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elationship is not clearly defined. With regard to SATCOM support from
USSTRATCOM, the UCC typically will be the supported commander and, unless
limited by the establishing directive, will "have the authority to exercise general
direction of the supporting effort." When designated as the supporting commander,
Commander USSTRATCOM will determine the "methods, procedures, and
communications to be employed in providing this support" and "provide the
requested capabilities, as available, to assist the supported commander to
accomplish missions requiring additional resources."
(2) Conduct annual reviews of SATCOM requirements for each validated
OPLAN, concept of operation plan, or operational architecture in accordance with the
joint strategic capabilities plan and CJCSM 3122.01.
(3) Identify shortfalls from apportioned SATCOM capacity and Joint Strategic
Capabilities Plan guidelines. Ensure SATCOM requirements are consistent with
current plans and have a validated SDB number.
(4) Consolidate and prioritize all SATCOM requirements needed to execute the
referenced plan or mission, including requirements of components and supporting
COCOM, Services, Defense agencies, and exercise and training requirements.
(5) Forward a list of prioritized requirements, including requirements that could
not be filled using apportioned assets, to USSTRATCOM. Provide an information copy
to Joint Staff/J-6 with the annual SDB revalidation. DISA assists by providing a mix of
media assessments and modeling support.
(6) Provide operational control of subnetworks for apportioned SATCOM
resources including—
(a) Manage apportioned SATCOM capabilities.
(b) Develop allocation plans and allocate apportioned SATCOM assets.
(c) Establish access priorities for subordinate units according to appropriate
OPLAN, concept of operation plan, or mission requirements.
(7) Adjudicate SATCOM access conflicts within the respective commands.
(8) Ensure component communications staffs are trained to manage apportioned
SATCOM resources.
(9) Prepare an annual report to DISA on commercial SATCOM operational use
and associated costs. Provide an information copy to the Joint Staff/J-6 and the
Assistant Secretary of Defense (NII). Submit the reports in the first quarter of each
fiscal year to DISA. DISA consolidates the reports into one comprehensive report and
submits it (annually) to the Joint Staff/J-6 and the Assistant Secretary of Defense.
(10) Ensure proper coordination is routinely employed to obtain, defend, and
renew host nation approval for the various SATCOM systems employed by DOD.
Determine required coordination based on area of responsibility with the SATCOM
operational manager and its SATCOM system experts, the Services, and DISA.
(11) Provide an applicable satellite, terminal, control, and network management
segment information for CMP development and updates.
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