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
109.2a
Describe and state the function of ADNS/CUDIXS
Automated Digital Networking System
enables ship2ship and ship2shore connections
Common User Digital Information Exchange System
up to 60 subscribers per suite have capabilities to send and receive Operator2Operator order wire type messages up to 80 characters
109.2b
Describe and state the function of VERDIN
VLF Digital Information Network
highly reliable and secure worldwide broadcast system from the Fleet Submarine Broadcast System (FSBS) and Minimum Essential Emergency Communications Network (MEECN)
capable of long distance comms
109.2c
Describe and state the function of NOVA
UNIX based Mode 1 store and forward switching system that provides automated readdressal and quote functions ; assigns a PSN to each message & provides duplicate checking and FIFO
109.2d
Describe and state the function of IBS
Integrated Broadcast System
several dissemination systems integrated into a single system of broadcasts to allow receipt of data via the joint tactical terminal
109.2e
Describe and state the function of WGS
Wideband Global SATCOM
designed to complement the DSCS III Service Life Enhancement Program (SLEP) and GBS payloads
acts as a gapfiller for eventual decline in DSCS III capabilities
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
109.2i
Describe and state the function of DCO/CBSP
Defense Connect Online
provides all the benefits of Adobe Connect and an XMPP chat service to the DoD
Commercial Broadband Satellite Program
a lease of commercial satellite resources to supplement IP services for units afloat
109.3a
Discuss AN/WSC-3(V) 6 and its capabilities
UHF transceiver supporting voice and data channels with Line of Sight (LOS) and SATCOM operations across 4 transceivers
109.3b
Discuss AN/WSC-3(V) 11 and its capabilities
same as AN/WSC-3(V) 6 but upgraded to support Link II
109.4
Discuss GINGERBREAD and explain the procedures involved
a warning sent over the net to alert operators that hostile forces are attempting to intrude via Imitative Communications Deceptions (ICD)
109.5
Discuss BEAD WINDOW and explain the procedures involved
real time procedure which brings an EEFI disclosure to the immediate attention of circuit operators
the proper response would be “ROGER OUT” with proper net call signs
109.6
Discuss types of disclosures afforded protection by the EEFI list
items of information which would degrade the security of military operations special projects, etc if acquired by an adversary
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
109.9
List the components of a standard navy message
message header
security warning
classification
transmission release code (TRC) and transmission instructions
FROM/TO line
INFO line
XMT line
Prosign BT
message text
Confirmation
EOM validation
EOM functions in ACP format
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
109.11
State the purpose of an OPTASK COMMS
general means for the US & Allied navies to distribute afloat comms plans
109.12
State the purpose of a COMMPLAN
Communications Plan
multistep process of developing and implementing voice and data comms in support of unit and fleet missions
109.13
State the purpose of a TSO
Telecommunications Service Order
authorization to start, change, or discontinue circuits or trunks to effect administrative changes
comes from headquarters, DISA, or DISA-DSC
109.14
State the purpose of a TSR
Telecommunications Service Request
approved and funded telecomms requirement submitted to DISA or DISA activities for fulfillment
109.15
State the purpose of a COMSPOT/Communications service advisory
communications spot report
- submitted when outages or degradations are encountered
- submitted to NCTAMS and communication stations
- required within 30mins of outage
- if system isnt restored within 48 hours, CASREP is sent
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
109.17
State the purpose of OTAT/OTAR
Over-the-air key transfer:
electronically distributing a key without changing the traffic encryption key used on the secured communications path
Over-the-air rekeying:
changing traffic encryption key or transmission security key in remote crypto-equipment by sending the new key directly to the remote crypto-equipment over the comms path it secures
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
109.20
Describe the purpose of minimize
the clear message paths in the event of an emergency
109.21
Explain the purpose of Q and Z signals/codes
Q-codes were invented as an international standard in 1912 to shorten and make more efficient comms across limited bandwidth Morse code lines
Z-codes were developed to be military/maritime equivalent to Q-codes shortly after
