INTL DISTRESS/SAFETY MO 6KOOA3E K1 ITU

K8364 INTL SAR/SURVIVAL CRAFT MO 6KOOA3E K1 ITU

K8376.5 INTL DISTRESS/SAFETY MO 3KOOJ3E K1 ITU

K8414.5 INTL DISTRESS/SAFETY MO 3KOOJ3E K1 ITU

K8416.5 GMDSSIINTL MARITIME SAFETY MS 1K24F1 B K1 ITU

K12290 INTL DISTRESS/SAFETY MO 6KOOA3E K1 ITU

K12520 INTL DISTRESS/SAFETY MO 6KOOA3E K1 ITU

K12577 INTL DISTRESS/SAFETY MO 6KOOA3E K1 ITU

K12579 GMDSS/INTL NAVIGATION SAFETY MO 1K24F1 B K1 ITU

K16420 INTL DISTRESS/SAFETY MO 6KOOA3E K1 ITU

K16695 INTL DISTRESS/SAFETY MO 6KOOA3E K1 ITU

K16804.5 INTL DISTRESS/SAFETY MO 6KOOA3E K1 ITU

K16806.5 GMDSS/INTL MARITIME SAFETY MS 1K24F1B K1 ITU

K19680.5 GMDSS/INTL MARITIME SAFETY MS 1K24F1B K1 ITU

K22376 GMDSS/INTL MARITIME SAFETY MS 1K24F1B K1 ITU

K26100.5 GMDSS/INTL MARITIME SAFETY MS 1K24F1B K1 ITUINTL DISTRESS/AERONAUTICAL

M121.5 EMERGENCY MO 6KOOA3E W50 ITU

M123.1 INTL EMERGENCY/SAR MO 6KOOA3E W50 ITU

M156.3 INTL SHIP/AIRCRAFT SAR MO 25KOOG3E W50 ITU

M156.525 INTL DISTRESS/SAFETY/GMDSS MO 25KOOF3E W50 ITU

M156.65 INTL SAFETY OF NAVIGATION MO 25KOOF3E W50 ITU

Figure 3-3. --International Distress andEmergency Frequencies

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-- .. NTIA(FAS)

T~

------------,--------.. NMSC,,,,,,,,,REGIONAL:---------., NMCSO, ,

,j. , ,, ,, ,,

~----, ,

---------~ ,,,.. ,,,,:- .. MEF MCI•

-_. - i MARFOR r-j:-. MSC BASES, POSTS

(MEU,DIV,MLG,MAW) & STATIONS

Figure 3-4. --US&P Frequency Request/Assignment Process

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HOST NATIONCOORDINATION

._--+ COCOM JTF

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I

t

~--------------+HQMCC4 MARFOR ~-------- --- .-

r! !

MCI MEF ~- -----

BASES, POSTS MSC& STATIONS (MEU,DIV,MLG,MAW)

Figure 3-5. --OUS&P Frequency Request/Assignment Process

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Chapter 4

Interference Resolution

1. Introduction. The ability to utilize, control and exploitthe electromagnetic spectrum is critical to current and futureMarine Corps operations. Inherent in its control is the timelyand accurate identification, reporting and resolution ofelectromagnetic interference (EMI). Interference resolution isessential to effective command and control (C2) and assuredaccess to the electromagnetic spectrum by the MAGTF when andwhere required. EMI impedes operations and hinders missionaccomplishment by degrading essential equipment and systems thatutilize the electromagnetic spectrum.

a. EMI is any electromagnetic disturbance that interrupts,obstructs, degrades or otherwise limits the effectiveperformance of electronics or electrical equipment to includeS-D equipment and systems.

b. EMI can be induced intentionally or unintentionally bynumerous friendly, enemy, natural and neutral sources.

2. Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution (JSIR) Program

a. In accordance with references (u) and (v) the purpose ofthe JSIR program is to identify, report and assist in theresolution of harmful EMI and electronic warfare (EW) to provideinformation regarding the reporting and resolution of EMI andsuspected hostile electronic attack (EA) against DOD systems.

(1) The JSIR program is coordinated and managed by theJoint Staff, with technical support provided by Joint SpectrumCenter (JSC) , designed to be centrally managed withdecentralized execution.

(2) The JSIR program addresses persistent and recurringEMI events/incidents during DOD operations; EMI events/incidentsbetween civil and DOD systems; and EMI involving space systems.

(3) The JSIR program addresses EMI events/incidentsinvolving EW/EA affecting DOD S-D equipment and systems.

(4) Resolution includes, but is not limited toimplementation of EMI corrective actions needed to regain use ofaffected spectrum. However, some EMI events/incidents may ceasebefore corrective action can be taken and in other cases, EMI

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corrections may not be feasible, affordable or result inregaining the use of the affected spectrum.

(5) Implementation and costs associated with recommendedcourses of action (COA) are the responsibility of the affectedService owning/using the S-D equipment or systems.

b. The JSIR process is a three step resolution process forharmful EMI which includes:

(1) Identification, verification, characterization andreporting of EMI events.

(2) Geolocation, analysis, course of action (COA)development and recommendations (corrective action) .

(3) Implementation and notification to user(s) and finalclosure reporting.

c. Marine Corps Operating Forces (OPFOR), installations,organizations and activities will attempt to resolve EMIproblems at the lowest possible level in the chain of command.Those incidents that cannot be resolved locally will be referredup the chain of command with resolution attempted at each level.

(1) Detect, report, analyze and attempt to resolvepersistent and recurring non-hostile EMI and electronic warfare(EW) incidents affecting DOD systems.

(2) Detect, report, analyze and attempt to resolvesuspected hostile electronic attack (EA) against DOD systems(e.g., meaconing, electronic intrusion and jamming).

(a) Meaconing is a form of electromagnetic deceptionthat introduces electromagnetic energy into an enemy's systemsthat imitates enemy emissions. Meaconing is the intentionaltransmission of signals designed to deceive users ofnavigational aids (e.g., tactical air navigation, GPS, non­directional beacons, instrument landing systems, etc.). A moredetailed, classified description of meaconing and meaconingeffects is located within reference (t).

(b) Electromagnetic intrusion is the intentionalinsertion of electromagnetic energy into transmission paths inany manner with the objective of deceiving operators or causingconfusion. A more detailed, classified description of intrusionand intrusion effects is located within reference (t).

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(c) Electromagnetic jamming is the deliberateradiation, re-radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energyfor the purpose of preventing or reducing an enemy's effectiveuse of the electromagnetic spectrum with the intent of degradingor neutralizing the enemy's combat capacity. A more detailed,classified description of jamming and jamming effects is locatedwithin reference (t).

3. JSIR Reporting Procedures

a. In accordance with references (t),reporting is mandatory regardless of type,severity.

(u) and (v), EMIfrequency, source or

b. Marine Corps OPFOR, installations, organizations andactivities will attempt to resolve EMI at the lowest level inthe chain of command using organic and/or other assetsavailable. Those EMI events/incidents that cannot be resolvedlocally will be referred up the chain of command.

(1) EMI troubleshooting resources for local/operatorlevel EMI resolution are contained in reference (v) and at theJSC JSIR SIPRNET website at https://jdaws.disa.smil.mil.

(2) EMI events/incidents where a source cannot bedetermined will be forwarded to the Joint Spectrum Center (JSC)operational chain of command for assistance.

(3) Requests for JSC technical support will only bereferred via the respective regional COCOM or HQMC C4.

(4) Reporting is mandatory throughout the event/incidentand requires submission of the following reports from the onsetof and EMI event/incident. The intent of the JSIR process is topursue EMI through to a successful resolution.

(a) Initial Report

1. The initial report should occur as soon aspossible upon suspicion or identification of an EMI event/incident.

2. The initial report should include at leastthe minimum amount of information that can be determined.

3. The initial report will be in accordancewith reference (v).

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(b) Supplemental Report

1. Supplemental reports will be submitted asrequired to provide changes in status, provide additional oressential information, or request for additional resources/support.

2. Supplemental reports will be in accordancewith reference (v).

(c) Final Report. A final, closeout report will besubmitted when an EMI event/incident has been resolved, the EMIevent/incident has attributed to a hostile emitter or the EMIsource cannot be determined.

(5) JSIR reports will be transmitted by official messagetraffic or e-mail via the SIPRNET no matter the classification.

(6) Classification of EMI reports will be in accordancewith the Security Classification Guide and Message PrecedenceGuidelines contained in reference (v).

(7) JSIR reports shall be maintained in accordance withreference (y) (SSIC 2420.1-4).

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Acronym

ADRGAESOP

AFC

AORAPMPWGAPWGASD (NIl)

ASN(RDA)

ATOC2CADRGCCDRCEOI

CIB

CIO

CMCCOACOCOMCOTSCREWDARPADD-1494DDADIADISADOCDODDONDSAPWGDSODTEDE3EA

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Appendix A

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Long Title

ARC Digitized Raster GraphicsAfloat Electromagnetic Spectrum OperationsProgramArea Frequency Coordinator

Area of ResponsibilityAllotment Plan Management Permanent Working GroupAllied Permanent Working GroupAssistant Secretary of Defense for Networks andInformation IntegrationAssistant Secretary of the Navy (Research,Development and Acquisition)Air Tasking OrderCommand and ControlCompressed ARC Digitized Raster GraphicsCombatant CommanderCommunications-Electronics OperationsInstruction

Controlled Image Base

Chief Information Officer

Commandant of the Marine CorpsCourses of ActionCombatant CommandCommercial-off-the-shelfCounter RCIED Electronic Warfare (CREW)Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyApplication for Equipment Frequency AllocationDesignated Disclosure AuthorityDefense Intelligence AgencyDefense Information Systems AgencyDepartment of CommerceDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the NavyDynamic Spectrum Access Permanent Working GroupDefense Spectrum OrganizationDigital Terrain Evaluation DataElectromagnetic Environmental Effects

Executive Agent

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OnlineControl,

FuelOrdinancePersonnel

toto

toRadiationRadiationRadiation

Electromagnetic CompatibilityElectromagnetic EnvironmentElectromagnetic Interference

Electronic Order of BattleEmergency Planning SubcommitteeExpeditionary Strike GroupEquipment Spectrum Guidance Permanent WorkingGroupElectronic Warfare/Electronic AttackFrequency Assignment SubcommitteeFederal Communications CommissionFrequency Management OfficeFrequency PanelFrequency Resource Record SystemGovernment Master FileGovernment-off-the-shelfGlobal Positioning SystemHazards of ElectromagneticHazards of ElectromagneticHazards of ElectromagneticHigh FrequencyHost Nation ApprovalHost Nation CoordinationHost Nation Spectrum World-wide DatabaseHeadquarters, u.S. Marine Corps Command,Communications and Computers

Interdepartment Radio Advisory CommitteeIntelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance

Information TechnologiesInternational Telecommunications UnionInternational Telecommunications Union PermanentWorking GroupJoint Automated CEOI SystemJoint Communications-Electronics OperatingInstruction

EMCEMEEMIEOBEPSESGESGPWG

lRACISRITITUITUPWG

JACSJCEOI

EW/EAFASFCCFMOFPFRRSGMFGOTSGPSHERFHEROHERPHFRNA

HNCHNSWDOHQMC C4

JCSJDAWSJETSJFMOJPOJRFLJS

Joint Chiefs of StaffJSC Database Access Web-serverJoint Equipment Tactical and Space DatabaseJoint Frequency Management OfficeJoint Program OfficeJoint Restricted Frequency ListJoint Staff

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JSCJSIRJSMEJTFJ6

MAGTFMARCORSYSCOMMARDIVMARFORMARFORCOMMARFORPACMARFORRESMARSOC

MAWMCEBMCIMCTSSAMCWLMCXMDAMEBMEFMEUMILDEPMLGMSCNATONAVAIDSNAVAIRNAVSEANERPNETWARCOMNGIANIBNIPRNETNMCSOMNLNMSCNOTAL

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Joint Spectrum CenterJoint Spectrum Interference ResolutionJoint Spectrum Management ElementJoint Task ForceJoint Staff, Director Command, Control,Communications and Computer SystemsMarine Air Ground Task ForceMarine Corps Systems CommandMarine DivisionU.S. Marine Corps ForcesU.S. Marine Corps Forces Command

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific

U.S. Marine Corps Forces ReserveU.S. Marine Corps Forces Special OperationsCommand

Marine Air WingMilitary Communications-Electronics BoardMarine Corps InstallationsMarine Corps Tactical Systems Support ActivityMarine Corps Warfighting LabMarine Corps ExchangeMilestone Decision AuthorityMarine Expeditionary BrigadeMarine Expeditionary ForceMarine Expeditionary UnitMilitary DepartmentMarine Logistics GroupMajor Subordinate CommandNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationNavigational AidsNaval Air Systems CommandNaval Sea Systems CommandNTIA National Emergency Readiness PlanNaval Network Warfare CommandNational Geospatial Intelligence Agency

Not-to-Interfere-BasisNon-Secure Internet Protocol Router NetworkNavy and Marine Corps Spectrum OfficeMaster Net ListNavy Marine Corps Spectrum CenterNot to, nor required by, all addressees

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NTHNTIA

OMBOPFOROPNAVINST

OPTASKCOMOPSECOSMO&MOUS&PPDAPMPOPORRCARCIEDRCSRDT&ERFSATCOMSARSCSS-DSECDEFSECNAVSECNAVINSTSFAFSINCGARSSIPRNETSMAPWG

SOPWG

SPAWAR

SPEED

SPOSPSSRTMSSPWG

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Note-to-holderNational Telecommunications InformationAdministration

Office of Management and BudgetOperating ForcesOffice of the Chief of Naval OperationsInstructionOperational Tasking Communication MessageOperational SecurityOffice of Spectrum ManagementOperations and MaintenanceOutside United States & PossessionsPrinciple Designated Disclosure AuthorityProgram ManagerProgram OfficeProgram of RecordRadio Communications AssemblyRemote Control Improvised Explosive DeviceRadio Conference SubcommitteeResearch, Development, Test & EvaluationRadio FrequencySatellite CommunicationsSatellite Access RequestSpectrum Certification SystemSpectrum-DependentSecretary of DefenseSecretary of the NavySecretary of the Navy InstructionStandard Frequency Action FormatSingle Channel Ground and Airborne Radio SystemSecure Internet Protocol Router NetworkSpectrum Management Architecture PermanentWorking GroupSpectrum Operations Permanent Working Group

Space & Naval Warfare Systems Command

System Planning, Engineering and EvaluationDevice

Strategic Spectrum OfficeSpectrum Planning SubcommitteeShuttle Radar Topography Mission DataSpace Systems Permanent Working Group

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SSSSTASXXITSCUASUNUNSUSCUSD (AT&L)

USMCUS&PU-UNSWANWLAN

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Space Systems SubcommitteeSpecial Temporary Authorization AssignmentSpectrum XXITechnical SubcommitteeUnmanned Aerial SystemUnited NationsUniversal Needs StatementUnited States Code of Federal RegulationsUnder Secretary of Defense for Acquisition,Technology and LogisticsUnited States Marine CorpsUnited States & PossessionsUrgent-Universal Needs StatementWide Area NetworkWireless Local Area Network

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ElectromagneticCompatibility

ElectromagneticEnvironmentalEffects

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Appendix B

Glossary of Terms

The ability of systems, equipment anddevices that utilize theelectromagnetic spectrum to operatein their intended operationalenvironments without sufferingunacceptable degradation or causingunintentional degradation because ofelectromagnetic radiation orresponse. It involves theapplication of sound electromagneticspectrum management; system,equipment and device designconfiguration that ensuresinterference-free operation; andclear concepts and doctrines thatmaximize operational effectiveness.(JP 1-02)

The impact of the electromagneticenvironment upon the operationalcapability of military forces,equipment, systems and platforms. Itencompasses all electromagneticdisciplines, includingelectromagnetic compatibility andelectromagnetic interference;electromagnetic vulnerability;electromagnetic pulse; electronicprotection, hazards ofelectromagnetic radiation topersonnel, ordnance, and volatilematerials; and natural phenomenaeffects of lightning andprecipitation static. Also called E3.(JP 1-02)

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ElectromagneticEnvironment

ElectromagneticInterference

ElectromagneticIntrusion

ElectromagneticSpectrum

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The resulting product of the powerand time distribution, in variousfrequency ranges, of the radiated orconducted electromagnetic emissionlevels that may be encountered by amilitary force, system or platformwhen performing its assigned missionin its intended operationalenvironment. It is the sum ofelectromagnetic interference;electromagnetic pulse; hazards ofelectromagnetic radiation topersonnel, ordnance, and volatilematerials; and natural phenomenaeffects of lightning andprecipitation static. Also calledEME. (JP 1-02)

Any electromagnetic disturbance thatinterrupts, obstructs or otherwisedegrades or limits the effectiveperformance of electronics andelectrical equipment. It can beinduced intentionally, as in someforms of electronic warfare, orunintentionally, as a result ofspurious emissions and responses,intermodulation products, and thelike. Also called EMI. (JP 1-02)

The intentional insertion ofelectromagnetic energy intotransmission paths in any manner withthe objective of deceiving operatorsor causing confusion. (CJCSI3320.02D)

The range of frequencies ofelectromagnetic radiation from zeroto infinity. It is divided into 26alphabetically designed bands. (JP 1­02)

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Electronic Attack

Electronic Jamming

Electronic Warfare

Frequency Assignment

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That division of electronic warfareinvolving the use of electromagneticenergy, directed energy, or anti­radiation weapons to attackpersonnel, facilities or equipmentwith the intent of degrading,neutralizing or destroying enemycombat capability and is considered aform of fires. Also called EA. EAincludes: 1) actions taken to preventor reduce an enemy's effective use ofthe electromagnetic spectrum, such asjamming and electromagneticdeception, and 2) employment ofweapons that use electromagnetic ordirected energy as their primarydestructive mechanism (lasers, radiofrequency weapons, particle beams) .(CJCSM 3212.02B)

The deliberate radiation, re­radiation or reflection ofelectromagnetic energy for thepurpose of preventing or reducing anenemy's effective use of theelectromagnetic spectrum and with theintent of degrading or neutralizingthe enemy's combat capability. (CJCSI3320.02D)

Any military action involving the useof electromagnetic and direct energyto control the electromagneticspectrum or to attack the enemy.Also called EW. The three majorsubdivisions within electronicwarfare are: electronic attack,electronic protection and electronicwarfare support. (JP 1-02)

A frequency assignment is anauthorization to operate, withinprescribed parameters, electronicequipment that emits radio frequency(RF) energy. The authorizationcontains the assignment's technicalparameters and administrativeinformation. (MCEB Pub 7)

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Frequency AssignmentRecord

FrequencyDeconfliction

JointCommunications­ElectronicsOperationInstruction

Joint RestrictedFrequency List

Meaconing

Permanent Assignment

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A frequency assignment record is agrouping of data entries pertainingto an authorized frequency assignmentstored within a database. (MCEB Pub7)

A systematic management procedure tocoordinate the use of theelectromagnetic spectrum foroperations, communications andintelligence functions. Frequencydeconfliction is one element ofelectromagnetic spectrum management.(JP 1-02)

A document that is created to providethe Joint Forces Commander (JFC) thevoice and data network architectureto support operations. This documentprovides the technicalcharacteristics of the net. Alsocalled JCEOI. (CJCSI 3320.03A)

The JRFL is a time and geographicallyoriented listing of TABOO, PROTECTEDand GUARDED functions, nets, andfrequencies. It should be limited tothe minimum number of frequenciesnecessary for friendly forces toaccomplish objectives. Also calledJRFL. (JP 1-02)

The intentional transmission ofsignals designed to deceive users ofnavigational aids, (e.g., tacticalair navigation, GPS, non-directionalbeacons, instrument landing systems,etc.). (CJCSI 3320.02D)

A frequency assignment that is validfor an unspecified period of time(minimum of five years). Also calleda "Regular" assignment. (NTIA Manual)

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Special TemporaryAuthorizationAssignment

Spectrum Management

Taboo Frequencies

Temporary Assignment

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A short-term temporary authorizationfor Federal users within US&P. STAsare used to support short durationexercises, events or equipment testsand evaluations. (NTIA Manual)

Spectrum management consists ofplanning, coordinating and managingjoint use of the electromagneticspectrum through operational,engineering and administrativeprocedures. The objective ofspectrum management is to enableelectronic systems to perform theirfunctions in the intended environmentwithout causing or sufferingunacceptable interference. (JP 1-02)

Any friendly frequency of suchimportance that it must never bedeliberately jammed or interferedwith by friendly forces. Normally,these frequencies includeinternational distress, CEASE BUZZER,safety and controller frequencies.These frequencies are generally longstanding. However, they may be time­oriented in that, as the combat orexercise situation changes, therestrictions may be removed. (JP 1­02.)

A frequency assignment that is validfor not more than five years andpossesses an expiration date. (NTIAManual)

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