MCO 2100.3A LA-C2CMS-dt 26 Jun 89 MARINE CORPS ORDER 2100.3A From: Commandant of the Marine Corps To: Distribution List Subj: ADVANCE LOGISTICS ORDER FOR THE RADIO SET, AN/PSC-3 REF: (a) MCO 2100.4A (b) MCO P4400.82F (c) MCO P4790.2B (d) UM 4400-125 (e) ASTM-D3951-88 (NOTAL) (f) MIL-STD-17555/MIL-STD-129K Encl: (1) Advance Logistics Information and Allowances for the Radio Set, AN/PSC-3 1. Purpose. To provide advance logistics information to the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) commanders regarding the support and placing in service of the Radio Set, AN/PSC-3 (hereinafter referred to as the AN/PSC-3). 2. Cancellation. MCO 2100.3. 3. Background a. Required Operational Capability (ROC) No. CCC 1.13, issued on 17 June 1976, describes a need for manpack satellite communications terminals to satisfy low echelon highly mobile users with beyond line- of-sight (LOS) communications. The general technical and operational requirements led the Marine Corps to participate in the U.S. Army's AN/PSC-1 program. Accepting Marine Corps comments for action, the Army made changes to incorporate additional data rates and modulation changes to enhance that radio set's interoperability with other ultra high frequency satellite communications radio sets and with secure voice equipment. The AN/PSC-1 was then redesignated the AN/PSC-3. b. The U.S. Army Satellite Communications Agency (SATCOMA) has overall responsibility for the development and procurement of the AN/PSC-3. The Army awarded a production contract to the Cincinnati Electronics Corporation for the AN/PSC-3, and exercised a contract option in January 1985 to provide an initial 61 AN/PSC-3's to the Marine Corps. MCO 2100.3A 26 Jun 89 4. General Information a. New Item Being Introduced to the Field. The AN/PSC-3 is a battery-operated, portable, communications terminal which contains the RT-1402A/G, Receiver-Transmitter. It provides two-way communications in the frequency range of 226 MHz to 400 MHz in both satellite and LOS modes of operation. The terminal uses a Low Gain Omnidirectional Whip Antenna, AS-3566/G, for LOS operation and reception of a satellite alert ringing (i.e., paging) signal. A Medium Gain Antenna, AS- 3567/G, is used for satellite communications. LOS communication may be accomplished while in motion. Satellite communications requires that the terminal be stationary with the AS-3567/G placed on the ground and correctly oriented for receipt of signals. (1) The AN/PSC-3 provides either satellite or LOS communications in the following modes: at 300 and 1,200 bits per second (bps) in burst mode using biphase shift keying (BPSK); 300 and 1,200 bps synchronous data using differential coding binary phase shift keying (DBPSK); 2,400 bps synchronous differential coding shaped binary phase shift keying (DSBPSK); 2,400 bps shaped binary phase shift keying (SBPSK); 16 KBPS frequency modulation-frequency shift keying (FM-FSK) for TSEC/KY-57 interface and frequency modulation voice. The Digital Communications Terminal (DCT), AN/PSC-2, will be used in conjunction with the AN/PSC-3 for 300 and 1,200 bps burst communications. Secure voice communications will be provided by using the TSEC/KY-57. The TSEC/KY-57 will eventually be replaced by the advanced narrowband digital voice terminal (ANDVT/Minterm, KY-99), when fielded. (2) Transmit power output for the AN/PSC-3 is 35 watts (maximum) in SAT and 2 watts (maximum) in LOS modes of operation. The terminal is powered by two BB-590/U (National Stock Number (NSN) 5614- 01-063-3918) rechargeable NiCad batteries or two BA-5590/U (NSN 6135- 01-036-3495) lithium organic-electrolyte batteries. Although the AN/PSC-3 is intended for use as a remote, highly mobile terminal, ac to dc power supplies are provided for a small percentage of AN/PSC- 3's at each CommBn as a noncombat-essential, cost saving convenience. (3) The backpack with which to carry the AN/PSC-3 shall be supplied by the using unit. For example, it may consist of the standard ALICE pack or the carrying harness used for the AN/PRC-77 (the ST-138/PRC-25 or equivalent). A special purpose connector for AN/PSC-3 to AN/PSC-2 interface is part of the SL-3 components list for the AN/PSC-3. b. Replaced Item. None. 2 MCO 2100.3A 26 Jun 89 c. Concept of Employment. Planning for use of the AN/PSC-3 is unique in that it requires allocation of scarce, Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) controlled resources (communications satellite power and bandwidth) to be useful. Only a limited number are being procured, primarily for use by highly mobile operational forces responding to requirements of unified commanders in chief. AN/PSC-3's may be used in conjunction with the AN/MRC-140 Radio Set/net control station, with up to 15 terminals per net. The AN/MRC-140 consists of the AN/VSC-7 Radio Set mounted in the M998 High Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). Reference (a) pertains. d. Training. The U.S. Army Communications and Electronic Command (CECOM), Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, has conducted new equipment training (NET) courses on AN/PSC-3 operation and maintenance. Personnel who participated in NET will form the nucleus for the conduct of supervised on-the-job training (OJT) within their respective units. Correspondence course instruction on the PSC-3 will be included in MCI Course 25.32 (HF/UHF Communication Equipment), and will be available for student enrollment by January 1990. (1) Personnel. Operators will possess Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 2531 (Field Radio Operator). Maintenance personnel will possess MOS 2841 (Ground Radio Repairer). Maintenance of the AN/PSC-3 is similar to that of a UHF radio set. (2) Training Support. Follow-on operation and maintenance (first through fourth echelons) training will be supervised OJT using appropriate technical manuals (TM's). Joint services TM's have been prepared and are identified in the enclosure. e. Test Equipment. Items of test equipment required to support the AN/PSC-3 are listed in the enclosure. f. Repair Parts Support. Quantities of repair parts to support the AN/PSC-3 during and after initial issue have been procured by the Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB), Albany. Project codes are B9Z (for II MEF) and B9F (for I/III MEF's) for equipment issued in FY86 and C1J (all MEF's) for equipment issued in FY87. g. Maintenance Support. The communications battalion is authorized first through fourth echelons of maintenance on the AN/PSC- 3. Radio battalion and ANGLICO are authorized first and second echelon maintenance. The communications battalion will provide third and fourth echelon maintenance for the radio battalion and ANGLICO. Depot maintenance support will be obtained under a Depot Maintenance Interservice Support Agreement (DMISA) with the U.S. Army. 3 MCO 2100.3A 26 Jun 89 (1) Organizational Maintenance (First and Second Echelons). Organizational level maintenance will consist of normal operator cleaning, inspection, battery and fuse replacement, and operational checks. (2) Intermediate Maintenance (Third and fourth Echelons). Intermediate level maintenance will consist of fault isolation and replacement of modules/subassemblies and printed circuit boards. Piece parts, such as lamps, indicators, and discrete components mounted on the chassis may also be replaced. The force service support group will hold a maintenance float to facilitate repair of the equipment. The using unit will submit a recoverable item report for items beyond the using unit repair capability and request disposition instructions from MCLB Albany per reference (b). MCLB Albany will instruct the unit to ship the equipment to the designated Army depot repair facility (if reparable) and obligate funds for the repair. Maintenance reporting shall be per reference (c). Stockage of maintenance float assets shall be per reference (d). (3) Depot Maintenance. Depot support will be provided by the Army Depot, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. The DMISA will be cited to obtain depot maintenance support for the Marine Corps AN/PSC-3's. h. Combat active replacement factors have been assigned for the AN/PSC-3, and are listed in the enclosure. i. Retrofit and Modification Kits. There are no retrofit or modification kits required to support this system. j. Technical Representatives. Contractor technical representatives will not be required for this system. k. Special Preservation and Packaging Requirements. Preservation and packaging will be performed per reference (e) for domestic shipments, limited storage, or immediate issue to using units, or reference (f) for overseas surface shipments, long term storage, or indeterminate issue to using units. l. Transportation and Handling. The AN/PSC-3 may be transported by land, sea, or air. The BA-5590/U lithium batteries should be removed from the AN/PSC-3 when in air transport. 5. Action a. The AN/PSC-3 is a controlled item and shall be reported by using units per reference (b). b. The AN/PSC-3 is a candidate for MARES readiness reporting. 4 MCO 2100.3A 26 Jun 89 6. Reserve Applicability. This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve. RAY "M" FRANKLIN By direction DISTRIBUTION: 7230011/7256090/7611006/7635004/7713012/7801006 (3) 1025001/4005/4159/4160/5138005, 006, 013/5139001/ 6025/6600/6901/6902/6931001/6967/8145004,005 (2) 8360001 (1) Copy to: 7000045 (10) 7000041, 062, 106, 142, 144, 148, 160, 167/8145001 (1) 5 MCO 2100.3A 26 Jun 89 LOGISTICS INFORMATION AND ALLOWANCES FOR THE RADIO SET, AN/PSC-3 1. Logistics Data Item name: Radio Set, AN/PSC-3 TAM No.: A0917 VII G NSN: 5820-01-145-4943 ID No.: 09924A Unit cost: $24,000 Unit of issue: ea Stores account code (SAC): 3 Length: 9.63 in Width: 13.0 in Height: 4.0 in Weight: 14.75 lb Square Storage: 125.19 ft (squared) Cube: .78 ft (cubed) Replacement factors: European intensive, 0.0800; European sustained, 0.0400; worldwide intensive, 0.0533; worldwide sustained, 0.0266 mobilization training, 0.0500; peacetime training, 0.0100 2. Support and Test Equipment (STE). The Army has identified the STE for support of the AN/PSC-3, some of which is not available in the Marine Corps. The following lists will, therefore, contain some substitutions for Army-peculiar items: a. General purpose test equipment. (1) Digital Multimeter, TAMCN H2336, vice AN/USM-436, specified by the Army. (2) RF Power Test Set, AN/URM-203, TAMCN A3007, vice AN/URM- 120A specified by the Army. ENCLOSURE (1) 1 MCO 2100.3A 26 Jun 89 (3) Radio Test Set, AN/GRM-114A, TAMCN A2930. (4) Power Supply, PP-2953, TAMCN H2357, vice PP-2309C, specified by the Army. (5) Electronic Counter, HP-5328, TAMCN A0359, vice AN/USM- 459 specified by the Army. (6) Serial Data Generator, HP-8018A, TAMCN A7070. (7) Function Generator, SG-1152, TAMCN H2246, vice SG-1133 specified by the Army. (8) tool Kit, MK-2569/U, TAMCN H2486. (9) Data Error Analyzer, HP-1645A (NSN 6625-00-487-0662, TAMCN A7015). This item is also known as an AN/FSQ-131 or AN/USD-9A. (10) Power Supply, HP-6218B (NSN 6130-01-291-9373, TAMCN H2362). Quantity of 2 is required. b. General purpose Non-T/E SAC-1 items to be requisitioned by the using units. (1) 51.5-Ohm Termination (Dummy Load), NSN 6625-00-177-1639, Source of supply (SOS) B16. (2) 30-dB Power Pad, 50-watt (Attenuator), NSN 5985-01-145- 3237, SOS S9E (Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Dayton). (3) Cable Assembly, BNC/BNC Coax (CG-4096/U, 4ft-2in), NSN 5995-00-889-590, SOS, S9G, DLA, Philadelphia). Quantity of 5 is required. c. Special purpose non-T/E SAC-1 items to be requisitioned by the using units (SOS is B16, CECOM). (1) Cable Assembly, Radio (BNC/SMB Coax), NSN 6625-01-192- 9241, unit price (U/P) $130. (2) Interface Box, X-Mode, NSN 6625-01-192-9231, U/P $547. (3) Test Box, Phase Mod, NSN 6625-01-192-9229, U/P $623. (4) Test Box, Voice Data and RXMT, NSN 6625-01-192-9232, U/P $528. ENCLOSURE (1) 2 MCO 2100.3A 26 Jun 89 (5) Cable Assembly (Dual Banana/Banana Power), NSN 6625-01- 192-9243, U/P $102.58. Quantity of 2 is required. (6) Cable Assembly (RT Unit Power), NSN 6625-01-192-99246, station, U/P $142.40. (7) Cable Assembly (Phone Plug/BNC Coax), NSN 6625-01-192- 9245, U/P $106.42. 3. Publications. Joint service publications (Army as lead service) have been prepared for operation and maintenance support of the AN/PSC-3 and AS-3567 antenna. All publications with assigned publication control numbers (PCN's) are listed in the SF-1-2 and are available for requisitioning. Marine Corps Title Publication No. PCN Operator's Manual, AN/PSC-3 TM 5895-10/1 182 058951 00 Organizational Maintenance TM 5895-20/3 182 058953 00 Manual, AN/OSC-3 Organizational Maintenance Repair TM 5895-20P/6 182 058956 00 Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL), AN/PSC-3 Direct and General Support (DS/GS) TM 5895-34/9 182 058959 00 Maintenance Manual, AN/PSC-3 DS/GS Maintenance RPSTL, AN/PSC-3 TM 5895-34P/12 182 058962 00 DS/GS Maintenance Manual, TM 5895-34/11 182 058961 00 Receiver/Transmitter, RT-1402/G and RT-1402A/G Organizational Maintenance TM 5895-20P/8 182 058958 00 RPSTL, RT-1402/G and RT-1402A/G DS/GS RPSTL, RT-1402/G and TM 5895-34P/14 182 058964 00 RT-1402A/G Operator and Organizational TM 09924A-13/1 TBD Maintenance Manual, Antenna, AS-3567/G Organizational and Direct Support TM 09924A-23P/2 TBD RPSTL, Antenna, AS-3567/G ENCLOSURE (1) 3 MCO 2100.3A 26 Jun 89 4. Allowances T/E No. Unit Qty B-4032 CommCo, BrigServSupGroup-1 6 M-4855 1stANGLICO, FMFPac 6 N-4014 CommSptCo, CommBn, 1stMEF 30 M-4024 CommSptCo, CommBn, 2dMEF 24 N-4034 CommSptCo, CommBn, 3dMEF 24 N-4042 CommCo, CommBn, 4th MEF 24 N-4737 H&SCo, RadioBn,FMF 9 N-4854 ANGLICO, FMFLant 6 7011 (MF) Depot Maintenance Float, MCLB 3 Barstow 7014 (MF) Depot Maintenance Float, 3 MCLB Albany 5. Components List. The AN/PSC-3, as available to the Marine Corps, is comprised of the following: a. Receiver-Transmitter, Radio, RT-1402A/G. b. Battery Box, CY-8006/PSC-3. c. Low Gain Antenna, AS-3566/G. d. Medium Gain Antenna, AS-3567/G. e. Handset, H-250/U. f. Interface Connector, AN/PSC-3 to AN/PSC-2. ENCLOSURE (1) 4