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Comms & Comsec
CB Communications CC
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| COMSEC | Communications security |
| Communication Material Security (CMS) | Provides measures to deny unauthorized persons information of value gained through telecommunications |
| CMS Custodian Responsibilities | Ensure the proper distribution, handling, control, and security of COMSEC material |
| Two Person Integrity (TPI) | Personnel are not normally permitted to work alone in areas where top secret information or information controlled under special access program procedures is used or stored |
| Encryption | Process of converting intelligible information into an unintelligible form for transmission |
| Authentication | Protect a communication system against fraudulent transmissions |
| Access | Eligible for access to information up to the level shown |
| Classification | Classed when it requires Protection in the interest of National security |
| Compromise | Any breach or possible breach of Security or classified material |
| Need to know | Cleared to review classified material |
| Exclusion area | Access to the area means access to classified information |
| Limited area | An area with classified information a visitor could gain access to |
| Controlled area | Next to or surrounds an exclusion or limited area |
| Security Clearance | Must have this before allowed access to classified information |
| Purpose of Phonetic alphabet | Clarity and emphasizes accuracy of information |
| Numbers | Transmitted digit by digit |
| Pro-words | Words or phrases used to reduce traffic |
| Flash (Z) | Deliver as soon as possible |
| Immediate | 30 minutes or less |
| Priority | 3 hours or less |
| Routine | 6 hours or less |
| Read Back | Transmit the entire transmission back exactly as you received it |
| Say Again | All of your last transmission |
| Roger | Received your last transmission satisfactorily |
| Over | This is the end of my transmission to you and a response is necessary |
| Figures | Numerals or numbers to follow |
| I say again | Repeating transmission or portion indicated |
| Minimize | Normal message and telephone traffic is drastically reduced |
| EEFI | Essential Elements of Friendly Information |
| What does BEADWINDOW mean | Used to identify an EEFI violation |
| What does GINGERBREAD mean | Hostile forces are attempting to intrude on the net by Imitative Communications Deceptions (ICD) |
| Regular supersession | Change of encryption codes as a result of a pre-determined expiration |
| Irregular supersession | Change of encryption codes as a result of a damaged or corrupted code |
| Emergency supersession | Change of encryption codes as a result of a compromised code |
| How far does HF reach | High Frequency 3- 30 Mhz |
| How far does VHF reach | Very High Frequency 30 - 300 Mhz |
| How far UHF does reach | Ultra High Frequency 300 Mhz - 3 Ghz |
| Confidential | Identifiable damage |
| Secret | Serious damage |
| Top secret | Exceptionally grave damage |
| Emergency destruction | Ordered by the Commanding Officer and requires the destruction of all classified documents and equipment to prevent their falling into enemy hands |
| What system is th AN/PSN-11 a part of and what are its capabilities | Part of the NAVSTAR GPS system Tracks up to 5 satellites at once Water proof Encryptable |
| Wire (telephone), Radio and messengers | Primary means of communications in defense Messenger is most secure |
| Visual and sound signals | May be used to supplement wire communications, but only when they do not compromise security |
| Combat hand and arm signals | Communicate commands or information in the field when voice or radio communication is difficult, impossible, or when radio silence must be maintained |
| Radio communications capability factors | Field radios are for line-of-sight communications valleys, densely wooded areas, towers, low lying areas, and sources of electrical interference are common obstructions |
| STU III phone | Allow secure voice communication when Required |
| NiCAD Batteries | Sealed-cell batteries No federal regulations that restrict shipping Use chemical gloves and chemical goggles if handling leaking batteries |
| Lithium Batteries | Sealed-cell batteries Transportation may be restricted DO NOT expose lithium batteries to water Extinguish with CO2 |
| Alkaline batteries | Sealed-cell batteries There are no federal regulations that restrict shipping Use chemical gloves and chemical goggles if handling leaking batteries |
| What is the OE-254 used with and what is its range | PRC-119 and VRC 90/92, 36 miles |
| What is the RF-1912 (TR-72) used with | RT-1694 |
| What is the AS-2259 used with and how far can it reach | PRC-150 Range, 300 miles |
| Describe the AT-1011 | Uses the HF base station Range of 1000+ miles and is omni-directional (doesn’t need to be aimed) |
| What is AN/PSN-11 part of | Part of the NAVSTAR GPS system Tracks up to 5 satellites at once Water proof Encryptable |
| Wire (telephone), Radio and messengers | Primary means of communications in defense Messenger is most secure |
| Visual and sound signals | May be used to supplement wire communications, but only when they do not compromise security |
| Combat hand and arm signals | Communicate commands or information in the field when voice or radio communication is difficult, impossible, or when radio silence must be maintained |
| Radio communications capability factors | Field radios are for line-of-sight communications valleys, densely wooded areas, towers, low lying areas, and sources of electrical interference are common obstructions |
| STU III phone | Allow secure voice communication when Required |
| NiCAD Batteries | Sealed-cell batteries No federal regulations that restrict shipping Use chemical gloves and chemical goggles if handling leaking batteries |
| Lithium Batteries | Sealed-cell batteries Transportation may be restricted DO NOT expose lithium batteries to water Extinguish with CO2 |
| Alkaline batteries | Sealed-cell batteries There are no federal regulations that restrict shipping Use chemical gloves and chemical goggles if handling leaking batteries |
| What is the OE-254 used with and how far does it reach | used on the PRC-119 and VRC 90/92 Range up to 36 miles |
| What is the RF-1912 (TR-72) used with | Used with the RT-1694 |
| AS-2259 | used with the PRC-150 Range of up to 300 miles |
| AT-1011 | Used the HF base station Range of 1000+ miles and is omni-directional (doesn’t need to be aimed) |
| What is the AS-3567 and what is it used with | satellite antenna used with the PRC-117 Preferred method of data transmission in the field |
| What type of radio is the AN/PRC119A | VHF SINCGARS Radio |
| What is the frequency of the AN/PRC119A | 30-87.975 MHz |
| How many channels does the AN/PRC119A use | 2320 |
| How many Comsecand Freq. hopping channels does the AN/PRC119A have (Each) | 6 |
| How many Single Channels does the AN/PRC119A have for plain text | 8 |
| How far will the AN/PRC119A transmit | 200 Meters |
| How long will th AN/PRC119A batteries last | 4-30 depending on type and use. |
| Whcih antenna systems are used with the AN/PRC119A and how far will each reach | 3ft tape: 5 miles 10ft whip: 10 miles OE-254: up to 36 miles |
| What type of radio is the AN/PRC104B | HF Radio |
| What is the frequency of the AN/PRC104B | 2 - 29.999MHz |
| How many modes of operation does the AN/PRC104B have | 4 |
| How far will the AN/PRC104B transmit | 10-1000 Miles |
| How many channels does the AN/PRC104B use | 280000 |
| The AN/PRC104B is a secure means of communication when with what | KY-99 |
| How is the AN/PRC104B usually operated in | Upper Side Band (USB) |
| What batteries does the AN/PRC104B use | 2 BA-5590 lithium or 2 BB-690 rechargeable batteries |
| Whcih antenna systems are used with the AN/PRC104B and how far will each reach | 10ft Whip, NVIS, Dipole |
| Which radio is the AN/PRC 138 replacing and why | AN/PRC 104, smaller and lighter |
| What is the frequency of the AN/PRC 138 | HF/VHF 1.6 - 59.999MHz |
| Is the AN/PRC 138 Long range or Short Range | Long Range Secure Radio |
| What external encryption devices are necessary with the AN/PRC 138 | None |
| What batteries does the AN/PRC 138 use | 2 BA-5590 or 2 BB-690 |
| What antenna systems does the VRC 90A use | 10ft whip, OE-254 |
| What is the main purpose of the AN/GRA 39 | Provides capability to remote operator 2 miles from the radio set (ANTFARM) |
| What power source does the AN/GRA 39 use | 12 d-cell batteries |
| Where is the remote unit located for the AN/GRA 39 | COC |
| Where is the local unit located for the AN/GRA 39 | ANTFARM |
| What is the AN/VRC 92A used for | Base Station, made up of two RT/1523 radios |
| What is the output on the AN/VRC 92A | 50W |
| How many power amps does the AN/VRC 92A use | 2 |
| What type of radio is the AN/VRC 92A | VHF |
| How far does the AN/VRC 92A reach | 10-40km |
| The AN/VRC 92A requires what for stationary operations | Power supply |
| What antenna systems does the AN/VRC 92A use | OE-254 |
| What type of radio is the SABER | Handheld VHF with 138-184MHz |
| What does the SABER need in order to fill it | Radio interface box |
| How far can the SABER reach | 1-3miles |
| What is the purpose of the base station of the MODP 1755 | Increases range, requires SABER |
| What antenna system does the MODP 1755 use | 5ft whip |
| How many lines does the SB22 have | 12 |
| What is the purposed of the SB22 | Interconnects calls |
| When stacked, how many lines does the SB22 have | 29 |
| How many batteries does the SB22 use | 4 d-cell batteries with operator pack |
| What four parts does hte SB22 consist of | Operator pack, line and trunk pack, accessory kits, handset-headset |
| Describe the TA 312 | 2 wire tactical phone, press to talk handset |
| How far does the TA 312 reach | 14 miles wet, 22 dry |
| What type of batteries does the TA 312 use | 2 d-cell batteries |
| How far can you talk on the TA 312 without batteries | 4 miles in ear piece |
| Desribe the TA 1 | Hand held comm device, press to talk button |
| How far can the TA 1 reach | 4-7 miles |
| Describe the AN/PSN-11 | PLGR (Plugger), GPR, receives encrypted code, anti jam capacity |
Created by:
Graymoose