DESCRIPTION/FUNCTION

The KGV-8/8A/8B/8C miniature secure data units (SDUs) are general-purpose, half-duplex, removable, and embeddable communications security (COMSEC)/transmission security (TRANSEC) modules that support the implementation of the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) terminals in ships and aircraft for the Department of the Navy (DON). The user installs the module as a plug-in to the front of the AN/URC-107(V) JTIDS terminal. JTIDS is a high-capacity, secure, jam-resistant, tactical data and voice communications system that provides classified information distribution, relative navigation, and identification capabilities. The KGV-8 Family supports over-the-air rekey and can perform automatic key rollover at the end of the cryptographic period. The KGV-8 Family is intended for integration into a host system that controls its operation (e.g., clock and status indicators). It is interoperable with the KGV-11 family, COMSEC/TRANSEC Integrated Circuit (CTIC) DS-101 Hybrid (CDH), KG-66, KGR-66, KGV-68, KI-37, KGV-15, KGV-13, and KG-87. It is certified to encrypt and decrypt up to TOP SECRET. It is an UNCLASSIFIED controlled cryptographic item (CCI) when unkeyed. When keyed its classification equals that of the key installed.

CHARACTERISTICS

Physical Characteristics

Equipment	Height (in)	Width (in)	Depth (in)	Weight (lb)	Data Rate
KGV-8	6.0	5.0	2.0	2.7	16 Kbps to 10 Mbps

Power:

At 95°C and 10 Mbps operating speed
Operational: 7.5 to 9.0 volt RED at 35 mA
5.7 to 6.0 volt RED at 270 mA
5.7 to 6.0 volt BLACK at 10 mA
Standby Dynamic: 7.5 to 9.0 volt RED at 35 mA
Standby Quiescent: 7.5 to 9.0 volt RED at 1mA

Environment:

Tactical ground, air, and sea applications
Radiation hardened to tactical and strategic levels

MTBF:

Ground Fixed @ 25°C: 406,216 hours
Naval Sheltered @ 70°C: 125,496 hours
Uninhabited Airborne Fighter @ 100°C: 34,654 hours

LIFE CYCLE SUPPORT

• Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA): San Antonio-Air Logistics Center (SA-ALC)
• In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA): SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston (See Points of Contact below)

LIFE CYCLE DOCUMENTATION

• Navy Training System Plan (NTSP): Not required
• Implementation Plan: Thornton KGV-8B Miniature Secure Data Unit Installation
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  Integrated Logistics Support Plan (ILSP): COMSPAWARSYSCOM P4110.532, Dec 85

  Technical Manuals (TMs): KAM-513A, MAMM-436, MAMM-512, MAMM-542A, SAMM-83C

  User's Logistics Support Summary (ULSS): COMSPAWARSYSCOM P4110.875, Dec 93

REPAIR

• Contact Director COMSEC Material Systems (DCMS) in accordance with CMS 5A "The policies and Procedures for issuing accounting, handling, safeguarding, and disposing of COMSEC Communications Security Manual" article 410 for repair/disposition instructions.

Crypto Repair Facility (CRF)

East Coast:  Contact CRF - Norfolk Naval Shipyard

         Commercial (757) 396-5395/6

         DSN 961-5395/6

West Coast: Contact CRF - Naval Station San Diego

         Commercial (619) 556-6175/8, 1886

         DSN 526-6175/8, 1886

POINTS OF CONTACT

SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston Acquisition: Code 752RD

Commercial Telephone (843) 218-4461

Defense Switched Network (DSN) 588-4461

Navy Information Systems Security (INFOSEC)

Technical Assistance Center 1 (800) 304-4636

SPAWARSYSCOM Cryptographic Data Systems Manager: PMW 161-3C

Commercial Telephone (619) 524-7886

Defense Switched Network (DSN) 524-7886

ACQUISITION CATEGORY/AUTHORITY

Unknown

CONTRACT INFORMATION

Acquisition Agent: SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston Code 752

Manufacturer: Group Technologies Corp.

UNIT PRICE

KGV-8B/8C - $14,950 (last NSA contract price)