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
What do the following colors mean in regards to System Capability?
Green
Amber
Red
White
GREEN: All control systems and equipment of the WSOC for the assigned mission are in an operational or ready state.
AMBER: The WSOC has experienced an equipment fault, resulting in a degradation of system
performance, operations, and/or readiness. A WSOC subsystem is capable of performing the
assigned mission, but in a degraded capacity.
RED: The WSOC has experienced an equipment or system failure and can no longer perform
the assigned mission.
WHITE: The WSOC equipment is in an Authorized Service Interruption (ASI) or approved
maintenance status. Equipment is available just not online performing mission.
What does CCIR stand for?
Commander’s Critical Information Requirements
What are the four reports used by TCs?
- 24-Hour SATCOM Transmission Report
- After Action Report (AAR)
- Detailed Outage Report (DOR)
- Projection of Intended Movement (PIM) Report
What does C4I stand for?
Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence
*** formally what 24 hour reports were called
What is the purpose of the 24 hour report?
- Compile all 24-hour reports.
- Compare the reported values against current Operational Database (CNPS) and SAA parameters.
- Analyze reports for discrepancies and out of tolerance conditions.
- Coordinate with terminals to correct report discrepancies and out of tolerance
conditions. - Make the reports available to the appropriate management sites and
agencies (GT3CS).
24 hour reporting periods are determined by…?
the orbital location of the satellite
Where do terminals send their reports?
Terminals with TCCC capabilities are required to send their reports over the TCCC.
Gateway terminals send their reports via SIPRnet.
All other terminals send their reports via the means of positive control established in the SAA for the mission
TPO can be placed on report in what units of power?
dBm or W
What is SITE ID on 24 hour report?
Three or five letter identifier of the report originator
What is an AAR?
After Action Report
AARs are exception reports that are generated to provide information related to
Wideband MILSATCOM operations during a specific mission. Upon email request from any SATCOM segment to the WSOC or WBWO, an AAR Template will be sent to the Mission Requestor or Validator, the servicing
RSSC, the WBWO/SSE, the primary WSOC, the Terminal Operator(s), and
GBSOC (if necessary).
How long does a recipient of a AAR request have to respond?
10 business days’
What is a DOR?
Detailed Outage Report
DORs are exception reports generated by Wideband MILSATCOM terminals,
control elements, planning elements, and management elements in response to
unanticipated communications and mission outages that are of excessive
length, had significant impact to users, or where the reason for outage cannot
be easily established.
The DOR will be compiled and released by the primary
WSOC and will be used to describe the issue, time frame of the issue, and any
new information or restoral actions that are taken.
A DOR can be requested by
any affected user, control element, planning element, or management element.
(WSOP) Appendix D, Report 5 provides the format for this report.
Who fills out DORs?
TCs
Unlike Quicklooks and HAZCONs which are done by CCHs
What are some reasons you would fill out a DOR?
- Terminals which do not access at the Satellite Access Authorization (SAA)
designated time. - Satellite Link or Trunk Outage greater than 10 minutes IAW Local SOP.
- Directed De-access of a Wideband SATCOM user.
- Demand Maintenance for Authorized Service Interruptions (ASI).
What does PIM stand for?
Projected of Intended Movement
These are routine reports that are
generated to provide predicted movement information for SOTM terminals
(including ships and submarines) operating over Wideband MILSATCOM.
PIM reports
When should PIM reports be provided to the WSOC/RSSC?
at 0300z, 1100z, and 1900z.
The user is required to make best efforts to submit a PIM
report; however, if a report is missed, the user accepts the risk associated with
missing a report time.
If the projected movement of a ship/plane deviates more than ___ the user must submit new PIM to the RSSC to assure mission supportability. This must be followed by a change SAR detailing the new PIM and should be submitted via JIST or BICES.
100 nautical miles (two degrees in longitude or latitude)
Corrections to PIM reports can be submitted up to 24 hours prior to takeoff, though large differences in PIM data could lead to RSSC planners being unable to support the requested change for these terminals.
Fast movers
