109 Communications Flashcards

1
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Purpose of a Red Cross message

A

notify service members of an emergency or other important event

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2
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ADNS

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automated digital network system- high side message traffic encrypted using KG-175

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3
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CUDIXS

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common user digital information exchange system- bidirectional ship to shore, shore to ship, high speed digital data communications link between a ship and NCTAMS or NAVCOMMTELSTA

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4
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VERDIN

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VLF Digital Information Network- communications system that provides secure command and control communications to the strategic and tactical submarine forces and airborne VLF relay aircraft

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5
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NOVA

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base-level mode 1 store and forward terminal dependent on the worldwide switching functions

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6
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IBS

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Integrated Broadcast Service- integrated several existing intelligence and info dissemination systems into a single system of broadcasts that will allow for the receipt of data via a single receiver

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7
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IMARSAT

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international maritime satellite

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8
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DMS/NREMS/AMHS

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defense message system/navy regional enterprise messaging system/automated message handling system

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9
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VTC

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video teleconference- uses telecommunications of audio and video to bring people at different sites together for a meeting

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10
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DCO

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defense connect online- a personal web communication tool that enables real-time, online meetings

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11
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GINGERBREAD

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code word indicating imitative communications deception is taking place

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12
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EEFI List (BEADWINDOW)

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A real-time procedure which brings to the immediate attention of circuit operators the fact that an EEFI disclosure occurred.
Position
Capabilities
Operations
Electronic Warfare
Personnel
COMSEC
Wrong Circuit
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13
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RIVER CITY

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an OPSEC measure implemented by units to secure certain communications off the ship to prevent leak of sensitive information
1 most restrictive
2 more restrictive
3 restricted areas
4 least restrictive
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14
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Meaconing

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signals designed to deceive users of navigational aids

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15
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Intrusion

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intentional insertion of EM energy into transmission paths in any manner, with the objective of deceiving operations or causing confusion

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16
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Jamming

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preventing or reducing an enemy’s effective use of the EM spectrum and with the intent of degrading or neutralizing the enemies combat capability

17
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Spectrum Management

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enabling electronic systems to perform their functions within intended environments without causing or suffering unacceptable interference

18
Q

PLA

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plain language address- the component used to denote the command short title and sometimes geographic location used in message addressing

19
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DTG

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date time group- a set of characters- usually in a prescribed format, used to express the year, the month, the day of the month, the hour of the day, the minute of the hour, and the time zone

20
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UTC (ZULU)

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a time standard based on International Atomic Time with leap seconds added at irregular intervals to compensate for Earth’s slowing rotation

21
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Components of a standard navy message

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Procedure
Preamble
Address
Long Break
Prefix
Text
Procedure
22
Q

R-Routine

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6 hours

23
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P-Priority

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3 hours

24
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I-Immediate

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30 minutes

25
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Z-Flash

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10 minutes

26
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WW

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Must be given the most rapid handling possible from origin to ultimate delivery to authorized recipients

27
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OPTASK COMMS

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means by which the USN and Allied Navies distribute afloat comms plans

28
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COMMPLAN

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derives form the OPTASK COMMPLAN which contains required voice, data, and audio comms that are to be guarded and monitored by ships assigned to specific tasks

29
Q

TSO

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telecommunications service order- the authorization from HQ, DISA, a DISA area, or DISA-DSC to start, change, or discontinue circuits or trunks and to effect admin changes

30
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TSR

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Telecommunications service request- a valid, approved and funded telecommunications requirement submitted to DISA or DISA activities for fulfillment

31
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COMSPOT

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reports that are submitted by all ships, including non-terminated units, at any time when unusual comms difficulties are encountered

32
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EKMS

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electronic key management system- give basic guide lines for handling COMSEC material

33
Q

OTAT/OTAR

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OTAT- over the air key transfer

OTAR- over the air rekey

34
Q

TEMPEST

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a codename referring to investigations and studies of compromising emanations

35
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EMCON

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a military condition in which electromagnetic emissions do not exceed a set limit