Chapter 1
1-6 ATP 6-02.70 16 October 2019
Communications Security Coordination
1-23. Spectrum managers work closely with communications security personnel to ensure the proper keying
material for the appropriate frequency resource of single channel ground and air radio system (SINCGARS)
loadsets. Spectrum managers only manage and process communications security for SINCGARS by way of
loadsets. They do not manage communications security for other emitters.
Satellite Coordination
1-24. Spectrum managers coordinate with satellite managers to maintain awareness of channels (frequencies)
used by satellite communications systems. The satellite manager generates and processes satellite access
authorization (SAA). Spectrum managers receive and verify the information provided in the satellite access
request for all satellite communications. Once approved, the spectrum manager enters the frequencies into
the Spectrum XXI database as a space record for frequency deconfliction with all other emitters in the area
of operations.
Frequency Deconfliction
1-25. Frequency deconfliction is a systematic management procedure to coordinate the use of the
electromagnetic spectrum for operations, communications, and intelligence functions. Frequency
deconfliction is one element of electromagnetic spectrum management and applies practices to minimize or
prevent SDDs from causing EMI. It is easy to confuse EMI mitigation with frequency deconfliction. The
main difference is that frequency deconfliction occurs during the planning phase of a mission while EMI
mitigation occurs during mission execution.
Joint Restricted Frequency List
1-26. Commanders and planners prohibit jamming or attacking frequencies listed on the JRFL. The JRFL is
a J-3 product and includes command channels of senior commanders, coalition forces, and frequencies used
by local civilian noncombatants. The JSME, with collaborative input from the J-2, J-3, and J-6, develop the
JRFL. Upon approval by the J-3, the JSME, in concert with the EW planners, publishes the JRFL. Three
types of protection status codes apply to frequency assets identified for inclusion in a JRFL: taboo
frequencies, protected frequencies, and guarded frequencies (see Appendix D).
1-27. Use of the JRFL is to protect high priority nets, bands, and frequencies from friendly electronic attack
when possible; however, the concern of the spectrum manager is to ensure that all friendly systems can
operate unimpaired. Accomplish this by adding the offending jammer to a database and using spectrum
management techniques such as changing frequencies, changing assignments, or moving to an unaffected
area. The spectrum manager has tools that can identify potential frequency fratricide. Refer to Appendices A
and F for further information on the JRFL.
Note. The use of the JRFL does not deconflict all frequency issues. The JRFL does not provide
communications planners with frequencies electronic attack (EA) systems transmit or the
technical information needed to deconflict EA from friendly operations including lower echelon
maneuver forces. Efficient utilization of spectrum management tools identifies potential
interference and frequency conflicts during mission planning reducing frequency fratricide. See
CJCSM 3320.01C for more information on the JRFL development process.
Interference Resolution
1-28. Spectrum managers perform interference resolution at the echelon receiving the interference.
Interference is the radiation, emission, or indication of electromagnetic energy; either intentionally or
unintentionally causing degradation, disruption, or complete obstruction of the designated function of the
electronic equipment affected. The spectrum manager should use available near-real time monitoring and
analysis capabilities to aid in the interference resolution. The reporting end user is responsible for assisting
the spectrum manager in tracking, evaluating, and resolving interference. Appendix D contains further
information on frequency interference resolution and reporting.