CONDUCT COLD START NET OPENING

TM 11-5820-890-10-8

RESULTS

ACTIONS

SUBTASKS

(20-30 seconds should be

(1)

Allow operators time to

d. Confirm receipt of ERF

adequate)

store the ERF

(NCS and operators continue

(2)

Direct operators to ACK

to use MAN in CT for ACK)

receipt of ERF

(Net shifts to the FH mode of

(1)

Direct operators to go to

e. Make communications

communications)

SQ ON, operational chan

check

N/A

(2)

Set NCS radio to SQ ON

and operational chan

(Note which operators do not

respond)

with net operators

Cold Start is complete when all

(4)

Direct Alt NCS to bring

operators have entered net

all other operators into

net***

Sync time may be loaded into the radio from an ANCD, a PLGR, via ERF; or by use of the

RT keypad. The preferred method is to load exact GPS time and Julian Date directly form an

ANCD or PLGR.

Depending upon operational conditions and state of operator training, you may wish to

have operators acknowledge this announcement,

***

Ensure that operators understand that if they fail for any reason to enter the net at the

time the ERF is sent, they are to standby on MAN and wait for you to contact them there.

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