BRONZE SQUADRON COMMUNICATIONS CARD

1. COMMUNICATIONS POLICY

All Bronze Squadron personnel will utilize Communications Device Driver (CDD) compatible radio systems during operations. GRS and RHS radio systems are NOT authorized for use. Personnel are responsible for ensuring their radio loadout is CDD-compatible prior to mission launch.

2. AVAILABLE RADIO SYSTEMS

| Radio Designation | Total CH | Frequency Range (MHz) | Channel Breakdown | |---|---|---|---| | AN/PRC-148 MBITR | 2 | 32 – 68 | 2x 0.5 MHz spacing | | AN/PRC-152 | 2 | 32 – 68 | 2x 0.5 MHz spacing | | AN/PRC-163 | 7 | 30 – 68 (select CH to 100) | 2x 0.2 MHz spacing; 5x 0.5 MHz spacing | | MPU-5 | 5 | 30 – 68 (select CH to 100) | 2x 0.2 MHz spacing; 3x 0.5 MHz spacing | | Silvus StreamCaster | 7 | 30 – 68 (select CH to 100) | 3x 0.2 MHz spacing; 4x 0.5 MHz spacing |

3. CDD PLATECARRIER ANTENNA

| Channels | Frequency Range | Spacing | |---|---|---| | 2 | 30 – 76 MHz | 2x 0.5 MHz |

The CDD Platecarrier Antenna provides extended frequency range (up to 76 MHz) compared to most handheld radio systems. Ensure antenna compatibility with your selected radio.

4. COMMUNICATIONS NET ASSIGNMENTS

Squadron Command

| Freq (MHz) | Net Designation | Element / Usage | |---|---|---| | 30.0 | Squadron Command Net | Squadron-wide command and control | | 30.2 | TF Command Team Net | Task Force command team internal | | 32.0 | CSAR / Guard Net | Combat search and rescue; emergency guard | | 33.0 | Gamemaster Net | Gamemaster coordination (restricted) | | 68.0 | Upper Barrier | Upper frequency barrier limit |

Air Operations — Saber Element

| Freq (MHz) | Net Designation | Element / Usage | |---|---|---| | 35.0 | Air to Ground (CAS) Net | Close air support coordination | | 35.5 | Alt Air to Ground (CAS) Net | Backup CAS frequency | | 35.2 / .4 / .6 / .8 | Aircrew to Pax Nets | Aircrew-to-passenger by aircraft | | 36.0 | Saber Command Net | Saber element command | | 36.2 / .4 / .5 / .6 / .8 | Aircrew Intercom Nets | Internal aircrew intercom by aircraft | | 37.0 | Air to Air Net | Air-to-air coordination | | 37.5 | Airfield ATC Net | Air traffic control |

Medical

| Freq (MHz) | Net Designation | Element / Usage | |---|---|---| | 39.0 | Medical Net | Medical evacuation and coordination |

Anvil Element

| Freq (MHz) | Net Designation | Element / Usage | |---|---|---| | 40.0 | Anvil Command Net | Anvil element command | | 40.2 | Anvil Command Team Net | Anvil command team internal | | 41.0 | Anvil 1 | Anvil 1 primary | | 41.2 / .4 / .5 / .6 / .8 | Anvil 1 Alternate Nets | Anvil 1 alternate frequencies | | 42.0 | Anvil 2 | Anvil 2 primary | | 42.2 / .4 / .5 / .6 / .8 | Anvil 2 Alternate Nets | Anvil 2 alternate frequencies |

Hammer Element

| Freq (MHz) | Net Designation | Element / Usage | |---|---|---| | 45.0 | Hammer Command Net | Hammer element command | | 45.2 | Hammer Command Team Net | Hammer command team internal | | 46.0 | Hammer 1 | Hammer 1 primary | | 46.2 / .4 / .5 / .6 / .8 | Hammer 1 Alternate Nets | Hammer 1 alternate frequencies | | 47.0 | Hammer 2 | Hammer 2 primary | | 47.2 / .4 / .5 / .6 / .8 | Hammer 2 Alternate Nets | Hammer 2 alternate frequencies |

Raven Element

| Freq (MHz) | Net Designation | Element / Usage | |---|---|---| | 60.0 | Raven Command Net | Raven element command | | 60.2 | Raven Command Team Net | Raven command team internal | | 61.0 | Raven 1 | Raven 1 primary | | 61.2 / .4 / .5 / .6 / .8 | Raven 1 Alternate Nets | Raven 1 alternate frequencies | | 62.0 | Raven 2 | Raven 2 primary | | 62.2 / .4 / .5 / .6 / .8 | Raven 2 Alternate Nets | Raven 2 alternate frequencies | | 63.0 | Raven 3 | Raven 3 primary | | 63.2 / .4 / .5 / .6 / .8 | Raven 3 Alternate Nets | Raven 3 alternate frequencies |

5. RADIO PROGRAMMING QUICK REFERENCE

| Radio System | CH 1 | CH 2 | CH 3 | CH 4 | CH 5 | CH 6 | CH 7 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | PRC-148 (2 CH) | Element Cmd | Sqdn Cmd (30.0) | — | — | — | — | — | | PRC-152 (2 CH) | Element Cmd | Sqdn Cmd (30.0) | — | — | — | — | — | | PRC-163 (7 CH) | Element Cmd | Sqdn Cmd (30.0) | Element Team | Squad Primary | MSN-Specific | MSN-Specific | MSN-Specific | | MPU-5 (5 CH) | Element Cmd | Sqdn Cmd (30.0) | Squad Primary | MSN-Specific | MSN-Specific | — | — | | Silvus (7 CH) | Element Cmd | Sqdn Cmd (30.0) | Element Team | Squad Primary | MSN-Specific | MSN-Specific | MSN-Specific |

Channel assignments are suggested defaults. Actual programming will be directed by the Communications Annex of the operations order (OPORD).