(Test 1) C2 Architectures Flashcards
Define Command and Control
The exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in accomplishment of the mission
Effective C2 enables
A commander to use available forces at the right place and time
A robust and redundant C2 system provides commanders the ability to
Effectively employ their forces despite the fog and friction of war
Advantages of Tactical Data Link
1 Rapid dissemination of tactical information 2. SA which leads to synergy 3. Access to multisensory, multiplatform air and ground picture 4. Visual depiction of threats/friends, while in route/on tank/marshal
Six characteristics of tactical dat link
- Message standards: procedure and format
- Media: RF, wire, fiber, etc
- Protocols: Rules of TX and RX
- Security: Encryption
- Electronic protection: Frequency hopping, etc
- Functionality
Message standard (language) consist of
Rules, standards formats, and fixed format (J Series) message word types
Link 11 standard language is
M-series
Link 16 standard language is
J-series
Functionality: Participant information Link 11 is
PU / RU
Functionality: Participant information Link 16 is
JU
What is a relay
Retransmission / repromulgation on the SAME link network
What is a forward
Translation and promulgation from one link to a DIFFERENT link network or interface
Types of Link 16 equipment
Class 2, Class 2H, Class 2H shipboard, Class 2M, MIDS LVT, MIDS FDL, ADSI, JRE
What is required for Gateway Mode
Must be on same gateway key (air or ground key)
What is the Joint Interface Control Officer responsible for
The entire interface/optask link
What are the three requirements for network establishment
- Initial data load (IDL) 2. Crypto 3. Time sync
What is Common Integrated Broadcast (CIB)
Dynamic, near real-time, graphic depiction of the battlespace from the vantage point of intelligence platforms at the secret level
Describe the types of Common Integrated Broadcast links
- Users 2. PNI/GNI/ENI/CNI, Radiant Ether, NRTD, TDP 3. Producers and users
Describe TDL interoperability
Message transmit / receive capabilities, Message assignment discrete and commands, intent of a MAD, and display within the MDS
Describe TDL architecture
Architecture in place, modify current architecture, and actions upon receipt / detections
Operational data link guidance is published via
JTIDS;
Participant ID - JU address
Track block - crypto, link roles, NCS, NTR
List similarities between tactical data links and IBS
- Information transfer 2. Common message format 3. Various protocols
List differences between TDL and IBS
- Configurable 2. Producer certification 3. Man in loop 4. theater vs worldwide
Describe CIB reports and update requirements
- Allows for modification of existing tracks 2. Up to 25 (50) producers per individual theater network and unlimited users 3. All producers must be certified by IBSSO
