DAFI17-220_NFARSSUP governs Department of the Air Force electromagnetic spectrum management and radio frequency supportability.
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It defines spectrum management roles and responsibilities and establishes spectrum certification and supportability assessment requirements. It also addresses local purchases, host nation coordination, frequency assignments, and out-of-band operations.
Applies to: This supplement applies to all units assigned, attached, and associated with the 914th Air Refueling Wing (914 ARW) who use radio frequencies in facilities in the Niagara Falls area.
Spectrum certification is the statutory process whereby national regulatory bodies, NTIA and Federal Communications Commission review telecommunications systems for compliance with national spectrum standards and determine electromagnetic compatibility. (paragraph 2)
Local purchases of spectrum-dependent systems will be reviewed by the installation spectrum manager to evaluate spectrum supportability prior to the obligation of funds.
When a ServiceNow request is submitted, include as much information as possible about any spectrum-dependent component (e.g., Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ID number, manufacturer, make, model number, frequency range, power level, etc.).
The NTIA, Spectrum Planning Subcommittee, may approve out-of-band requirements with an analysis and justification.
Out-of-band operations are operated on a strict non-interference basis.