Communications Flashcards
What frequency range does UHF Cover?
300MHz - 3GHz
SINCGARS is specifically designed for what?
Air to ground comminucations
(SINgle Channel Ground-Air Radio System)
Can both the Apache and Wildcat process BOWMAN data? (x)
What is an IDM used for? (x)
What publication can relevant information on Air Component Communication Procedures be found?
PAM 101 - Chapter 5, Annex A: Air Component Communication Procedures
What the abbreviation ‘ACCC’ stand for?
Air Command & Control Centre
What measures can be taken in battlefield helicopters to minimise electronic footprint?
EMCON Plan
COMSEC Plan
Physical Security
Information Security
Deception & Counter-Surveillance
What is the definition of a ‘Mission Support System? (x)
What would a white flashing light from the tower mean during a radio silent recovery? (x)
What is the name of the pre-set format used to carry comms information such as codewords, frequencies and TaskOrg in the aircraft?
MIC - Mission Information Card
What is the purpose of authentication?
To ensure the secuiry of the communications net.
What are the three related elements of tactical voice procedures?
Protocol
Callsign
Security Code
What are the three sub-divisions of electronic attack? (ECM)
Jamming
Deception
Neutralisation
Which codeword means “Switch to new frequency, a response is required on the new frequency”?
ROLL
Which codeword means “Switch to new frequency, no response is required on the new frequency”?
PUSH
