Block IV Flashcards
There are two types of reports:
Routine - are generated on a given timeline and provide operational and
status information (e.g., site configurations, payload status).
Exception - reports are generated based on an event or activity (e.g., satellite
entering the eclipse season, terminal experiencing a communications problem,
satellite anomaly).
What are the four WSOC required reports?
Quicklook
HAZCON (hazardous condition)
Site Status
CCIR (Commander’s Critical Information Requirements)
Who generates a “quicklook”?
CCH
Quicklooks and HAZCON reports are protected at what level?
SECRET
What are quicklooks purpose?
This report is used to notify the Wideband Watch Office (WBWO), Regional
SATCOM Support Center (RSSC), Defense Information Systems Agency
(DISA), and the DISA Theater Network Operations Center (TNC) of any satellite
anomalies, Hazardous Conditions (HAZCON) or impairment in transmission or
payload control capabilities.
What is a HAZCON report used for?
A HAZCON is used to notify the WBWO, RSSCs, and DISA TNC of situations
where the loss or severe degradation of a communications subsystem has
occurred or is probable unless preventive measures are taken immediately.
Who is responsible for authorizing a HAZCON status?
The Detachment Commander or designated representative is responsible
for authorizing a HAZCON status.
What does SSR stand for?
Site Status Report
Who makes SSR?
CCH
What is an SSR used for?
This report is used to notify the wideband community of WSOC and RMCE site
status.
When are SSR’s sent?
Daily at 1000Z or whenever there is a change in OPSCAP/SYSCAP
What are the two different types of SSRs?
OPSCAP - Operations Capability
SYSCAP - Systems Capability
This is a continuous assessment of the major components of a system or program to a
critical mission or missions. (WSOC’s ability to perform its assigned mission(s).)
Operations Capability
What do the following colors mean in regards to Operations Capability?
Green
Amber
Red
GREEN: The WSOC is fully mission capable and/or in an operationally ready status. The WSOC is
available to perform the assigned missions without constraint.
AMBER: The WSOC has a situation or condition that impacts their ability to perform their assigned
mission. The WSOC is able to perform the assigned mission in a limited capacity.
RED: The WSOC is unable to perform the assigned mission.
This is a continuous assessment of the capability of a system to perform the functions for
which it was designed or to perform its mission. (Status of the WSOC’s control equipment.)
Systems Capability