NCS RESPONSIBILITIES

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NCS RESPONSIBILITIES

NET OPENING

It is the NCS who is responsible for opening the secure, frequency

hopping SINCGARS net. Net opening time is announced in advance to

enable operators to make proper preparations. The NCS ensures that

the net is up and fully operational in time to support unit mission

ANCD

As the principal supervisor of the net, the NCS ensures that all net

operators have ready access to a fully loaded ANCD containing the

prescribed COMSEC keys, FH data (hopset, TSK, and net IDS, and

GPS-based sync time to support net opening preparations.

ASSEMBLY

NCS personnel are expected to properly assemble their own manpack

radios and install their own required vehicular radio components in

preparation for net opening.

This includes connecting cables,

antennas, handsets, loudspeakers, and any other components that

are to be used.

CAUTION

YOUR RT CAN BE DAMAGED BY

IMPROPER ATTACHMENT OF MANPACK ANTENNAS

1. To avoid damage, turn the sleeve only, not the antenna.

2. Turning the antenna can destroy the antenna connector in the RT

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