Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com Chapter 4 Frequency Allocation-to-Equipment Process acquisition. See Table 4-1 for the summary of equipment requiring spectrum applications. 4–1. Introduction a. The Frequency Allocation-to-Equipment Process supports the Army spectrum management goal as stated in Paragraph 1-6. Due to an exponential increase in electromagnetic spectrum use resulting from technological advancements, and as the spectrum is reallocated away from military use, achievement of this goal is critical. In the research, development, production, and procurement cycle, policy implementation must begin as early as possible.
A means for early p o l i c y i m p l e m e n t a t i o n i s t h e F r e q u e n c y A l l o c a t i o n - t o - E q u i p m e n t Process. This process prescribes policies, responsibilities, and proce- dures for Army commands, agencies, PEOs/PMs involved in con- c e p t u a l i z i n g r e s e a r c h , d e v e l o p m e n t , p r o d u c t i o n , p r o c u r e m e n t , modification/product improvement, and lease or use of spectrum- dependent materiel. b. The Frequency Allocation-to-Equipment Process is a spectrum requirement and exists to determine that: (1) If equipment can operate in spectrum bands per the national and international tables of spectrum allocation.
(2) Equipment being brought into the Army inventory conforms with applicable spectrum management regulations, directives, stand- ards, and specifications. c. A basic goal of the process is to assure spectrum supportability and equipment EMC. Procedures and requirements outlined in this chapter apply variously to different types of equipment methods of 4–2. Policies Concerning DD Form 1494 a. Funds for the research, development, production, procurement, modification/production improvement, and lease or use of spectrum dependent equipment will not be released by the obligating authority until an approved DD Form 1494 has been obtained per Paragraph 4-2f.
DoD Regulation 5000.2-R, paragraph 4.4.7, mandates the de- termination of spectrum supportability prior to initiating cost esti- mates for development or procurement. The objective of the DD Form 1494 is the determination of spectrum supportability of spec- trum dependent equipment and systems. Waivers for submitting the form are in Paragraph 4-6. b. The DD Form 1494 establishes that a particular equipment/ system has valid spectrum requirements and is not an approval document for use of frequency(ies). An approved DD Form 1494 is necessary to obtain a frequency assignment. c . C o m p l i a n c e w i t h g u i d a n c e i n t h e f o l l o w i n g d o c u m e n t s i s mandatory:
(1) The approved DD Form 1494. (2) Memoranda and letters of transmittal (LOTs) from the Army Spectrum Manager, the USMCEB, and possibly, the NTIA, for equipment that operates within the US&P. d . C o n t r a c t i n g o f f i c e r s w i l l c o m p l y w i t h D e f e n s e A c q u i s i t i o n Regulations (DFARS) 235.071 and use the contract clause found at DFARS 252.235-7003 in all solicitations and contracts requiring frequency authorization.
Table 4–1 Summary of Equipment Requiring DD Form 1494 Equipment Category DD Form 1494 Applicable Required Paragraph All telecommunications emitters, e.g., radars, navigation, meteorological, ATC, mari- time Yes 4-3b(1) EA Equipment/Threat Simulators Yes 4-3b(2) Receivers and antennas developed independently Yes 4-3b(3) Certain types of nontactical, commercial, intrabase radios Yes 4-3b(4) or Operations/test at— White Sands Missile Range Army Electronic Proving Ground Yuma Proving Ground Kwajalein Atoll (USAKA) Determined by local DoD AFC USAKA 4- 6b(1) Incidental radiation devices No 4-6b(2) Fuses and detonators No 4-6c(5) Commercial satellites No 4-6c(6) Low power devices Yes 4-6c(1) Industrial, scientific, and medical equipment Yes (see limitations in applicable paragraph) 4-6c(2) Ultrasonic equipment Yes (see limitations in applicable paragraph) 4-6c(3) Lasers Determined by USACESO/SAIS-PAS-M 4-6c(4) Terms defined in Glossary.
e. Prior to entering the four phases of the LCSMM or procuring COTS spectrum-dependent equipment, it is required that concept evaluators, PEOs, PMs, combat developers and, in some cases, units themselves request that a frequency supportability assessment be conducted. These assessments will be conducted to determine if the proposed equipment will meet spectrum supportability and EMC in i t s i n t e n d e d o p e r a t i n g e n v i r o n m e n t . T h e s e a s s e s s m e n t s c a n t a k e from 3-9 months to perform, users should plan accordingly in both time and money. Spectrum assessment can be conducted by several different organizations (e.g., JSC, ISEC).
waves; at appropriate IPR for non-major systems—Developmental Application (Stage 3). (3) At Milestone II for systems that emit or receive Hertzian waves; at appropriate IPR for non-major systems—Operational Ap- plication (Stage 4). 4–3. Application for Spectrum Certification a. Instructions for completing DD Form 1494 are included with the form. The certification request will include modifications of military standards, if needed, and supporting rationale, EMC studies already performed, a concept of operations, and a statement releas- ing the information to foreign nations (if equipment is intended to be used OCONUS).
The completed form and supporting documents will be sent through command channels to USACESO (SFIS-FAC- P, 200 Stovall St., Room 9S65, Alexandria, VA 22332-2200). f. An approved DD Form 1494 or waiver (Paragraph 4-6a) is required, as indicated below, in the LCSMM (AR 70-1 and DA Pam 11-25), and DoD Regulation 5000.2-R paragraph 4.4.7. (1) During Phase I (Concept Exploration and Definition Phase)— Conceptual and Experimental Application (Stages 1 and 2). (2) At Milestone I for systems that emit or receive Hertzian b. A DD Form 1494 must be completed for all systems and 13 AR 5–12 • 1 October 1997