CIS (Junior Term) Flashcards
What is a radio station?
A set of equipment necessary to carry out communications via radio waves.
What equipment does this typically consist of? (3 Items)
Receiver, Transmitter, Antenna.
What are the two types of radio station?
Control Station
Sub Station
What is a radio net?
A group of radio stations operating on a common network.
What are the three types of radio net?
Simple Net
Combined Net
Radio Rebroadcast
Can radio net types be changed? If so, Why?
Yes. To make sure they are the most capable for the operation.
What are the key properties of a simple net?
Control station
2 or more sub stations
Common fixed frequency or group of frequencies
What are the key properties of a combined net?
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
What does a radio rebroadcast do?
It extends the range that which radios can communicate, typically from 30km to 60km
It joins two or more individual nets
What does SAD mean?
Security, Accuracy, Discipline
What does the Bowman have in it to ensure that it is secure?
A cryptographic material film. It is permanently embedded in the radio until removed by user.
What are the classifications for:
Non-crypto documentation/radio/info?
Crypto documentation/radio/info?
Restricted (Non Crypto)
Secret (Crypto)
If we didn’t have security measures, what would the enemy be able to discover?
Combat effectiveness
Order of Battle (ORBAT)
Intentions
Locations
Relating to transmission security, what methods do the enemy use to find information about friendly forces?
Interception
Analysis
Deception
What is interception?
Searching for, listening to and recording radio comms and electronic devices to obtain information.