109: Communications Flashcards
109.1
Discuss the purpose of a Red Cross message
emergency communication system that family members can use to notify service members of emergencies or other important events
109.2f
Describe and state the function of INMARSAT
International Maritime Satellite
critical communications path for SIPRNET, NIPRNET, and telephone ship2shore access
multipurpose SATCOM system that provides simultaneous voice and IP data
terminals operate in the UHF band
109.2g
Describe and state the function of OIX
Official Information Exchange
CAC enabled webspace that allows users to draft official command emails
109.2h
Describe and state the function of VTC
Video Teleconferencing
extension of telephone comms that allows users to see each other
109.7
Define RIVER CITY and state when it is utilized
provide procedures to control outbound electronic comms for OPSEC and force protection purposes
109.8a
Discuss meaconing
intentional transmission of signals designed to deceive others of navigational aids
109.8b
Discuss intrusion
intentional insertion of EM energy to deceive or confuse operators (small bandwidth for small interruptions)
109.8c
Discuss jamming/interference
deliberate radiation or reflection of EM energy to prevent or reduce the enemy’s use of the EM spectrum and degrade their combat ability (large bandwidth for large interruptions)
109.8d
Discuss spectrum management
consists of developing and maintaining the JSIR database, interference resolution tools, and direction finding/spectrum monitoring equipment
109.10a
Define the message procedures for R
Routine message
action required within 6 hours
109.10b
Define the message procedures for P
Priority message (pertaining to operations in progress)
action required within 3 hours
109.10c
Define the message procedures for O
Immediate message (pertaining to situations of grave importance to national forces)
action required within 30 minutes
109.10d
Define the message procedures for Z
Flash message (pertaining to enemy initial contact and urgent operational combat)
action required within 10 minutes
109.10e
Define the message procedures for W
Flash Override message (national security threats)
action overrides all other message precedence
CRITICs (presidential message) sent this way
109.16
State the purpose of KMI
Key Management Infrastructure
allows for automatic generation, distribution, and management of electronic key, physical, and non-key COMSEC relation items
109.18
Describe TEMPEST
code name given to controlling what is emitted from our systems
109.19
State the purpose of Emissions Control (EMCON)
control of all electromagnetic and acoustic radiations, radar, EW, and sonar
