scope:

The purpose of this publication is to describe the approved standards to achieve compatibility and interoperability between command and control and communications systems and equipment of U.S. Military forces employed or intended to be employed in joint tactical operations. This publication is to be complemented by CJCSM 6120.01, Joint Multi-Tactical Data Link (TDL) Operating Procedures, which will provide for planning and common procedures to be used by forces in the joint tactical environment using Link 11 and Link 11B as the basis for information exchange.