Unit 11: Information Technology Systems

Question 1

Combat Information Transport System (CITS)

Answer 1

Field network defense and mgmt tools and standardized architecture

Ensures that AEFs maintain reach back support through secure digital information transport

3 components - ITS, VSS, TMS

Question 2

Information Transport System (ITS)

Answer 2

Fiber optic, copper, and wireless backbone for carrying info over the AF network

Question 3

Voice Switching System (VSS)

Answer 3

Provides upgrades/replaces existing outdated base telephone switches

Question 4

Telecommunication Management System (TMS)

Answer 4

Services include a means to manage the overall VSS network by providing directory services, etc

Question 5

Air Force Network Operations (AFNETOPS)

Answer 5

Culmination of airborne, space, and terrestrial networks to generate effects throughout the spectrum of operations

Question 6

LandWarNet

Answer 6

Army’s portion of the GIG and consists of end to end Army info capabilities

Question 7

Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI)

Answer 7

Single largest defense information technology program

Question 8

Defense Information Systems Network (DISN)

Answer 8

Provide net centric capabilities to the front line and serving as the backbone of the GIG

Question 9

Defense Enterprise Computing Centers (DECC)

Answer 9

Central computing centers, 13 worldwide, save on costs and pushes services towards interoperability

All DoD traffic transiting across the internet enters and exits through DECCs

Question 10

DISN Network Backbone

Answer 10

Blend of terrestrial fiber optic and satellite networks