(Test 1) C2 Architectures

Question 1

Define Command and Control

Answer 1

The exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in accomplishment of the mission

Question 2

Effective C2 enables

Answer 2

A commander to use available forces at the right place and time

Question 3

A robust and redundant C2 system provides commanders the ability to

Answer 3

Effectively employ their forces despite the fog and friction of war

Question 4

Advantages of Tactical Data Link

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Six characteristics of tactical dat link

Answer 5

1. Message standards: procedure and format
2. Media: RF, wire, fiber, etc
3. Protocols: Rules of TX and RX
4. Security: Encryption
5. Electronic protection: Frequency hopping, etc
6. Functionality

Question 6

Message standard (language) consist of

Answer 6

Rules, standards formats, and fixed format (J Series) message word types

Question 7

Link 11 standard language is

Answer 7

M-series

Question 8

Link 16 standard language is

Answer 8

J-series

Question 9

Functionality: Participant information Link 11 is

Answer 9

PU / RU

Question 10

Functionality: Participant information Link 16 is

Answer 10

JU

Question 11

What is a relay

Answer 11

Retransmission / repromulgation on the SAME link network

Question 12

What is a forward

Answer 12

Translation and promulgation from one link to a DIFFERENT link network or interface

Question 13

Types of Link 16 equipment

Answer 13

Class 2, Class 2H, Class 2H shipboard, Class 2M, MIDS LVT, MIDS FDL, ADSI, JRE

Question 14

What is required for Gateway Mode

Answer 14

Must be on same gateway key (air or ground key)

Question 15

What is the Joint Interface Control Officer responsible for

Answer 15

The entire interface/optask link

Question 16

What are the three requirements for network establishment

Answer 16

1. Initial data load (IDL) 2. Crypto 3. Time sync

Question 17

What is Common Integrated Broadcast (CIB)

Answer 17

Dynamic, near real-time, graphic depiction of the battlespace from the vantage point of intelligence platforms at the secret level

Question 18

Describe the types of Common Integrated Broadcast links

Answer 18

1. Users 2. PNI/GNI/ENI/CNI, Radiant Ether, NRTD, TDP 3. Producers and users

Question 19

Describe TDL interoperability

Answer 19

Message transmit / receive capabilities, Message assignment discrete and commands, intent of a MAD, and display within the MDS

Question 20

Describe TDL architecture

Answer 20

Architecture in place, modify current architecture, and actions upon receipt / detections

Question 21

Operational data link guidance is published via

Answer 21

JTIDS;
Participant ID - JU address
Track block - crypto, link roles, NCS, NTR

Question 22

List similarities between tactical data links and IBS

Answer 22

1. Information transfer 2. Common message format 3. Various protocols

Question 23

List differences between TDL and IBS

Answer 23

1. Configurable 2. Producer certification 3. Man in loop 4. theater vs worldwide

Question 24

Describe CIB reports and update requirements

Answer 24

1. 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