NELLISAFBI17-220 governs radio frequency management and spectrum operations within the jurisdiction of Nellis Air Force Base.
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NELLISAFBI17-220 covers electromagnetic spectrum management, frequency assignments, spectrum-dependent systems, interference issues, and organizational duties. It requires coordination, validation, surveys, licensing, and compliance with applicable spectrum regulations.
Applies to: This instruction applies to all units assigned, attached, and assigned under US Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC) who use radio frequencies within the Nellis Installation Spectrum Management (ISM) Office Area of Responsibility.
Federal users must utilize frequency bands allocated for government or shared use in accordance with NTIA Manual. (T-0).
Perform emitter surveys every 5 years, with assistance from the parent command if necessary or the Department of Defense (DoD) Nevada Area Frequency Coordinator (AFC) (when available) to ensure spectrum-dependent systems are operated in accordance with frequency licenses. (paragraph 17-220)
Ensure coordination is accomplished between the using unit and 57 th Wing Weapon Safety office prior to relocating SD emitters or changing frequencies, antenna gain, and/or power characteristics of existing frequency assignments. (paragraph 17-220)
Ensure organizations on Nellis AFB, Creech AFB and Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) that fall under the Nellis/Creech ISM Office must obtaining spectrum supportability guidance and validation prior to entering into a contractual obligation for all spectrumdependent (SD) systems in accordance with the NTIA Manual and DoDI 4650.01. (paragraph 17-220)
Provide spectrum services on NTTR only when the using organizations requesting spectrum support are subordinate units under the 99 CS/ISM or if the Large Force Exercise, test or mission is sponsored by a subordinate unit under the 99 CS/ISM. All others will coordinate spectrum requirements with the NTTR Spectrum office via their assigned spectrum manager if available. (paragraph 17-220)