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1
Q

What is the function of the ALCS?

A

To act as a secure, alternative control center for the selective programming and launch of the Minuteman and Peacekeeper ICBM force.

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2
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The ALCS processor is located in..

A

The ALCS bay of the C1 cabinet

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3
Q

The ALCS processor power requirements are..

A

115VAC 400Hz PROC C/B E42-2

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4
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The ALCS processor function is to provide

A

Overall control of all ALCS functions in response to direct operator input.

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5
Q

What is the location of the MSD/L and PSU?

A

C1 Cabinet

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6
Q

What is the power requirement for the MSD/L and PSU?

A

115VAC 400Hz MSD/L C/B E42-2

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7
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What is the function of the MSD/L and PSU?

A

To receive commands from the ALCS controller and read and transmit data from the PSU to the ALCS controller.

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8
Q

What is the location of the MFS (Multifunction Selector)?

A

Two are on the right-hand Battlestaff

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9
Q

What are the power requirement for the MFS?

A

115VAC 400Hz & 28VDC from Display Set Controller

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10
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What is the function MSF?

A

To provide the means for the primary operator to interface with the ALCS.

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11
Q

Where is the VDU located?

A

Two on the right-hand Battlestaff Console

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12
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What are the power requirements for the VDU?

A

115 VAC 400Hz from Display Set Controllers

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13
Q

What is the function of the VDUs?

A

To provide a data/launch key interface for acceptance of logic data from the ALCS Controller.

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14
Q

The Display Set Controller is located in….

A

The ALCS Bay of the C1 Cabinet

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15
Q

The power requirements of the Display Set Controller is..

A

115VAC 400Hz DSC 1& 2 C/B E42-2

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16
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What is the function of the Display Set Controllers?

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To perform the timing and control function for the MFS’s and the VDU’s.

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17
Q

What components do the Display Set Controllers interface with?

A

ALCS controller, MFS’s, VDU’s and ALCS keyboard.

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18
Q

The KI-45 is located in..

A

The C1 cabinet

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19
Q

What are the power requirements for the KI-45?

A

+7.9 VDC from CRPS

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20
Q

What is the function of the KI-45?

A

To decrypt the Minuteman and Peacekeeper launch-critical command codes, using the mode A variable.

21
Q

The VKA is located…

A

In the KI-45’s in the ALCS bay of the C1 cabinet

22
Q

What is the power requirement for the VKA?

A

+7.9 VDC from CRPS

23
Q

What is the function of the VKA?

A

To act as classified crypto elements that are used to store crypto-variable information.

24
Q

Where is the ALCS printer located?

A

Right-hand Battlestaff Console

25
Q

What is the power requirement for the ALCS printer?

A

115 VAC 400Hz from PTR C/B E42-2

26
Q

What is the function of the ALCS printer?

A

To provide a hard copy historical output of in-flight mission functions.

27
Q

Where is the Waveform Converter located?

A

ALCS bay of the C1 cabinet

28
Q

What are the power requirements for the Waveform Converter?

A

+5VDC, +15VDC, -15VDC & +28VDC from ALCS power supply

29
Q

What is the function of the Waveform Converter?

A

To process all ALCC I/O signals

30
Q

Where is the Demodulator/Decoder located?

A

ALCS bay of the C1 cabinet

31
Q

What are the power requirements for the Demodulator/Decoder?

A

+5VDC, +15VDC, -15VDC & +28VDC from ALCS power supply

32
Q

What is the function of the Demodulator/Decoder?

A

To process the uplink and downlink status messages received by the R/T.

33
Q

The Tempest Isolation Filter is located..

A

In the ALCS bay C1 cabinet

34
Q

What are the power requirements for the Tempest Isolation Filter?

A

+15VDC, -15VDC, +5.1VDC from WAVEFORM CONVERTER

35
Q

What is the function of the Tempest Isolation Filter?

A

To prevent inadvertent transmission of classified data.

36
Q

Where is the ALCS power supply located?

A

ALCS Bay of the C1 cabinet

37
Q

What is the power requirement of the ALCS power supply?

A

115VAC 400Hz ALCS PS C/B E42-2

38
Q

Where is the CRPS located?

A

ALCS bay of the C1 Cabinet

39
Q

What is the power requirement for the CRPS?

A

115 VAC 400Hz CRPS C/B E42-2

40
Q

What is the function of the CRPS?

A

To convert aircraft AC power to a regulated +7.9 VDC for the ALCS processor equipment.

41
Q

Where is the ALCS POWER CONTROL panel located?

A

ALCS officer’s position, right hand Battlestaff

42
Q

What is the power requirement for the ALCS Power Control panel?

A

28VDC from ALCS POWER SUPPLY

43
Q

What is the function of the ALCS Power Control panel?

A

To control input power, using 28VDC power

44
Q

What is the location of the ALCS Consent Switch?

A

AEAO position in the forward right-hand Battlestaff.

45
Q

What is the power requirement for the ALCS Consent Switch?

A

PASSIVE

46
Q

What is the function of the ALCS Consent Switch?

A

To work in conjunction with the code processor (KI-45) switch in order to allow for the encryption of the encrypted secure codes and the transmission of classified commands.

47
Q

What is the location of the 70 MHz Select Switch?

A

C2 cabinet

48
Q

What is the power requirement for the 70MHz Select Switch?

A

28VDC from UHF C3 MODE SELECT panel

49
Q

What is the function of the 70MHz Select Switch?

A

To interface the UHF C3 Radio Subsystem with the ALCS.

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