Dynamic Spectrum Access Decisions

Appendix DSpectrum Management Lifecycle

The Army spectrum management lifecycle serves as a guide to follow in establishing a functional and efficient spectrum management program. The lifecycle encompasses the complete process of providing spectrum management support to the commander and is applicable to all spectrum managers regardless of duty location. The Army spectrum management lifecycle mirrors the joint task force lifecycle.

D.1 Spectrum Management Lifecycle

D.1. The spectrum management lifecycle consist of 12 activities that enhance SMO. It is not imperative to conduct the lifecycle activities in order as presented. Many spectrum managers conduct activities in the lifecycle simultaneously. Listed below are steps of the spectrum management lifecycle—

1. Define command specific policy and guidance.
2. Gather requirements.
3. Develop electromagnetic spectrum requirements summary.
4. Define the EMOE.
5. Obtain spectrum resource.
6. Develop spectrum management plan.
7. Nominate and assign frequencies.
8. Generate the joint communication‐electronic operating instructions.
9. Develop the JRFL.
10. Perform electronic warfare deconfliction.
11. Resolve interference.
12. Report interference.

D.1.1 Step 1. Define Command Specific Policy and Guidance

D.2. Unit standard operating procedures establish specific guidance for managing, requesting, coordinating, and assigning spectrum use, the JRFL process, communications electronic operating instructions, and other processes. Policy and guidance information should ...