GENERAL 1

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OTHER OPERATOR PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . .

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Battery Life Condition Indicator

Loading and clearing Offset Frequencies

Scrolling COMSEC Keys

Scanning

Capability

Jamming and Anti-Jamming Actions

GENERAL 1

15.1.

BY DESIGN

The SINCGARS radio was designed for ease of operation by the

non-technical ("general purpose user") operator. Once the radio has

been put into operation and the operator has entered the net, there are

but few requirements left for the operator to perform. Technically, the

SINCGARS radio is as complex as it is capable. Operationally, it is

simple and easy for the operator to use.

TASK DIVISION

The SINCGARS radio offers many more capabilities than are routinely

employed.

Retransmission (RXMT), for example, is a built-in

SINCGARS capability, which is of great value when needed. When it is

needed, not every operator in the unit will be involved. Only a select few

operators need to be trained on this task. It is on this basis that

operator tasks have been divided into "Primary" and "Special," as

discussed below.

TRAINING MATERIALS

The job of the SINCGARS operator has also been simplified by the

statement of task procedures in clear, easy to follow, steps. Also, the

operator is provided a small pocket guide containing abbreviated task

procedures covering all operator requirements. This pocket guide

serves as a memory jogger for the trained operator, precluding any

need to memorize any aspect of SINCGARS radio operation.

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