SPECIAL OPERATOR TASKS

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SPECIAL OPERATOR TASKS

5.5.

Definition of Special Operator Tasks

5.5a.

There are eight tasks categorized as special for the SINCGARS/ANCD

WHAT ARE THEY?

operator. They are "special" in that they may be performed by specially

trained operators, or they may be the responsibility of communications

specialists, NCSs, or designated NCOs. These eight tasks are

normally not required of the SINCGARS/ANCD operator to meet

routine communications requirements when the unit is in an

operational situation. Some operators may be required to perform

some of these special tasks while other unit operators will not be.

These special tasks involve functions that are required only

WHAT'S INVOLVED?

occasionally by selected stations. An example is the commander's

driver who may be called upon to transfer data from one ANCD to

another. The commander's driver might also be required to change net

IDS. Also, unit scouts may be required to perform retransmission

operations.

In addition to the eight special operator tasks, there are two Special

SPECIAL

SlP/ASlP Operator Tasks. These special SlP/ASlP tasks are: use the

OPERATOR

SlP/ASlP RT as an RCU; and send data from one computer to another

TASKS (SIP/ASIP)

over a SINCGARS secure, frequency hopping net using the RS-232

enhanced data feature.

All unit NCS personnel should be able to perform these special as well

WHAT'S REQUIRED?

as primary operator tasks. Training in special operator tasks is an

inherent part of unit sustainment training and is conducted on a small

group or Individual basis related to unit mission requirements.

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