The purpose of this manual is to present an integrated set of design and installation requirements for grounding and bonding practices in new and existing Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) facilities. Grounding and bonding alone will not and cannot guarantee absolute protection against electromagnetic (EM) environmental threats. Improper grounding and bonding practices, however, can negate the effectiveness of other protective measures, such as EM protection, TEMPEST protection, shielding, and surge suppression.
DesignationTM 5-690
EditionFeb 2002
StatusSuperseded
Pages183
FunctionEngineering
CollectionRecent Archive
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