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The guide specifies submission deadlines for different numbers of beacons, disallows testing for 7+ beacons, and lists the responsible program points of contact for USAF, USCG, and NOAA. 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For 7+ beacons, the request is not allowed.","Answer",{"name":115,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":116},"Which points of contact should be used to submit the test request?",{"text":117,"@type":113},"Submit requests by email to the relevant agency: USAF (AFRCC.Console@us.af.mil), USCG (HQS-DG-M-406-TEST-Request@uscg.mil), and NOAA (beacon.test@noaa.gov). 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This information is vital to ensuring that the proper coordination can be made with the USMCC and test coordinator. If more space is needed than is available on the form, please attach a separate page.  \n• Activation Details: Provide on-site coordinator contact info, proposed start/end time, duration and location of test. Most importantly, provide the 15-or 23-hex ID and other identifying information for the beacon(s) being tested. If more space is needed than is available on the form, please attach a separate page.  \nNOTE (Added December 2020):  \nFor DOD agencies not located within the United States Area of Responsibility, including the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and their surrounding waters, please provide the details of your beacon test (using the referenced test request form) to the MCC responsible for the location in which the planned test will occur. MCC contact information is located on this COSPAS-SARSAT Contact Lists webpage under “Mission Control Centers.” Send a courtesy copy of the test details to the AFRCC[at](at AFRCC.Console@us.af.mil)[ AFRCC.Console@us.af.mil](at AFRCC.Console@us.af.mil), as they function as the worldwide DOD beacon notification point of contact.  \nFRM MCC-051 v04 406 MHz Emergency Beacon Test Request Form Instructions  \n406 MHz Emergency Beacon Test Request  \nSUBMISSION DEADLINES  \n1-3 beacons: 72 hours (3 business days) before first event  \n4-6 beacons: 30 days before first event  \n7+ beacons: Not allowed  \nREQUESTOR CONTACT INFORMATION  \nRequesting Agency/Organization    \nRequestor Name   Email   Telephone   Date Submitted    \nREASON FOR REQUEST (attach separate page if more space required)  \nShould an alert message be distributed to a Rescue Coordination Center (RCC)? ☐ Yes ☐ No  \nIf yes, provide RCC name   RCC Point of Contact Name   Telephone   If an exception is required, please explain    \nACTIVATION DETAILS  \nOn-Site Coordinator Name   Phone   Email    \nProposed Date   Start Time (UTC)   Duration of Activation    \nHH MM  \nLocation   Latitude   Longitude    \nddd mm. m ddd mm. m  \nAdditional activation information (attach separate page if more space required)  \nComplete the following for each beacon:  \n\n| 15-OR 23-HEX ID | BEACON\u003Cbr>TYPE | MANUFACTURER | MODEL | FREQUENCY | TEST\u003Cbr>CODED?\u003Cbr>(Y/N) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n\nRequest for 406 MHz Emergency Beacon Test  \nAGENCY VALIDATION  \nReviewed By:  \nName   Email  ","cbCaiazVRdGvQAov","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiazVRdGvQAov","pdf",792387,"English","# 406 MHz Emergency Beacon Test Request Form - Instructions\n## Eligibility and submission deadlines\n## Requestor contact information\n## Reason for request and alert distribution\n## Activation details and beacon identifiers\n## Beacon-by-beacon technical information\n## Agency validation and coordination/approval","[{\"question\":\"When can the 406 MHz emergency beacon test request be submitted, and what are the deadlines?\",\"answer\":\"Deadlines depend on the number of beacons: 1-3 beacons require submission 72 hours (3 business days) before the first event, and 4-6 beacons require submission 30 days before the first event. For 7+ beacons, the request is not allowed.\"},{\"question\":\"Which points of contact should be used to submit the test request?\",\"answer\":\"Submit requests by email to the relevant agency: USAF (AFRCC.Console@us.af.mil), USCG (HQS-DG-M-406-TEST-Request@uscg.mil), and NOAA (beacon.test@noaa.gov). Each program point of contact coordinates the corresponding test, training, and exercise requests.\"},{\"question\":\"What key information must be completed on Page 1 of the form?\",\"answer\":\"Page 1 requires requester contact information, the reason for the request (including justification and details on how/if alerts should be distributed), and activation details such as on-site coordinator contacts, proposed start/end time in UTC and duration, location, and the beacon 15- or 23-hex IDs.\"}]","406 MHz Emergency Beacon Test Request Form - Instructions - Submission Deadlines, Contacts, and Activation Details | PDF"]