MCEB ORGANIZATION, MISSION AND FUNCTIONS MANUAL

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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS BOARD
ORGANIZATION, MISSION AND FUNCTIONS
FOREWORD
Purpose: The purpose of this document is to compile, in a
ready reference, the organization, mission and functional
aspects of the Military Communications-Electronics Board (MCEB).
Authority: This document is issued under the authority of DOD
Directive 5100.35, 6 May 1985.
Amendments and Review: This document will be reviewed by the
Military Secretary, Military Communications-Electronics Board
(MCEB), on an annual basis and amendments will be issued when
appropriate.
FOR THE CHAIRMAN:
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RICHARD A. LACQUEME
Colonel, U. S. Army
Military Secretary
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS?ELECTRONICS BOARD
ORGANIZATION, MISSION AND FUNCTIONS
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS BOARD
ORGANIZATION, MISSION AND FUNCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE NUMBER
Foreword
Record of Changes and Corrections
Table of Contents
Background
Organization Chart
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS BOARD
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4-6
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1. Authority
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2. Principals
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3. Coordinators
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4. Secretariat
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5. Panels
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6. Working Groups
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7. Working Group Members
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PANEL CHARTERS
Aids to Navigation Panel (AN)
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Call Signs Panel (CS)
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Communications Publications Panel (CP)
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Communications Security Panel (SC)
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Data Systems Interoperability Panel (DP)
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Electronic Warfare Panel (EW)
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Equipment and Standardization Panel (ES)
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Frequency Panel (FP)
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J-208a Permanent Working Group
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J-208b Permanent Working Group
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J-208f Permanent Working Group
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J-2081 Permanent Working Group
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J-208j Permanent Working Group
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J-208w Permanent Working Group
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J-12 Permanent Working Group
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Methods and Procedures Panel (MP)
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ACP 117 Permanent Working Group
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Plans and Policy Panel (PP)
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Warning and Target Information Panel (WI)
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS BOARD
ORGANIZATON, MISSION AND FUNCTIONS
BACKGROUND
1. The US Joint Chiefs of Staff chartered the United States
Joint Communications Board (JCB) on 14 July 1942. The JCB was
charged with the cognizance of communications-electronics
pertaining to matters for which the JCS was responsible. The
membership of this Board consisted of four members, two each
from the US Army and US Navy.
(JCB 1/D, 17 July 1942)
2. The JCB continued to function throughout World War II and
until 1948 when it was reconstituted as the Joint
Communications-Electronics Committee (JCEC). The new charter
at this point (JCS 21 May 1949), stated its structural
organizational responsibility regarding electronic matters and
provided for membership from the recently formed US Air Force.
The membership of the JCEC consisted of:
a. The Chief Signal Officer of the US Army
b. The Chief of Naval Communications
c. The Chief of Air Communications
3. On 9 August 1949, the Secretary of Defense approved a
revised charter for the JCEC to provide for membership by the
Director of Communications-Electronics, JCS.
(JCS 9 August 1949)
4. In 1958, two major events occurred concurrently which
effected the communications-electronics community:
a. The reorganization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
organization.
b. The abolishment of Department of Defense committees.
Therefore, on 7 June 1958, the JCEC was disestablished.
Its pending actions were assumed by the Joint Communications-
Electronics Group (JCEG) of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(JCS 29 May 1958)
5. The JCEG utilized the JCEC Panel structure until the
establishment of the JCS Joint Staff and the formulation of the
Military Communications-Electronics Board (MCEB). The primary
purpose of the MCEB would be to utilize a reservoir of
technical talent and experience available in the staffs of the
Military Departments, not only to work on inter-service
matters, but also to assist the Director of
Communications-Electronics (Joint Staff), and thus minimize the
number of personnel which would otherwise be required for
assignment to communicatios-electronics duties on the Joint
Staff.
(DJSM 211-58, 19 July 1958 to the Administrative Assistant of
the Secretary of Defense)
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6. On 13 October 1958 the Acting Secretary of Defense, by a
memorandum to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, approved the formal
establishment of the MCEB as an adjunct to the Joint Staff.
The Board functioned under the Chairmanship of the Director for
Communications-Electronics (J-6).
(JCS 18 August 1955)
(JCS 15 October 1958)
7. On 22 October 1958, by memorandum from the Secretary, Joint
Chiefs of Staff to the Military Services and Director,
Communications-Electronics (J-6), Joint Staff, the MCEB was
formally established.
(SM 793-58, 22 October 1958)
8. On 10 November 1962, by memorandum, the Secretary of Defense
acknowledged the Director, Defense Communications Agency as the
Chief Communications-Electronics Officer in the Department of
Defense and appointed the Director as the Chairman of the
MCEB. This same memorandum forwarded a draft version of DOD
Directive 5100.35 which expanded the scope of the MCEB.
9. On 19 December 1962, the Secretary of Defense by DOD
Directive 5100.35, subject: "Military Communications-Electronics
Board (MCEB)" established the MCEB as a Department of Defense
component to function under the authority, policies and
direction of the Secretary of Defense and Joint Chiefs of
Staff. The composition of the MCEB was increased by adding the
Defense Communications Agency and the National Security
Agency. Additionally, the new directive assigned the
responsibility for the Chairmanship of the MCEB to the Director
of the Defense Communications Agency, and raised the level of
the Board to that of an advisory body serving the Secretary of
Defense, thereby making its expertise available to the entire
Defense Establishment.
10. The Chairman MCEB, by memorandum, assumed the US membership
on the NATO C-E Board.
(MCEB CM 2-63, 12 February 1963)
11. The Director, Communications-Electronics (J-6), Joint
Staff, by memorandum, was designated as the Alternate Chairman,
MCEB in the absence of the Chairman.
(MCEB CM 8-65, 13 August 1965)
(MCEB CM 4-68, 24 April 1968)
12. Recognizing the need for active cooperation and
coordination between the National Communications System (NCS)
Manager and the USMCEB in areas of mutual interest, the
Chairman, MCEB, who is also the Manager, NCS, provided for such
action by a Joint/NCS Memorandum.
(MCEB-CM 7-66, 21 December 1966)
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13. The Director, TRI-TAC was invited to actively participate
in the deliberations of the MCEB. On 10 June 1976, a Joint
MCEB/TRI-TAC Memorandum, was issued providing for TRI-TAC
Representation to the MCEB.
(MCEB-CM 9-76)
14. On 1 July 1976, the Director for Communications-Electronics
(J-6), Joint Staff was reorganized and redesignated as the
Deputy Director for Operations (WWMCCS and Telecommunications).
The reorganization established a provision for an OJCS
Principal and Coordinator. Further participation from within
the Joint Staff was limited to that necessary to appropriately
support the interests of the Joint Staff concerning actions
pending in the MCEB. The Deputy Director for Operations
(WWMCCS and Telecommunications) was designated by MCEB-CM
24-76, dated 27 August 1976, to preside at meetings of the MCEB
in the absence of the Chairman.
15. In June 1979, the Command, Control and Communications
element in the JCS was reorganized into the Command, Control,
and Communications Systems Directorate (C3S). There then
followed a period of review of C3 Management with an eye toward
centralization. A number of actions resulted from this
review. In July 1982, the Deputy Secretary of Defense created
the C3 Executive Committee. This committee finalized the
relationship between Director C3S and Director DCA which
established the Director C3S as the senior military
communicator. In June 1983, at the request of the JCS
(JCSM-29-83), the Deputy Secretary of Defense established the
C3 Review Council to support the oversight responsibility of
the C3 Executive Committee. The C3 Review Council recommended
the creation of the Joint Tactical Command, Control and
Communications Agency (JTC3A) to replace TRI-TAC and they also
recommended a review of the USMCEB Charter. The Deputy
Secretary of Defense established the JTC3A on 5 July 1984 (DOD
Directive 5154.28) and on 6 May 1985, issued a revised Charter
for the MCEB (DOD Directive 5100.35). Under the new Charter,
Chairmanship of the Board was transferred from Director DCA to
Director C3S, JCS.
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS?ELECTRONICS BOARD
DIRECTOR FOR COMMAND, CONTROL,AND COMMUNICATIONS, OJCS
CHAIRMAN
PRINCIPAL MEMBERS
?DIRECTOR, DEFENSE COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY
?DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR COMMAND, CONTROL,
COMMUNICATIONS, AND COMPUTERS, U.S. ARMY
?DIRECTOR, SPACE, COMMAND AND CONTROL, U.S. NAVY
?ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF,SYSTEMS FOR COMMAND, CONTROL,
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMPUTERS, U.S. AIR FORCE
?DEPUTY DIRECTOR, COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS, COMPUTERS,
INTELLIGENCE, AND INTEROPERABILITY, U.S. MARINE CORPS
?CHIEF OF OFFICE OF COMMAND, CONTROL, AND COMMUNICATIONS,
U.S. COAST GUARD
?DEPUTY DIRECTOR, NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
?DIRECTOR, JOINT TACTICAL COMMAND, CONTROL, AND
COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY
?DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR UNIFIED AND SPECIFIED COMMAND C3
SUPPORT, OJCS
411...????????
MCEB SECRETARIAT*
IMCEB COORDINATORS**
PANELS***
AIDS TO NAVIGATION
COMMUNICATION SECURITY
EQUIPMENT AND
STANDARDIZATION
PLANS AND POLICY
CALLS SIGNS
DATA SYSTEMS
INTEROPERABILITY
FREQUENCY
WARNING AND TARGET
INFORMATION
COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLICATIONS
ELECTRONIC WARFARE
METHODS AND
PROCEDURES
I ? COLONEL, US AMRY ? MILITARY SECRETARY AND CHAIRMAN OF
COORDINATORS
3 ? LT COLONELS ? ONE EACH FROM THE US ARMY, US NAVY, AND
US AIR FORCE
3 ? SECRETARIES
1 ? MILITARY CLERK
** 0-6 LEVEL MILITARY AND CIVILIAN REPRESENTATIVES MCEB
PRINCIPAL MEMBERS.
*** EXPERT LEVEL MEMBERS OR REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED BY THE
COORDINATORS.
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS BOARD
1. Authority.
DOD Directive 5100.35, 6 May 1985, prescribes the mission,
composition, functions, and responsibilities of the MCEB. The
mission of the MCEB is to:
a. Obtain coordination on military communications-electronics
matters among DOD components, between the DOD and other
governmental departments and agencies, and between the DOD and
representatives of foreign nations.
b. Provide DOD guidance and direction in those functional
areas of military communications-electronics for which the MCEB
is assigned responsibility.
c. Furnish advice and assistance, as requested, on military
communications-electronics matters to the Secretary of Defense,
the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the military departments, and other
DOD components.
2. The MCEB Principals
The composition of the MCEB is shown in the chart on Page 7.
3. The MCEB Coordinators
a. The MCEB Coordinators are established to act for and in
the name of the Board on matters not requiring the collective
attention of the principal members of the Board.
b. The MCEB Coordinators include one primary member and
alternate members from the US Army, the US Navy, the US Air
Force, the US Marine Corps, the OJCS, the Defense
Communications Agency (DCA), the National Security Agency (NSA)
the Joint Tactical Command, Control and Communications Agency
(JTC3A) and the US Coast Guard. The National Communications
System (NCS), Electromagnetic Compatability Analysis Center
(ECAC), and the C-E Planner in the office of the USDELMC at
NATO HQ provide representation at the Coordinators level.
Other DOD components and, US Government agencies may
participate when approved by the Chairman, MCEB.
c. The MCEB Coordinators, as representatives of their
respective Service/Agency, normally provide the Service/Agency
point of contact for the staffing of MCEB actions.
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d. The Military Secretary of the MCEB is designated as
Chairman of the Coordinators.
4. The MCEB Secretariat
a. Composition. The MCEB Secretariat consists of military
and civilian personnel as indicated by the current Joint Table
of Distribution (JTD).
b. Military Secretary, MCEB. The Senior officer assigned to
the MCEB Secretariat serves as the Military Secretary, MCEB.
He is responsible to the Chairman, MCEB for:
(1) Assuring expeditious handling of Board actions.
(2) Proper functioning of the MCEB Secretariat.
(3) Servicing as the US Coordinator to the Combined
Communications-Electronics Board (CCEB).
(4) Providing a liaison point for the Office of the
Secretary of Defense, other US Government Agencies, and the
CCEB on MCEB matters.
(6) Preparing agenda for, and minutes of, meetings of the
MCEB Coordinators and Principals.
(7) Developing and coordinating the administrative
procedures of the MCEB.
(8) Assuring that the activities of the Panels and
Working Groups are continously monitored.
(9) Determining and initiating action on matters referred
to the MCEB. The Military Secretary is authorized to act in
the name of the MCEB when:
(a) A previous MCEB action provides a suitable basis
for a response, or
(b) The substance of the action is such that the
attention of the MCEB, as a corporate body, is not warranted.
This authority serves to limit the number of matters addressed
collectively, as well as the number of levels at which matters
must be addressed in the interest of maximizing the
effectiveness of the MCEB.
On matters within the competence and capability of the
Secretariat, the response will be prepared therein and
coordinated, as appropriate, before release by the Military
Secretary.
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On matters outside the competence or the capability of the
Secretariat, will be referred to the appropriate authority (a
Coordinator, Panel Member, etc.) for preparation and
coordination, as necessary, prior to release by the Military
Secretary.
c. Assistant Military Secretaries (AMS), MCEB.
The incumbents of these positions serve as Assistant Military
Secretaries to the MCEB (with one position being designated
"Assistant Military Secretary for Allied Affairs"), and monitor
the functioning of the Panels and Working Groups. They are
responsible for:
(1) Assisting the Military Secretary in carrying out his
responsibilities.
(2) Attending meetings of the MCEB, as appropriate.
(3) Advising and assisting the Panels in conforming to
their charters.
(4) Furnishing the Panels and Working Groups with
appropriate information and assistance.
(5) Being familiar with the structure and procedures of
the Panels and Working Groups.
(6) Assuring the accomplishment of general administrative
coordination, procedural supervision, and document
authentication with respect to activities of their Panels.
(7) Developing or contributing to the development of MCEB
positions/recommendations for approval by the Military
Secretary of the MCEB.
(8) In addition to the above responsibilities, the
Assistant Military Secretary for Allied Affairs:
(a) Supervises and coordinates, as appropriate, the
processing of information between the
communications-electronics office of US Military Delegations to
Allied Treaty Organizations and the MCEB.
(b) Maintains in the Secretarit a current repository
in the Secretariat, of all Allied Treaty Organization actions
and documentation, as appropirate, for use and reference
purposes by the MCEB.
d. Secretrial Aides to the Panels. The incumbents of these
positions are from the clerical staff of the MCEB Secretariat.
They are responsible for:
(1) Assisting the Assistant Military Secretaries on
administrative and procedural matters.
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(2) Preparing the publishing agenda and making
arrangements for Panel meetings.
(3) Recording minutes and proceedings of Panel meetings
and ad hoc groups as needed, Working Group meetings.
(4) Taking the required administrative action, as
directed to implement the decisions of the Panels.
(5) Assuring that all papers presented for consideration
are in proper format.
(6) Making necessary distribution of all papers for the
MCEB.
(7) Assisting Panel Chairman prior to and during meetings.
(8) Advising Panel Members on administrative policies and
procedures of the MCEB.
5. Panels
a. The membership of each Panel consists of duly accredited
personnel from the Military Services and Defense Agencies which
comprise the MCEB who have an interest in the activites of the
Panels, and personnel from such other DOD Components as the
Chairman, MCEB, may designate. Other Government Agencies may
be authorized to have representatives or observers.
b. An Assistant Military Secretary and a Panel Secretrial
Aide are assigned to each Panel from the MCEB Secretariat.
c. Charters for established MCEB Panels and Permanent
Working Groups appear on Pages 13 through 40.
d. The relationship of personnel associated with Panels are
defined as follows:
(1) Panel Chairmanship. The chairmanship of each Panel
will be rotated on a fiscal year basis among the designated
Primary Panel Members. The Chairman shall be nominated from
the Service or Agency whose turn it is to chair the Panel and
will be confirmed by majority vote of the members present.
Rank or component will not be a deterrent to holding the
chairmanship of a Panel. In those instances when the Panel
Membership believes that the best interests of the MCEB will be
served by departure from the foregoing policy and reach such a
conclusion by unanimous vote; a request, with substantiating
rationale, will be addressed to the Military Secretary for
approval.
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(2) Panel Vice Chairmanship. The Vice Chairman will be
nominated and confirmed in the same manner as that prescribed
for the selection of the Chairman. The Service or Agency
responsible for the nomination of the Vice Chairman will be the
Service or Agency next in the rotation to chair the Panel. The
Vice Chairman will assume temporary chairmanship in the absence
of the Panel Chairman.
(a) Primary Panel Member. An individual designated
by the US Army, the US Navy, the US Air Force, the US Marine
Corps, the US Coast Guard, Defense Communication Agency, the
Joint Tactical Command, Control and Communications Agency, the
Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the National Security Agency to
represent his Service or Agency in the functions of a Panel.
(b) Panel Representative. An individual, without
voting rights, assigned by ECAC, NCS, other DOD component
having an interest in the work of a Panel as authorized by the
Military Secretary. As appropriate, OJCS may choose
representation in lieu of membership on an individual Panel.
(c) Alternate. An individual designated to act for
and in the name of Primary Panel Member or Panel representative.
(d) Observer. A representative, without voting
rights, of a DOD component or a government agency having a
particular interest in an item being considered by the Panel.
Agencies not represented on the MCEB may be authorized by the
MCEB to nominate observers.
(e) Visitor. A person of a DOD component, a
government agency (without voting rights), or a DOD Contractor
who attends a Panel meeting and who is sponsored by a Panel
member or a representative.
6. Working Groups. Panels may establish working groups for the
conduct of business assigned to the Panels. These working
groups may be of the following types.
(a) Ad Hoc. To address a specific item under
consideration by the Panel, or;
(b) Permanent. Terms of Reference for Permanent
Working Groups shall be maintained by the Military Secretary
and will be included in this publication. A copy of any
Panel-agreed Terms of Reference for permanent Working Groups
will be submitted to the MCEB Coordinators for their approval
within thirty days after the establishment of the Permanent
Working Group and reviewed annually.
7. Working Group Member. An individual designated by a Panel
member or representative to assist in the conduct of Panel
business. The Working Group Member is generally designated for
special qualifications or expertise and need not be drawn from
within the Panel membership.
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AIDS TO NAVIGATION PANEL (AN)
CHARTER
1. Mission. The mission of the Aids to Navigation Panel is to
review, develop, recommend and coordinate studies, reports, and
DOD positions for consideration by the MCEB in the area of
electronic aids to navigation.
2. Organization. The Panel shall consist of one member and an
alternate from each interested Service/Agency represented on
the MCEB.
3. Functions. The Panel shall perform the following functions
within its stated mission and as they apply to joint, national,
and allied matters:
a. Develop, review and recommend plans, policies, methods
and procedures.
b. Provide MCEB/DOD representatives to appropriate technical
panels, and working groups.
c. Prepare guidance for US members of appropriate technical
Panels, working groups, and allied bodies.
d. Coordinate or collaborate with other MCEB Panels on
matters of mutual interest.
e. Meet with counterparts of the Combined Communications-
Electronics Board on matters of mutual interest.
f. Develop operational and technical characteristics to
obtain compatibility of systems and equipments.
g. Review and recommend principles and procedures to ensure
the interoperability of systems and equipments.
h. Review and recommend criteria for the operational
evaluation of systems and of equipments. Review the results of
such evaluation and recommend appropriate follow-on action.
i. Recommend research and development projects for systems
and equipment to meet requirements.
j. Prepare recommendations to insure the coordination of
research and development efforts with a view to eliminating
duplication or deficiencies in programming.
k. Prepare recommendations for changes and revisions to
noncrytographic communications publications which come under
Panel cognizance.
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1. Establish permanent working groups, as required, and
develop their Terms of Reference.
m. Perform other functions as directed by the MCEB.
4. Procedures. The Panel shall function in accordance with
instructions promulgated by the MCEB.
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS BOARD
CALL SIGNS PANEL (CS)
CHARTER
1. Mission. The mission of the Calls Signs Panel is to review,
develop, recommend and coordinate studies, reports, and DOD
positions for consideration by the MCEB in the area of address
designators (less routing indicators).
2. Organization, The Panel shall consist of one member and an
alternate from each interested Service/Agency represented on
the MCEB, plus one representative and one alternate from the
OJCS.
3. Functions. The Panel shall perform the following functions
within its stated mission and as they apply to joint, national,
and allied matters:
a. Develop, review and recommend plans, policies, methods
and procedures.
b. Provide MCEB/DOD representatives to appropriate technical
panels and working groups.
c. Prepare guidance for US members of appropriate technical
panels, working groups, and allied bodies.
d. Coordinate or collaborate with other MCEB Panels on
matters of mutual interest.
e. Meet with counterparts of the Combined Communications-
Electronics Board on matters of mutual interest.
f. Formulate and coordinate address designator systems,
including provisions concerning their composition, allocation
and distribution.
g. Monitor existing call sign and address group systems.
h. Prepare and promulgate, on behalf of the MCEB, changes
and revisions to Call Sign and address group publications where
no change in policy is involved.
i. Prepare recommendations for changes and revisions to
noncryptographic communications publications which come under
Panel cognizance.
j. Establish permanet working groups, as required, and
develop their Terms of Reference.
k. Perform other functions as directed by the MCEB.
4. Procedures. The Panel shall function in accordance with
instructions promulgated by the MCEB.
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS BOARD
COMMUNCIATIONS PUBLICATIONS PANEL (CP)
CHARTER
1. Mission. The mission of the Communications Publications
Panel is to review, develop, recommend and coordinate studies,
reports, and DOD positions for consideration by the MCEB in the
area on noncryptographic communications-electronics
publications.
2. Organization. The Panel shall consist of one member and an
alternate from each interested Service/Agency represented on
the MCEB.
3. Functions. The Panel shall perform the following functions
within its stated mission and as they apply to joint, national,
and allied matters:
a. Develop, review and recommend policies, guidance and
procedures.
b. Provide MCEB/DOD representatives to appropriate technical
panels and working groups.
c. Prepare guidance for US members of appropriate technical
panels, working groups, and allied bodies.
d. Coordinate or collaborate with other MCEB Panels on
matters of mutual interest.
e. Meet with counterparts of the Combined Communications-
Electronics Board on matters of mutual interest.
f. Develop, review and recommend policy concerning
manuscript preparation, reproduction, format control,
distribution, release, loss, and compromise of joint and allied
non-cryptographic communications-electronics publications.
g. Recommend Service printing responsibilities for
noncryptographic communications publications when such printing
is to be undertaken by the US Military Services.
h. Keep under constant review losses and compromises of
classified non-cryptographic communications publications under
the cognizance of the MCEB, and make necessary recommendations
concerning the application of appropriate security measures.
Collaborate on all directives issued to other cognizant panels
concerning the suspected compromise ?or loss of joint and allied
non-cryptographic communications-electronics publications.
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i. In conjunction with the staff of the Combined
Communications-Electronics Board, develop, review and recommend
policy concerning the "Policy for Release Authorization of
Non-Cryptographic Allied Communications Publications (ACPs) to
Current and Potential Allied Nations", and be responsible for
maintenance of accurate and current information in the "Record
of Release and Issue of ACP".
j. Prepare and promulgate, on behalf of the MCEB, changes
and revisions to non-cryptographic communications publications,
where no change in policy is involved.
k. Prepare recommendations for changes and revisions to
noncryptographic communications publications which come under
Panel cognizance.
1. Establish permanent working groups, as required, and
develop their Terms of Reference.
m. Perform other functions as directed by the MCEB.
4. Procedures. The Panel shall function in accordance with
instructions promulgated by the MCEB.
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS BOARD
COMMUNCIATIONS SECURITY PANEL (SC)
CHARTER
1. Mission. The mission of the Communications Security Panel
is to review, develop, recommend and coordinate studies,
reports, and DOD and national positions for consideration by
the MCEB in the areas of communications and computer security.
2. Organization. The Panel shall consist of one member and one
or more alternate(s) from each interested Service/Agency
represented on the MCEB.
3. Functions. The Panel shall perform the following functions
within its stated mission and as they apply to joint, national
and allied matters:
a. Develop review and recommend plans, policies, methods and
procedures.
b. Prepare guidance and US military positions for US members
of appropriate technical panels, working groups and allied
bodies.
c. Recommend operational characteristics for communications
security systems and equipments.
d. When operational characteristics are not involved,
prepare recommendations concerning the area and degree of
common interest in systems and equipments under joint, national
and/or allied development.
e. Review and recommend principles and procedures to ensure
the interoperability of systems and equipments.
f. Recommend research and development projects for systems
and equipment to meet requirements.
g. Provide MCEB/DOD representatives to appropriate technical
panels and working groups.
h. Review and recommend criteria for the operational
evaluation of systems and of equipments. Review the results of
such evaluations and recommend appropriate follow-on action.
i. Coordinate or collaborate with other MCEB Panels on
matters of mutual interest.
j. Meet with counterparts of the Combined Communications-
Electronics Board on matters of mutual interest.
k. Establish permanent working groups, as required, and
develop their Terms of Reference.
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1. Prepare recommendations for changes and revisions to
non-cryptographic communications publications which come under
Panel cognizance.
m. Perform other functions as directed by the MCEB.
4. Procedures. The Panel shall function in accordance with
instructions promulgated by the MCEB.
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS BOARD
DATA SYSTEMS INTEROPERABILITY PANEL (DP)
CHARTER
1. Mission. The mission of the Data Systems Interoperability
Panel is to review, develop, recommend and coordinate studies,
reports, and DoD position for consideration by the MCEB in the
area of data systems interoperability.
2. Organization. The Panel shall consist of one member and
one or more alternate(s) from each interested Service/Agency
represented on the MCEB. (OJCS will provide the chair)
3. Functions. The Panel shall perform the following functions
within its stated mission and as they apply to joint, national
and allied matters:
a. Provide MCEB/DOD representatives to appropriate national
and international technical panels and working groups.
b. Prepare guidance for US members of appropriate technical
panels, working groups and allied bodies.
c. Coordinate or collaborate with other MCEB Panels on
matters of mutual interest.
d. Meet with counterparts of the Combined Communications-
Electronics Board on matters of mutual interest.
e. Establish permanent working groups, as required, and
develop their Terms of Reference.
f. Prepare recommendations for changes and revisions to
non-crytographic publications which come under Panel cognizance.
g. Review and prepare recommended DOD positions on the
development of plans, policies and standards relating to the
interoperability of data systems.
h. Review and monitor, as required, aspects of formal
agreements to insure conformance with established plans,
policies and standards.
i. Perform other functions as directed by the MCEB.
4. Procedures. The Panel shall function in accordance with
instructions promulgated by the MCEB.
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS BOARD
ELECTRONIC WARFARE PANEL (EW)
CHARTER
1. Mission. The mission of the Electronic Warfare Panel is to
review, develop, recommend and coordinate studies, reports, and
DOD positions for consideration by the MCEB in the areas of
electronic warfare and counter measures.
2. Organization. The Panel shall consist of one member and an
alternate from each interested Service/Agency represented on
the MCEB.
3. Functions. The Panel shall perform the following functions
within its stated mission and as they apply to joint, national,
and allied matters:
a. Coordinate or collaborate with other MCEB Panels on
matters of mutual interest.
b. Prepare recommendations for changes and revisions to
non-crytographic communication Publications which come under
Panel cognizance.
c. Establish permanent working groups, as required, and
develop their Terms of Reference.
d. Provide MCEB/DOD representatives to appropriate technical
panels and Working Groups.
e. Keep the MCEB advised with regard to NATO Electronic
Warfare Advisory Committee (NEWAC) agenda items which come
under the purview of the MCEB as provided for under the terms
of JCS MOP 106.
f. Meet with counterparts of the Combined
Communications-Electronics Board on matters of mutual interest.
g. Perform other functions as directed by the MCEB.
4. Procedures. The Panel shall function in accordance with
instructions promulgated by the MCEB.
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS BOARD
EQUIPMENT AND STANDARDIZATION PANEL (ES)
CHARTER
1. Mission. The mission of the Equipment and Standardization
Panel is to review, develop, recommend and coordinate studies,
reports, and DOD positions for consideration by the MCEB in the
areas of compatibility, interoperability, interchangeability
and standardization of communications-electronics systems,
equipment and terminology, (but excluding the development of
standards under the cognizance of other standardization
agencies.)
2. Organization. The Panel shall consist of one member and
one or more alternate(s) from each interested Service/Agency
represented on the MCEB.
3. Functions. The Panel shall perform the following functions
within its stated mission and as they apply to joint, national,
and allied matters:
a. Develop, review and recommend plans, policies, methods
and procedures.
b. Provide MCEB/DOD representatives to appropriate
panels and working groups.
c. Prepare guidance for US members of appropriate
panels, Working Groups, and allied bodies.
technical
technical
d. Coordinate or collaborate with other MCEB Panels on
matters of mutual interest.
e. Meet with counterparts of the Combined
Communications-Electronics Board on matters of mutual interest.
f. Develop, review and recommend operational characteristics
for communications-electronics systems and equipments.
g. Establish joint and coordinate allied principles and
procedures (including NATO STANAGs) for obtaining
compatibility, interoperability, interchangeability, and
standardization of communications-electronics systems and
equipments.
h. Manage the U.S. ratification of all communications-
electronics STANAGs.
i. Recommend standardization of terminology and revisions,
as necessary, and maintain glossaries of communications-
electronics terms.
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j. Prepare recommendations to ensure the coordination of
research and development efforts for adherence to established
standards, to correct deficiencies and to prevent duplication.
k. Establish permanent working groups, as required, and
develop their Terms of Reference.
1. Prepare recommendations for changes and revisions to
non-crypttographic communicatin publications which come under
Panel cognizance.
m. Perform other functions as directed by the MCEB.
4. Procedures. The Panel shall function in accordance with
instructions promulgated by the MCEB.
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS BOARD
FREQUENCY PANEL (FP)
CHARTER
1. Mission. The mission of the Frequency Panel is to review,
develop, and coordinate studies, reports, and DOD positions for
consideration by the MCEB in the areas of radio frequency
engineering and management, radio wave propagation, and
electromagnetic compatibility.
2. Organization. The Panel shall consist of one member and
one or more alternate(s) from each interested Service/Agency
represented on the MCEB.
3. Functions. The Panel shall perform the following functions
within its stated mission and as they apply to joint, national,
and allied matters:
? a. Develop, review and recommend plans, policies, methods
and procedures.
b. Provide MCEB/DOD representatives to appropriate
technical panels and working groups.
c. Prepare guidance for US members of appropriate technical
panels, working groups, and allied bodies.
d. Meet with counterparts of the Combined
Communications-Electronics Board on matters of mutual interest.
e. Recommend operational and technical characteristics for
systems and equipments.
f. Review and recommend principles and procedures to ensure
the interoperability of, systems and equipments.
g. Review and recommQnd criteria for the operational
evaluation of systems and equipments. Review the results of
such evaluations and recommend appropriate follow-on action.
h. Recommend necessary research and development projects
for systems and equipment.
i. Prepare recommendations to insure the coordination of
research and development efforts with a view to reducing or
eliminating duplication or deficiencies in spectrum usage.
j. Review and recommend procedures for meeting the
provisions of applicable DOD Directives concerning management
and use of the radio frequency spectrum.
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k. Establish permanent working groups, as required, and
develop their Terms of Reference.
1. Prepare recommendations for changes and revisions to
non-cryptographic communications publications which come under
Panel cognizance.
m. Prepare recommendations on actions for collection,
analysis, evaluation, dissemination and utilization of
electromagnetic wave propagation information.
n. Prepare radio frequency guidance to DOD Components
concerning the procurement and/or development of
communications-electronics equipment designed purposely to
radiate or receive electromagnetic energy.
o. Provide advice and assistance, as requested by the
Chairman, MCEB, in carrying out the functions and
responsibilities assigned him as the designee of the Chairman,
Joint Chiefs of Staff, for Electromagnetic Compatibility
Program matters.
p. Coordinate and assign frequencies to meet military
requirements other than those of an individual Service nature.
q. Coordinate radio frequency allocations to meet military
requirements.
^. Coordinate arrangement for the prevention or elimination
of radio interference.
S. Maintain liaison with appropriate agencies on all Joint
or Inter-Service frequency matters.
t. Within approved policies, disseminate Panel decisions on
routine frequency actions. Routine frequency actions include
seeking allocation guidance, the coordinating, assigning,
registering, and recording of frequencies, and resolving
interference. In carrying out this function:
(1) The Panel is authorized to communicate directly with
US and Allied Military Agencies and Commands concerned.
(2) Panel Member's Service/Agency is authorized to
release messages in the name of the FP after appropriate
coordination with Army, Navy, Air Force and DCA, and
additionally, when necessary, with other Panel Members and
representatives having an interest in the subject matter.
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u. Coordinate or collaborate with other MCEB Panels on
matters of mutual interest.
v. Perform other functions as directed by the MCEB.
4. Procedures. The Panel shall function in accordance with
instructions promulgated by the MCEB.
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS BOARD
FREQUENCY PANEL (FP)
j-208a Permanent Working Group
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)
Terms of Reference
I. The J-208a Permament Working Group is established under the
cognizance of the Frequency Panel to provide guidance and
procedures on EMC issues.
2. The Permanent Working Group shall consist of members from
each of the Services/Agencies represented on the Frequency
Panel. The Steering Member shall be designated on an annual
basis as determined by the Working Group and approved by the
Frequency Panel. Meetings will scheduled as required to
successfully complete the assigned work load by the established
target dates.
3. The Permanent Working Group will accomplish its tasks in
accordance with instructions promulgated by the MCEB and shall:
a. Provide guidance for the MCEB Member of the Allied Radio
Frequency Agency (ARFA) EMC Advisory Group.
b. Provide coordination among EMC and Electromagnetic
Interference (EMI) control programs of the Services.
C. Monitor and recommend modifications, as necessary, to DOD
and Joint directives and instructions pertaining to EMC and EMI
Control.
d. Perform other EMC tasks as assigned by the Frequency
Panel.
4. The need for continuation of this Permanent Working Group
and these Terms of Reference shall be reviewed by the Frequency
Panel in September of each year. The Chairman of the Panel
will advise the Military Secretary ofthe decision of the Panel
and any changes will be forwarded to the Coordinators for
approval.
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FREQUENCY PANEL (FP)
J - 208b Permanent Working Group
FREQUENCY RESOURCE RECORD SYSTEM (FRRS)
Terms of Reference
1. The J-208b Permanent Working Group is established under the
cognizance of the Frequency Panel to provide guidance and
procedures on Data Records issues.
2. The Permanent Working Group shall consist of members from
each of the interested Services/Agencies represented on the
Frequency Panel. The Steering Member shall be designated on an
annual basis as determined by the Working Group and approved by
the Frequency Panel. Meetings will be scheduled as required to
successfully complete the assigned work load by the established
target dates.
3. The Permanent Working Group will accomplish its tasks in
accordance with instructions promulgated by the MCEB and shall:
a. thru e. -- as listed in draft renumbered page 28
4. The need for continuation of this Permanent Working Group
and these Terms of Reference shll be reviewed by the Frequency
Panel in September of each year. The Chairman of the Panel
will advise the Military Secretary of the decision of the Panel
and any changes will be forwarded to the Coordinators for
approval.
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS BOARD
FREQUENCY PANEL (FP)
J-208f PERMANENT WORKING GROUP
FREQUENCY RECORD RESOURCE SYSTEM (FRRS) AUTOMATION
1. The J-208f Permanent Working Group is established under the
cognizance of the Frequency Panel to exercise management
oversight and coordination during the development,
installation, and enhancement phases of the FRRS automation.
2. The Permanent Working Group shall consist of members, with
one designated voting member, from each of the interested
Services/AGencies represented on the Frequency Panel and those
support personnel best qualified to resolve the issues under
consideration. The Steering Member will be the Deputy Military
Secretary. Meetings will be scheudled as required to
successfully complete the assigned work load by the established
target dates.
3. The Permanent Working Group will accomplish its tasks in
accordance with instructions promulgated by the MCEB and shall:
a. Fill the role of Steering Group as requested by the
Frequency Panel providing guidance and procedures to ensure the
effective and expeditious automation of the FRRs.
b. Develop the criteria and establish milestones to ensure
that the procurement of hardware and software, installations,
and initial operatins are accomplished in an efficient manner.
c. Be cognizant of installation and operational requirements
as stated in site MOUs and ensure that technical and procedural
aspects are coordinated in a timely manner.
d. Make reports of progress, issues, and recommendations to
the Panel, as required.
4. The need for continuation of this Permanent Working Group
and these Terms of Reference shall be reviewed by the Frequency
Panel in September of each year. The Chairman of the Panel
will advise the Military Secretary of the decision of the Panel
and my changes will be forwarded to the Coordinators for
approval.
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS - ELECTRONICS BOARD
FREQUENCY PANEL (FP)
J - 208i Permanent Working Group
SPACE FREQUENCY MATTERS
Terms of Reference
1. The J-208i Permanent Working Group is established under the
cognizance of the Frequency Panel to provide guidance and
procedures on Space Frequency Matters.
2. The Permanent Working Group shall consist of members, with
one designated voting member, from each of the interested
Services/Agencies represented on the Frequency Panel. The
Steering Member shall be desingated on an annual basis as
determined by the Working Group and approved by the Frequency
Panel. Meetings will be scheduled as required to successfully
complete the assigned work load by the established target dates.
3. The Permanent Working Group in accomplishing its mission
shall:
a. Develop recommended policy on space frequency matters for
FP approval.
b. Insure that proper and timely actions are taken with
respect to the international Radio Regulations procedure for
the advance publication, coordination, and notification of
frequency assignments for satellite networks to support DOD
space systems. Witn unanimous agreement of the PWG members,
submit advance publication/coordination/notification
information and routine technical and administrative comments
directly to DOD/MOD organizations and/or to the Space Systems
Group of the IRAC. Issues of a policy nature will be approved
by the FP.
4. The need for continuation of this Permanent Working Group
and these Terms of Reference shall be reviewed by the Frequency
Panel in September of each year. The Chairman of the Panel
will advise the Military Secretary of the decision of the Panel
and any changes will be forwarded to the Coordinators for
approval.
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS BOARD
FREQUENCY PANEL (FP)
J-208' Permanent Working Group
JTIDS Frequency Coordination
Terms of Reference
1. The J-208j Permanent Working Group is established under the
cognizance of the Frequency Panel to provide the DOD focal
point for the coordination of JTIDS and JTIDS related
Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) frequency requirements with
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
2. The Permanent Working Group shall consist of members, with
one designated voting member, from each of the interested
Services/Agencies represented on the Frequency Panbel and those
technical support personnel from the JTIDS Joint Program Office
and other DOD Components best qualified to resolve the issues
under consideration. The Steering Member will be provided by
the Department of the Air Force. Meetings will be scheduled as
required to successfully complete the assigned work load by the
established target dates.
3. The Permanent Working Group will accomplish its tasks in
accordance with instructions promulgated by the MCEB and shall:
a. Act as the single point of contact for coordinating JTIDS
frequency use matters with the FAA.
b. Consolidate JTIDS assignment and JTIDS related EMC
requests received from the military department frequency
management offices and submit them to the FAA for coordination.
c. Request technical support, when necessary, from the
submitting frequency management office.
d. Provide the coordination results to the requesting
frequency management office.
e. Make periodic reports of actions, issues, and
recommendations for enhancing JTIDS operational frequency
support to the Panel.
4. The need for continuation of this Permanent Working Group
and these Terms of Reference shall be reviewed by the Frequency
Panel in September of each year. The Chairman of the Panel
will advise the Military Secretary of the decision of the Panel
and any changes will be forwarded to the Coordinators for
approval.
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS BOARD
FREQUENCY PANEL (FP)
J-208w Permanent Working Group
(WARC) Preparation
Terms of Reference
I. The J-208w Permanent Working Group is established under the
cognizance of the Frequency Panel to exchange/provide
information and to recommend military positions on issues
related to United States national preparations for WARCs.
2. The Permanent Working Group shall consist of members, with
one designated voting member, from each of the interested
Services/Agencies represented on the Frequency Panel and those
support personnel from military or non-military
telecommunications offices best qualified to resolve the issues
under consideration. Steering Members for each issue will be
determined by the WARC subject, usually from the Service/Agency
with primary conference interest, and designated by the Panel.
Meetings will be scheduled as required to successfully complete
the assigned work load by the established target dates.
3. The permanent Working Group will accomplish its tasks in
accordance with instructions promulgated by the MCEB and shall:
a. Review and comment on issues as they apply to DOD,
national, and international matters relevant to preparation for
the ITU WARCs.
b. Exchange information and viewpoints on items under
consideration in national and international bodies, i.e., IRAC,
ARFA, CCEB, and others.
c. Identify and address WARC agenda items of US military
importance and develop recommended positions for national
consideration.
d. Act as the military focal point for the examination of
national and international WARC proposals for any adverse
impact upon present or planned US military needs.
4. The need for continuation of this Permanent Working Group
and these Terms of Reference shall be reviewed by the Frequency
Panel in September of each year. The Chairman of the Panel
will advise the Military Secretary of the decision of the Panel
and any changes will be forwarded to the Coordinators for
approval.
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PLANS AND POLICY PANEL (PP)
Permanent Working Group
ITU PREPARATORY
Terms of Reference
1. Mission. The purpose of the ITU Preparatory Group is to
exchange/provide information and to recommend military
positions on issues related to United States national
preparations for ITU Conference(s).
2. Organization
a. The ITU Preparatory Group is a permanent working group
of the Plans and Policy Panel.
b. The Group shall consist of one primary member from each
interested Service/Agency. Alternate member(s) may be
designated. Ad Hoc representatives of military and/or
non-military telecommunications offices may be invited to
appropriate meetings.
c. Steering Members for each issue will be determined by
subject and designated by the Panel. Steering Members will
usually be from the Service/Agency with primary conference
interest.
3. Functions. The ITU Preparatory Group shall perform the
following functions as they apply to DOD, national and
international matters relevant to preparation for the ITU
Conferences to include World Administrative Radio Conference
(WARCs) Plenipotentiary Conferences, and World Administrative
Telephone and Telegraph Conferences (WATTCs).
a. Exchange of information and viewpoints on events in
national and international bodies, i.e., IRAC, ARFA, ALLA,
CCEB, and others.
b. Identify and address agenda items of U.S. military
importance for national consideration and develop recommended
positions.
c. Act as the military focal point for the examination of
national and international ITU proposals for any adverse impact
upon present or planned U.S. military needs.
4. TOR. The Terms of Reference will be reviewed in September
of each year; and a recommendation will be made to the
Chairman, Frequency Panel.
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FREQUENCY PANEL (FP)
J-12 Permanent Working Group
Terms of Reference
on
FREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENTS AND SYSTEMS
1. The J-12 Permanent Working Group is established under the
cognizance of the Frequency Panel to provide coordinated MCEB
frequency guidance to DOD components on telecommunications
systems/equipments prior to each stage of development IAW DOD
Directive 4650.1.
2. The Permanent Working Group shall consist of members, with
one designated voting member, from each of the interested
Services/Agencies represented on the Frequency Panel and those
support personnel from other DOD activities best qualified to
resolve the issues under consideration. The Steering Member
shall be designated on an annual basis and will be from the
same organization as the Chairman of the Panel. Meetings will
be scheduled as required to successfully complete the assigned
work load by the established target dates.
3. The Permanent Working Group will accomplish its tasks in
accordance with instructions promulgated by the MCEB and shall:
a. thru j. as modified on draft re-numbered pages 33 and 34.
4. The need for continuation of this Permanent Working Group
and these Terms of Reference shall be reviewed by the Frequency
Panel in September of each year. The Chairman of the Panel
will advise the Military Secretary of the decision of the Panel
and any changes will be forwarded to the Coordinators for
approval.
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS BOARD
METHODS AND PROCEDURES PANEL (MP)
CHARTER
I. Mission. The mission of the Methods and Procedures Panel
is to review, develop, recommend and coordinate studies,
reports, and DOD positions for consideration by the MCEB in the
area of communications-electronics methodology and procedures.
2. Organization. The Panel shall consist of one member and
one or more alternate(s) from each interested Service/Agency
represented on the MCEB.
3. Functions. The Panel shall perform the following functions
within its stated mission and as they apply to joint, national
and allied matters:
a. Develop, review and recommend plans, policies, methods
and procedures.
b. Provide MCEB/DOD representatives to appropriate
technical panels and working groups.
c. Prepare guidance for U.S. members of appropriate
technical panels, working groups and allied bodies.
d. Coordinate or collaborate with other MCEB Panels on
matters of mutual interest.
e. Meet with counterparts of the Combined
Communications-Electronics Board on matters of mutual interest.
f. Review and recommend principles and procedures to ensure
the interoperability of systems and equipments.
g. Establish permament working groups, as required, and
develop their Terms of Reference.
h. Prepare recommendations for changes and revisions to
non-cryptographic communications publications which come under
Panel cognizance.
i. Recommend communications-electronics operating methods
and procedures for reliable and secure communications-
electronics systems, including the following:
(1) Radiotelegraph procedures.
(2) Radiotelephone procedures.
(3) Manual teletypewriter procedures.
(4) Tape relay procedures, to include "on-line"
cryptographic operations.
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(5) Automatic Digital Network procedures
(6) Other data communications procedures
(7) Facsimile procedures.
(8) Visual communications procedures.
(9) Telephone switchboard procedures.
(10) Automatic Voice Network procedures.
(11) Direction-finding procedures.
(12) Emergency rescue communication procedures.
(13) Wartime Instructions for merchant ships.
(14) Communication instructions for the reporting of
military intelligence sightings.
i. Prepare DOD recommendations for procedural policy on the
employment of assigned call signs, address groups, routing
indicators and operating signals.
j. Within approved policies, prepare and promulgate
assignments and changes of routing indicators and operating
signals.
k. Assist in the development of procedures to eliminate or
minimize the effects of electromagnetic interference and
jamming.
1. Advise communications-electronics research and
development activities regarding communications-electronics
methods and procedures considerations.
m. Perform other functions as directed by the MCEB.
4. Procedures. The Panel shall function in accordance with
instructions promulgated by the MCEB.
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS BOARD
METHODS AND PROCEDURES PANEL (MP)
ACP 117 Permanent Working Group
Terms of Reference
1. The ACP 117 Permanent Working Group is established under
the cognizance of the Methods and Procedures Panel to maintain
and prepare updates and corrections for the ACP 117 (Message
Routing Indicator) series publications.
2. The Permanent Working Group shall consist of one member and
an alternate from the US Army, the US Navy, the US Air Force,
and the Defense Communications Agency. The Steering Member
will be desingated by the Service having printing
responsibility for the ACP 117 publications. Meetings will
normally be scheduled on a weekly basis. Additional meetings
may be held at the call 9f the Steering Member, as required.
Procedures for the promulgation of emergency message
corrections during other than normal duty hours will be
developed by the Permanent Working Group and implemented by
direction of the Military Secretary, MCEB.
3. The Permanent Working Group will accomplish its tasks in
accordance with instructions promulgated by the MCEB and shall:
a. Ensure that the ACP 117 publications are accurate and
current in accordance with the policies and procedures
established by the Panel.
b. Review and coordinate all inputs received to assure
accuracy, validity, and proper format.
c. Consolidate all inputs and prepare routine and/or
emergency JAFPUB messages.
d. Present JAFPUB messages to the Military Secretary, MCEB
for signature and release.
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS BOARD
PLANS AND POLICY PANEL (PP)
CHARTER
1. Mission. The mission of the Plans and Policy Panel is to
review, develop, recommend and/or coordinate studies, reports,
and DOD positions for the MCEB in the area of
communications-electronics plans and policies.
2. Organization. The Panel shall consist of one member and
one or more alternate(s) from each interested Service/Agency
represented on the MCEB.
3. Functions. The Panel shall perform the following functions
within its stated mission and as they apply to joint, national
and allied matters:
a. Provide MCEB/DOD members for appropriate technical
panels and working groups.
b. Prepare guidance for US members of appropriate technical
panels, working groups and allied bodies.
c. Coordinate or collaborate with other MCEB Panels on
matters of mutual interest.
d. Meet with counterparts of the Combined
Communications-Electroncis Board on matters of mutual interest.
e. Establish permament working groups, as required, and
develop their Terms of Reference.
f. Prepare recommendations for changes and revisions to
non-cryptographic communications publications which come under
Panel cognizance.
g. Review and prepare DOD/US positions on matters of
communications-electronics plans and policies.
h. Review and monitor, as required, the
communications-electronics aspects of formal agreements to
ensure conformance with established plans and policies.
i. Perform other functions as directed by the MCEB.
4. Procedures. The Panel shall function in accordance with
instructions promulgated by the MCEB.
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WARNING AND TARGET INFORMATION PANEL (WI)
CHARTER
1. Mission. The mission of the Warning and Target Information
Panel is to review, develop and/or coordinate studies, reports,
DOD positions, and recommendations for consideration by the
MCEB in the areas of recognition and identification by
electronic means, electronic data transmission and processing
equipment, and surveillance by electronic means for purposes of
recognition, identification, and providing target information
for weapons systems employment.
2. Organization. The Panel shall consist of one member and one
or more alternate(s) from each interested Service/Agency
represented on the MCEB.
3. Functions. The Panel shall perform the following functions
within its stated mission and as they apply to joint, national
and allied matters:
a. Develop, review and recommend plans, policies, methods
and procedures.
b. Provide MCEB/DOD members for appropriate technical
panels and working groups.
c. Prepare guidance for U.S. members of appropriate
technical panels, working groups and allied bodies.
d. Coordinate or collaborate with other MCEB Panels on
matters of mutual interest.
e. Meet with counterparts of the Combined
Communications-Electronics Board on matters of mutual interest.
f. Recommend operational and technical characteristics to
obtain compatibility of systems and equipments.
g. Review and recommend principles and procedures to ensure
the interoperability of systems and equipment.
h. When operational characteristics are not involved,
prepare recommendations concerning the area and degree of
common interest in systems and equipment under joint, national
or allied development. ,
i. Review and recommend criteria for the operational
evaluation of systems and of equipment. Review the results of
such evaluation and recommend appropriate follow-on action.
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j. Recommend research and development projects for systems
and equipments to meet requirements.
k. Prepare recommendations to insure the coordination of
research and development efforts with a view to eliminating
duplication or deficiencies.
1. Establish permament working groups, as required, and
develop their Terms of Reference.
m. Prepare recommendations for changes and revisions to
non-cryptographic communications publications which come under
Panel cognizance.
n. Perform other functions as directed by the MCEB.
4. Procedures. The Panel shall function in accordance with
instructions promulgated by the MCEB.
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