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COMMUNICATIONS Flashcards

1
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What is CIC’s primary means of external communications?

A

Radiotelephone (R/T) {because of its convenience, speed, and simplicity}

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2
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Why are sound-powered telephones used on naval vessels?

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Because they provide a simple, rugged and reliable communications system throughout the ship

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3
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What R/T message indicates an important safety of navigation or meteorological warning is about to be transmitted?

A

SECURITE- Safety signal (pronounced SECURITAY)

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4
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What is the NANCY system of visual communications?

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one that uses infrared light that is visible with the aid of equipment designed especially for that purpose

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5
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What is the design of the FORM pennant?

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To signal an operational purpose formation

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6
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What is the purpose of the pneumatic tubes communications system?

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to relay written messages between communication stations within the ship

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7
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What are the two link-11 frequency bands

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the HF band (2-30 megahertz) and the UHF band (225-400 megahertz)

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8
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What link -11 frequency band is used to establish a net when the range between units in the net is from 25- 300 nautical miles

A

High frequency band (2-30 megahertz)

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9
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What link-11 frequency band is used to establish a net when the range between units in the net is less than 25 nautical miles

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Ultra High Frequency band (225-400 megahertz)

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10
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What term is used for the exchange of link-11 data

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ping-pong

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11
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what is link-16 (S-TADIL J) ‘TIMBER’

A

A TDMA-based secure, jam-resistant high speed digital data link

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12
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What is the radio frequency band for link-16

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960-1215 MHz

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13
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What is the design of Joint Range Extension (JRE)

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Provides a means of exchanging J-series link 16 messages over media other than MIDS/JTIDS, primarily to achieve Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) communication

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14
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What is OSIS

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a system that combines all existing navy operational intelligence nodes to support tactical operations

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15
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What is DAMA

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An acronym for DEMAND- ASSIGNED- MULTIPLE- ACCESS which is a 39 channel UHF COMSAT

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16
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What is CLASSIC OUTBOARD

A

the shipboard HF/DF system

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17
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What is SIGSEC

A

Signal security which involves efforts taken to protect signal transmission

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18
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What is COMSEC

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Communication security which involves efforts taken to protect communication from any type of exploitation

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19
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What is the term for intentional insertion of electromagnetic energy into transmission paths

A

Imitative communication deception- ICD

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20
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What is the design of the emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB)

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its a compact, battery-powered emergency signaling device that emits alert and locate signals continuously for up to 48 hours

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21
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What is indicted by the term DESIG

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That the letters or numerals which follow are to be interpreted literally

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22
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What must precede groups of international code of signals used over a naval voice R/T circuit?

A

INTERCO

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23
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What radio circuit allows a net control station to monitor the use and flow of information

A

a directed net

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24
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what is the design of a command net

A

that the radio circuit is specifically designated for communications between warfare commanders

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25
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Who issues the standard navy-wide EEFI list

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Chief of naval operations

26
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normally, who is NECOS of all CIC/CDC nets

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the flagship but it may be delegated

27
Q

what is a GUARD radio watch

A

its a continuous receiver watch with a transmitter available for immediate use

28
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what is a LISTEN radio watch

A

a continuous receiver watch

29
Q

what is the Integrated Voice Communication System (IVCS)

A

a communications system that is powered by the ship’s generators for use in carrying out the normal administrative regime

30
Q

what radio circuit is normally used in CIC/CDC for communications between forces meeting at sea

A

Fleet Tactical (FLT TAC)

31
Q

What communications are provided by Call-Bell systems

A

those between stations that normally dont need to exchange information continually

32
Q

what is a general-purpose communications system used for transmitting orders and information between stations within a ship

A

multi-channel unit

33
Q

What CIC/CDC radio circuit is used for maneuvering signals and urgent short tactical messages

A

task force/task group tactical (TF/TG tactical

34
Q

What CIC/CDC radio circuit is used to coordinate aircraft and flight information within a controlled airspace

A

crosstell

35
Q

What CIC/CDC radio circuit is used by intercept controllers for the control of fighter airspace

A

fighter air direction (FAD)

36
Q

What CIC/CDC radio circuit is used for the exchanging radar and plot information

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task force/task group reporting (TF/TG reporting)

37
Q

What CIC/CDC radio circuit is used for the coordination and control of link 11 information

A

data system admin (DSA)

38
Q

What CIC/CDC radio circuit is used to monitor distress calls from military aircraft

A

military air distress (MAD)

39
Q

What distress frequency is normally guarded in CIC/CDC for military aircraft

A

243.0 Military air distress

40
Q

What distress frequency is normally guarded in CIC/CDC for bridge to bridge

A

156.8 maritime channel 16

41
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What distress frequency is normally guarded in CIC/CDC for ship to ship

A

218.2 international maritime distress call

42
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what distress frequency is normally guarded in CIC/CDC for civilian and military aircraft

A

121.5 international air distress

43
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What is the VHF radio equipment frequency range

A

115-156 MHz

44
Q

what is the Hf transceiver frequency range

A

2-30 MHz

45
Q

what is meant by the acronym OCTOPUS

A

refers to a TDS computer

46
Q

what is meant by the acronym TATTOO

A

refers to a personal identifier code

47
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what is meant by the acronym ANTEATER

A

a term for automatic tracking systems, which, in tracking data, use only iff

48
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what is meant by the acronym MACCS

A

the marine air command and control system automated tactical data system

49
Q

what are the two modes for operating the secure voice unit

A

plain voice and cipher

50
Q

what is provided by the single audio system (SAS) remote channel

A

the ability for CIC/CDC watch standers to select, monitor, and transmit on a wide variety of external communication circuits

51
Q

how does a power loss affect the operation of single audio system (SAS) remote channel

A

it will not function without power

52
Q

what radiotelephone talker makes required reports to the beachmaster unit (BMU) during an amphibious ship-to-shore movement

A

the boat control bravo talker

53
Q

What are the minimum voice communication requirements for a coordinated Mine countermeasures (MCM) operation

A

Secure voice; FLT TAC/WARN; and Dedication AMCM UHF net for AMCM air control

54
Q

A properly tuned single-sideband HF transceiver has a reliability range of how many nautical miles

A

approximately 300

55
Q

What is the only condition that a single unit may break EMCON

A

ONLY in a tactical emergency

56
Q

Why are radiotelephone remotes tagged in CIC/CDC

A

To ensure that all watch personnel know the nets in use and the equipment assigned

57
Q

What is the design of standard telephone-talking procedure and circuit discipline

A

in order to ensure a uniformity of expression, speed accuracy and reliability for all voice communications

58
Q

What is the purpose of the 20MC multi-channel circuit

A

used for passing CIC/CDC information on CONN and TFCC

59
Q

What is the purpose of the IVCS net channel 52

A

used for lookout reporting

60
Q

What is the purpose of the sound-powered telephone circuits 61JS

A

used for passing sonar contact information

61
Q

What is the purpose of the 29MV multi-channel circuits

A

To provide one-way communication from sonar to CIC/CDC and CONN

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