Comms

Question 1

Discuss Communications Security (COMSEC) and the role of the Electronic Key Management System (EKMS)

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Answer 1

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Question 2

What is meant by the term Two-Person Integrity (TPI) and how it is related to COMSEC?

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Answer 2

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Question 3

Discuss the following terms:
A. Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI)
B. Physical Security
C. Practice Dangerous to Security (PDS)
D. Emergency Action Plan/Emergency Destruction Plan (EAP/EDP)
E. Data Transfer Device (DTD)
F. COMSEC Incident

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Answer 3

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Question 4

Explain the three different types of “Supersessions”
A. Regular
B. Irregular
C. Emergency

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Answer 4

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Question 5

Explain the function and the contents of Communications Electronic Operating Instruction (CEOI)

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Answer 5

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Question 6

Define the following terms:
A. Essential Elements of Friendly Information (EEFI)
B. Commander’s Critical Information Requirements (CCIR)
C. Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I)
D. Communications Information System Officer (ISSO)

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Answer 6

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Question 7

What is the primary tactical radio used by your unit and what man-pack is used during infantry operations?

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Answer 7

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Question 8

Discuss the function of the Single Channel Ground Air Radio System

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Answer 8

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Question 9

Identify the following capabilities for the “Radio” Receiver-Transmitter (RT) AN/PRC-152
A. Characteristics
B. Frequency Range
C. Configuration
D. Antennas
E. Power Sources

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Answer 9

A. VHF
B. 30 - 512 MHz
C. 16 kbps data rate, 25 kHz wide band COMSEC for secure voice/data
D. RF 390
E. BB690 batteries (4 hrs) or BA550 batteries (30 hrs)

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Question 10

Discuss the purpose of a retransmission (RETRANS) site

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Answer 10

Extends SINCGARS (VHF) to go over horizon and obstacles. Requires VRC-92 w/dog bone. Higher/unobstructed.

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Question 10

Identify the following capabilities for the “Radio” Receiver-Transmitter (RT) 1949 (AN/PRC-117G)
A. Characteristics
B. Frequency Range
C. Configuration
D. Antennas
E. Power Sources

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Answer 10

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Question 11

Identify the following capabilities for the RF-310M-HH Suite B Multiband Handheld Radio
A. Characteristics
B. Frequency Range
C. Configuration
D. Antennas
E. Power Sources

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Answer 11

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Question 12

Explain the function of the following communication assets:
A. Satellite Signals Navigation set (AN/PSN 11)
B. Simple Key Loader (AN/PYQ-10)

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Answer 12

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Question 13

Discuss the proper use of the phonetic alphabet, numerals, and prowords

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Answer 13

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Question 14

Explain Line of Sight (LOS)

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Answer 14

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Question 15

Discuss challenge and password

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