| | SHF Tri-Band Advanced Range Extension Terminal AN/TSC-156 (V) 3 |
| | (STAR-T) |
| | Primary Purpose | The Marine Corps will use satellite |
| | communications to provide the MAGTF the ability |
| | to move large amounts of information BLOS and |
| | OTH. These links will be intra-MAGTF, |
| | inter-MAGTF, between MAGTF HQ and a JTF HQ and to |
| | provide DISN connectivity via a DoD Teleport. |
| | Essentially replaces the AN/TSC-85 and AN/TSC-93A |
| | (JTF enabler) as the primary SATCOM pipeline |
| | for the MEF/MEF MSCs/MEUs. |
| | Sub-Functions | None. |
| | Equipment Requirements | LHGXA or QRSA antenna. |
| | 2 MEP-3 Tactical Generators 1 to operate, 1 |
| | backup. |
| | 2 M998 HMMWV (1 Heavy HMMMWV to mount the system |
| | and pull the generator, 1 HMMWV to pull the |
| | backup generator). |
| | Laptop Computer for remote operation. |
| | Connectivity Requirements | STAR-T requires either a Discus satellite |
| | (military X band) or a commercial C or Ka band |
| | connection through either the PanAm or IntelSat |
| | constellations to provide a connection back to a |
| | DOD Teleport/DISN Step Site. |
| | Crypto Requirements | KY-57/58 or KY-99/99A. KG-84 A/C. |
| | Normal Locations | USMC. Expected to be fielded at MEF level HQ and |
| | to MEF Major Subordinate Commands (Division, |
| | Wing, FSSG and MARFORRES at the same levels where |
| | applicable. STAR-T will also replace the JTF |
| | enabler as the primary satellite link for the MEU |
| | Headquarters. Note that this system is also |
| | being fielded by the US Army as well. |
| | Information Managed | None. |
| | Products Created | Provides the primary connection to A DISN |
| | stepsite for SIPRNET, NIPRNET, Classified and |
| | Unclassified voice, and all other programs |
| | normally provided through the DISN Step Sites. |
| | Lead Service/Contractor | Army/Raytheon Corporation. |
| | Current Fielding Status | STAR-T: Fielding is expected to begin June 2001 |
| | with Initial Operational Capability in March 2002 |
| | and Final Operational Capability in January |
| | 2004. |
| | LHGXA: Fielding began in June of 2000 and Final |
| | Operational Capability in January of 2000. |
| | Known Problems | Use of the standard eight foot diameter QRSA |
| | antenna requires an extensive increase in |
| | satellite power output in order to gain or |
| | maintain the link. This condition is what is |
| | called by DISA a 'disadvantaged terminal'. |
| | Trailer for LHGXA not designed for system, raises |
| | considerable difficulties for LCAC loading. |
| | DIICOE Compliance Rating | Not Applicable. |
| | Point of Contact | MARCORSYSCOM: GySgt Holland @ DSN |
| | 278-0893/Hollandrl@mcsc.usmc.mil, or Mr. Hines @ |
| | 278-0902/
Hinesrt@mcsc.usmc.mil
Raytheon:NickMiles 508-490-2759/ nicholas_m_miles@res.raytheon.com |
| Updated by | Captain Michael G. McCarthy, Jr., USMC, CCSC-01 |
| Captain Gary Delgado, USMC, CCSC-01 |
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