IDW: SSES Flashcards
ELF
One-Way sub communications
3Hz to 30Hz
SLF?
Provide communication services for subs at a certain depth
30 Hz to 300 Hz
LF
8 channels of frequency-division multiplex traffic
30 KHz to 300 KHz
HF
Been around since WWI. AM radio & commercial distress.
3MHz to 30MHz
VHF
FM radio & aircraft communications
30 MHz to 300MHz
UHF LOS
Tactical voice
SHF
Radar and satellite comms
UHF SAT
Tactical voice and data
EHF
Satellite comms
Multiplexing
Multiple analog message signals or digital data streams are combined into one signal over a shared medium
Modulation/Demodulation
Putting information in/out of a waveform
Keying
Inserting noise or data onto a frequency (morse code)
Sampling
The higher the sampling rate the better the quality of the signal will be
Layers
The ionosphere(all radio waves are here) is composed of 4 layers: (lowest)D, E, F1 and F2(highest)
Radio Waves
Ground Waves and Sky Waves
Amplitude Modulation (AM)
Power of a wave to convey information
Frequency Modulation (FM)
Frequency of a wave to convey information
Half duplex
One way flow (HYDRA)
Full Duplex
Messages sent and received at the same time (cell phone)
Simplex
Communication in one direction (1MC)
Define Electronic Warfare
Protection of our use of the electromagnetic spectrum
Electronic Protect
Protecting our forces from adversary EW; EMCON
Electronic Attack
Redirecting enemy attacks; Jamming
Electronic Support
Gaining intel on foreign units; SSES
Ship Signal Exploitation Space
CTRs, CTMs and CTIs work center. Provide INDICATIONS and WARNING to the ship.
HF (antenna)
AS-142 nicknamed WHIP
V/UHF (antenna)
AS-4293A nickname Lampshade
HF DF and V/UHF DF (antennas)
Not on carriers; trick question
Decimal
10 base
Binary
Base of 2
Octal
Base of 8
Hexadecimal
Base of 16
Signals Analysis
Classifying whether it’s maritime or war
Cryptanalysis
Study of techniques to encrypt or circumvent the information
Traffic Analysis
Study of external variables of communications networks
Fusion Analysis
Collaborative effort and analysts of all sources of Intel products
USSID (United States Signals Intelligence Directive)
Designed to make clear to anyone involved in SIGINT that compliance with NSA & CSS.is mandatory
Explain DF
Procedure for attaining one or more LOBs from electromagnetic or acoustic sources.
- 1 LOB: 1 ship
- 2 LOBs: 2 ships-TBC (two bearing cross)
- 3 LOBs: 3 ships - Fix
DF is essential in search and rescue
Geo-Location
Better than DF;
2 or more sensors using time difference of arrival(TDOA)
Information Operations
Peacetime
Information warfare
War time
What is the governing authority?
Title 10 USC
MF
Includes international distress frequencies
USSS
United States SIGINT System
The 5 pillars of IO
- CNO (Computer Network Operations): CN Attack, CN Defense and CN Exploitation
- Electronic Warfare: Protecting and denying use of the electromagnetic spectrum
- Military Deception: actions taken to deliberately mislead adversaries
- MISO: Measures taken to influence foreign behaviors
- OPSEC: Loose lips sink ships
What are IO’s role in the 6 phases of the Targeting Cycle?
- Commander’s Objectives, guidance and intent
- Target Development
- Capabilities Analysis
- Commander’s Decision and Force Assignment
- Mission Planning and Force Execution
- Assessment
What is a CRITIC
Critical information that has to be off the ship in 2 minutes and on the presidents desk in 10 minutes
Who is CRITIC release authority delegated to ?
CRITIC Action Officer (CAO), LT Lindeblad
What is a Tactical Report (TACREP)
-Principal reporting vehicle used by the (United States SIGINT System) USSS; Secret message report
What is a Kleighlight (KL)
Used to forward time sensitive information to National Security Operations Center (NSOC); Top Secret message report
SIGINT
Signals intelligence
PDDG
Producer Designator Digraph; 2 letter code for command identifier
SIGAD
SIGINT Address; 3 letter, alpha-numeric code for command identifier
JSST
Request message for intel resources
Bulls-Eye 3 (BE-3)
One line message to facilitate direction finding (DF)
Cryptologic Coverage Plan (CCP)
CRC (Cryptologic Resource Coordinator) provides mission guidance based on fleet. EX: 3rd fleet=3rd fleet CCP
Sealink
Provides on-demand access to Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) in real-time maritime and Naval databases
Intelink
CTM
Cryptologic Technician Maintenance; system maintenance
CTI
Cryptologic Technician Interpreter; deals with languages
CTR
Cryptologic Technician Collector; Collects and analyzes
IT
Information Technician; Manages JWICS
Special Reporting & Coordination (SPRAC)
Voice circuit utilized by CTRs for Tactical Coordination; there are 3 configurations
Short Range SPRAC
VHF or UHF line of sight (LOS) transmission
High Frequency SPRAC
HF transmission; back up to LR SPRAC
Long Range SPRAC
Utilizes SATCOM transmission
Cryptologic Carry-On Plan (CCOP)
Owned by SPAWAR for specific deployment regions
Ship Signal Exploitation Equipment Increment F (SSEE INC F)
TR’s primary cryptologic system
Swearbow
Software suite that allows CTIs ashore to remotely utilize receivers on afloat units
USSID SP0018
Safeguards US persons
USSID SP0009
Safeguards Host Nation Collection
CR1500
Guidance for KL reporting
CR1501
Guidance for CRITIC reporting
The Sun
Has biggest effect on space environment; 600 million tons of hydrogen each second
Solar Wind
Electrically charged particles that stream continuously from the Sun; affects satellites at altitudes 600 miles
Solar Cycle
11-year cycle, 4-year cycle and 7 year decline
Van Allen Radiation Belts
Donut shaped; inner belt is 500km above Earth’s surfaced outer belt is 16km-20km above Earth’s surface
Atmospheric Drag
Particle bombardment heats, causing it to expand outward producing frictional drag on a satellite
Low Earth Orbit
100-420 miles
Medium Earth Orbit
450-10k miles
Highly Elliptical Orbit
63-64 degrees
Geosynchronous Orbit
24 hours
Polar Orbit
Inclination of 90 degrees
Apogee
Away
Perigee
Close
What are the 2 main space launch facilities in the US
- Kennedy Space Center
- Vanderberg AFB
Defense Satellite Communication System
Jam-resistant, secure voice and high data rate communications
Advantages and Disadvantages of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)
Advantage: Spying
Disadvantage: Weather
