CIS (Junior Term) Flashcards

1
Q

What is a radio station?

A

A set of equipment necessary to carry out communications via radio waves.

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2
Q

What equipment does this typically consist of? (3 Items)

A

Receiver, Transmitter, Antenna.

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3
Q

What are the two types of radio station?

A

Control Station

Sub Station

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4
Q

What is a radio net?

A

A group of radio stations operating on a common network.

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5
Q

What are the three types of radio net?

A

Simple Net
Combined Net
Radio Rebroadcast

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6
Q

Can radio net types be changed? If so, Why?

A

Yes. To make sure they are the most capable for the operation.

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7
Q

What are the key properties of a simple net?

A

Control station
2 or more sub stations
Common fixed frequency or group of frequencies

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8
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What are the key properties of a combined net?

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Two or more nets of which normally operate separately
Joined together on a common frequency or group of frequencies.
So all stations can communicate together

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9
Q

What does a radio rebroadcast do?

A

It extends the range that which radios can communicate, typically from 30km to 60km
It joins two or more individual nets

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10
Q

What does SAD mean?

A

Security, Accuracy, Discipline

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11
Q

What does the Bowman have in it to ensure that it is secure?

A

A cryptographic material film. It is permanently embedded in the radio until removed by user.

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12
Q

What are the classifications for:
Non-crypto documentation/radio/info?
Crypto documentation/radio/info?

A

Restricted (Non Crypto)

Secret (Crypto)

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13
Q

If we didn’t have security measures, what would the enemy be able to discover?

A

Combat effectiveness
Order of Battle (ORBAT)
Intentions
Locations

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14
Q

Relating to transmission security, what methods do the enemy use to find information about friendly forces?

A

Interception
Analysis
Deception

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15
Q

What is interception?

A

Searching for, listening to and recording radio comms and electronic devices to obtain information.

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16
Q

What defences do we use to protect ourselves from interception?

A
Radio Silence
Electronic Silence
Avoiding Unnecessary Transmissions
Keeping transmissions under 20 seconds
Alternative means of communication
17
Q

What is analysis?

A

Examination or interpretation of intercepted radio communications traffic and electronic transmissions to gain information.

18
Q

What defences do we use to protect ourselves from analysis?

A

Calling and Answering
Callsign omission
Plain Language

19
Q

What is deception?

A

Sending false transmissions over a communications system with the intention to deceive or create confusion.

20
Q

What defences to we use to protect ourselves from deception?

A

Authentication
Good procedures
Constant vigilance

21
Q

What aides to security do we have?

A
Low level codes and battlefield code (BATCO)
Authentication (Using CEI)
Emergency Purge (E-Purge)
Security of landline and VEDs
Protection of fibre optic cable
22
Q

Why do the Army have a voice procedure for radio communications?

A

To provide the fastest and most accurate method of speech during transmissions.

23
Q

What are the 4 key areas to method of speech?

A

Rhythm, Speed, Voice, Pitch

24
Q

How are letters pronounced over the radio?

A

Using the phonetic alphabet

25
Q

How are numbers pronounced over the radio during satisfactory conditions?

A

Normally - 14 is “fourteen”

26
Q

How are numbers pronounced over the radio during difficult conditions

A

Seperate digits - 14 is “One Four”

27
Q

What is brevity?

A

The concise and exact use of words: ie, Abbreviations, Pro-words, Punctuation

28
Q

What does URAMULE stand for (unfinished)?

A
U - Use voice procedure
R - Release presses switch promptly
A- Answer calls in correct order without delay
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29
Q

What 7 things should NEVER be done during radio communication?

A
  • Violate radio silence
  • Compromise classified information
  • Speak faster than a station experiencing the worst conditions would understand
  • Make unnecessary or unduly long messages
  • Identify unit by name
  • Lose temper or swear
  • Engage in unofficial conversation