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Purpose. This instruction implements policy to ensure that use of Link 16 terminals and systems that operate in the 960-1215 MHz frequency band Time Divisional Multiple Access (TDMA) waveform operate in accordance with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and U.S. Military Communications-Electronics Board (MCEB) spectrum certification guidance and ensures DoD compliance with reference a. In particular, that the operation of Link 16 systems does not exceed the spectrum certification limits for pulse density specified in reference b and identified in Enclosure C. This instruction applies to all units/users operating Link 16 in the proximity of the United States and its Possessions (US&P)¹. This instruction provides the policy, definitions, organizational responsibilities, and procedures to manage and use Link 16 systems through the control, monitoring, supervision, and management of pulse densities, referred to as pulse deconfliction.

Applicability. This instruction applies to the Combatant Commands, Services, and Agencies (C/S/A) operating Link 16 equipped systems within 200 nautical miles of the coastal US&P. This instruction also applies to U.S. link managers and Deconfliction Authorities (DA) in their management of Link 16 operations with foreign and/or coalition units within 200 nautical miles of the coastal US&P. Pulse density limits and deconfliction policies contained in this instruction do not apply during armed conflict or the exercise of self-defense to the extent necessary for U.S. forces and participating foreign and/or coalition forces.

¹ US&P is referenced in accordance with reference f.