Transcript US COAST GUARD Communications

COMMS 101
An Introduction to the
Communications Discipline and
Opportunities to Serve
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US COAST GUARD
Communications
Safety of Life at Sea
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Purpose of the
Presentation
General Outline of US Coast Guard
Comms
The role of the Coast Guard Auxiliary
Cooperative efforts between CGAUX,
CAP, US Navy MARS, USAF Mars, and
others.
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United States Coast Guard
The lead military agency of the Department of
Homeland Security (not DoD)
A multi-mission agency:
Law Enforcement
Safety of Navigation & SAR
Military Operations
Environmental Protection
Extensive Sea-borne and Air-borne Assets
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Coast Guard
Communications
CG utilizes a full range of comms:
From Medium Frequency through UHF
from 2 Megahertz through 800 Megahertz
CG utilizes a full range of modes:
Voice
Digital Data transmission
Images
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UNIQUE CHARACTERISTIC
In all of it’s roles, but especially in
maritime safety, the CG operates as part
of a world wide community, so many of
the traits of communications in the CG are
driven by international rules and
regulations. Two organizations, the
International Maritime Organization and
the International Telecommunications
Union set many of our rules.
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GMDSS – the KEY
In 1999, a whole new concept in
maritime comms was put into
place.called Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System
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GMDSS Components
HF Weather & Safety Broadcasts
COSPAS – Satellite based SAR
services
VHF Radio
Digital Selective Calling
Automatic Identification System
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VHF RADIO
Most commonly used service in coastal
areas
Used by commercial and recreational
vessels alike
Focused on Safety
CG monitors Channel 16 24/7
Other channels used for command and
control
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Digital Selective Calling
Grew out of excessive channel loading
System involves the assignment of a
unique number to each vessel or asset
(shore stations) Number identifies
characteristics of the vessel
Possible to address one (and only one)
vessel with a message (page).
Position polling is also possible
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DSC, Part 2
System operates on HF and VHF with
worldwide coverage
DSC can not only page a specific vessel
but also automatically switch that
vessel’s voice radio to a specific
channel
DSC can page vessels in a particular
area or in a pre-defined “Group”
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RESCUE 21
New project presently being
implemented around the US
Enhanced VHF comms
Incorporates DSC for VHF
Adds AIS (Automatic Identification
System)
Eventually will allow data transmission
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RESCUE 21, Part 2
Is presently being implemented in the
Seattle area and other areas on East
and Gulf Coasts
Will be implemented in Southern
California in 2006
Single biggest change in CG Comms
since the introduction of FM VHF radio
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Automatic Identification System
AIS is a transponder based system
using UHF radios.
Vessels will automatically transmit a
variety of information periodically
Supplements coastal radar coverage
(Vessel Traffic System) with detailed
information
Implemented now on large vessels
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Coast Guard Auxiliary Roles
Fundamentally a force multiplier for the
USCG
Many different missions:
Public Education
Safety Patrols (Ocean and Lakes/Rivers)
Vessel Inspection
Operational Support
SAR
Harbor Security Patrols
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PACAREA COMMS
CAMSPAC – Communications Area Master
Station-Pacific
Support of Command and Control
Utilize All Modes and All Frequencies as
needed
Support of Maritime Domain Awareness
programs
Support Disaster Response
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CGAUX Comms - 1
Varies by CG District
Primarily VHF Voice (now)
Used for Operational Support of the CG
and for command and control of
Auxiliary assets
Provides mechanism for “radio guard”
for both “AUX” and “gold side” assets
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CGAUX Comms - 2
In the Eleventh Coast Guard District,
Southern Region, there are some 300 radio
facilities (ACU’s)
Most of these are hand held or mobile radios
Presently there are about 50 “fixed land”
stations including several which are CGAUX
properties, as opposed to privately owned.
Currently four stations are manned each
weekend
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CGAUX Comms - 3
Many changes are coming up
Increasing use of DSC for both safety
guard purposes and command and control
More and more participation in disaster
(natural and unnatural) response
Increasing use of data (rather than voice)
comms
Greater integration with the Rescue 21
project
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How do YOU Participate?
Become AUXCOM qualified first
Acquire and register an “ACU” (Auxiliary
Communications Unit)
Regularly participate in weekly nets
Join special projects
Be a team member for drills and exercises
either ashore, afloat or airborne
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CM Department Organization
DSO-CM
ADSO-CM
John Olson
ADSO-CM
Coastal South
Joe Stevens
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SO-CM's
All Divisions
ADSO-CM
Coastal North
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ADSO-CM
Inland
Vince Oppedisano
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
DSO-CM
Oversight of comms program and assets
Interface with national, Area, and other
Districts
Plan and manage overall programs
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
ADSO-CM’s
Cognizance of all comms activities in specific
geographic AOR’s
Lead development of multi-level comms
networks throughout the District
Develop and implement specific programs as
prototypes for District
Represent DSO-CM in District
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
SO-CM’s
Provide key link to membership and Division
Bridges
Channel concerns and accomplishments from
members to DSO-CM and to District Bridge
Direct and Oversee the implementation of
“local networks”
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
FSO-CM
Where the “rubber meets the road”
Direct link to members
Source of accurate, complete information to
membership
Source of expertise in comms procedures,
programs and equipment.
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
HF Communications
DSC Comms and Monitoring
PE and PA Activities
Emergency Communications
Enhanced Training and Education
Participation in Multi-agency Activities
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Interagency Cooperation
The future, we believe, is in multi-agency
activities
Benefits include sharing knowledge, tools,
assets, and most important, SPECTRUM
There are many agencies attempting comms,
especially in times of unrest or domestic
threat
Few, if any have the comms assets we
represent, for example a 10 KW HF station
able to transmit fax data by radio.
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Interagency, Part 2
However, no matter how strong
each individual agency’s assets are
there is always a force multiplier
available from cooperation.
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So, Who are the Agencies?
On a National and International Basis:
Civil Air Patrol
Coast Guard Auxiliary
US Navy Military Affiliate Radio System
USAF Military Affiliate Radio System
US Army Military Affiliate Radio System
Each brings strengths and unique
assets
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