STRATEGIC PLANNING OFFICE (SPO)
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(703) 325-0435
Strategic Planning Office formerly the Defense Spectrum Office is responsible for developing comprehensive and integrated spectrum planning and long-term strategies for DoD spectrum access. The Strategic Planning Office is the DoD focal point for participation in national spectrum issues, international spectrum coordination, and for pursuing emerging spectrum efficiency technologies in DoD acquisitions. The purpose of the Strategic Planning Office is to maximize global spectrum access for US forces both now and for the future.
STRATEGIC PLANNING OFFICE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist OASD(NII) in spectrum management policy, strategic planning, and oversight
- Develop comprehensive and integrated planning strategies for DoD spectrum access
- Provide coordination and execution of solutions for DoD and joint spectrum issues
- Provide recommendations for the integration of spectrum supportability and insertion of spectrum-efficient technologies into DoD acquisition policy and procedures
- Maintain an emerging technology awareness and analysis capability
- Develop efficient spectrum management processes using advanced technology and techniques
- Provide DoD participation at national spectrum management forums
- DoD lead for all international spectrum issues; World Radiocommunication Conference Representation and agenda item ownership
- Oversee analyses and studies supporting DoD spectrum use