Welcome to “TRC-170” Training Instructor Lesson Plan Course Overview Administrative document Instructor Notes: [Day 1] [2 Hours] Lead-in "front-page" slide. Click image to start/stop animation. Introduction of personnel Enrollment Syllabus Evaluations Class conduct Initial Safety Briefing I. COURSE OVERVIEW Instructor introductions, class roster, identify class leader; cover course syllabus, tests and standards, classroom conduct, and conduct initial safety briefing. Course Overview

Instructor Lesson Plan Introduction Course Overview Instructors Introductions Cell Phones Initial paperwork Student Enrollment Roster Class leader A. Introduction Instructors introduction Instructor Notes: Introduce yourself and give a brief background of your experience with the AN/TRC-170(V)3 and your role as the instructor. 2. Cell Phones cell phones should be off or in vibrate mode Point out location of restrooms, water fountains, exits, etc. 3. Initial paperwork student enrollment data Pass around student enrollment sheet. Mention that the data collected is for tracking purposes only and information collected is covered under the 1974 Privacy Act. b. Identify class leader AN/TRC 170(V)3 Training

Instructor Lesson Plan Course Syllabus Course Overview Course objective Course calendar Course syllabus 1. Course objective Given 120 hours of combined academic classroom and practical hands-on training in setup, operation, and general maintenance of the AN/TRC-170(V)3 Digital Troposcatter Communications System, successfully complete all practical hands-on exercises, performance checks, and all written tests with at least 70% accuracy. Action: NET training package will enable the soldier to operate all aspects of the AN/TRC-170(V)3 Digital Troposcatter Communications system. Instructor Notes: Hand out student study guides. Draw attention to the course calendar in the front of the student study guide. 2. Course calendar Three weeks, Monday through Friday AN/TRC 170(V)3 Training

Instructor Lesson Plan Course Syllabus Course Overview Lesson topics Unit 1 - Basic Troposcatter Theory Tropospheric Propagation Link Geometry Factors Effecting Troposcatter Links Fading Mitigation Techniques Advantages of Modem Upgrade Instructor Notes: Cover the topics and the schedule of daily lessons. Lesson topics Unit 1: Basic Troposcatter Theory. In this unit the instructor will provide a basic understanding of tropospheric scattering communications theory. Troposphere Troposcatter communications Factors affecting Take-off angle Diversity AN/TRC 170(V)3 Training

Instructor Lesson Plan Course Syllabus Course Overview Lesson topics Unit 2 - Introduction to the AN/TRC-170(V)3 Purpose of the AN/TRC-170 Performance: Capabilities and Limitations Major Components Instructor Notes: Cover the topics and the schedule of daily lessons. Lesson topics Unit 2: Introduction to the AN/TRC-170(V)3. This unit will provide the student with an overview of the AN/TRC-170(V)3 concept of operation. Purpose of the AN/TRC-170 Performance: Capabilities and Limitations Major components: Transmitter Receiver CS6716 Modem Upgrade DAR Modem Equipment Digital Voice Orderwire (DVOW) with KY-58 Quick Reaction Antenna AN/TRC 170(V)3 Training

Instructor Lesson Plan Course Syllabus Course Overview Lesson topics Unit 3-Major Systems and Functions Transmit Path Receive Path Orderwire Path DAR Modem Path Variant Instructor Notes: Cover the topics and the schedule of daily lessons. Lesson topics Unit 3: Major Systems and Functions. In this unit the instructor will cover the mission data signal flow through the system and give a general description and function of the major components of the AN/TRC-170(V)3. Transmit Path: Signal Flow and Components Theory of Operation Receive Path: Signal Flow and Components Theory of Operation Orderwire Path: Signal Flow and Components Theory of Operation DAR Modem Path Variant AN/TRC 170(V)3 Training

Instructor Lesson Plan Course Syllabus Course Overview Lesson topics Unit 4-Operations Safety Prime Power Shelter Turn On Procedures System operation Instructor Notes: Cover the topics and the schedule of daily lessons. Lesson topics Unit 4: Operations. Normal Operations During this lesson, the instructor will cover the setup, power-up, and normal operations link activation of the TRC-170. Safety Prime Power Shelter Turn On Procedures System operation VersaMux™ 4000 IF Data Patch Panel CS6716 Modem OAC-170D DVOW Troposcatter Radio Quick Reaction Antenna Link Activation AN/TRC 170(V)3 Training

Instructor Lesson Plan Course Syllabus Course Overview Lesson topics Unit 5-Maintenance General Maintenance Troubleshooting System Monitoring Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedures Instructor Notes: Cover the topics and the schedule of daily lessons. Lesson topics Unit 5: Maintenance. In this unit the instructor will cover the general maintenance procedures (PMCS), performance checks and loopbacks required for normal operation of the TRC-170. General Maintenance Troubleshooting System Monitoring Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedures AN/TRC 170(V)3 Training

Instructor Lesson Plan Course Syllabus Course Overview Lesson topics Unit 6-System End-to-End Site and Path Planning Considerations Crew Assignment Sheets Communication Security Equipment and Requirements Walk-thru of System Activation Application (Practice) Instructor Notes: Cover the topics and the schedule of daily lessons. Lesson topics Unit 6: System End-to-End. This unit will cover TRC-170 siting and tropo path considerations, cover crew assignment sheets and Comsec Equipment requirements, and will provide a complete --from arrival on-site to pack-up at end-of-mission-- walk-through of TRC-170 operation and application (practice operating the TRC-170). Site and Path Planning Considerations Crew Assignment Sheets Communication Security Equipment and Requirements Walk-thru of System Activation Application (Practice) AN/TRC 170(V)3 Training

Instructor Lesson Plan Overview Course Overview Evaluations Types Academic Performance Standards Individual – 70% Cumulative – 70% Instructor Notes: Cover the types of evaluations and the standards for completing the course of instruction. 2. Evaluations a. Types Academic – 6 unit quizzes Performance checks there will be several hands-on sessions with associated performance checks there will also be a final performance check at the end of the course b. Standards 1) Individual passing scores - 70% on academics and performance checks 2) Cumulative passing score - 70% AN/TRC 170(V)3 Training

Instructor Lesson Plan Class Conduct Course Overview Class hours Duty hours 0900 to 1800 Breaks Instructor Notes: Cover the hours class will be conducted each day and when breaks and lunch will be permitted. Cover student conduct, care of training room and equipment. C. Class Conduct 1. Class hours Duty hours - 0900 to 1800 (may vary by command unit) Eight hours of training time allotted, start time may be varied at discretion of command unit. b. Breaks - Minimum of 15 minute break in the morning and afternoon and at least hour for lunch 10 minute breaks each hour is permitted. Thursdays are “Sgt-time” – 15:00 release permitted. AN/TRC 170(V)3 Training

Initial Safety Briefing Instructor Lesson Plan Initial Safety Briefing Course Overview Safety Hazards Electrical RF Lift Safety Equipment (2nd Week) Helmet Gloves (Initial Safety Briefing. Safety hazards. Safety Equipment) Instructor Notes: Cover general safety hazards. Cover requirement for student safety gear. Mention that a more extensive safety briefing will be given later in the course. D. Initial Safety Briefing 1. Safety hazards Instructor Notes: cover Shock and RF. Electrical – high voltages will kill you. Be aware of hazards Instructor Notes: There are several items that require two-man lift. Observe safety regulations. Lift – some equipment requires two-man lift. 2. Safety Equipment - Helmet and gloves Instructor Notes: If helmet and gloves were not brought with the students, remind them to bring them during the 2nd & 3rd week. AN/TRC 170(V)3 Training

Instructor Lesson Plan Questions? Course Overview Instructor Notes: answer any questions, mention first unit of instruction is coming next, then take a short break. AN/TRC 170(V)3 Training