1. NATO Policy on 380-385 MHz and 390-395 MHz
CDR Jason A. Darish
Spectrum Policy
Spectrum, Consultation, Command, Control and Information Branch (SC3IB)

2. Outline Staff organisation Background Current status
Key Points of the Policy

3. Staff Organisation

4. Background NJFA implications UHF Band, 225-400 MHz, management
How the sub-bands MHz and MHz are handled
ARFA Agreements in the mid-1990’s
Agreed sharing with Emergency Services
Specific equipment identified
ECC support

5. Current Status Policy review begun in early 2016
Started with our Spectrum Analysis (SPA) CaT
Policy accomplishes two objectives:
Summarises
Clarifies future 2x5 MHz status
Policy vetted through both Military and Civilian Spectrum organisations within the Alliance
Multi-step process

6. Current Status Cont. Agreed upon by the Alliance on 14 November 2016
Agreement is unanimous. All 28 nations agree to the document.
No “majority rules”

7. Key Elements of the Policy
“In the event of ending the national sharing of the bands MHz/ MHz, NATO would therefore need to re-establish these bands for full military use, spectrum planning and assignment”
“The introduction of broadband PPDR in the frequency bands MHz/ MHz is not covered by the existing sharing agreement. Any changes to currently standing NATO agreements would need unanimous agreement by all NATO nations”

8. Key Elements of the Policy Cont.
“Once national emergency services no longer require MHz and MHz, the sharing agreement for this military band ends and results again in full military access and use.”

9. Questions?