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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the complete definition of Link 11? | Link 11 is a medium rate, half duplex, netted secure Link. |
| The HF rules states: The higher the sun ____, The ______ the frequency. | Sun, Higher |
| What is the 3 types of JREAP and describe | A - Satellite B - Serial C - IP |
| How does the ICO promulgate the interface details to all participants? | OTL |
| Is the KC-135 ROBE a good choice for NTR if no AWACS are available? Explain. | No, KC-135 does not have a operator on board to make changes during the mission. |
| What NPGs must be active for Up and back Link? | NPGs 9 and 19. |
| What are the 2 operating ranges of Link 16? | 300Nm - Normal 500 Nm- Extended |
| What are the Baud rates for J-voice? | 16 Kbps and 2.4 Kbps |
| The CJOC missions; CJOC _____ and ______ CAF operations and develops, generates and integrates joint forces capabilities for operations. | Anticipate and conducts |
| MIDS/JTIDS terminals automatically ensures that all participating platforms are aware what? | Relative positions, velocity and altitude |
| _____is the primary Link for Command, control and intelligence designed to enhance/increase Commanders SA in battlefield. | Link 16 |
| CGS Det is configured in a scalable manner so that it can deploy as an independent detachement, under the administrative and operations constructs as defined in the operations or exercise. | True |
| What is Link 16? | L16 is a high-capacity, UHF, LOS, frequency hopping data communication, providing secure, jam resistant voice and digital date exchange |
| What is used to over come the LOS limitation of L16? | JREAP |
| The CADS operate a remote Link___(UHF/HF) BLOS system that has 7 ground entry site around CANADA. | Link 11 |
| What is the role of 12 ER and 42 Rdr? | -Temporary replacement of damage radars of the NWS and CAN coastal radars -Augment radar coverage and control in areas of national interest -support operations, aircrew training and exercise outside of 3 Wing Bagotville and 4 Wing Cold lake |
| The CF188 can process FTM(J28.2) | True |
| Canadian structure starting from ACC | ACC- JDLO JICO->Watch Officer-> L11 Man - L16 Man - L22 Man - Joint track Data Coord - Techs and sys admin |
| Which of the following is not an example of HF wavefrom? Sky wave direct wave Sub terrain Geound | Sub-terrain |
| What are the 4 Military satellite Constelation? | -MILSTAR -UFO -DSCS -WGS |
| Which topology most resemble a L11 network? | Star |
| Which topology most resemble L16? | Token ring |
| What are the 5 stages of planning process? | Initiation, Orientation, COA development, Plan development and Plan review |
| Time of_____, Temperature, weather and ______ ________ all have an impact on HF progagation. | Day, solar activity |
| Explain the term IER and briefly describe what IER identifies. | Information Exchange Requirements. Identifies Who exchanges What information with WHOM, and Why the information is necessary as well as How the information is used or exchanged. |
| Name 2 of the 4 main sources of errors with regards to data registration. | Geodetic position error, sensor alignment error, data processing inaccuracies, remote unit errors. |
| Why is the range/distance between HF link 11 partners is important in planning? | It will affect antenna selection |
| List 4 factors Link11 managers need to coordinate during L11 operations. | -Assist in preparation of OTL -Designate PU/RU and approve changes -select and Change Freqs and channels -select and change DLRP |
| What MIL-STD defines specific NPG and J-series messages that supports SA? | MIL-STD 6016 |
| How many unique address can L11 employ? | 62 |
| What type of Satellite channel does JREAP A use? | UHF 5 Khz DAMA channel |
| Explain the term JDLO and your own words, what is his fuction? | Joint Data Link Officer, Provides the Link to the RCAF with Planning and operation |
| in an operation who is responsible for all aspect of planning and operations, including the TADIL interface? | CJTF |
| In the Canadian structure, who is the ICO directly responsible to during live operations? | ACC |
| What is the 4 distinct planning level which must be taken to support an Operation? | Government policy, Strategic, operational, tactical, |
| What type of the terminal does the F/A 18 employ n the USN? | MIDS LVT 1 |
| What is NPG 1 NPG 7 NPG 8 NPG 9 NPG 12/13 NPG 19 NPG 29 | 1 - Initial entry 7 - Surveillance 8 - Mission management/ weapon coord 9 - Control 12/13 - Voice 19 - Figther to fighter 29 - FTM |
| Name 3 orders or directives that you should receive before or during an Op. | OP Order/FRAGO/ OP Plan/Warning Order |
| Define the following acronyms JFACC/ UJTL/ ACO/ATO | Joint Forces Air component commander Universal Joint Tasking List Airspace control order Air tasking order |
| What are the system Canada uses as FTM? | GWM, ADSI, JRE |
| Which is a mobile platform in support of an operation, the AOC or the CRC? | CRC is a mobile C2 unit |
| What TDL does the Patriot system uses as primary Link? | PADIL |
| A modernized Halifax Class ship has what Link? | L11/16/22 |
| What is the Test and evaluation system utilized by MLSSC? | MLST3 |
| How would a CP-140 Blk3 intergrate into Exercise Maple flag. | Link 11 with a GES or AWACS |
| List 5 NATO Links. | L11/16/22/11B/VMF |
| What Data Links make up the modernized Link NATO is guiding toward? | L16/22/VMF |
| Which NATO pub details National TDL Capability and restriction? | ADATP-33 |
| What are the maximum numbers of participants in a satellite Link 16 net? | 15 |
| SAT L16 requires 2 type of Crypto. The ____ and the _____. Which one is used to access DAMA? | Orderwire, Line Orderwire |
| Although the designated ICO and his staff accomplish most of the actual planning, who retains the responsibility to coordinate it? | AADC |
| On what occasion will there be more than 1 JICO in a theatre? | never, there can only be 1! |
| What are the 2 category of CF operation? | Routine and contingency operations |
| Units monitor their reported position and periodically adjust it based on the L16 RELNAV inputs is call______registration. | Geodetic |
| Comparing remote PPLI position to local sensor data and calculating correction factors for local sensors data is called ____registration. | sensor |
| Comparing remote tracks to local tracks and calculating correction factor to apply to the remote track is called_______registration. | Remote IU |
| How many center frequencies does the MIDS LVT 1 use? | 51 |
| How many center Frequencies does the JTIDS terminal uses? | 51 |
| What are the frequencies of the notch filter on the MIDS? | 1030/ 1090 Mhz |
| The Planning process essentially consist of evaluating the required information flow and the resulting connectivity requirements, to include: | -Determining which TDL platform assets are available to support the various missions - developing an integrated multi-link network architecture. - Provide necessary info to the operational units to allow implemantation of the multi link network |
| What are the 4 level of interoperability which must be obtain to ensure BMC4I interoperability? | Procedural, technical, system, operational |
| What is NPG 2 NPG 3 NPG 4 NPG 5 NPG6 | 2 - RTT-a 3 - RTT-b 4 - Network Management 5 - PPLI A 6- PPLI B |
| _______are pipelines of data carried over the CNET backbone? | Enclaves |
| What are 4 of 6 main issues which will cause translation issues? | Data source problems, conversion errors, data loss, data loops, concurrent operations, track numbers differences |
| Will NPG 7 be transmitted in contention access? | no it is always dedicated |
| Cooperative maritime force pacific (CMFP) and combined maritime force centcom(CMFC) are part of what over aching system? | CENTRIX |
| How many operator stackable nets are available? | 127, 0 to 126 |
| TDL enclave is transmitted over what backbone? | CNET |
| What problems can occur which will cause interoperability issues? | Data registrations, Sensor Registration, connectivity shortfalls, correlations/decorrelations, identification, joint training /TTP shortfalls |
| What is the Canadian term for Network Centric Warfare? | Network Enabled Operations (NEOPs) |
| The first time slot of every frame is reserved for transmission and reception of the ____ initial entry message. | J0.0 |
| What is the Max TQ for L11? | TQ7 |
| If neutral track is reported on L16 and transmitted to L11 what will be displayed on the L11 terminal and what will be the ID amp state? | Friend amp neutral |
| Why have a gateway? | satisfies point to point exchanges and allows critical IER exchanges with different system protocol/host. |
| What does the CF188 not process which we are aware of? | Hold fire |
| ______ is the backbone of all secure networks within the CAF. | CNET |
| What is the basic time unite in Link 16? | Frame |
| What are the 3 ways to isolate an enclave? | Crypto, port number and Ip scheme |
| ____ Is the Canadian worldwide -protected telecom network that enable the exchange of info in an interoperable and global space. | CSNI |
| What does CFX Net stands for? | Canadian Forces Experimental Network |
| How many time slots are in a frame? | 62 |
| How many Time Slots does J-Voice take? | 112Ts and for 16 Kps |
| What is the main portal for secret level information for NORAD? | NORAD enterprise Net |
| A ___________ must be submitted in order to access the stallite bandwidth and the ___________ gives the Net controller and NEt participant permission to operate on the satellite. | Satellite access request / Satellite access authorizations |
| How many set are in a frame? | 3 |
| What provides messages encryption during reed soolomon? | MSEC |
| What are the 3 access mode? | Dedicated, Contention, Time slot reallocation (TSR) |
| How are slots block name? | By their fist time slot and recurrence rate |
| What are the 2 effects that friendly class tracks can have on track loading? | - Platform that produce Tracks - Link 16 capable C2 Units -Platforms that becomes surveillance tracks - Non Link 16 Units (C2 and Non C2) |
| If you have a recurrence rate of R15, how many time slots are used? | 512 |
| Once fine synch is achieved, terminals will exchanges RTT onces every ________. | minute |
| What type of Link is the KG 40 used with? | Link 11 |
| Access to SPIR net is also available to small pool of trusted allies, Who are they? | US, UK, NZ, CAN, AUS |
| What are the 3 types of Gateway? | Data forwarder/ router and re-transmitter/ translators |
| What does this statement best describes? An internal system that converts TDL info received from 1 Link into internal system info | Translator |
| List 3 types of Canadian systems than can be used as gateway. | ADSI, JRE, Gateway manager, CSI |
| What are the 3 common names for KG-175? | Classic, Mini, Micro |
| the Kiv 7 is a compact miniaturized embeddable version of american military__________ encryption device | KG84 |
| Name 3 information sources used to determine the EOB. | OPORD, Daily intel brief, request for info |
| Each L16 transmission is spaced ____ microsecond apart. | 13 |
| How many hops per second does the frequency change? | 77000 |
| a Pseudo-random selection sequence is called the _____ ______. | Hopping pattern |
| List 4 planning consideration for MLink connectivity. | Geography, distance, mission, atmospheric, crypto, networks |
| Which type of platform required dedicated access and why? | All C2 platforms due to the amount of sensor and data information to be passed |
| How many Slot block are in contention pool. | 3 |
| only _______ bits are need to regenerate the original 15 bit message. | 16 |
| What is a TBA? Can a TBA be borrowed from one like radio to another? | Terminal base address/ Yes but only between like radios |
| How many frames are in an EPOCH? | 64 |
| List 5 items that are found on the SAR. | - purpose - Requesting agency - type of access - satellite requesting - Terminal location |
| What provides transmission encryption during reed solomon? | TSEC |
| List 3 Crypto factors that have to be consider with L16. | Releasability, Method of receipt, Network |
| Depending on the packing stucture, the pulse stream may contain____or ___ pluses. | 258, 444 |
| Describe the 2 recurrence rate funtions. | Describes how often members of their slot block happen in the frame How many time slots are in the slot block |
| Are JREAP A and STA J interoperable? | No |
| What are the access techniques to increase network capability and give a usage example for each? | Stack net - Voice channel Multi net - Supports Bleu, Red and Purple forces Time slot Reuse - Use of same dedicated slots by Multiple Ju where potential for interface in low. |
| During EDAC how many bits is 15 bits message split into? | 31 |
| What is the Max amount of slots block a terminal can accept? | 64 |
| What are 3 over riding mission considerations when dealing with surveillance platform? | Task forces mission: individual platform mission; time on station |
| What 2 consideration have to be considered when planning for Frequencies clearance restrictions? | Contention access participation and TSDF for all plaform |
| 16 Kbps voices uses____ and 2.4 Kbps Uses____ time slots per frame. | 112, 64 |
| List 5 items that are provided in the SAA? | -The authorization to use the SAT - Info to plan satellite use - identifies the satellite to be used - it will use the satellite program 'Gazetteer' to provide the SAT location - Classification of SAT to be used |
| What 3 attributes contributes to JTIDS anti-Jam capbalility? | Transmitter complexity, receiver complexity, physical attributes |
| What is the biggest planning consideration for L11? | Atmospheric |
| What 3 Track load categories must be added together to determine the total track required? | Friendly, EOB, Neutral tracks |
| What factor have to be considered when planning PPLIs update rate requirements? | Mobility, speed, sensor and weapons system |
| What are the packing formats and how many data words does each pulse transmit? | P2SP - Pack 2 Single pulse - 6 P2DP - Pack 2 Double Pulse - 6 SDP - Standard Double Pulse - 3 P4 - Pack 4 Single Pulse - 12 |
| What does TSL provides and how many units can it accomodate? | TSL list who will Tx in What order when on the Link JRE-NP list TSL must be manually entered by the JRE- NC based on the JICO direction |
| When considering total track loading, it is advisable to have a built in buffer percentage. what should you base this percentage on? | The certainty of the used to estimate track loading |
| What does Crypto Call-out message provides the user? | keymat and editions for specific uses, these specific should be included in the OTL to ensure interoperability. |
| When the JTIDS pulse is completed transmitting, it will be off for ____and is _____ ______. | 6.6 Usec and changing frequency |
| How wide is the MIDS pulse in Mhz? | 3 Mhz |
| TCP operations are performed between a client and a server in a _____. | Connection -oriented mode |
| UDP Unicast operations are performed between a pair of peers in a __________. | connectionless mode |
| Name 5 parameters of assigning slot blocks. | NPG, Access mode, Add/Delete, Designation, Initial slot |
| What determines the jitter value and hopping pattern? | TSEC |
| In trouble shooting TCP/IP Unicast JREACP C connection, the operator should ensure that one system is set to __________and the other to ___________. | Server and Client |
| How many Usec is the JTIDS pulse in duration. | 6.4 |
| What is used by the Link planner to associate each operational unit to the general types of participant? | Participant ID |
| WHat are 2 main consideration that distinguish a stacked net? | Different cryptovariable and hopping pattern |
| Do stack nets increase capacity? | Yes |
| What is a Cryptonet? | A set of JUs synchronized in time and using same cryptokey for message security |
| What are the 3 types of relay that can be built in to a link in 16 Network? | Unconditional relay, conditional relay, repromulgation relay |
| What are the building blocks of a MIDS network? | NPGs |
| What are the 3 main DATA forwarders used by the CAF? | ADSI, JRE, Gateway Manager |
| NPG support what 2 fucntion? | Support a specific function and support exchange of J-series Msg |
| Which Protocol is used on the TDL Enclave? | JREAP C |
| NPG are defined by? | Participant, Function and access protocol |
| What 4 general planning factors as it pertains to Data forwarders? | Availablity of equipment, transfer of equipment, Manning/training and security |
| What participant use system NPG? | all |
| Would an E-3C make a good choice for L16 to L11 data forwarder? | NO, E3C operates in concurrent Link, they do not share the same database |
| NPG 12, 13 and 29 are what Classification of NPG? | Single Use NPG |
| What are 3 ways to prevent Data looping? | -FJUs do not forward from CIUs, nor data addressed to a CIU - CIUs discard all forwarded data - CIUs process received data using a CONOPS priority scheme. If data is received over more than one path, the higher priority data is retained |
| What is the most common TDL to Non-TDL protocols used? | MTC - Multi TDL communications. This is the standard protocol used to forward data to the COP |
| What NPG is used for track reporting? | 7 |
| What are the 4 minimum labels required for JREAP B/ Serial J? | Label the link, Baud rate, Phone number and Synch/asynch |
| Why is it important to have an equipment fidelity sequence? | It encourage a logical sequencing for bringing Link and associated equipment into operation. |
| True of false. Non C2 nodes use NPG 8? | False only C2 are capable |
| Why are fidelity drills important? | To ensure the interoperability of all Link participants and their associated equipment. |
| What NPG is used for Electronic Warfare? | NPG 10 - EW |
| What should a planner try to prevent when determining which units are assigned forwarding duties? | Data loops |
| What is the function of Non-C2 to Non-C2? | target sorting |
| What is he J series message associated with NPG 29? | J28.2 |
| If you had both Canadian DDG or USN DDG, which platform would you assign FUJU duties and why? | USN DDG, they are a Model 5 baseline based system and IRO class does not exist anymore... |
| When creating a Link 11 diagram, what is the center point? | NCS |
| What are the normal entries for field 1 of the JSTNETS? | 9, 12, 13, 19, 20 |
| What table in the NDD provides a basic description of platform, Tx NPG, Rx NPGs and surveillance track? | Platform functional description table |
| What does CINEMA stand for? | CRC System Interface Network Management and Monitoring Application |
| What Network file format is used in CINEMA? | INDE |
| What is the definition of Deconfliction? | is a military and engineering term that refers to the process of avoiding mutual interference |
| What are the legal values for low TN blocks? | 0001-7776 |
| Where would you find sources of info on the threat and the EOB? | OPORD, RFI, Int briefs |
| What does industry Canada play in MIDS and its Deconfliction? | Gov Department responsible for all matter related to Communications policy and spectrum management, Industry Canada regulates the activities of NAV Canada |
| The Operation or Exercise _________ should either completes the L16 Library request or Change of Direct his _______ to request the changes. | JICO and L16 Manager |
| Where can you find the L16 Networks? | JTDLM Website |
| What document servers as the authority for MIDS pulse Deconfliction? | Canadian Frequency clearance criteria for JTIDS/MIDS |
| What organization is the National Authority for issuing TDL directive within the CAF? | JTDLM |
| What 3 connections to the MIDS does CINEMA support? | Platform D/ J/ support port |
| Which table in the NDD would you go to find Access Method for each NPG? | Connectivity Matrix table |
| In what 2 ways can Enemy A/C be distributed to assist you the planner in calculating track desity? | Time, Geography |
| TN are divided into 2 groups, What are they? | Low and High Blocks |
| How many pulses in 12 second is 100% TSDF? | 396,288 Pulses |
| What are the 2 options in the colour mapping drop down menu of the Network traffic Monitoring window in CINEMA? | Rx/Tx and network compliance |
| In the unit Time slot Utilization window in CINEMA, what 3 aspect of the network ae monitored? | TSDF, Timeslot usage and Bandwidth |
| What role does NAV Canada play in MIDS and deconfliction? | Sole provider of Canada civil air navigation system. |
| In the Connectivity Matrix what are the following entry mean? T- R- Y- O- Blank- D- PTT- | T - Tx R - Rx Y - Relay transmission O - Option design File Blank - Listen on default net D - Dedicated PTT-Push to talk |
| Where would you find which SDU location to load Crypto? | COMSEC cross-reference table |
| What is the distance a fixed MIDS site must be place away from any ground based TACAN/DME based on a 200watt radio? | .9 Km |
| List the consideration of the threat and its composition? | Capable of jamming, Combat readiness, location, time, type, distribution |
| What are the 3 request types that can be made through the L16 Library request? | Load file for an existing network, modification to an network and new network design |
| records must be kept for 1 year after MIDS activity. What info must be kept? | Network, Date, time start/stop, altitude, position or flight pattern, ECM feature enable any overrides if authorized |
| What 2 things do the threat composition and EOB help the L16 planner to determine? | Likely scenarios, threat sections |
| ______% TSDF is defined as _____ pulse per _____ Second _____. | 100%, 396,288, 12 Second Frame |
| What document is used to extract individual platform TSDF? | NDD for that Network |
| concurrent unit must be allocated what type of TN blocks? | Low track Block |
| How would you verify an IER using NDD? | By making the T and R Match for the corresponding slot groups |
| TN allocation is the process of allocating blocks of TN to _____that may originate tactical information. | Individual IUs |
| Who is responsible to input frequency clearance request into the joint deconfliction server | Regional coordinators |
| Explain the types of JDS areas. | Single point area - is for a fixed, non-moving JTIDS terminal JTIDS Op area - is a polygon-shaped area that defines an area of operation. used for ALL moving terminals |
| When must the Link 16 Planner give a more conservative estimate for track for an interface? | When unsure of the certainty of Data complied (surge, sustainment) |
| When should a request for new L16 Network be made? | When there isn't an existing Network that meets the needs of the event. |
| How can you tell a unit is transmitting outside their TSDF threshold in CINEMA? | The unit's row inside the timeslot utilization becomes red |
| What different options do you have when creating a TSDF overlay in CINEMA? | Geo Area, Operator defined, Grid Area |
| What do the Annex' contain in a NDD? | Service specific platform information, including "platform load file shredouts" |
| What 2 effects do friendly forces have on track loading? | C2 units produce tracks, Non C2 or Non L16 C2 unites become surveillance track |
| What is a buffer zone? | they are areas that fall within the 100Nm deconfliction zone |
| What are 2 reasons to request a change to a network? | When a unit changes its MIDS radio type; and when you want to swap/insert 'like' type platforms with similar NPGs |
| What is JU 77777? | Link 16 Manager |
| List the track loading consideration for C2 surveillance platforms | Mission, individual platform mission, time on station, capabilities and limitations |
| The overview will provide what information? | What the Network was designed to support and basic Caps |
| If calculation is over 100% TSDF in JOA, are you 100% out of Luck for operating MIDS in that area? | No, - You can reduce TSDF by dropping Voice/Relay - Change time of the Operation - Change location - change participation - request a waiver |
| How can neutral platform affect track holding? | They may or may not be reported |
| What does Timeline provides you? | A visual representation of Multi-net function during 1 Frame |
| What are the 4 types of alert in the alert management window in CINEMA? | Info, Warning, Sever, Critical |
| What is the default TSDF threshold you must enter into CINEMA for individual units? | 50% |
| How many days prior to an operations or exercise should request for change be made? | allow 30 days for test prior to start sate of EX/OP |
| If enemy is capable of jamming, what can a planner ensure or do to help reduce the risk of pulse being jammed? | Packing structure changes through the NDF |
| When calculating TSDF, where do you find the total Unit TSDF? | in the NDD in the unit pulse density calculation table |
| Name some Non Link 16 platform which may be reported over interface. | Fighter/bomber, tankers, airlift, supply ships, helicopters, patriot launchers |
| We know that TSDF is a measure of pulse density but how do we calculate the total in one are? | Calculated manually from NDD, using a TSDF calculator |
| What are the 2 types of are which are predefined for MIDS? | Single point and JOA( JTIDS Op Area) |
| What is the name of the website that contains the L16 Networks? | JTDLM, TDL Sharepoint |
| What NPG are you required to have in order to utilize the network management feature of CINEMA? | NPG 4 |
| If surveillance from the Ground C2 node is being received in slot group 14, where would you find the relay transmit assignment for this NPG? | Slot group 15 |
| what are the 2 most common type of neutral track we account for? | Air and maritime Traffic |
| What is the timeframe in which FCR need to be submitted to you coordinator? | 30 days prior |