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Tactical cables

Fibre optic and copper data cables that are deployed and reeled in again in the field: Belden, OCC, Klotz AIS and Telegärtner. Choose from the series and code tables, send the code, get a quote.

  • Tactical fibre 2–48 fibres
  • Cat 5e · Cat 6 · Cat 6A
  • PUR jacket
  • Common types in stock
  • Cut lengths
Four tactical cable brands from one supplier

We keep commonly used types in stock and supply cut lengths as well as full reels. We ship worldwide from our warehouses in Germany and Turkey.

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Belden tactical fibre optic cable

What a tactical cable is and how to choose one

A tactical cable is made to be laid out and reeled in again and again in the field, not for fixed installation. The jacket is usually polyurethane (PUR); it withstands abrasion, crushing and bending better than an installation cable and is carried on a reel. Typical uses are outside broadcast vehicles, sports and concert productions, temporary communication links, military field use and temporary industrial connections.

Selection follows this order: first the signal (fibre, Cat 5e/6A copper or hybrid camera cable), then fibre type and count, then jacket and rodent protection, and finally outer diameter and weight.

Requirement Cable family Brand and series
General-purpose tactical fibre, 2–24 fibres Tight-buffered distribution cable, PUR jacket Belden GMTT, GMMT, GNMT; OCC D-Series, DX-Series
Tactical fibre with each fibre connectorised separately Breakout construction Belden GMBT; OCC B-Series Breakout
Sites with rodent risk Glass yarn or FRP protected construction Belden GMRT, GMSN; OCC FRP
High fibre count, small diameter Mini distribution cable, 12–48 fibres Belden GMMK
Military field use, down to −55 °C Mil-Tac OCC B-Series, D-Series Mil-Tac
Mobile Ethernet and audio networks (Dante, AVB etc.) Cat 5e / Cat 6 / Cat 6A tactical copper cable Belden CatSnake; Klotz AIS RamCAT
HD camera to camera control unit SMPTE hybrid fibre camera cable OCC SMPTE-Flex, SMPTE-Tactical; Belden SMPTE 311M

Belden tactical fibre optic cables

The tactical fibre codes in Belden’s current list are shown below by series. Series starting with G have a PUR jacket; the last two digits of the code give the fibre count. Series brochures: GMTT, GMMT, GMRT.

Series Construction (Belden description) Fibre types Codes
Belden B96 / B98 Tactical Cable OM1, OS2 B96551, B96566, B96567, B96570, B96571, B96572, B96574, B96575, B96576, B96639, B98439
Belden GMBT Outdoor Tactical tight buffered breakout cable PUR jacket OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5, OS2 GMBT102, GMBT104, GMBT106, GMBT108, GMBT202, GMBT204, GMBT206, GMBT208, GMBTA02, GMBTA04, GMBTA06, GMBTA08, GMBTC02, GMBTC04, GMBTC06, GMBTC08, GMBTD02, GMBTD04, GMBTD06, GMBTD08, GMBTE02, GMBTE04, GMBTE06, GMBTE08, GMBTF02, GMBTF04, GMBTF06, GMBTF08, GMBTI02, GMBTI04, GMBTI06, GMBTI08
Belden GMMK Outdoor Tactical bare fiber mini distribution cable PUR jacket OM3, OM4, OS2 GMMKA12, GMMKA24, GMMKA48, GMMKD12, GMMKD24, GMMKD48, GMMKE12, GMMKE24, GMMKE48, GMMKF12, GMMKF24, GMMKF48, GMMKI12, GMMKI24, GMMKI48
Belden GMMT Outdoor Tactical tight buffered distribution cable PUR jacket OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5, OS2 GMMT102, GMMT104, GMMT106, GMMT108, GMMT112, GMMT202, GMMT204, GMMT206, GMMT208, GMMT212, GMMTA02, GMMTA04, GMMTA06, GMMTA08, GMMTA12, GMMTC02, GMMTC04, GMMTC06, GMMTC08, GMMTC12, GMMTD02, GMMTD04, GMMTD06, GMMTD08, GMMTD12, GMMTE02, GMMTE04, GMMTE06, GMMTE08, GMMTE12, GMMTF02, GMMTF04, GMMTF06, GMMTF08, GMMTF12, GMMTI02, GMMTI04, GMMTI06, GMMTI08, GMMTI12
Belden GMRT Outdoor Tactical tight buffered OFC: GLASS YARNS (impr. rodent protection) PUR jacket OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5, OS2 GMRT102, GMRT104, GMRT106, GMRT108, GMRT112, GMRT116, GMRT124, GMRT202, GMRT204, GMRT206, GMRT208, GMRT212, GMRT216, GMRT224, GMRTA02, GMRTA04, GMRTA06, GMRTA08, GMRTA12, GMRTA16, GMRTA24, GMRTC02, GMRTC04, GMRTC06, GMRTC08, GMRTC12, GMRTC16, GMRTC24, GMRTD02, GMRTD04, GMRTD06, GMRTD08, GMRTD12, GMRTD16, GMRTD24, GMRTE02, GMRTE04, GMRTE06, GMRTE08, GMRTE12, GMRTE16, GMRTE24, GMRTF02, GMRTF04, GMRTF06, GMRTF08, GMRTF12, GMRTF16, GMRTF24, GMRTI02, GMRTI04, GMRTI06, GMRTI08, GMRTI12, GMRTI16, GMRTI24
Belden GMSN Outdoor OFC CLT (jelly filled): GLASS YARNS + PUR with 1 Tube of Ø3.3mm OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OS2 GMSN104, GMSN202, GMSN204, GMSN206, GMSN208, GMSN212, GMSN216, GMSN224, GMSN802, GMSN804, GMSN806, GMSN808, GMSN812, GMSN816, GMSN824, GMSND02, GMSND04, GMSND06, GMSND08, GMSND12, GMSND16, GMSND24, GMSNE02, GMSNE04, GMSNE06, GMSNE08, GMSNE12, GMSNE16, GMSNE24, GMSNF02, GMSNF04, GMSNF06, GMSNF08, GMSNF12, GMSNF16, GMSNF24, GMSNI02, GMSNI04, GMSNI06, GMSNI08, GMSNI12, GMSNI16, GMSNI24
Belden GMTT Outdoor Tactical tight buffered (core bonded design) PUR jacket OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5, OS2 GMTT102, GMTT104, GMTT106, GMTT108, GMTT112, GMTT116, GMTT124, GMTT202, GMTT204, GMTT206, GMTT208, GMTT212, GMTT216, GMTT224, GMTTA02, GMTTA04, GMTTA06, GMTTA08, GMTTA12, GMTTA16, GMTTA24, GMTTC02, GMTTC04, GMTTC06, GMTTC08, GMTTC12, GMTTC16, GMTTC24, GMTTD02, GMTTD04, GMTTD06, GMTTD08, GMTTD12, GMTTD16, GMTTD24, GMTTE02, GMTTE04, GMTTE06, GMTTE08, GMTTE12, GMTTE16, GMTTE24, GMTTF02, GMTTF04, GMTTF06, GMTTF08, GMTTF12, GMTTF16, GMTTF24, GMTTI02, GMTTI04, GMTTI06, GMTTI08, GMTTI12, GMTTI16, GMTTI24
Belden GNMT Outdoor Tactical (loose jacket, ARAMID) tight buffered distribution cable PUR jacket OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5, OS2 GNMT102, GNMT106, GNMT108, GNMT112, GNMT124, GNMT202, GNMT206, GNMT208, GNMT212, GNMT224, GNMTA02, GNMTA04, GNMTA06, GNMTA08, GNMTA12, GNMTA24, GNMTC02, GNMTC04, GNMTC06, GNMTC08, GNMTC12, GNMTC24, GNMTD02, GNMTD04, GNMTD06, GNMTD08, GNMTD12, GNMTD24, GNMTE02, GNMTE04, GNMTE06, GNMTE08, GNMTE12, GNMTE24, GNMTF02, GNMTF04, GNMTF06, GNMTF08, GNMTF12, GNMTF24, GNMTI02, GNMTI06, GNMTI08, GNMTI12, GNMTI24

GMTT series quick selection

Fibre count Outer diameter (mm) Weight (kg/km) Max. pulling force (N), two conditions Singlemode (G.657.A) Multimode (OM2)
4 5.4 31 800 / 1600 GMTTA04 GMTT204
8 7.0 41 1100 / 2000 GMTTA08 GMTT208
12 8.2 60 1300 / 2600 GMTTA12 GMTT212

Before ordering, confirm in the current datasheet which condition (short or long term) each of the two pulling force values refers to.

Earlier datasheets of the B96 singlemode codes: B96639, B96567, B96570. Product bulletins: Brilliance Tactical, Brilliance Maxibend Tactical.

Belden CatSnake tactical Cat 5e and Cat 6A cables

CatSnake is a flexible data cable with stranded conductors and a heavy-duty jacket for stage and field use. The upjacketed types are intended for lines that are reeled in and out.

Code Construction (Belden description) Category Additional document
1304A CatSnake Cat 5e Tactical, 4 Bonded-Pairs, U/UTP Cat 5e —
1305A CatSnake Cat 5e Tactical Upjacketed, 4 Bonded-Pairs, U/UTP Cat 5e 1305A PDF
1304A4 CatSnake 4-Channel, 4x 4 Pr 24 AWG stranded, U/UTP, flexible PVC inner and outer jackets Cat 5e —
1302E CatSnake Cat 6A, 4 Pair, S/FTP, PVC jacket Cat 6A —
1303E CatSnake Cat 6A, 4 Pair, S/FTP, PVC, PVC upjacketed Cat 6A 1303E PDF
1303EPU CatSnake Cat 6A, 4 Pair, S/FTP, PVC, PUR upjacketed Cat 6A —

OCC tactical fibre optic cables

Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) offers tactical fibre cables in two groups: Mil-Tac for military field use and Field Broadcast for broadcasting. Jacket options are given as polyurethane (C), flame-retardant polyurethane (V) and zero-halogen (G); the asterisks in the part number are completed according to fibre type and options. Values are the lower and upper limits of the 2–24 fibre types.

Mil-Tac (military field use)

Series Part number pattern Fibre count Outer diameter (mm) Weight (kg/km) Operating temperature (°C)
OCC B-Series Breakout Mil-Tac B-0xxC****KM 2–24 6.5–14.5 36–150 −55 … +85
OCC B-Series Breakout Mil-Tac, FRP B-0xxC****KMF9 2–24 12.4–19.2 137–290 −55 … +85
OCC D-Series Distribution Mil-Tac D-0xxC****KM 2–24 5.0–8.5 21–60 −55 … +85
OCC D-Series Distribution Mil-Tac, FRP D-0xxC***5KMF9 2–24 10.7–13.2 104–156 −55 … +85
OCC Military Tactical, Extreme Environments RK981104-**-* 2, 4 5.8 31 —

Field Broadcast and SMPTE (broadcasting)

Series Part number pattern Fibre count Outer diameter (mm) Weight (kg/km) Operating temperature (°C)
OCC B-Series Breakout Field Broadcast BX0xxC***9KB 2–24 6.5–14.5 36–150 −40 … +85
OCC B-Series Breakout Field Broadcast, FRP BX0xxC***9KBF9 2–24 12.4–19.2 137–290 −40 … +85
OCC DX-Series Distribution Field Broadcast DX0xxC***9KB 2–24 5.0–8.5 21–60 −40 … +85
OCC D-Series Distribution Field Broadcast, FRP DX0xxC****KBF9 2–24 10.7–13.2 104–156 −40 … +85
OCC SMPTE-Flex C-006HBAD5KB — — — —
OCC SMPTE-Tactical C-008HBAA9KM 2 — — —

FRP: rodent-deterrent fibre-reinforced construction. SMPTE-Tactical: hybrid camera cable with 2 fibres, 4 x 20 AWG and 2 x 24 AWG conductors. “—” means the manufacturer’s page gives no value.

Klotz AIS RamCAT tactical Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 6A cables

Klotz AIS developed the RamCAT family for mobile use and drum storage. Flex types have stranded conductors and solid types have solid conductors; solid types reach longer distances, stranded types are more flexible.

Code Type Conductor and shield Outer jacket Outer diameter (mm) Operating temperature (°C)
RC5-LB1S RamCAT-Flex AWG 26/19, S/UTP PUR 6.3 −40 … +80
RC5-LB1V RamCAT-Flex AWG 26/19, S/UTP PUR 6.3 −40 … +80
RC6-LB1RJ RamCAT6-Flex AWG 26/19, SF/UTP PUR 7.0 −30 … +70
RC5-SB1X RamCAT solid AWG 24/1, SF/UTP PUR 7.1 −30 … +75
RC6A-SB1X RamCAT6A solid AWG 23/1, SF/UTP PUR 8.6 −30 … +80
RC5-LB5V RamCAT-Flex multicore AWG 26/19, S/UTP PUR 19.6 −30 … +70
RC5-SB2 RamCAT5 system cable, 2x CAT5 AWG 24/1, SF/UTP PVC 16.4 —
RC5-SB2A RamCAT5 system cable, 2x CAT5 + 2x AES/EBU AWG 24/1, SF/UTP — 16.4 —

Telegärtner PUR-jacketed flexible data cables

The Telegärtner catalogue has no cable designated “tactical”. The PUR-jacketed industrial data cables below may be considered for temporary and moving connections that need an abrasion-resistant jacket; check the datasheet for suitability for deployable use.

Order number Construction
100013204 SF/UTP Cat5, 4x2xAWG26/7, PUR
100013206 SF/UTP Cat5, 4x2xAWG24/1, PUR
100013208 S/FTP Cat7, 4x2xAWG27/7, PUR
100013210 STX 600, S/FTP Cat7, 4x2xAWG26/7, PUR
100033540 STX 900, S/FTP Cat7, 4x2xAWG23/1, PUR

Why these brands?

  • Belden. A wide tactical range in fibre and copper with the PUR-jacketed G series and CatSnake.
  • OCC. Mil-Tac and Field Broadcast series; reel and field connector systems.
  • Klotz AIS. RamCAT mobile network cables for stage and broadcast.
  • Telegärtner. PUR-jacketed industrial data cables and connectors.

Why PROTEL?

  • Four brands. We are an authorised Belden distributor and also supply OCC, Klotz AIS and Telegärtner products.
  • Stock. Commonly used types are kept in stock.
  • Cut lengths. You do not have to buy a full reel.
  • Selection support. Tell us your line and devices; we recommend a type and explain why.
  • Worldwide supply. Shipped from our warehouses in Germany and Turkey.

Frequently asked questions about tactical cables

What is the difference between a tactical cable and an outdoor cable?

An outdoor cable is laid once and stays in place. A tactical cable is built flexible and resistant to crushing and abrasion so that it can be deployed and reeled in repeatedly; it is carried on a reel.

How do I choose between breakout and distribution construction?

In a breakout cable each fibre has its own jacket and is connectorised directly; the cable is thicker. A distribution cable is thinner and lighter for the same fibre count and is used with multi-channel field connectors.

Stranded or solid conductors for a tactical Cat cable?

Stranded conductors are more flexible and suit lines that are reeled often. Solid conductors allow longer distances. Send the distance and how often the line is deployed and we will suggest a type.

Do you also supply reels and field connectors?

Yes. Documents for OCC MARS reel systems and field connectors are in the Technical documents section of this page; send your requirement and we will quote them with the cable.

Do I have to buy a full reel?

No. We supply cut lengths. The part number and the total length are enough.

Request a quote

  • If you know the code: the part number, total length and delivery country are enough.
  • If you do not: send your application, line length and environment; we recommend the type.
  • If you have a specification or BOQ: send it and we will return the matching part numbers.

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