User:Breadpan/HFGCS Sources

Sources;

Source 1

https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/6-02-74/fm6_02x74.pdf

Appendix A: High Frequency Global Communications System

The high frequency global communications system (HFGCS) is a 24-hour/7-day nonsecure network used by the President and Secretary of Defense, the DOD, and other federal departments, and allied users equipped with HF-ALE radio technology in support of command and control between aircraft/ships and associated ground stations.
The system consists of fifteen communication stations. Fourteen stations are remotely controlled from the Central Network Control Station (CNCS) at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. Radio operators at the CNCS use position consoles to control individually each remote HF global station. Figure A-1 depicts system architecture and interstation connectivity. When authorized by the HFGCS ALE network manager, joint ALE users can use the HFGCS ALE network (see appendix B).

Appendix B: Established and Proposed ALE Networks

Established Networks: I. HFGCS

High Frequency Global Communications System (HFGCS)
Managing Agency: HFGCS, Andrews AFB, MD
DSN: 858-5333
Commercial: (301) 981-5333
Web Address:
Purpose/Use: Global communications.
Voice: Yes
Data: Yes, HF Messenger
Users: DOD and others as authorized
Area of Coverage: Worldwide
Special Capabilities: Automatic phone patching
COMSEC: NSA Type 1 via KIV-7

Established Networks: III. Shared Resources

Managing Agency: National Communications System (NCS)
DSN:
Commercial:
Web Address: http://www.ncs.gov/n3/shares/shares.htm
Purpose/Use: Supporting national security and emergency preparedness
Voice: Yes
Data: HF e-mail
Users: Open to all (contact NCS for participation)
Area of Coverage: CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii
Special Capabilities:
COMSEC: