Title

The organization must obtain U.S. Forces Command (USFORSCOM) or host nation approval for the use of wireless equipment prior to operation of such equipment outside the United States and Possessions (USP). (Cat III impact)

Discussion

When using a wireless system outside of the US, host nation wireless spectrum regulations must be followed. Otherwise, the system could interfere with, or be disrupted by, host nation communications systems.

Check Content

Verify the existence of approval documentation signed by USFORSCOM or host nation representatives. In accordance with DoD policy, users of non-licensed devices that are intended for use outside of the US&P must submit appropriate forms (DD 1494) for host nation coordination/approval. This is not necessary when it is well known that the host nation makes wide use of the same WLAN protocols as the DoD (i.e., Wi-Fi specifications 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n). However, this should be verified. Most noteworthy is that WLAN equipment in Japan uses 802.11j which operates in the 4.9 to 5.0 GHz band. WLAN equipment based on other standards interferes with such equipment in Japan. If approval documentation does not exist or is not available for verification, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Receive approval documentation signed by USFORSCOM or host nation representatives prior to activating wireless equipment or systems outside the US&P.

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Vulnerability ID: V-35932

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