VOLUME I Multinational Maritime Tactical Instructions and Procedures

MTP 1(D), Vol. I
6345 WIDE-AREA LINK OPERATIONS
When a Link 11 net is established on a wide area and involves several TF/TG operating
independently or in support situation Bravo or Charlie, a link point of contact, the FTC-A, will be
designated in each TF/TG. On behalf of the OTC, the FTC-A of each TF/TG will be authorized to provide
information and requirements about the link net management with the DNCS, using RATT messages or
the voice Link Coordination Circuit. Depending on the nature of the operation, the senior OTC will
promulgate information or requirements about the net management, updating the current OPTASK LINK
as necessary. During wide-area Link 11 operations, the DNCS should be the AEW aircraft (E-3 or E-2
type) when on station.
6346 NOT RELEASABLE
6347 — 6349 SPARE
6350 LINK MANAGEMENT UNITS
Apart from track management on voice nets and data links, the links themselves need to be
managed. Several duties describe the management task. These duties may be combined and are ideally
vested in the FTC-A.
6351 DATA NET CONTROL STATION (DNCS)
The DNCS is the participating unit in a link organization for air, surface, and subsurface data
compilation who performs the technical management of the net.
a. The responsibilities are:
(1) Advise the FTC-A on the use of frequencies and link parameters.
(2) Initiate and terminate the data net, under the overall directives of the OTC.
(3) Control the order in which units are called in Roll Call mode of operation (Link 11).
(4) Monitor and analyze the data nets from link establishment to link termination (technical
performance).
b. The DNCS is chosen on the basis of:
(1) Central location relative to other link-fitted units, which it must interrogate.
(2) Radiation hazard and EMCON considerations.
(3) State of equipment.
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