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Chapter 4
REQUESTING A LINK 16 DESIGN
4.1. Design Requests. Any unit planning to participate in local Link 16 operations/training
where a Link 16 network design does not exist or has not been designated may submit a Link 16
design request to ensure operational needs are met. A request worksheet can be found in
Attachment 2 of this publication. A request form is in JMTOP, pages A-D-A-5 through A-D-A-
8. Air Force units will contact ACC/A3CJ to initiate this process.
4.1.1. Existing Designs. Prior to requesting a new design, review existing designs for
applicability. The AF NDF will provide description documents for designs containing Air
Force platforms. Users should review the description document and consider designs that
support at least the maximum number and type of participants required, applicability of
interface units to other links/TDLs, functional capabilities, connectivity/relay requirements,
cryptographic isolation, and pulse density compliance. When an existing design meets the
unit’s need, download the terminal IDLs for platform participants and the network
description document (NDD) from the TDLOMO Community Webpage at
https://www.us.army.mil/suite/grouppage/189842.
4.2. Designated Designs. Units planning to participate in Link 16 operations/training under the
direction of an external TDLM or network manager will identify the design to be used using the
Link 16 section of the appropriate OPTASK LINK. Changes must be coordinated with the
TDLM/network manager.
4.3. Design Support. If a new design or a modification to an existing design is required,
contact ACC/A3CJ with unit platform requirements as indicated in Para 4.1 above. Users who
are unsure whether an existing design fulfills the requirement should contact ACC/A3CJ to
request advice regarding a network design.