The DD Form 1494 has 14 pages and is required for receiver equipment that operates on Department of Defense frequency bands. The form documents 12 technical parameter categories including tuning range, frequency tolerance, and emission designators for each receiver unit.
How to complete the application
Gather your equipment technical manual before starting. You will need exact measurements for each receiver specification listed below.
- Part I – Equipment identification: Enter the nomenclature, National Stock Number, manufacturer name, model number, and contract or purchase order number.
- Part II – Receiver frequency data: Record the tuning range in MHz, the method of tuning (continuous, incremental, or channelized), and frequency tolerance in parts per million.
- Part III – Selectivity and rejection data: Provide IF bandwidth, image rejection ratio in dB, spurious response rejection levels, and de-emphasis characteristics.
- Part IV – Emission designators: List all emission designators using ITU format. Include every mode the receiver can demodulate, such as AM, FM, or SSB.
- Part V – Signature block: A commissioned officer or designated spectrum manager must sign the completed form before submission to the appropriate frequency management authority.
Who needs to file this form
Military units, defense contractors, and federal agencies operating receiver equipment on DoD frequencies must file this application. Submission is required before equipment procurement, deployment, or any change in operating frequency range. Processing typically takes 30 to 90 days, so file early to avoid deployment delays.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I miss a technical field?
An incomplete submission will be returned without processing. All fields in Parts I through IV must be filled in before the form can be reviewed by the spectrum management office.
Can the form be submitted electronically?
Many commands now accept digital submissions through the DoD Spectrum Management System. Confirm with your unit's frequency manager whether electronic or paper submission is required for your command.
Related DoD forms
Personnel working with military equipment and frequency management may also need these related forms:
- DD Form 1172-2 – Application for Uniformed Services Identification Card
- DD Form 1348 – Single Line Item Requisition System Document
- DD Form 1351-2 – Travel Voucher or Subvoucher
- DD Form 1381 – Chemical Hazard Communication