The Air Force Spectrum Management Office (AFSMO) plans, provides, and preserves access to the

electromagnetic spectrum The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of frequencies (the spectrum) of electromagnetic radiation and their respective wavelengths and photon energies. The electromagnetic spectrum covers electromagnetic waves with frequencies ranging fro ...

for Air Force and selected

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activities in support of national policy objectives, systems development, and global operations: * Develops and implements spectrum guidelines and instructions to support the Air Force mission. * Coordinates actions to resolve spectrum interference incidents involving DoD, private sector, and federal users. * Represents, advocates, and defends Air Force interests in spectrum management matters on DoD, national and international forums. * Accesses satellites internationally. * Obtains certification and frequency licenses to operate

satellite A satellite or artificial satellite is an object intentionally placed into orbit in outer space. Except for passive satellites, most satellites have an electricity generation system for equipment on board, such as solar panels or radioi ...

s, land mobile radios, emergency radio systems (air-to-ground and air-to-air),

radar Radar is a detection system that uses radio waves to determine the distance ('' ranging''), angle, and radial velocity of objects relative to the site. It can be used to detect aircraft, ships, spacecraft, guided missiles, motor vehicles, we ...

s, weapon guidance systems, and all capabilities that are spectrum-dependent. * Provides functional management for the spectrum management career field. In 2020 AFSMO was realigned and integrated into the Headquarters Air Force Staff under the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Cyber Effects Operations (A2/6).https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2392254/air-forces-spectrum-management-office-officially-transfers-to-isr-and-cyber-eff/ Air Force’s Spectrum Management Office officially transfers to ISR and Cyber Effects Operations staff to continue to integrate ‘information warfare’

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Air Force Spectrum Management Office Fact Sheet

Air Force Historical Research Agency AFFMA Page

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