Special Task Performance

TM 11-5820-890-10-8

4.12d. Special Task Performance

OPERATOR

There are nine Special Operator Tasks, described in detail in Chapter 5.

Most net operators do not need to be able to perform these tasks.

Some operators will be required to perform only certain special tasks,

for example, retransmission operations. Those operators who do need

to perform one or more special tasks must be given extra training on an

as required, mission basis.

NCS & ALT NCS

There are five Special NCS Tasks, described in detail in Chapter 6.

These tasks involve the electronic transfer of COMSEC keys, FH data,

and SOI information from NCS to NCS, and from NCS to net operators.

Whether or not all NCS and Alternate NCS personnel need to be able to

perform any or all of these special tasks is a matter of command policy

based upon mission requirements. If an NCS or Alternate is expected

to perform any of these tasks, special training must be provided.

4.12e. Operator Proficiency

PRIMARY TASKS

There are five primary tasks that all unit SINCGARS operators must be

able to perform without assistance during unit mission operations.

They are described in detail in Chapter 5.

POCKET GUIDE

Each operator is provided a copy of TM 11-5820-890-10-6,

"SINCGARS Ground Operator's Pocket Guide." By carrying this guide

with them on the job and by following the procedures provided,

operators can be assured of required job task proficiency.

OPTIONS

When overall operator proficiency is low due to personnel turnover or

other factors, units may elect to have communications specialists or

designated NCOs perform selected tasks such as loading data and

sync time into radios.

COMM-EX

Whether the objective is to build or maintain SINCGARS operator

proficiency, there is no better or easier tool to use than the unit

Opening nets frequently and having

communications exercise.

operators transmit and receive realistic traffic are important

requirements. Weekly, short duration COMM-EXs, are one of the best

ways to conduct SINCGARS sustainment training for both operators

and NCS personnel. Unit sustainment training is the key to SINCGARS

proficiency.

4.12f. MSE Compatibility

DESIGN

SINCGARS and the Mobile Subscriber Equipment (MSE) System were

designed to work together on the battlefield. The two systems even

share some frequencies without interference to either.

CO-LOCATION

Some vehicles, such as command post vehicles, have both

SINCGARS and MSE radios installed. The Mobile Subscriber Radio

Telephone (MSRT) and a SINCGARS radio cannot be operated from

the same vehicle at the same time unless one or both of the antennas

are remoted.

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