Datalink encryption

Question 1

In the event of power loss to the LEG (Shelter) or Mini-T (AV); how many seconds does it take to drop COMSEC?

Answer 1

30 seconds if the hold keys button has been selected in the COMSEC menu.

Question 2

If you have both uplink and downlink signal strength, but no command and control data or reports are being displayed, what is the likely problem?>

Answer 2

Software Bypass is enables on the ground side or AV side.

Question 3

What are the other indications that datalink encryption has been dropped?

Answer 3

In the COMSEC GUI there will not be any keys displayed or if the keys are still present then the software bypass may be disabled.

Question 4

What is the indication that INS COMSEC is loaded?

Answer 4

On the INS-GPS the “KEYS LOADED” test will be green if keys are loaded and black if they are not.

Question 5

How long is the Datalink Comsec Encryption Key valid?

Answer 5

1 week