AFRLI17-220 governs spectrum management and the processes AFRL uses to obtain radio frequency spectrum approvals.
View AFRLI17-220 on armypubs.army.mil
It covers equipment certification, radio frequency assignments, host nation coordination, spectrum supportability risk assessments, electronic attack, LINK-16, and interference. Compliance with the publication is mandatory, and it defines duties and responsibilities for users of the radio frequency spectrum within AFRL.
Applies to: This instruction applies to any user of the radio spectrum within AFRL.
Assist AFRL spectrum users in properly carrying out Air Force policy, practices, and procedures for managing the use of the electromagnetic spectrum. (paragraph 2)
Ensure AFRL users understand the technical parameters and any imposed operational restrictions of their radio frequency assignments (RFA) and equipment certifications. (paragraph 2)
Process and obtain frequency assignments, equipment certifications, Electronic Attack (EA) clearances, Host Nation Coordination (HNC) and International Telecommunication Union satellite registration for spectrum-dependent (SD) systems in support of testing, experimental and operational requirements within AFRL. (paragraph 2)
In the event the concern cannot be resolved, prepare an attachment to the SSRA describing the issue, the efforts made to resolve the concern, and why the concern was not resolved. (paragraph 4)
Sign the SSRA signature page circling as appropriate concur/non-concur option. (paragraph 4)