

The combination of high frequency (HF), very high frequency (VHF), and ultra high frequency (UHF) radios gives commanders redundant, but different, means to control their forces. This provides the maneuver force commander with a reliable multifaceted C2 communications system.

Single-channel radios are being upgraded or replaced. It degrades enemy forces' abilities to find, monitor, or destroy friendly systems. Frequency hopping (FH) is a spread-spectrum radio technique. Adding electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM) modules and devices makes radios and command and control (C2) facilities more survivable. "Modern semiconductor technology has made high-speed signal processing part of everyday life and has enhanced communications systems capabilities. It also gives the system planner the necessary steps for network planning, interoperability considerations, and equipment capabilities."

It gives operators and supervisors basic guidance and operating instructions. This manual is intended for operators, supervisors, and planners to provide a common reference for new CNR radios. It also suggests items to consider for battalion and brigade standing operating procedures (SOPs). This manual describes equipment setups and planning steps for CNR systems. This manual describes new systems being fielded and provides specific doctrinal uses for each of those systems. It also addresses FH radios in the single-channel mode.

It addresses planning and operating techniques and considerations to ensure full interoperability of new generation frequency-hopping (FH) radios with the previous generation and with allied nation single-channel radios. This manual provides guidance for using single channel radios on the modern battlefield. It does not replace field manuals governing combat, combat support (CS), or combat service support (CSS) unit tactical deployment or technical manuals on equipment use. "This manual serves as a reference document for combat net radio (CNR) systems. Professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction, the Combat Net Radio Operations Field Manual (FM 11-32) covers the use of single-channel radios on the modern battlefield.
