AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY REFERENCE HANDBOOK

FM 44-100-2
4-55. Mobile Subscriber Equipment. THAAD includes communications
equipment that supports an interface into the Army’s MSE area common
user system (ACUS) network. This equipment functions as a MSE small
extension node (SEN); however, unlike other ADA systems this functionality
is integrated into the LCS design. Current LCS equipment associated with
MSE are: two each AN/GRC-226 radios, encryption devices, compact digital
switch (CDS), and the availability to have THAAD non-organic MSE and
ACUS communications system connectivity.
4-56. SINCGARS Radios. SINCGARS is a VHF single channel, push-to-talk
radio which operates either in single frequency or frequency hopping modes
at 30 to 88 MHz. The THAAD battery uses several models of SINCGARS. In
UOES only, all primary convoy vehicles contain an AN/VRC-87A SINCGARS.
The LCS, launcher, and launcher prime mover contain the AN/VRC-90. The
LCS radio voice interface is connected to the radio connector panel to provide
access for voice circuits. These radios provide the secondary voice
communication and support voice on the move for other THAAD elements.
Within the battery there are additional SINCGARS radios which are used to
support the functions of command, logistics, administration, intelligence, and
operations. All SINCGARS contain internal COMSEC capability, mounted
(AS-3900) and dismounted antennas (OE-254).
4-57. THAAD Non-Organic MSR and ACUS Connectivity. At the
communication demarcation panel, there are two (2) types of signal
connectors. There are three (3) CX-11230 digital trunk group connectors.
These connectors allow THAAD to have curbside signal support. The next
types of connectors are binding posts used to extend and connect DNVTs,
DSVTs, or individual data circuits to a local subscriber. The wire may be WD-
1 or WF-16.
4-58. Wire. Wire communications consist of wires connected to field
telephones, terminal boxes and switchboards. The wire is either WD-1 or WF-
16, which as previously stated, is used to extend the subscriber terminals to
the required location.
Internal Communications Networks
4-59. Battery Mission Operations Network. The battery mission
operations network provides FO and EO command and control. The internal
battery network connects force operations and engagement operations TSGs,
the radar, and launchers in a variety of configurations using radio and FOC.
The EO/FO TSGs are connected to the radar and launchers using fiber optic
cable when collocated, or radio to a remote launcher or radar with the use of
a CR or SSI, respectively. The FOC system interconnects with the THAAD
voice communication subsystem station in the TOS. The battery TOC
includes two TOS shelters, one for FO and one for EO, and two LCS shelters
that functionally support force operations and engagement operations.
Internal communications for each section supports force and engagement
operations when emplaced (figure 4-10, page 4-16).
4-60. Battery Wire/Telephone Network. The battery wire network is the
primary means of voice communications among the battery elements
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