Conduct Hot Start Net Opening (Primary NCS Task 3)

TM 11-5820-890-10-8

Conduct Hot Start Net Opening (Primary NCS Task 3)

6.3h.

This task represents a basic NCS requirement, to open the SINCGARS

DESCRIPTION

secure, frequency hopping net. During use of the Hot Start net opening

procedure, NCS responsibilities are primarily supervisory in that each

operator loads the radio with COMSEC keys, FH data, and sync time in

preparation for the net opening. Upon completing the ICOM fill (which

loads COMSEC, FH data, and sync time into all six RT channels), the

operator merely calls the NCS in secure, FH mode, and requests

permission to enter the net. NCS requirements are limited to ensuring

that operators are provided the required data for net opening and

respond to operator requests for net entry.

DETAILED FLOWCHART

CONDUCT HOT START NET OPENING

RESULTS

ACTIONS

SUBTASKS

(Perform Primary Operator Task 1)

(1)

Load CUE, MAN, and SC

Prepare NCS radio for

freqs, as required

Hot Start net opening

(Perform Primary Operator Task 2)

(2)

Load COMSEC keys, FH

data, and sync time*

(1)

N/A

Ensure net ANCDs are

Prepare net operators for

properly loaded**

Hot Start net opening

N/A

(2) Advise operators when

net is to be opened

(Each operator calls as soon as

(1)

Respond to individual

c. Open the net

ready to enter the net)

operator calls

(When all operators have

(2) Admit individual operators

called, Hot Start is complete)

into CT, FH net

The ANCD automatically converts current date to a two -digit Julian Date. There is no action

required on the part of the operator.

** Unit SOP should specify if net RTs are to be loaded by individual operators or by

communications specialists and designated NCOs. Centralized loading of radios may be an

attractive solution when the state of individual operator training is a consideration.

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