Title Toward a universal radio frequency system for special operations forces : abbreviated version / Committee on Universal Radio Frequency System for Special Operations Forces Standing Committee on Research, Development, and Acquisition Options for U.S. Special Operations Command Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research Council of the National Academies.

Publication Info.	Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, [2009]
	©2009

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Description	1 online resource (xi, 36 pages) : illustrations
Physical Medium	polychrome
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Summary	"The U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) was formed in response to the failed rescue attempt in 1980 of American hostages held by Iran. Among its key responsibilities, SOCOM plans and synchronizes operations against terrorist networks. Special operations forces (SOF) often operate alone in austere environments with only the items they can carry, which makes equipment size, weight, and power needs especially important. Specialized radios and supporting equipment must be carried by the teams for their radio-frequency (RF) operations. As warfighting demands on SOCOM have intensified, SOCOM's needs for significantly improved radio-frequency (RF) systems have increased. Toward a Universal Radio Frequency System for Special Operations Forces examines the current state of the art for both handheld and manpackable platform-mounted RF systems, and determines which frequencies could be provided by handheld systems. The book also explores whether or not a system that fulfills SOF's unique requirements could be deployed in a reasonable time period. Several recommendations are included to address these and other issues."--Publisher's description.
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Subject	Radio, Military -- United States -- Equipment and supplies -- Planning.
	Radio, Military.
	United States.
	Equipment and supplies.
	Planning.
	Special forces (Military science) -- Communication systems.
	Special forces (Military science)
	Telecommunication systems.
	Radio frequency identification systems.
	Radio frequency identification systems.
	Electronics in military engineering.
	Electronics in military engineering.
Genre/Form	Electronic books.
Added Author	National Research Council (U.S.). Standing Committee on Research, Development, and Acquisition Options for U.S. Special Operations Command.
Other Form:	Print version: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Universal Radio Frequency System for Special Operations Forces. Toward a universal radio frequency system for special operations forces. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2009 0309132428 (OCoLC)458319550
ISBN	9780309132435 (electronic book)
	0309132436 (electronic book)
	9780309132428
	0309132428

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