(2) Operation
techniques provide methods for preventing an enemy
from detecting friendly communications.
(a) Site selection, radiated power, and antenna selection are the
most important considerations in radio system installation.
(b) Radio operator
procedures
are
the
key
to
the
success
of
preventive ECCM techniques.
(c) Frequency hopping is very effective in:
Reducing the effects of enemy jamming.
Denying the enemy information about your location.
b. ECCM depend in part on proper radio maintenance and alignment.
A
radio operator's skill and expertise affect the ability to protect
transmissions and provide effective ECCM.
c. Single-channel radio procedures that help defeat enemy EW efforts
are specific operator procedures and actions based on the means of
transmissions.
d. Radiotelegraph is the most reliable means for sending information.
It is also the easiest to detect. It has little defense against enemy ECM.
It also has little defense against message exploitation unless a security
device is used.
e. Commanders
can
use
LOS
multichannel
communications
radio,
troposcatter, and satellite relay.
(1) Common myths about the security of multichannel communications
cause operators to violate basic COMSEC practices.
Multichannel radio
signals can be intercepted by enemy sensors.
(2) Do not use the nonsecure orderwire to discuss classified matters.
Use it only for systems and circuit alignment.
Designate a separate
engineering channel for operators.
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