ASCBC DAY 7 TEST

Question 1

The Distribution Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A), with a Space Build, is a ____________, with a suite of software programs, giving users access to space analysis and ___________ planning tools used by an ARSST or SSE.

Answer 1

1. Laptop

2. Space Support

Question 2

What is a Space Situational Awareness (SSA) software program that can be found on the DCGS-A with a Space Build?

Answer 2

• Systems Took Kit: STK

- Integrated Space Situational Awareness: ISSA

Question 3

What is a Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) software program that can be found on the DCGS-A with a Space Build?

Answer 3

GIANT

Question 4

What are at least 2 imagery software programs that can be found on the DCGS-A with space build?

Answer 4

• ARCGIS/ ARCMAP

- GOOGLE EARTH ENTERPRISE CLIENT

Question 5

What valuable functions can the Integrated Space Situational Awareness (ISSA) software perform regarding imagery satellites?

Answer 5

SATRAN (satellite recon advance notice)

Satellite Overflight predictions

Question 6

What is the primary function of the Systems Tool Kit? STK?

Answer 6

3D Modeling and Simulation

Question 7

What is the preferred/ most commonly used SMDC-approved PNT planning software?

Answer 7

GIANT

Question 8

What is RED DOT?

A rapid ______ ______ architecture that transmits ______ intelligence in near real-time. Red Dot is an _____ capability that seamlessly transmits indications and Warning (I&W) of suspected IEDs to JBCP devices in near real time.

Answer 8

1. information dissemination
2. counter-IED
3. ISR

Question 9

What is the purpose of RED DOT? (3)

Answer 9

• Transmit I&W of potential IED hazards
• Provide IED situational awareness
• Provide archived IED data for pattern of life

Question 10

RED DOT utilizes what 2 types of ISR assests?

Answer 10

Space Based

Terrestrial Based

Question 11

IED I&W are delivered to JBCP at what classification level?

Answer 11

Unclassified

Question 12

The Booby Trap icons on FFT devices display an associated confidence level from the ISR platform. What are the confidence levels?

Answer 12

HIGH

MEDIUM

LOW

Question 13

True or False:

The Booby Trap icon guarantees an actual IED at the location

Answer 13

False, can be a false-positive

Question 14

What capabilities can ARSST (army space support team) provide?

Answer 14

Deploys with communications and DCGS-A with a space build.

• produces daily or unique mission planning products
• provides space force enhancement.

Question 15

Is an ARSST attached (temporary) or assigned (permanent) to the supported unit?

Answer 15

attached

Question 16

Is an SSE (space support element) attached (temporary) or assigned (permanent) to the supported unit?

Answer 16

Assigned

Question 17

At what command levels in the Army will an SSE be located?

Answer 17

ARMY

CORPS

DIVISION HQs

Question 18

Describe the difference between an ARSST and SSE

Answer 18

ARSST is attached: deploy and integrate w/ a units staff. provide SA of space domain at Division, Corps, Joint task force, Marine expeditionary forces, theater sustainment command.

SSE is assigned: located at Army, Corps, and Division HQs. Responsible for Space capabilities

Question 19

The SOS (Space Operations Software) laptop (DCGS-A) has software for what 3 types of capabilities?

Answer 19

1. Imagery
2. SSA
3. PNT

Question 20

What is the primary function of the STK?

Answer 20

3d modeling and simulation

Question 21

What PNT planning Sofware is used by ARSST members and is SMDC approved?

Answer 21

GIANT

Question 22

RED DOT provides near real time indications and warning of suspected IED signatures.

What other areas could benefit from rapid dissemination of information via this architecture?

Answer 22

• Missile Warning
• Troops in Contact
• MEDEVAK
• EMI
• CBRN