CFARS Policies

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1. National Defence Headquarters fully supports the development and promotion of CFARS as well as amateur radio activities to enhance their application and promote viable personal and public oriented communications means.

2. The Director General Information Services Operations (DGISO) at National Defence Headquarters Tunneys is the co-ordinating agency for the organization and the establishment of military and amateur affiliated CFARS stations. DGISO is also the agency which ensures that proper liaison is maintained with recognized Amateur Radio organizations and the Department of Communications on matters concerning the CFARS program.

3. Establishment of CFARS installations and operation on foreign soil shall be governed by applicable agreement between the Canadian Military Contingent or unit commander and the host country authorities.

4. DGISO is the authority for the command and control of the CFARS. As such, he acts as the executive agent for the support, co-ordination and execution of the CFARS program for all geographical areas. He ensures the integration of requirements and plans into the total CFARS program.

5. As the authority responsible for the success of the CFARS program, DGISO shall, as required, continue to develop, co-ordinate and disseminate policies, directives and procedures concerning administrative, operational, logistical and training matters and maintain liaison with the Canadian Government and DND regulatory agencies on matters pertaining to the operation of CFARS.

6. As with other means of military communications, reliability, security and speed are the three fundamental requirements of the CFARS. Reliability shall always be considered before security and speed.

7. Common sense and good judgement must prevail in the planning and conduct of the CFARS communications. The correct use of procedures established in this manual is essential to the effective management and operation of CFARS.

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