Interagency Aviation Information Bulletin 15-01: Initial Attack Frequency Zones naming convention in the Southwest Interagency Coordination Center (SWICC)

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Key points

The naming convention for Initial Attack Frequency Zones in the Southwest Interagency Coordination Center has been updated.
The NM03 Zone frequencies A/G46 and A/G60 have been renamed to A/G89 and A/G88, respectively.
The updated frequency map is version 3 and reflects the new naming convention.
All aviation users should be informed of these changes to ensure proper communication.
Questions regarding the updates can be directed to the NIFC/NIICD/CDO Coordinator.

Frequently asked questions

What are the changes made to the NM03 Zone frequencies?

The frequencies A/G46 167.7000 Tone 110.9 TX/RX has changed to A/G89 167.7000 Tone 110.9 TX/RX, and A/G60 169.1250 Tone 110.9 TX/RX has changed to A/G88 169.1250 Tone 110.9 TX/RX.

Who should be contacted for questions about the frequency updates?

Questions or concerns should be forwarded to Garold (Gary) Stewart at 208-387-5718 or the on Duty CDO at 208-387-5644.

What is the significance of the updated frequency map?

The updated frequency map is version 3 and includes the new naming convention for frequencies used in the NM03 Zone.

Are the frequencies listed in the document classified?

The frequencies on this map are unclassified but sensitive and are not releasable under the Freedom of Information Act.

What is the purpose of this bulletin?

The bulletin addresses errors in the naming convention of frequencies used in the Southwestern Interagency Coordination Center and provides updated information.

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OAS-28A

(12/12)

Interagency Aviation

Information Bulletin

No. IAIB 15 - 01 Date: March 5, 2015 Page 1 of 1

Subject: Initial Attack Frequency Zones naming convention in the Southwest Interagency Coordination

Center (SWICC)

Area of Concern: All Aviation Users

ISSUE: It has been brought to our attention that there are errors in the naming convention in the Southwestern Interagency Coordination Center. The specific error is in NM03 Zone (Southwestern New Mexico) with 2 (two) specific frequencies that have tones associated with those frequencies.

The NIICD/CDO has updated the IA/EA Air-to-Ground FM frequency map to version 3 with the new naming convention to reflect the changes (attached). Please ensure that this new information is shared with all parties that utilize the A/G FM frequencies in NM03 zone. The new naming convention is as follows:

A/G46 167. 7000 Tone 110.9 TX/RX has changed to A/G89 167.7000 T one 110.9 TX/RX

A/G60 169. 1250 Tone 110.9 TX/RX has changed to A/G88 169.1250 Tone 110.9 TX/RX

CONTACT: Questions or concerns should be forwarded to the NIFC/NIICD/CDO Coordinator Garold (Gary) Stewart at 208-387-5718 or the on Duty CDO at 208-387-5644. The NIFC National Interagency Incident Communications Division (NIICD), Communications Duty Officer (CDO) is the coordination point for all IA/EA Air-to-Ground FM frequencies.

/s/ John Mills /s/ Gary Sterling

Acting, Chief, Aviation Branch Chief, Aviation

Safety & Program Evaluation Safety Management Systems

DOI, Office of Aviation Services USDA Forest Service

Frequencies by Inital Attack Zone

SWCC

NM05 A/G56 168.6625 A/G27 166.8250 AZ01 A/G33 171.5750 AZ05 A/G32 166.9625 A/G64 171.4750 A/G56 168.6625 NM04 A/G17 167.9875 A/G51 168.3125 A/G22 166.6125 A/G62 169.3625 TXS01 NM01 A/G02 170.00 A/G53 168.4875 AZ07 A/G18 168.0125 A/G34 167.1750 A/G04 159.3450 Tone 192.8 TX/RX AZ02 A/G44 167.625 A/G34 167.1750 A/G47 167.7250 A/G26 166.6875 AZ06 A/G60 169.1250 A/G61 169.2875 A/G27 166.8250 NM02 A/G20 168.1750 NM03 A/G25 168.7500 A/G89 167.7000 Tone 110.9 TX/RX A/G56 168.6625 A/G62 169.3625 AZ03 A/G88 169.1250 Tone 110.9 TX/RX A/G32 166.9625 A/G41 167.4750 A/G56 168.6625