All JTFBronze 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 – 100
2x 0.5 MHz spacing
AN/PRC-152
2
32 – 100
2x 0.5 MHz spacing
AN/PRC-163
7
30 – 100
2x 0.2 MHz spacing; 5x 0.5 MHz spacing
MPU-5
5
30 – 100
5x 0.1 MHz spacing
Silvus StreamCaster
7
30 – 100
7x 0.1 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
Task Force Command
Freq (MHz)
Net Designation
Element / Usage
30.0
TF Command Net
Task Force 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)
100.0
Upper Barrier
Upper frequency barrier limit
Air Operations — Spartan 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
Spartan Command Net
Sparten 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
IRON Troop
Freq (MHz)
Net Designation
Element / Usage
40.0
IRON Command Net
IRON element command
40.2
IRON Command Team Net
IRON command team internal
41.0
IRON 1
IRON 1 primary
41.2 / .4 / .5 / .6 / .8
IRON 1 Alternate Nets
IRON 1 alternate frequencies
42.0
IRON 2
IRON 2 primary
42.2 / .4 / .5 / .6 / .8
IRON 2 Alternate Nets
IRON 2 alternate frequencies
GOLD Troop
Freq (MHz)
Net Designation
Element / Usage
45.0
GOLD Command Net
GOLD element command
45.2
GOLD Command Team Net
GOLD command team internal
46.0
GOLD 1
GOLD 1 primary
46.2 / .4 / .5 / .6 / .8
GOLD 1 Alternate Nets
GOLD 1 alternate frequencies
47.0
GOLD 2
GOLD 2 primary
47.2 / .4 / .5 / .6 / .8
GOLD 2 Alternate Nets
GOLD 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)
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PRC-152 (2 CH)
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PRC-163 (7 CH)
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MPU-5 (5 CH)
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Silvus (7 CH)
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Channel assignments are suggested defaults. Actual programming will be directed by the Communications Annex of the operations order (OPORD).
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REVISION HISTORY
PO1 T.RANGELSep 25, 2026, 04:23 AM
Updated communications card from Bronze Squadron to JTFBronze organization, expanded frequency ranges to 30–100 MHz across all radio systems, adjusted spacing configurations for MPU-5 and Silvus StreamCaster, and changed command net designation from Squadron Command to Task Force Command.