50SWI33-101 — Afscn Communications Outage Resolution

50SWI33-101 governs AFSCN communications outage resolution, including coordination procedures, OSR Tech Net use, and organizational roles.

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  • Publication number: 50SWI33-101
  • Title: AFSCN COMMUNICATIONS OUTAGE RESOLUTION
  • Date: 2019-05-06

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It identifies AFSCN organizations, systems, work centers, call signs, and the OSR Tech Net. It requires prior coordination for actions affecting OSR communication equipment and establishes procedures for anomalies, outages, maintenance, and scheduled downtime.

Applies to: This publication implements Air Force Technical Order 00-33A-1001, General Communications Activities Management Procedures and Practice Requirements and provides guidance for all Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN) and applies to all organizations listed in Table 1 on resolving AFSCN outage conditions.

Topics covered

  • AFSCN organizations and call signs
  • AFSCN outage resolution
  • Coordination procedures
  • OSR communication equipment
  • OSR Tech Net
  • Routine crypto operations
  • Scheduled downtime

Questions and answers

What coordination is required before affecting OSR communication equipment?

Any action that will affect the normal operation of OSR communication equipment requires prior coordination with 22 SOPS, 50 SCS and 21 SOPS. (paragraph 2)

Where must personnel meet before taking action on an OSR communication effort?

All those involved in an OSR communication effort will meet on the OSR Tech Net before taking any action. (paragraph 2)

What happens if the OSR Tech Net becomes unavailable?

If the OSR Tech Net becomes unavailable, all parties will make all efforts to coordinate with the applicable parties through whatever means are available. (paragraph 2)

What happens when an anomaly or outage occurs during maintenance or a crypto operation?

If any anomaly or outage condition occurs during a routine crypto operation, administrative change or maintenance effort, all further actions will be suspended while 21 SOPS and 50 SCS investigate the cause of problem. (paragraph 2)

What is the purpose of the OSR Tech Net?

The OSR Tech Net is a conference that facilitates coordination between agencies while troubleshooting is in progress. (paragraph 4)

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