COMMS AND EKMS FUNDAMENTALS Flashcards
What is the primary controlling document for radio communications in joint operations?
JCEOI (Joint Communication Electronic Operating Instructions)
What is a CEOI?
Communication Electronic Operating Instructions
What does the acronym COMSEC stand for?
Communications Security
What 3 things are needed to transport Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI) or COMSEC equipment?
Courier card, courier letter, be named on the access list
What does the acronym SKL stand for and what is it used for?
Simple Key Loader, used as a crypto fill device
What does the acronym TKL stand for and what is it used for?
Tactical Key Loader, used as a crypto fill device
What does the acronym PACE stand for in regard to comms plans?
Primary, Alternate, Contingency & Emergency Communications
Name two voice circuit techniques.
Listen before transmitting, Speak clearly and slowly, Use standard pronunciation, Speak in a moderately strong voice
What type of radio is the AN/PRC-150?
HF LOS manpack radio which provides tactical communications through secure voice and data
What is the frequency range of a PRC-150?
1.6 MHZ to 59.9999 MHZ
What is the frequency range of a PRC-117G?
30 MHZ to 2 GHZ
What is the frequency range of a PRC-152A?
30 – 520 MHz, 762 – 870 MHz
What radio is considered to be the handheld survival radio?
AN/PRQ-7 CSEL
What is the name of the handheld satellite phone that works anywhere in the world?
Iridium Phone
What do the acronyms NIPRNET and SIPRNET stand for?
Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network(s), Secure Internet Protocol Router Network(s)
What receive mode only system provides both unclassified and classified weather information, map imagery, and tell data, UAV video, and televised news?
GPS global broadcast service provides high speed one-way information to the warfighter
Name alternate methods on communications.
Messenger, whistle signals, special signals, and hand signals
Name the two types of tactical circuits.
Short range and long range
What are the two types of nets?
Directed net, free net
What are the two types of execution methods?
Delayed, immediate
