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CC 107 Comms Flashcards

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Define “EKMS”

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Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) - The logistics and accounting system through which electronic key is accounted, distributed, generated, controlled, destroyed and safeguarded. It also provides management of physical key and non-key COMSEC related items.

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Define “COMSEC”

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Protective measures taken to deny unauthorized persons information derived from telecommunications of the U.S. Government concerning National security; protective measures taken to ensure the authenticity of such telecommunications.

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Discuss the responsibilities of a Local Element (LE).

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LE personnel are responsible to their Commanding Officer for the proper management and security of all COMSEC material held by the command. LEs are responsible to the parent or servicing account (or to the LE (Issuing)) for the proper accountability, security, control, and disposition of COMSEC material issued to them.

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Define “TPI”

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Two Person Integrity (TPI) is a system of handling and storing, designed to prevent single-person access to certain COMSEC material.

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Describe TPI Handling.

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TPI handling requires that at least two persons, authorized access to COMSEC keying material, be in constant view of each other and the COMSEC material requiring TPI whenever that material is accessed and handled.

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Describe TPI Storage

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TPI storage requires the use of two approved combination locks (each with a different combination) with no one person authorized access to both combinations.

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Define “CCI”

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Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI) A secure telecommunications or information handling equipment, or associated cryptographic component, which is unclassified but controlled.

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Define “Physical Security”

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Physical measures designed to safeguard COMSEC material or information from being accessed or intercepted by unauthorized persons.

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What are Practices Dangerous to Security (PDS)

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PDSs, while not reportable to the national level (NSA), are practices, which have the potential to jeopardize the security of COMSEC material, if allowed to perpetuate.

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Define “EAP” and “EDP” as it applies to communications.

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Emergency Action Plan (EAP); Emergency Destruction Plan (EDP)

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What is an EAP?

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A written emergency plan for safeguarding COMSEC or CCI in the event of an emergency.

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What is an EDP?

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A written emergency plan for destroying COMSEC or CCI in the event of an emergency.

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When must a command have an EAP or EDP?

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Every command that holds classified COMSEC or CCI material must prepare and maintain a current, written emergency plan for safeguarding such material in the event of an emergency.
For commands located within the continental United States (CONUS), planning must consider natural disasters (e.g. fire, flood, tornado, and earthquake) and hostile actions (terrorist attack, rioting, or civil uprising).
For commands located outside of CONUS and deployable commands, planning must consider both natural disasters and hostile actions and must also include Emergency Destruction Procedures (EDPs).

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Define “DTD” as it applies to communications.

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Data Transfer Device

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What is the purpose of a DTD?

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The DTD is an integral component of the EKMS. The DTD provides cryptographic security for the storage and transfer of all types of key and protective storage for related data.

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What is the primary DTD used by the Navy?

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AN / CYZ-10.

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Define “CIK” as it applies to communications.

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Crypto Ignition Key

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What is the purpose of the CIK?

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The information contained in a key storage device (KSD) that is used to electrically lock and unlock the secure mode of crypto equipment. When the KSD containing a CIK is inserted in the DTD and the DTD is powered on, the cryptographic capabilities of the DTD are unlocked to allow for the input/output and handling of key and other information.

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What are the three categories of COMSEC incidents?

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Cryptographic
Personnel
Physical

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Define “Supersession” as it applies to communications

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Supersession refers to a time when a particular item of COMSEC material is no longer eligible for use.

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Define “CEOI” as it applies to communications.

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Communications-Electronics Operating Instructions

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What is included in the CEOI?

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The CEOI contains the technical guidance required to establish and maintain communications support of operations

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CEOI steps

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Call sign assignments
Frequency assignments
Radio guard charts
Radio net identifiers
Telephone directory names and numbers
Identification and marking panel codes
Signal panel message instructions
Pyrotechnic and smoke codes
Ground-to-air signals
Sound warning signals

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Define “EEFI” as applied to communications.

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Essential Elements of Friendly Information - EEFIs are specific facts about friendly intentions, capabilities, and activities needed by adversaries to plan and execute effective operations against our forces.

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List the three categories of Information Awareness (IA)

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Information about the enemy
Information about the environment
Information about friendly forces

26
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Define “CCIR”

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Commander’s Critical Information Requirements (CCIR) are the information regarding the enemy and friendly activities and the environment identified by the commander as critical to maintaining situational awareness, planning future activities, and facilitating timely decision making.

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Define “C4I” as it applies to communications.

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Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence

28
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Define “CISO” as applied to communications.

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Communications and Information Systems Officer (CISO) - The CISO is responsible to the commander for all matters concerning the planning and employment of CIS within the command

29
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What is the primary tactical radio used by the NCF and what man-pack is used in infantry operations?

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The primary NCF VHF radio is the Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS). SINCGARS is a family of lightweight combat radios that serves as the primary means of communications for command and control and fire support on the battlefield.

30
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What is the single channel frequency range of the R/T 1523?

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30 MHz to 87.975 MHz

31
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What is the purpose of Frequency Hopping?

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Frequency hopping (FH) mode is used for electronic counter counter-measure (ECCM) operation.

32
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How many preset channel can be loaded in the R/T 1523?

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6 Frequency Hopping and 8 Single Channel

33
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What are the components of the AN / PRC 119 Manpack?

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RT-1523
Antenna (3’ tape or 10’ whip)
Handset
Battery Box
Battery (BA-5590 Non-Rechargeable; BB-590 or BB-390 Rechargeable)
Carrying Case

34
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What is the range of the AN / PRC 119 Manpack?

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Low Power 200m to 400m
Medium Power 400m to 5km
High Power 5km to 10km

35
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What is the AN / VRC 90?

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The AN / VRC 90 is the vehicle configuration for that utilizes a single RT-1523

36
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What is the AN / VRC 92?

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The AN / VRC 92 is the vehicle configuration that utilizes two RT-1523s.

37
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Does the RT-1523 operate in the HF, VHF, or UHF frequency band?

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VHF

38
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What antenna is used with the AN / VRC 90 when installed in a HWWMV

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AS-3900

39
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What is the range of the AN / VRC 90?

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Low Power 200m to 400m
Medium Power 400m to 5km
High Power 5km to 10km
Power Amplifier 10km to 40 km

40
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What extended range antenna is used with the RT-1523?

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OE-254

41
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Describe the AN / PRC 150

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The AN / PRC – 150 is an advanced High Frequency (HF) radio which operates from 1.6 MHz to 29.9999 MHz using skywave modulation with selectable low, medium, and high power. The AN / PRC – 150 also operates from 20.0000 MHz to 59.9999 MHz in FM with maximum power to 10.0 watts. Communication can take place with manpack, mobile, and fixed-site radio configurations.

42
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What is the frequency range of the RT-1694?

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1.6 Mhz to 59.9999 Mhz

43
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What are the modes of operation for the RT-1694?

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FIX, HOP, ALE, 3G

44
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What frequency range is used by the RT-1694 while in frequency hopping mode?

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2 MHz to 29.9999 MHz

45
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Does the AN/PRC-150 operate in the HF, VHF, or UHF frequency band?

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The AN/PRC-150 is capable of operating in both the HF and VHF frequency bands.

46
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What are the components of the AN / PRC 150?

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RT-1694
Handset
Ground Stake Kit
OE-505 Whip Antenna Kit
KDU Extension Cable
Battery Box
Data Cable
Manpack Backpack

47
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What batteries can be used with the AN / PRC -150?

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BB-390
BB-590
BB-490
BB-2590
BA/BB-5590 Non-rechargeable

48
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What functions as the CIK for the AN / PRC -150?

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The Keyboard Display Unit (KDU)

49
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How many preset channel can be loaded in the AN PRC – 150?

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200

50
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Describe the AN / PRC 117.

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The AN/PRC-117 frequency range is continuous from 30.0000 MHz to 511.9999 MHz, providing Amplitude Modulation (AM) and Frequency Modulation (FM) and various data waveforms. The AN/PRC-117 provides Line of Sight (LOS), Dedicated and DAMA Satellite Communications (SATCOM), and Electronic Counter-Counter Measure (ECCM) Frequency Hopping (FH) operation and is compatible with all tactical VHF and UHF radios.

51
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What batteries are used by the AN/PRC-117?

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BA-5390 Non-rechargeable
BA-5590 Non-rechargeable
BB-590 Rechargeable
BB-390 Rechargeable
BB-2590 Rechargeable

52
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What is the frequency range of the AN/PRC 117?

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30.0000 MHz to 511.9999 MHz

53
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What two antennas come as part of the AN/PRC-117?

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What two antennas come as part of the AN/PRC-117?

54
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Does the AN/PRC-117 operate in the HF, VHF, or UHF frequency band?

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The AN/PRC-117 is capable of operating in both the VHF and UHF frequency bands.

55
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What is the primary and secondary use of the Navy’s GPS device?

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Primary use is to determine position location; secondary use is as the primary source of sync time used in SINCGARS radios.

56
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What is the purpose of the AN/CYZ-10?

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The AN/CYZ-10 is a Data Transfer Device (DTD). The DTD is an integral component of the EKMS. The DTD provides cryptographic security for the storage and transfer of all types of key and protective storage for related data.

57
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Define “LOS” as applied to communications.

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Line of Sight (LOS) – Straight line path between two radios that is required for best communication

58
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Line of Sight (LOS) – Straight line path between two radios that is required for best communication

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VHF radios rely on Line of Sight (LOS) transmission which is not always possible due to distance or obstructions. To overcome this, the VHF signals must be retransmitted.

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