(a) An operator must implement communication procedures during the countdown and flight of a launch or reentry vehicle that—
- (1) Define the authority of personnel, by individual or position title, to issue “hold/resume,” “go/no go,” and abort commands;
- (2) Assign communication networks so that personnel identified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section have direct access to real-time, safety-critical information required to issue “hold/resume,” “go/no go,” and any abort commands; and
- (3) Implement a protocol for using defined radio telephone communications terminology.