CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION - TM-11-5895-1012-100006

TM 11-5895-1012-10

INTRODUCTION

38-750.

a. This technical manual describes a Technical Con-

trol Facility (TCF) in general terms. It addresses the

purpose and function of the TCF; provides description

as to how a TCF will fit into the overall Defense Com-

munications System (DCS) and the various types of

signal which could appear at a TCF's patch panels.

b. Included is a description of a typical Technical

Control Facility; the off-site systems and equipment

which could interface with it as well as that equipment

most usually located within the TCF, and a typical test

P4610.19C, and DLAR 4500.15.

equipment load which is used for testing and trouble-

1-4. Administrative Storage

shooting of communications circuits controlled by the

c. This technical manual also describes TCF opera-

ment, refer to TM 740-90-1.

tions which include operational practices and meth-

ods, circuit r&oration procedures, implementation of

1-5. Destruction of Army Material

communications services requirements, typical circuit

troubleshooting procedures and testing of circuit per-

formance and quality.

1-6. Reporting Equipment Improvement

1-2. Indexes of Publications

Recommendations (EIR)

a. DA Pam 310-4. Refer to the latest issue of DA

Pam 310-4 to determine whether there are new edi-

tions, changes or additional publications pertaining to

theequipment.

b. DA Pam 310-7. Refer to DA Pam 310-7 to deter-

mine whether there are modification work orders

(MWO's) pertaining to the equipment.

1-3. Forms and Records

1-7. Abbreviations

a Reports of Maintenance and Unsatisfactory

Equipment. Maintenance forms, records, and reports