DCOMM Flashcards
To receive Improved Data Modem (IDM) Longbow TEAM messages you must be designated a__________ and a __________ on the NET page.
Subscriber and a Team Member
A Network Subscriber is defined as having an __________________.
Assigned IDM data ID to allow the subscriber to receive Improved Data Modem (IDM) data messages.
To be a Primary member you must be a Team member. (T) / (F)
False
On what page do I ensure my aircrafts digital addresses are input?
ORIG ID
What mode must the IDM be set to before removing aircraft electrical power?
STBY
Which TSD page is used to transmit BDA, FARM or TGT information to IDM network subscribers via the digital data link?
MAIL RPT Page
Which button determines if the system will automatically respond to a report request from another aircraft?
AUTO REPLY
Which button on the TSD / BAM Page should be selected in order to assign Priority Fire zones?
ASN
What two messages can be sent from the EMER page?
Mayday and PP
TI zeroize will remove the operating software from the IDM? T/F
True
What are the 3 different protocols that the IDM processor can support?
Longbow (L)
Tactical Internet (TI) or (I)
Private Net (PN) or (P)
____________ - Net member with an IDM data ID which allows them to receive IDM data messages - 16 (15 + Ownship).
Subscriber
_______________ - IDM subscriber designated to receive IDM team messages from your aircraft - 16 (15 + Ownship).
Team Member
_______________ - IDM Team member designated to receive Primary type messages from your aircraft: 8 (7+Ownship).
Primary Member
Do you need to be a team member to be a primary member?
No
What are the options for the comply button?
Have
Will
Can’t
The sent box window will display the last _____ digital messages sent via the IDM.
10
A ___________________ indicates a message they sent may require action because a member the message was sent to didn’t ACK the message
White X
The query selection allows the crew to select one of the available queries:
BDA
FARM
PP
CNTL UNIT
BONUS INFO
Access Route: TSD–>MAIL–>MESSAGING=QUERY (See L1)
How many types of FARM reports are there?
4
BONUS INFO:
Basic
Missile
Expendables
Present Position
__________ Protocol - Digital communication with other Longbow A/C or to/from JSTARS
Longbow
__________ Protocol - Router based commercial internet using JVMF to send SA and CMD and Control Messages
Tactical Internet
__________ Protocol - Point to point type message using JVMF protocol using the same TI URN, over the A/C radio instead of the BFT/TI connection. No orders or ARTY - one net at a time
Private Net
Digital IDs for member within the URN to use with the I and P protocols (phone number).
Unit Reference Number
(URN)
Directory of members URN within an area of coverage (phone book)
Unit Task Organizations (UTO)
How many messages can the mailbox page inbox store?
10 messages per page with a maximum of 20 pages (200 messages)
What does a red exclamation point indicate on inbox page?
Emergency
What does a yellow exclamation point indicate on inbox page?
Flash Precedence
What does no exclamation point near message on inbox page mean?
Immediate priority or routine precedence
What does a white flag mean on the inbox?
Message requires them to make a compliance response
BONUS:
Have
Will
Can’t
What protocols is the free text message compatible with?
All
This button is used to review a received message and/or store the message into the current mission. When the store is complete the message is removed from the IDM buffer.
Message STORE button
This button is used to store the data and make it the crew member’s ACQ source.
Message STORE/ACQ Button
This button is used to store the data and pan to the stored points location on the PAN page.
Message STORE/PAN Button
This button is used to store the data and view the information in the point review status window on the POINT or FARM page.
Message STORE/VIEW button
What will the SENTBOX window display?
The last 10 digital messages sent via the IDM
Selecting the ______________ RPT option displays the TSD RPT page.
Mail Button
What protocol can a RPT with PP be sent over?
All
A RPT with PP displays as a __________ for longbow.
Own Ship Icon
BONUS:
TI/PN: Blue Circle
TI/PN Primary Member: Helicopter Symbol
A RPT with PP displays as a __________ for TI/PN protocol.
Blue Circle
What protocol can a BDA RPT be sent over?
All
The FARM RPT only works with the _________ protocol.
Longbow
What does SLED stand for?
System Level Embedded Diagnostics
RPT LAND RTE works on which protocol(s)
TI or PN
RPT MOPP works on which protocol(s)
TI or PN
RPT Obstacle works on which protocol(s)
TI or PN
RPT SITREP works on which protocols
TI or PN
TSD Battle Area Management can be used on what protocol(s)?
Longbow
________________ members of the Longbow net can be assigned up to a maximum of 2 per PFZ on BAM.
Primary
What happens when you do IDM inhibit?
You can receive but you can’t transmit
What is the difference between a tactical and non-tactical preset?
Non-tactical is voice only
What is the MPS type used for?
Loading and sending pre-canned messages created at the AMPS
The MEMBER interactive window is a _____ line window displaying up to ______ members for the selected preset.
15
MAIL page provides….
Controls for digital messaging
TCOM page provides…
Access to tactically related comms and emergency controls
DATA page provides….
Access to radios and IDM functions
RADIO page provides….
Control for all radios
__________ and _______ are longbow only (messaging query)
BDA, FARM
CNTL UNIT is __________ (Messaging Query)
Link 16
PP is both _________ and __________
Longbow, TI/PN
The PP button on the TCOM page sends an emergency PP message via the __________ or __________.
TI, Longbow Net
