5A

Question 1

The ___ is the centralized database containing all DoD official satellite requirements for military, commercial, civil, and allied entities.

Answer 1

Satellite Database (SDB)

Question 2

All SATCOM network requirements must be documented and submitted for validation to…?

Answer 2

Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)

Question 3

If approved by JCS, the SATCOM requirement will be assigned a ___ ___ ___ and reside in the SDB.

Answer 3

satellite database number

Question 4

There are ___ RSSC locations throughout the world.

Answer 4

Four

Question 5

___, under the direction of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are planning cells that provide ground mobile forces (GMF) access to the unified and specified commands on defense and commercial satellite services.

Answer 5

Regional Satellite Communications Support Centers (RSSC)

Question 6

When a mission requires the use of SATCOM, the unit’s mission planning element will submit a ___ to the RSSC.

Answer 6

Satellite Access Request (SAR)

Question 7

Some of the information that is required to generate a SAR includes:

Answer 7

• Location of terminal
• Dates terminal will need access
• Desired frequency band
• Bandwidth/data rate requirements
• Terminal type
• Network being used
• Point of contact

Question 8

Once a SAR is submitted, the RSSC will review the request and compare it with available resources at the time required and location. If the RSSC cannot fill the request, it will reach out to ___ for additional assistance.

Answer 8

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

Question 9

If the request is approved, the RSSC will generate and issue a ___ to the mission planner, terminal operators, and the primary and alternate GMF network controllers
assigned to the mission.

Answer 9

Satellite Access Authorization (SAA)

Question 10

This document gives the terminal operator approval to access the satellite and lists the specific parameters in which they’re authorized to operate.

Answer 10

Satellite Access Authorization (SAA)

Question 11

Some of the information on a SAA includes:

Answer 11

• Satellite and location
• Beacon frequency
• Terminal ID
• Operating frequency
• Operating data rates
• Positive control orderwire information

Question 12

Approval of satellite access does not grant you frequency approval for your area. Before a terminal operator can utilize a satellite’s resources, they must receive authorized access on a specific frequency by the RSSC (provided on the SAA). The frequency must then be cleared for the terminal location by the ___ ___ ___ to ensure the transmissions will not interfere with other operations or services in the area. It is the responsibility of the terminal operators to ensure their frequencies are authorized prior to transmitting.

Answer 12

local frequency authority

Question 13

Satellite access by a terminal is allowed only under the condition of ___ ___.

Answer 13

positive control

Question 14

___ ___ ensures effective use of the satellite resources and prevents interference to other users on the same transponder.

Answer 14

positive control

Question 15

The ___ network controllers ensure each terminal is operating according to the SAA.

Answer 15

GMF

Question 16

Terminal operators may access the satellite only if direct control communication is
maintained between the ___ network controllers and the ___ ___.

Answer 16

GMF
terminal operator

Question 17

A ____ is generally submitted in conjunction with a SAR. The ___ provides access to the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) housed in the DoD
Information Network (DoDIN).

Answer 17

Gateway Access Request (GAR)

Question 18

The information needed for a GAR submittal falls under specific
network configurations such as:

Answer 18

• IP Addresses/subnet masks
• Firewall/whitelist specifications
• Router and switch configurations

Question 19

Once GAR approved, the requesting unit will receive a ___. The ___ describes services provided to the user.

Answer 19

Gateway Access Authorization (GAA)

Question 20

The GAA would include the same information as the SAA as well as:

Answer 20

• Standard Tactical Entry Point (STEP) site
• How many circuits granted
• Multiplexer to be used
• Network configuration