AN/ARM-71 TS-2077/ARM-71 SM-380/ARM-71 CW-744/ARM-71 The operational evaluation of the Radio Set conducted by the Army Concept Team in Vietnam considered use-of the equipment by special forces teams in the extremes of terrain environment normally encountered in Vietnam. The analysis of the data collected on the performance of the radio, indicates a communication reliability of 50 percent, which is at least as good as other equipment presently employed in performing the mission. While the Was not able to overcome many of the natural conditions which adversely effect radio communications in Vietnam, such factors as its lightweight, ease of . stallation and operation, and minimal maintenance requirements, provide significant advantages over existing equipment. Consideration of these factors, supports the recommendation that this equipment be procured as a replacement for the AN/GRC-109 radio in use by US Special Forces "A" Detachments 'in Vietnam. The conclusions and recommendations of the report are concurred in by this headquarters.
