MCO 2100.6A LA-C2CMS-DT 26 Jun 89 MARINE CORPS ORDER 2100.6A From: Commandant of the Marine Corps To: Distribution List Subj: ADVANCED LOGISTICS ORDER FOR QUICK REACTION SATELLITE ANTENNA (QRSA), OE-361(V)2/G Ref: (a) MCO 11240.89 (b) MCO P4790.2B (c) UM 4400-125 (d) MCO P4400.150C (e) MCO P4030.36 (f) Dod 4145.19-R-1 (g) MCO 4400.32E Encl: (1) Logistics Data, Publications, and Allowances for the Quick Reaction Satellite Antenna, OE-361(V)2/G 1. Purpose. To provide information to Fleet Marine Force commanders relative to the Quick Reaction Satellite Antenna (QRSA), and OE-361(V)2/G (hereinafter referred to as the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA) and to provide instructions for placing these items into service. 2. Cancellation. MCO 2100.6. 3. Background a. Required Operational Capability No. CCC1.13, issued 17 June 1976, described a need for a super high frequency (SHF) tactical satellite communication system to provide the commander landing force with long-haul and defense communication system communications entry, as well as intra-landing force communications where terrestrial radios could not provide requisite communication links. b. The OE-361(V)2/G QRSA operates in conjunction with various SHF satellite communication terminals to provide high gain transmission and reception or satellite communication data. The 20-foot diameter OE-361(V)2/G QRSA provides an additional 8.5 dB gain over the 8-foot diameter AS-3036/TSC Antenna provided with the AN/TSC-85A and AN/TSC-93A Ground Mobile Forces (GMF) Satellite Communication (SatComm) Terminals. The additional gain increases the power efficiency of the overall communication link by allowing more information to be passed per unit of allocated satellite capacity. In areas near the edge of the satellite earth coverage footprint, the additional gain of the MCO 2100.6A 26 Jun 89 OE-361(V)2/G QRSA will allow for the operation of several low data rate carriers which would otherwise not be available. c. The OE-361(V)2/G QRSA was originally designated as a modification to the AN/TSC-85A and AN/TSC-93A GMF SatCom Terminals. The distribution of two OE-361(V)2/G QRSA for each four AN/TSC-93A GMF SatCom Terminals precluded its designation as a modification and a table of authorized materiel control number (TAMCN) was assigned. d. This item of new equipment will be placed in service following the provisions of this order. 4. Information a. General. Fifteen OE-361(V)2/G QRSA'S were procured from the Harris Corporation, Melborne, Florida, through the principal developing activity, the U.S. Army Satellite Communication Agency, (SATCOMA) Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. b. New Items (l) The OE-361(V)2/G QRSA is a transportable, multiple carrier, quick reaction antenna that operates in conjunction with various SHF satellite communication terminals. It is capable of continuous operation and is designed to operate in climatic conditions which may be encountered in global deployments. The antenna exhibits a low operating profile and can be quickly erected or disassembled in 1 hour by a crew of four in 20 mph winds. The OE- 361(V)2/G QRSA includes all subsystem elements necessary to transport, install, and operate the antenna. (2) The OE-361(V)2/G QRSA uses a 20-foot (6.1 meters) diameter antenna to receive left hand circular polarized signals in the 7.25 to 7.75 Ghz frequency range and transmit right hand circular polarized (RHCP) signals in the 7.9 to 8.4 GHz frequency range. It has a maximum voltage standing wave ratio of 1.4:1 and a minimum G/T of 26 dB at 7.25 GHz. The OE-361(V)2/G QRSA has an minimum equivalent isotopic radiated power of 109 dBm for a transmit power of 60.4 dBm. It can transmit up to four carriers without significant intermodulation noise (less than -135 dBm with four 0.5kW carriers). The OE- 361(V)2/G QRSA is equipped with an intermodulation product (IMP) free feed and a dehydrator. It has an estimated mean time between failure of 5,000 hours, an estimated mean time to repair of 1 hour and an estimated maximum time to repair of 2.5 hours. (3) One OE-361(V)2/G QRSA with mobilizer will be supplied for each AN/TSC-85A GMF SatCom Terminal and two OE-361(V)2/G QRSA 2 MCO 2100.6A 26 Jun 89 with mobilizers will be supplied for each set of four AN/TSC-93A GMF SatCom Terminals. A separate 5-ton cargo vehicle (M925), as allotted by reference (a), will be used to transport the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA or it may be transported by the same means as the GMF SatCom Terminal that it is used with. The OE- 361(V)2/G QRSA is transported as a towed vehicle with the M832 Mobilizer and by air with the C-130, C-141, and C-5 aircraft. (4) The major components of the end item are the 20-foot shaped reflector, the feed component, the antenna positioner, and the pallet structure. Equipment data is contained in the enclosure. c. Training. There will be no formal training on the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA. The Army procurement quantity was not sufficient to warrant the procurement of the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA new equipment training (NET) course materials or the addition of the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA training to the Tactical Satellite Microwave Systems Operator course at the U.S. Army Signal School, Fort Gordon, Georgia. The OE-361(V)2/G QRSA is a simple system with straight forward deployment and storage procedures. On-the-job training (OJT) should prove sufficient. d. Support and Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE). The special tools and TMDE required for each OE-361(V)2/G QRSA are identified in the enclosure. e. Repair Parts Support. Repair parts support for the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA will be provided through the normal four echelons of maintenance. The initial issue provisioning project code for all units is B3C. f. Technical Representation. Contractor technical representation will not be required to maintain the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA. g. Maintenance Support (1) The using unit is authorized first through fourth echelons of maintenance. Maintenance will consist of daily inspection, cleaning, tightening, touch-up painting, fault isolation, and replacement of modules/equipment. Maintenance will also consist of lubrication of gears, actuators, etc., and replacement of reflector panels and feed elements. Piece parts, such as lamps, fuses, and discrete components mounted on the chassis, may also be replaced. Maintenance reporting shall be per reference (b). The stocking of maintenance float assets is per reference (c) and local commander's float standard operating procedures. Supply support at the using/maintaining unit is per reference (d). (2) The force service support group (FSSG) will not perform maintenance on the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA or its modules. The FSSG will channel unserviceable equipment, and modules to the U.S. Army depot repair facility, Tobyhanna 3 MCO 21OO.6A 26 Jun 89 Army Depot for identifying the condition code of the item. Disposition instructions will be forwarded to the Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB), Albany, GA 31704-5001. (3) The U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command (CECOM) has been designated as the primary inventory control activity. The U.S. Army Depot Maintenance Activity, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, will accomplish all repairs beyond the capability organizational and intermediate maintenance. Maintenance at this level will be accomplished by a depot maintenance interservice support agreement (DMISA) between the Army and the Marine Corps. h. Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation Requirements (1) Packaging. The OE-361(V)2/G QRSA will be afforded adequate preservation to prevent corrosion and physical damage during shipment, handling, and storage. The preservation plan should conform to the level of protection guidance contained in reference (e) . (2) Handling. Provisions must be made to handle the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA and M832 Mobilizers. The OE-361(V)2/G QRSA weighs 4,968 pounds (10,930 kilogram (kg)) without the M832 Mobilizer and 8,668 pounds (19,070 kg) with the M832 Mobilizer attached. The subreflector support assembly and the feed assembly must be handled, stored, and transported in their respective designed transport containers whenever these items are not in use on the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA. (3) Storage. Storage will be accomplished per the requirements of reference (f). (4) Transportation. The OE-361(V)2/G QRSA can be lifted by crane or helicopter. The OE-361(V)2/G QRSA and the M832 Mobilizer are transportable using current Marine Corps assets, such as trucks, cargo airlift, helicopter, ship, or forklift (for short distances). Five-ton cargo vehicles, as allotted by reference (a) will be used to transport the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA. (5) Security Requirements. No special security requirements exist for storage or use of the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA. i. Warranty. There is no warranty on the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA. The contract was let before the requirement for warranties was established. 5. Action a. All 15 OE-361(V)2/G QRSA'S will be shipped to MCLB Albany and stored under project code 512, awaiting completion of provisioning support. The Commanding General (CG), Marine Corps 4 MCO 2100.6A 26 Jun 89 Research, Development and Acquisition Command (MCRDAC) will direct shipment of the prescribed allowance, per the enclosure, from storage at MCLB Albany when provisioning is complete. b. The fielding will be horizontal as outlined in enclosure. The OE- 361(V)2/G QRSA will be a candidate for MARES readiness reporting once the item has been 85 percent fielded. c. Following reference (g), force commanders will submit a report to the CG (Code 847) MCLB Albany, GA 31704-5001, with an information copy to the MCRDAC (C2CMS) when the system is placed in service or in the event the equipment cannot be placed in service due to unforeseen problems affecting its use. 6. Reserve Applicability. This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve. RAY "M" FRANKLIN By direction DISTRIBUTION: 4065/5138/5139/5145/5228/5278/6025/6600/6967/ 8145004, 005 (2) Copy to: 7000041, 047, 157 (5) 7000062, 106, 144, 148, 160/8145001 (1) Commanding Officer, USMC Admin Detachment Ft. Gordon, GA 30905-5676 5 MCO 2100.6A 26 Jun 89 LOGISTICS DATA, PUBLICATIONS, AND ALLOWANCES FOR THE QUICK REACTION SATELLITE ANTENNA, OE-361(V)2/G 1. Logistics Data Item name: Quick Reaction Satellite Antenna (QRSA), OE-361(V)2/G TAM No.: A1310 ID No.: 09103A NSN: 5895-01-179-5494 Unit of issue: ea Stores account code: 3 Unit cost: $225K Replacement factors: 0.00 Dimensions: Without M832 Mobilizer With M832 Mobilizer: Length: 240 in 277.6 in Width: 96 in 96 in Height: 100 in 120.11 in Square storage: 160 ft2 185 ft2 Cube: 1,333 ft3 1,852 ft3 Weight: 4,968 lb 8,668 lb Ground clearance: 0 in 20.11 in 2. Publications. Publications required in support of the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA are packed with the equipment. The following list includes publications which are applicable to the equipment: ENCLOSURE (1) 1 MCO 2100.6A 26 Jun 89 USMC Army Publication Publication Title PCN TM 5895-23P/2 TM 11-5985-372-24P Repair Parts 184 598523 00 and Special Tools List 1/ AFAD 71-531-(31) Preventative 1/ Maintenance Work Cards TM 5985-13/1-1 TM 11-5985-372-13/1-1 Operator, 182 598514 00 Unit and Intermediate Direct Support Maintenance Manual TM 5985-13/1-2 TM 11-5985-372-13/1-2 Operator, 182 1985115 00 unit and Intermediate Direct Support Maintenance Manual SL-3-09072A N/A Components 123 090720 00 List for Antenna Group OE-361 (V) 2/G 1/ To be determined. Point of contact is Capt B. Garris, MCRDXC (C2CMS), AUTOVON 278-3162/3163. 3. TMDE a. TMDE not provided with the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA. The following table of equipment (T/E) items will be required in support of the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA: Maintenance Tool Category Nomenclature Number TAMCN O,F,H Digital Voltmeter Fluke 8840 A1066 0 Tool Kit, Electronic MK-2569/U H7920 Equipment 0 Gun, Grease M3859D/1-14 1/ ENCLOSURE (1) 2 MCO 2100.6A 26 Jun 89 NOTE: 0 - First and Second Echelon Maintenance F - Third Echelon Maintenance H - Fourth Echelon Maintenance 1/ To be determined. b. TMDE provided with the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA. The QRSA Installation Kit will be overpacked with the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA and listed in the OE- 361(V)2/G QRSA SL-3. Maintenance Tool Category Nomenclature NSN Number 0 QRSA Installation Kit Consisting of: Cord, Baseline 1/ A3020611-001 Cutter, Bolt 1/ A3020619-008 Extension, 1/2-inch 1/ A3020619-003 drive, 6-inch Grip, Wire 1/ A3020684-001 Hammer, Sledge, 8 lb 1/ A3020619-001 Messenger Cable/Hoist 1/ A3020634-001 Motor, Drill, Hand 1/ A3020734-001 Rod, Alignment 1/ A3020253-001 Socket, 1/2-inch drive, 1/ A3020619-004 3/4-inch Stake, Alignment 1/ A3020610-001 Stud, Driving, Ground Rod 1/ A3020618-102 Transit, Pocket 1/ A3020609-001 Tool, L-handle, 39' 1/ A3021001-001 Tool, L-handle, 9' 1/ A3021001-002 ENCLOSURE (1) 3 MCO 2100.6A 26 Jun 89 Maintenance Tool Category Nomenclature NSN Number Wrench, Combination, 1/ A3020619-005 3/4-inch Wrench, Box, Ratchet, 1/ A3020648-103 Leveling Jack Wrench, Ratchet, 1/ A3020619-002 1/2-inch Drive NOTE: 0 First and Second Echelon Maintenance 1/ To be determined. 4. Allowances T/E No. Unit Qty. 7011 Maintenance Float (MF), Barstow 3 N-4014 CommCo, 9thCommBn, I MEF 3 N-4024 CommCo, 8th CommBn, II MEF 3 N-4034 CommCo, 7thCommBn, III MEF 3 N-4042 CommCo, 6thCommBn, 4thMarDiv 3 5. Priority of Issue. Each CommBn will receive three OE-361(V)L/G QRSA'S. The OE-361(V)2/G QRSA will be shipped from Harris Corporation to MCLB Albany and stored under project code 512, awaiting completion of provisioning support. The assets for 6th CommBn will be shipped to MCLB Albany for storage under Purpose Code C pending resolution of Marine Corps Reserve storage, manpower, and training requirements. 6. Miscellaneous Information a. Prime Power. The OE-361(V)2/G QRSA mounted equipment derives its power via cable interfaces with the SHF satellite communications terminal. Prime power for the dehydrator and other use is supplied via a circuit breaker on the shelter power distribution panel. Prime power characteristics must satisfy the following requirements: Voltage: 120 Vac +/- 10 percent ENCLOSURE (1) 4 MCO 2100.6A 26 Jun 89 Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz +/- 5 percent Phase: Single Power: 1,440 Volt-Amps (VA) Average 4,800 VA Peak b. One M832 Mobilizer (Dolly Set), NSN 2330-00-221-4939, per OE-361(V)2/G QRSA will be shipped to using units from MCLB Albany with each OE-361(V)2/G QRSA. c. Each OE-361(V)2/G QRSA is provided with rubberized canvas weather covers for outside storage. d. The OE-361(V)2/G QRSA will be delivered without a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA), NSN 5895-01-112-2360. The LNA's were deleted from the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA specification in the early 1980's by CECOM/SATCOMA as a cost saving measure. Using units must remove the LNA from the AS-3036/TSC antenna provided with each AN/TSC-85A/93A GMF SATCOM terminal and install it on the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA when the additional gain provided by the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA is required. This is a temporary prccedure until additional LNA'S are received in stock. Using units must requisition a LNA for each QRSA. The LNA will be provided by MCLB Albany when available and will be included as a SL-3 component of the OE-361(V)2/G QRSA. ENCLOSURE (1) 5