NELLISAFBI17-210 — Radio Management

NELLISAFBI17-210 governs acquisition, accountability, maintenance, repair priorities, and operational guidance for LMR PWCS assets.

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  • Publication number: NELLISAFBI17-210
  • Title: Radio Management
  • Date: 2026-06-23

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NELLISAFBI17-210 assigns duties to the BECO, unit commanders, and Unit LMR Property Custodians for managing LMR PWCS assets. It requires training, inventories, account controls, repair coordination, documentation, and equipment availability for maintenance.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all managers and users of LMR PWCS assets assigned or attached to Nellis Air Force Base, to include the U. S. Air Force Reserve Command assigned to Nellis Air Force Base.

Topics covered

  • LMR PWCS asset accountability
  • ELMS inventory management
  • Unit LMR Property Custodian training
  • LMR equipment acquisition
  • Trunked LMR talkgroups
  • LMR asset maintenance and repair

Questions and answers

How often must hands-on accountability be performed for LMR ELMS assets?

Ensure hands-on accountability (audit) is performed annually for all LMR ELMS assets on the installation. (paragraph 2)

How soon must appointed LMR PCs complete their initial training?

Ensure appointed LMR PCs acquire training within 60 days of appointment and annually thereafter. (paragraph 2)

How soon must annual physical inventories be returned to the LMR BECO?

Ensure appointed LMR PCs complete and return annual physical inventories to the LMR BECO within 45 days of notification. (paragraph 2)

What must Unit PCs do when an LMR resource is lost?

Immediately report the loss of any handheld, mobile, or desktop LMR resource to their organizational commander for action and the LMR BECO for device ID inhibition. (paragraph 2)

How must LMR PWCS assets be acquired?

Acquire LMR PWCS assets for specific positions, rather than specific individuals. (paragraph 2)

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