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Defense Communications: Federal Frequency Spectrum Sale Could Impair Military Operations

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date June 17, 1997
Report No. NSIAD-97-131
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Summary:

The sale of certain segments of the frequency spectrum to the private sector could have dire consequences for national security, putting at risk military operations ranging from routine peacetime training to major undertakings similar to Operation Desert Storm. Defense communication systems could face interference problems, and new spectrum requirements for information warfare systems could suffer from a lack of needed frequency spectrum. However, the full cost and operational impact from the frequency loss has not been established because spectrum management planning at the Defense Department is fragmented and inadequate.

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