scope:

This standard establishes physical and functional interface requirements for long haul and tactical telecommunications control facilities (formerly technical control facilities) in the Department of Defense (DoD). As used in this standard, the term telecommunications control facility (TCF) includes patch and test facilities (PTFs) and interfaces to locations that provide centralized monitoring and control functions for other telecommunication locations.

This document establishes standards applicable to all facilities that perform or will perform functions associated with control of telecommunications systems. These functions are detailed in paragraph 4.1. New TCFs and those undergoing modification or rehabilitation must conform to these standards subject to the applicable requirements of current procurement regulations.