Who should remove a buoy after insertion to declutter displays?

Who should remove a buoy after insertion to declutter displays?

• A. The unit with RR should remove to declutter displays once entered
• B. The operator who inserted it should remove
• C. No removal is required
• D. The system will remove it automatically after entry

Answer: (A)

Temporary markers like buoys added to a Link 16 display are there to aid planning or testing, not to sit on the screen forever. The unit that placed the buoy (the one associated with the RR role) should remove it after it has served its purpose so the display stays clear for everyone else. This keeps the shared situational picture accurate and reduces clutter that can confuse or distract operators from real contacts and data. Relying on the operator who inserted it is less consistent, and waiting for automatic system removal can lead to stale or prematurely removed markers. In short, the owning unit cleans up its own temporary marks to maintain clear and reliable displays.

Temporary markers like buoys added to a Link 16 display are there to aid planning or testing, not to sit on the screen forever. The unit that placed the buoy (the one associated with the RR role) should remove it after it has served its purpose so the display stays clear for everyone else. This keeps the shared situational picture accurate and reduces clutter that can confuse or distract operators from real contacts and data. Relying on the operator who inserted it is less consistent, and waiting for automatic system removal can lead to stale or prematurely removed markers. In short, the owning unit cleans up its own temporary marks to maintain clear and reliable displays.