5 FAH-2 H-750
ESTABLISHING OR UPGRADING Radio NETWORKS
(CT:TEL-60; 07-26-2017)
(Office of Origin: IRM/FO/ITI/LWS/RPB)
5 FAH-2 H-751 PLANNING PHASE
(CT:TEL-60; 07-26-2017)
(State only)
a. All radio network projects establishing, upgrading, or changing radio networks must be coordinated through the Radio Programs Branch (RPB). If overseas, the project must also be coordinated with the Regional Information Management Center (RIMC). The planning and initiation phase of radio network projects begins with a compelling need. Overseas post management, including the Chief of Mission (COM), management officer, regional security officer (RSO), and information management officer (IMO), identify a radio network installation, upgrade, or change as the solution to fulfill a post need and submit a requirements statement to RIMC and RPB for evaluation. Domestically the customer should submit a requirements statement directly to RPB.
b. The IMO must submit radio requirements and a general proposal to the RIMC and RPB for technical assistance. RPB and RIMC will coordinate a survey with the post IMO to determine the options available and equipment needed for the project along with cost estimates. Domestically RPB will respond to requirements requests with a technical solution directly to the customer.
c. The following considerations will assist in planning radio projects:
(1) Define goals and benefit to justify the project;
(2) Is host nation approval required for frequencies?; and
(3) Will coordination with Overseas Building Operations (OBO) or General Services Administration (GSA), to obtain a functional lease for housing the radio equipment, be required?
5 FAH-2 H-752 PROCUREMENT Phase
(CT:TEL-60; 07-26-2017)
(State only)
Once a valid need is determined in accordance with 5 FAH-2 H-751 , RIMC and RPB will advise the customer on matters regarding the radio network proposal and provide cost estimates for equipment. Funding and procurement must be coordinated between the post, bureau, and RPB in accordance with 5 FAH-2 H-760. The nature of the project and availability of funds will determine the funding source/s.
5 FAH-2 H-753 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PHASE
(CT:TEL-60; 07-26-2017)
(State only)
RPB and/or RIMC will review the requirements statement and the technical requirements survey results, and either provide technical approval or return the proposal with recommended technical solutions for approval/discussion with the customer. Once the project’s technical solution is complete and approved RPB will prepare hardware specifications, topographical and frequency profiles, and installation plans.
5 FAH-2 H-754 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
(CT:TEL-60; 07-26-2017)
(Uniform all agencies)
a. The IMO must coordinate radio installations or upgrades that alter the structure of Department facilities with the post facility manager, Diplomatic Security (DS), Diplomatic Telecommunications Service Program Office (DTS-PO), RIMC, RPB, and post management. These installations must conform to applicable standards and procedures in effect at the time as established by OBO and the Overseas Security Policy Group. The antennas must be installed in accordance with OBO guidelines.
b. Domestically agreements will be coordinated between GSA and/or facility owners to meet existing requirements.
c. Where a non-State agency is located in a Department facility, cleared agency technicians may perform installations after the coordination and approval process has been accomplished.
5 FAH-2 H-755 LOCAL GUARD FORCE NETWORKS
(CT:TEL-60; 07-26-2017)
(State only)
a. The regional security officer (RSO) or post security officer (PSO) must establish a local guard force (LGF) radio network in coordination with the post IMO/IPO and ensure the network is compatible with any existing E&E/EAC, and ADM networks. For existing LGF radio networks, the RSO/PSO must ensure the equipment is functioning properly provides the appropriate coverage, and the equipment meets operational needs. For systems that need to be established, upgraded, or changed, the IMO/IPO should refer the RSO/PSO to the procedures in 5 FAH-2 H-751 and 5 FAH-2 H-756 OTHER AGENCIES
b. When LGF radio equipment is government furnished equipment (GFE), the RSO and the PSO must establish a LGF radio network in coordination with post’s IMO or IPO to ensure the LGF radio network is compatible with any existing post radio networks.
c. When LGF radio equipment is CFE, the RSO’s government technical monitor (GTM)/ contracting officer's representative (COR) should ensure appropriate coverage and operation needs are being met within accordance to the contract.
d. Regardless of whether the equipment is GFE or CFE, post’s IMO or IPO should ensure appropriate coverage and operation needs are being met.
5 FAH-2 H-756 OTHER AGENCIES
(CT:TEL-60; 07-26-2017)
(Uniform all agencies)
a. If an agency at post wishes to establish a radio network or significantly alter an existing radio network, the agency head at post should first receive approval from the COM and advise the IMO of the agency’s plans. The agency and IMO must then coordinate a survey to determine the impact of the proposal on the existing post and/or host government radio systems.
b. The agency and IMO should then consult with IRM/EA (External Affairs) to determine if the new network or changes raise reciprocity or politically sensitive issues. If IRM/EA concurs with the proposal, the requesting agency, in concurrence with the IMO, should obtain consent from the host government for permission to use the proposed frequency. The IMO, RSO, RIMC, RPB, and post management should provide expert guidance to the agency survey team and participate in the survey The survey team should draft a written report for the COM on the results and analysis including:
(1) The uses of the new or changed system;
(2) The impact, if any, on existing post and host government systems;
(3) Security procedures applicable to installation and use of proposed system; and
(4) System operating procedures.
5 FAH-2 H-757 THROUGH H-759 UNASSIGNED