HF?

• No more HF broadcast, but...

• Still required for long range comms

  • Coast Guard
  • Foreign navies
  • Link 11
  • Backup if lose satellite broadcast
  • Intra-battle group comms

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HF is still important, and needs to be used to retain proficiency. Fleet commanders currently are not requiring HF termination exercises, but there is concern about fleet ability to utilize HF comms.