MCO 2400.2A — Marine Corps Management And Use Of The Electromagnetic Spectrum

MCO 2400.2A governs Marine Corps policy, guidance, and procedures for managing and using the electromagnetic spectrum.

Search MCO 2400.2A

  • Publication number: MCO 2400.2A
  • Title: MARINE CORPS MANAGEMENT AND USE OF THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM
  • Date: 7 Oct 2009
  • Proponent: 02000 Telecommunications
  • Status: Current

View MCO 2400.2A on armypubs.army.mil


The publication addresses spectrum supportability and certification, frequency records, database management, international coordination, and spectrum user conflicts. It requires certification for spectrum-using devices and establishes controls for frequency records and organizational accounts.

Topics covered

  • Electromagnetic spectrum management
  • Spectrum supportability and certification
  • Frequency assignment records
  • SXXI database management
  • Host nation coordination
  • Spectrum user conflicts
  • JCEOI controlling authority
  • International distress and emergency frequencies

Questions and answers

What equipment requires spectrum supportability and certification?

Spectrum supportability and certification is required for any conceptual, experimental, developmental or operational transmitter, receiver or device (unclassified or classified) that utilizes any portion or part of the electromagnetic spectrum. (paragraph 4)

What does the spectrum supportability and certification process ensure?

The spectrum supportability and certification process actively supports u.S. national and international spectrum policy concerning the use of the electromagnetic spectrum. (paragraph 1)

Which frequency assignment system must Marine Corps organizations use?

In accordance with reference (1), SXXI is designated as the "Joint Standard" frequency assignment system and will be used by all Marine Corps OPFOR, installations, organizations and activities for managing frequency assignment records, coordination and submission of frequency proposals and performance of interference analysis. (paragraph 4)

Can SXXI job accounts be created for individual use?

Job accounts are considered "organizational accounts" and shall not be created for individual use. (paragraph 4)

How must frequency records be classified?

Frequency records shall be classified based upon operational requirements and in accordance with references (0) and (p). Submitters should ensure frequency proposals/records are not unnecessarily classified. (paragraph 4)

Ask Reggie.Bot a question about MCO 2400.2A