AFMAN13-116 governs Air Force Tactical Data Link training, planning, and operations for Link 16 and other TDLs.
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It includes data link management, TDL training, network design requests, Link 16 frequency assignment, and deconfliction procedures. It establishes waiver routing, supplement coordination, and records management requirements.
Applies to: It applies to Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard military and civilian personnel at all levels who train, plan, implement, and manage Link 16 and other TDLs that operate independently or integrate into multi-TDL networks.
Ensure records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.
The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement.
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