Tactical Radio Operations: The Official U.S. Army Field Manual FM 6-02.53 (August 2009 Revision)

This field manual (FM) serves as a reference document for tactical radio systems. (It does not replace FMs governing combat net radios unit tactical deployment or technical manuals [TMs] on equipment use.) It also provides doctrinal procedures and guidance for using tactical radios on the modern battlefield. This FM targets operators supervisors and planners providing a common reference for tactical radios. It provides a basic guidance and gives the system planner the necessary steps for network planning interoperability considerations and equipment capabilities. Illustrated throughout.