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• Publication Date: February 22, 1967
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OF THE CONSTELLATION A SEAMAN ON WATCH TOLD HIM THAT THE SHORE
STATION WATCH OFFICER ADVISED THAT
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OFFERED NO COMMENT AND ASKED FOR OUR TRAFFIC. THE SEAMAN DID NOT
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Memorandum for the Record
Communications Report:
Wallops/USS Americ~25X1A
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NOTES FOR CRITIQUE
1. Communications support for onsisted essei iahy
a. or25X1A
both articles.
b. A one-time-tape link directly between Wallops Station
and OPCEN using an acoustical coupler.
c. A one-time-pad link between the carrier and OPCEN
for over-the-counter filing if needed.
d. An HF/SSB voice "liaison" link between Wallops
Station and the carrier.
Several messages were exchanged between Wallops and OPCEN
but only an activation and a deactivation message was filed from
the carrier. Each message from the ship took about three hours
to arrive at OPCEN and be broken out.
3. Communications coverage to s considered to25 Qe
been adequate in meeting the requirements of the operation.
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Commo Report
Summary:
Overall trip/operations from the Commo standpoint went very smooth.
Excellent cooperation and assistance was rendered to Commo by both en-
listed men and officers. The officers, particularly land based, were
extremely considerate of comma's needs and wishes. There were no major
gliches, and communications went very smooth.
Specifics:
On arrival all equipment had already been off-loaded, so no work
was required from this standpoint. This was a big help as it was after
dark and raining at the time of arrival. Transportation was provided
to the barracks by bus, and the mess hall was on standby by prior ar-
rangement.
At approximately 0800L on 20 November 1969, commenced installing all
the commo equipment and antennas, etc. While the antennas were being
installed, other officer/enlisted men crews were putting the commo gear
in place with the aid of a forklift.
We were fortunate from the antenna mounting standpoint in that there
happened to be places available where we could tie-down our guy lines,
as we were located on the roof of the second deck and the roof of the
hangar proper. I don't think it would have been appreciated if we drove
ground tie-stakes through the roof. As it was, we were able to make use
of the base of the ladder going to the main hangar roof, vent systems
housing base, and one bedded metal bracket located on the roof edge for
guy tie-points for the IIF antenna. As it was, we did not carry enough
extra guy line to do the job, but were able to get some clothes line to
use as extra rope for guying purposes. Much thought was given as how
to mount the UIIF antenna, but it was finally determined that by lashing
the antenna to the top of the aforementioned ladder going to the roof,
which proved very adequate. In the future "C" clamps or other types of
clamping devices should be considered for this purpose. Again, I don't
think it would have been appreciated if we drove holes through the roof
for mounting purposes, which would have proven difficult as the entire
roof was lined with a metal plate.
The maximum run of coax was 75 feet in length, for UHF and 50 feet
for HF. The coax was dropped down the roof and through the window to
the equipment below.
The Command Post, commo/crypto equipment were all located in the
same room. This proved satisfactory, but did not enhance the overall
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operation from the security standpoint. It also caused much noise so
that it was extremely difficult, if not impossible, for the communica-
tions officer to monitor the radio circuits. As it was, all monitoring
was performed by the officer in charge of the Command Post, therefore,
adequate logs were not maintained by the commo radio operator on duty,
as he was not able to hear all conversations taking place. We attempted
to get a drop cloth from security but they were unable to come up with.
this item, to make the crypto area more secure. As it was, due to the
actual placement of equipment, very little if any of the crypto opera-
tions could be observed.
On the air and in operation at approximately 1000L. Home base and
were loud and clear, as well as the articles. No problems en-
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coun ered from the commo standpoint. Birds landed approximately 20162
and 20402, afterwhich the monitor was secured.
On 21 November, we were up and on the air at approximately 0530L and
contact with the aircraft carrier was attempted at 0600L on the appro-
priate pre-arranged frequencies. Contact was not established on these
frequencies so we went to the net freq., good contact was m(1A
and we requested that they QSY o our assigned 4KHZ operating frequen-
cies. Still no contact and return to net. They informed u5X1A
that they heard us on the 4KHZ fregs, but we .d not hear them.
After our comm man arrived on the ship, further testing on various
frequencies was attempted and it was determined that 6835KIlZ would be
the best freq. for the remainder of the days operations. Watch was
maintained on this freq. for the rest of the days operations. The rad-
io watch was secured at approximate 1700L.
On 22 November radio watch set at approximately 0530L on 6835KGZ.
Eventually we QSY to 4384KHZ, which proves to be better freq. than the 6
KHZ frequency and we maintain this freq. for the duration of the trip.
Overall, from the commo standpoint, (equipment wise) no further incidents
to report this date. BUT from the security standpoint (commo), this
should have been a happy day for the reds. If they didn't already have
some idea of the operation, they had names, mission numbers, number of
touch and goes, traps, etc., provided for them by the articles CP on
hoard ship, as well as the next days time schedule. All this included
name of individuals, who had been promoted as well as to rank of pro-
motion. Also names of other people were mentioned, some first names
and in one case the last name of members of this operation. It should
be noted that all logs reflected this use o25X1A
names and poor commo secur ty. Tapes o these conversations are avail-
able at Headquarters. To the writers knowledge no use of the code words
provided to both Base Ops and Shipboard 0ps were ever used on this oper-
ation.
On 23 November, watch was set approximately 0500L on the MHZ freq.
Commo-wise, this again was an uneventful day. BUT - commo security
again went west as per yesterday. This again a repeat of yesterday's
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conversations, just different situations, and just no good from the
comma security viewpoint. Watch was secured at approximately 1200L.
At the commander's orders, we commenced securing antennas, radio
equipment and send final messages and prepare for departure. Every-
thing completely wrapped up and ready to go by approximately 1630L.
24 November: Assist in loading various aircraft for departure.
Shortly after departure of birds, IFF problems were encountered on one
bird, causing much confusion/turmoil, etc. Officers and various ranks
using phones trying to contact various centers and clearances for
aircraft. We informed the commander (after talking with , thaR5X1A
we have a direct phone patch available with the aircraft'Pn
if he so desires. He was very appreciative of this but did not util-
ize this facility.
Uneventful trip home. Departed Wallops approximately 1300L arrived
North Base at approximately 2030L.
Crypto/Equipment Comments:
We failed to take with us a drop cloth, and none available where we
were operating. It was not actually necessary but would have made the
work a bit easier. Tapes after being run through one of the TD's
would become mutalated and caused many new swear words to eminate from
the operator as he would break-back the tapes. The motor stop on the
IR428 also caused swear words to flow. It was recommended that this
motor stop be either removed or hooked up in a different manner than
at the present if possible. The acoustics coupler performed very well,
and the phone lines were at least adequate. One rerun only was required
from Wallops to Opcen and one service was requested by Opcen on a two
word garble. No reruns or services required by Wallops. A total of
nine messages were sent from Wallops and five received. All in all
things went smoothly.
Attached: 1. Logs - Wallops/USS America
2. Trip report for
w/logs
3. Trip repot shipboard segment
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Shipboard Segment
21-23 November 1969
After an exciting landing on the USS America and some stumbling around,
the SSO, LCdr Dearrie, was located. A brief introduction was made and soon
all of the pertinent Navy personnel needed were at the communicator's dis-
posal. 25X1A
First, there was a brief shipboard orientation covering all the ma or
communications areas. Then, after thirty minutes work with an
operational IIF frequency was established and patched to PRI a 6077.
Some difficulty was experienced with the SRC-16, a semiautomatic tuning
transceiver. When using this particular configuration a minimum of 15%
frequency separation is required. Otherwise, because of the antenna matrix/
multicoupler system, crosstalk and or feedback will result in tuning and or
equipment trouble. This problem was soon overcome with the use of a manual
transceiver and a thirty-five foot whip. H.F communications were excellent
for the duration. One other minor incident should be mentioned. That be-
ing a T-site operator error in taking down our transmitter for a shipboard
commitment. This was soon corrected, but resulted in the loss of the IIF
send frequency for one half hour.
After securing the HF net for the day, a one time pad activation cable
was introduced into the criticom network and receipted for with very little
delay.
The next day, 22 November, went much smoother. Once the HF circuit was
activated there was little to do except to keep a monitor log. This in it-
self proved to be quite a handful at times. Much time was spent that even-
ing with the ships leading radioman in radio three (3). This is the ships
communications backup location and the site approved by the communications
officer for the setup if and when it is required. Attached is
a detailed report on the findings along with a general comment on the suit-
ability to our needs.
The final day was spent in hustling around to get the one time pad
deactivated cable out and monitor the HF net at the same time. The circuit
was deactivated at 23/1635; and twenty minutes later departure for the shore
commenced. Needless to say, the take-off from the carrier was iust:as~
breathtaking and spine chilling as the landing. Another first that will
long be remembered.
Although shipboard communications were more than adequate, one cannot
help feeling that the poor one-the-air security did nothing but detract
from this. At no time, to the communicator's knowledge, was there use made
of the code word lists. This is sad, but must be admitted. It is felt that
the attached logs should amplify the above statement.
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In general then, the shipboard segment of the ission2 MAA
very smoothly both operationally and technically. All pertinent communica-
tions personnel were aware of what the communicators name was and what his
requirements would be. This was very comforting. The IIF and IJHF circuits
were given high priority. Again the Navy personnel could not have been
more helpful. As a result, very little difficulty was encountered and the
few shipboard HF idiosyncracies were soon compensated for with a change
from a semi-automatic tuning transceiver to a manual operation. Some dif-
ficulty was experienced with the UHF circuit, but this is believed to have
been a faulty aircraft UHF set. On-the-air security left much to be de-
sired. At no time, to the communicator's knowledge, was there use made of
the code word list. This is the one real sore spot. Although operations
were smooth, it is felt that under normal shipboard operating conditions
there would be complications.
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During the evenings, several trips were made through radio 3 aboard
the USS America. Radio 3 is the ships backup communications location.
It is the site recommended and approved by the ships communications of-
ficer for the if needed for a full blown deployment.
The results of the findings are enclosed within. Here also are the
25X1A
communicator's comments on those findings.
To begin, there is more than enough room to house any of
There is a CW operating Epos on
for ship/shore use. In addition, there is one transceive rack (WRC)
that can be used in any mode but only at 100 watts output. One other
semi-autotune transceiver. (SRC-16) can be remoted from radio central,
but this is the ships data system and could not be made available at
all times. Of course, any of the other manual transceive setups could
be remoted if needed. There is also an antenna patch panel in this
room which gives tremendous antenna flexibility. In the event this
room is not used for our commitment, an antenna can be installed with
very little trouble in any other area. But, coax is scarce and takes
many reels of red tape to procure. We would either have to take our
own, or give the Navy ample prior notice. There is no safe in this
room. The SSO can make one available, however the SSO is located six
decks down and about fifty frames back.
Other points of interest might include the communications available
between the and the Command Post (which would probably be in
CIC-Combat n ormat.on Center). The phone system 1.s good, but can and
does get busy. There is also a sound powered phone and an intercom both
of which could become confusing. A UHF circuit on dummy load antennas
bination. If this sounds accepta e, Wou. re.uire that w fu..is
one ddunmy 1gad ant In addition, phone patch capability is avail-
able. The circuit reliability depends on the IIF circuit from ship to
shore. The autovon system through CINCLANFLT has proven very reliable
in the past.
Along these same lines, power availability is straightforward. All
power is 110 volts, 60 cycles. There are four dual AC outlets in the
room. All take the standard three prong plugs. It might be interest.'1A
to note that all circuit breakers are rated at 5 amps.
Frequency restrictions are according to JANAP 195 or previous outside
arrangements. It would he useful for the shore based operator to hold a
current copy of this publication. It would facilitate on-the-air secur-
ity for frequency change requirements.
The crypto outlets include OTP, over the counter service, OTT with
the use of ZZR in line five of the criticom heading will pas through
the criticom net, and there are numerous outlets for unclassified traf-
fic. There are no IM-28's on board the ship. We would have to supply
our own for handling OTT. There is a safe available for crypto storage
in the SSO's office which is located in the SI area. In addition, a
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drop cloth is needed. An old Navy mattres cover had to suffice on
the eployment.
The above paragraphs are only a sampling of what is available for
our use. The attached detailed report in sentence outline form will
provide much greater insight into what we can do in case of need. It
must be remembered however, that although the list seems comprehensive
it can in no way exhause the numerous limitations and or capabilities
of our on board operating. But it can supply the appropriate people
with enough facts to aid and abet them in planning for the future.
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RADIO 3 - USS AMERICA CVA-66
1. Hip Is Available in the 2-30 MCS Range.
A. SSB-USB
(1) There is a WRC and A WRT transceive unit. Both are man-
ual tune and require about 2-3 minutes to tune.
(A) Power out for the WRC is 100 watts.
(B) Power out for the WRT is 1010-500 watts pep.
(C) Antenna change time for the WRC is a matter of sec-
onds, but the WRT is hard wired to a 35 foot whip.
(D) Both transmitters are hard to detune for low power
out (50 watts and below).
(E) Transceive operations with the WRT requires the use
of a SSB convertor/R390A. Both are located in this
room.
(F) There are no patching problems. Antennas and or
circuits can be patched very readily.
(G) There is basically no .frequency limit. Frequencies
are selected from JANAP 195 or by outside arrange-
ments.
(H) In all areas of the ship, there is a slight inter-
ference generated from a rotating radar antenna.
This would be no problem, but it is there.
(2) In addition to the above, there is a SRC-16 semi-autotune
transceiver located in radio central that can he remoted.
(A) This unit requires only a few seconds to tune.
(B) However, the frequency selection must range from 10-
15% difference between any one frequency in use.
The reason being, that the antenna selection is made
through an antenna matrix/multicoupler system which
is subject to cross talk and or feedback resulting
in tuning and or equipment trouble.
(C) The power out is 5KW up to 5.5 MCS, and drops to 500
watts above 5.5 MCS.
(D) The SRC-16 is used for the ships data system and would
he available on a limited basis. However, 6723 KHZ on
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this system can be used to coordinate any circuit
whenever the need arises.
B. Radioteletype secure via the KW-7 and KW-26 located in the
SI area and a CW circuit at 18-22 WPM are available for
ship/shore use.
C. Facilities for radioteletype communications are numerous.
There is on line broadcast via KWR-37 and KW-26 specifically
for SI traffic. The same facilities are available in radio
central for fleet broadcast coverage. In addition to re-
ceiving, there would be no problem transmitting radioteletype.
The circuit reliability is good with an average of less than
an hour daily outage.
D. Radio 3 is the ships backup communications location and the
site approved by the ships communications officer for the BW
location in the event of a full blown deployment aboard this
carrier. Radio 3 is located at midships, Frame 06-154-3-Q.
(1) There is more than enough operating room available in an
area of 10 X 30 feet.
(2) Antenna flexibility is provided by an antenna patch panel..
There is one whip and one longwire hard wired to this
panel. There are three trunks available for remote anten-
na patching from radio central. The type cable used is
R.G-213-U, female connection required is 83870-UG-l.278/TJ
and is spring loaded for puch on operation. Also on this
panel, there are various frequency filters with separate
outlets to cover a range from 2-30 MCS.
(3) Equipment in the room includes:
1. SRR-11A HF Receiver.
1. CV/591A SSB Convertor which is used in conjunction
with the R390A.
1. WRC Transceiver with the particulars listed in para A.
1. WRT Transceiver with the particulars listed in pares A.
1. Telephone.
1. Sound Powered Phone.
1. Intercom.
(4) In addition to the above listed for the WRC, a few comments
should be made. The fuse breaker for this setup is located
at Frame 2-219-1-P-F on the aft bulkhead. For. 1W operations
you could split the audio output through a T-connector. One
output for the recorder and one output for the demod unit.
The cable used for the audio output is the same as that used
for the R390A audio output. The tune up time for this unit
is 1-2 mins depending on the ease with which you can lower
the SWR. What's new?
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(5) Power availability is straightforward. All power is 110
volts, 60 cycles. The four AC outlets take the standard
three prong plug. All circuit breakers are rated at 5
amps in this room.
(6) UHF can be remoted to this area if need be. However, it
is felt that the Command Post would be located in the CIC
(Combat Information Center) and would require UHF there.
(7) Phone patch capability is available through radio central.
The quality of the phone patch will depend on the quality
of the HF circuit from ship to shore. Reliability of the
autovon patch through CINCLANTFLT has proven excellent in
the past. Here is a possibility for use of the acoustical.
coupler if needed. Not to mention the various other re-
quirements that might arise.
(8) There is no safe available in this room. Use of the safe
in the SI room would not be practical since the SI room
is located six decks down and about fifty frames back.
2. There are various crypto outlets available, some in the SI area arX1D
the others in radio central area.
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