FM 6-24.8 INTRODUCTION TO TACTICAL DIGITAL INFORMATION LINK J (TADIL-J) AND QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

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What's inside:

This publication introduces Tactical Digital Information Link (TADIL) J. It is a guide for warfighters who have limited or no experience or background in TADIL J and who need a quick orientation for supplemental or in-depth information. The term TADIL J is used throughout the publication as United States (US) standard terminology, though TADIL J is known as Link 16 by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

The document provides a description of each US tactical data system (TDS) that currently implements TADIL J. TDS descriptions include command and control (C2) and noncommand and control systems (for example, fighter aircraft) and their nomenclatures, capabilities, and limitations. Planning and operations considerations, network design and requests, architecture examples, and other general operational information are included.

Purpose

This document applies to the operating forces of the US Army (USA), US Navy (USN), US Marine Corps (USMC), US Air Force (USAF), and anyone else desiring a basic understanding about TADIL J. It is a US unilateral-only document but it includes NATO and US allied information where appropriate. The information in this publication has been extracted from multiple sources, including allied, joint, and Service directives, standing operating procedures and handbooks, and related defense contractor system reference documents. These references are listed in Appendix F and in the References section.

This publication is intended primarily for use by warfighters at the tactical/ execution (unit) level who need to be familiar with or operate in a TADIL J environment. Preparation of this document was in a joint forum and information contained has been coordinated with respective Service doctrine commands and centers.

Application

This multiservice publication is approved for use by the USA, USMC, USN, and USAF. This publication provides unclassified guidance for TADIL J planning and operations and their roles in the multi-TADIL world; thus giving readers an understanding of TADIL J’s impact on plans and operations. It assists warfighters in locating TADIL J reference manuals and points of contact, which in turn maximizes combat effectiveness.

Implementation Plan

a. Participating Service command offices of primary responsibility (OPRs) will review this publication, validate the information, and, where appropriate, reference and incorporate it in Service manuals, regulations, and curricula as follows:

• Army: The Army will incorporate the procedures in this publication in US Army training and doctrinal publications as directed by the Commander, US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). Distribution is in accordance with DA Form 12-99-R.
• Marine Corps: The Marine Corps will incorporate the procedures in this publication in US Marine Corps training and doctrinal publications as directed by the Commanding General, US Marine Corps Combat Development Command. Distribution is in accordance with MCPDS.
• Navy: The Navy will incorporate these procedures in US Navy training and doctrinal publications as directed by the Commander, Navy Warfare Development Command. Distribution is in accordance with MILSTRIP Desk Guide and NAVSOP Pub 409.
• Air Force: Air Force units will validate and incorporate appropriate procedures in accordance with applicable governing directives. Distribution is in accordance with AFI 33-360.

PAGES: 95

PUBLICATION DATE: JUNE, 2000

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