106 Communications Flashcards
What is the purpose and contents of the CEOI?
- Communication Electronic Operating Instructions
- controlling document that gives Frequencies, Alt Freq., Crypto & Callsigns
What are some Circuit Discipline and techniques for hand held Radio Communications?
- Assume everything is being intercepted
- Keep transmissions short and concise as possible
- Stick to operating procedures
- Listen before transmitting
- Speak Clearly and distinctly
- Speak Slowly, allow operator to take down
- Use Standard Punctuation
- Use Strong voice to, override inaudible
- Pause after normal phrase
What are the 3 Types of Circuits and Nets
Tactical - Short Range/Long Range. UHF, Low pwr LOS
Directed - Need Permission from Net Control Station. except for FLASH Message
Free - don’t need permission
General characteristics, operation, & antenna systems of: AN/PRC-148
- UHF/VHF LOS Freq. 30-512 Mhz
- SATCOM capable
- Freq. Hopping Modes: Havequick/SINCGARS
-max output power 5 watts & embedded encryption
General characteristics, operation, & antenna systems of: AN/PSC-5D
- UHF/VHF SATCOM/LOS manpack radio
- Freq Range: 30-512 Mhz
- embedded encryption
- Freq. Hopping Modes: Havequick/SINCGARS
- 20 watts max power
- DAMA SATCOM capable
General characteristics, operation, & antenna systems of: AN/PRC-117 F
-Advanced multimission manpack radio
-Freq Range: 30-512 Mhz
-DAMA SATCOM capable
-embedded encryption
-Freq. Hopping Modes: Havequick I/II ECCM
and SINCGARS ESIP
General characteristics, operation, & antenna systems of: AN/PRC-150 (C)
- HF
- Freq range: 1.6 to 59.999 Mhz
- LOS manpack radio, which provides tactical comms through secure voice/data
- low (1.0 watt)
- med (5.0 watt)
- high (20 watt)
- embedded encryption
General characteristics, operation, & antenna systems of: PRQ-7
Hand Held Survival Radio
- 24 Hrs
- LOS
- Beacon
- GPS
- 2-way comms
- low provability Intercept/Detection
- global coverage
- over-the-horizon messaging
General characteristics, operation, & antenna systems of: Bridge to Bridge/Marine VHF
Transmitter/Receiver
- Standard international freqs.
- Range: 156 to 174 Mhz
General characteristics, operation, & antenna systems of: IRIDIUM PHONE
- handheld satellite phone
- larger than a cellphone, small enough to carry in a backpack
General characteristics, operation, & maintenance of: DAGR
- GPS (position, velocity, time)
- up to 999 waypoints
- resists jamming
- resists spoofing
- downloadable GUI maps
General characteristics and capabilities of communications assets: JBS
Joint Base Station (TSC-135 V2D)
- 2 HF Circuits
- 12 VHF/SATCOM circuits
- Converges voice data functions and radio control into integrated system.
- Operating on a Network
General characteristics and capabilities of communications assets:
- SDN-TCV (SOF Deployable Node - Transit Case Variant)
- SDN - Medium
- SDN - Lite
TCV
-1 Mb capable SHF Terminal
Medium
-2 Mb capable SHF Terminal
Lite
-64k capable INMARSAT Terminal
General Characteristics of GBS
Global Broadcasting Service
- Provides high speed one way info to the war-fighter
- Up to 23.5 Mbps Down (CNN/FOX/WEATHER)
Discuss characteristics and capabilities of MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
Provide comms support to SEAL Teams SDV’s & SVT (Special Boat Teams)
- Organize Training & Implementing
- Preparing, Implementing & reviewing communications plans.
Describe “Alternate” methods of communications: Messenger and Whistle
Messenger - written, can be oral “what, when, where”
Whistle - Rule of “3’s”
- Attention to Orders
- 1 short blast
- Cease Fire - one long blast
- Hostile Aircraft / Mechanized Vehicle
- 3 Long Blasts
Describe “Alternate” methods of communications: Special Signals and Hand Signals
Special Signals
- Rifle shots
- IR Strobes
- IR Buzzsaw
- Smoke Flare
- Have to be determined
Hand Signals - Arm and Hand signals
- Leaders must repeat signals to their units
- Leaders must remember that these are an order of command
Explain how to receive, use and safeguard EKMS material: Responsibilities and Training Requs
Responsibilities: -U.S. Citizen -Commisioned Officer -E6 or above GS-7 or above *-Security clearance equal to or higher the material -appointed by the CO
Training Reqs:
-Attend NAVY EKMS Manager COI
Explain use and safeguard EKMS material: Storage Requirements and Receipt Requirements
Storage Reqs:
- TPI - Two person Integrity
- TPI - Storage two Combos, 1 person knows one
Receipt Reqs:
- COMSEC (Inventory) SF 153
- Reports (Accounting) Transaction Logs
Routine and Emergency destruction: What are the two types mean?
Routine
-done when material has fulfilled its purpose
Emergency
-done when in a compromised situation within 12 hours of receipt of notification
