Air Force Frequency Management Agency
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The Air Force Spectrum Management Office (AFSMO) plans, provides, and preserves access to the electromagnetic spectrum
for Air Force and selected Department of Defense
activities in support of national policy objectives, systems development, and global operations. It develops and implements spectrum guidelines and instructions to support the Air Force mission. AFSMO coordinates actions to resolve spectrum interference incidents involving DoD, private sector, and federal users. The agency represents, advocates, and defends Air Force interests in spectrum management matters on DoD, national and international forums. Accesses satellites internationally. It obtains certification and frequency licenses to operate satellite
s, land mobile radio
s, emergency radio systems (air-to-ground and air-to-air), radar
s, weapon guidance systems, and all capabilities that are spectrum-dependent. It provides functional management for the spectrum management career field.
Electromagnetic spectrum
The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all possible frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. The "electromagnetic spectrum" of an object is the characteristic distribution of electromagnetic radiation emitted or absorbed by that particular object....
for Air Force and selected Department of Defense
United States Department of Defense
The United States Department of Defense is the U.S...
activities in support of national policy objectives, systems development, and global operations. It develops and implements spectrum guidelines and instructions to support the Air Force mission. AFSMO coordinates actions to resolve spectrum interference incidents involving DoD, private sector, and federal users. The agency represents, advocates, and defends Air Force interests in spectrum management matters on DoD, national and international forums. Accesses satellites internationally. It obtains certification and frequency licenses to operate satellite
Satellite
In the context of spaceflight, a satellite is an object which has been placed into orbit by human endeavour. Such objects are sometimes called artificial satellites to distinguish them from natural satellites such as the Moon....
s, land mobile radio
Land Mobile Radio System
Land Mobile Radio System is a term that denotes a wireless communications system intended for use by terrestrial users in vehicles or on foot . Such systems are used by emergency first responder organizations, public works organizations, or companies with large vehicle fleets or numerous field...
s, emergency radio systems (air-to-ground and air-to-air), radar
Radar
Radar is an object-detection system which uses radio waves to determine the range, altitude, direction, or speed of objects. It can be used to detect aircraft, ships, spacecraft, guided missiles, motor vehicles, weather formations, and terrain. The radar dish or antenna transmits pulses of radio...
s, weapon guidance systems, and all capabilities that are spectrum-dependent. It provides functional management for the spectrum management career field.