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33 Cards in this Set
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when information is exchanged over datalink, for what do senders and receivers use this information ?
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they use it to establish a picture of tactical situation of common interest
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what mode of communications do operators use to trouble shoot problems associated with link failure ?
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voice communications
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define link architecture.
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the overall design of the cmmunication ssystem forming the MTN (muli tactical network)
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when operating in the roll cal architecture, who is responsible for polling each unit and requesting transmission of their data ?
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the unit designated for the net ontrol station ( NCS)
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explain the difference between simplex and full duplex communications.
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-simplex-net particiapnts are restricted from transmitting whle receiving data
-full duplex-both units can simultaneously exchange data |
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when information is exchanged over datalink, for what do senders and receivers use this information ?
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they use it to establish a picture of tactical situation of common interest
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what mode of communications do operators use to trouble shoot problems associated with link failure ?
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voice communications
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define link architecture.
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the overall design of the cmmunication ssystem forming the MTN (muli tactical network)
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when operating in the roll cal architecture, who is responsible for polling each unit and requesting transmission of their data ?
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the unit designated for the net ontrol station ( NCS)
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explain the difference between simplex and full duplex communications.
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-simplex-net particiapnts are restricted from transmitting whle receiving data
-full duplex-both units can simultaneously exchange data |
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what term refers to the computer language used in transmitting data link messages ?
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message standard
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which units commonly use link 11 ?
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naval and airborne platforms, and ground units needing to link with them
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what polling technique does the network use to mmanagge information exchhange among link 11 participants ?
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roll call
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what typess of communications systems are primarily used to transmit Link 11B information ?
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terrestrial communication systems (landlines, microwaves,troposcatter radio, or satellite communication)
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name the data link used to control F/A-18 and F-14 aircraft.
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Link 4A
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what was Link 16 developed to do ?
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to satisfy operational requirements for information distribution, position reporting, and identification
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what TACS units are capable of interfacing with the ATDL-1 ?
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MCE and the AOC
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which unit within the TACS has the ability to process data links on Link 11, Link 11B, and Link 16, but has no inherent surveillance radar capabilities ?
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the AOC
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list the TDLs of the MCE.
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-Link 11
-Link 11B -Link 4A -ATDL-1 -Link 1 -Link 16 |
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with what 2 USAF elements does AWACS typically link directly ?
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the AOC or CRC
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what is JSTARS main contribution to the datalink architecture ?
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the ability to track and downlink information on vehicles moving at extremely slow speeds
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which pieces of equipment is used at the RAOC/ADS for translation of Link 11 and Link 11B messages into an acceptable computr format ?
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RADIL
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what data link is the primary method of transfer for US Army ground units ?
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Link 16
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most ships within the Navy are capable of using what TDL's ?
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-link 11
-link 4A -and/or link 16 |
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what USMC unit functions similar to the USAF CRC ?
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the TAOC (tactical Air Operations Center)
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what two important pulications are used in planning data link operations ?
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OPORDS (operations orders)
OPTASLINK ( operational tasking data link ) |
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what information is contained in Annex A of the OPORD ?
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task organization. it contains a listing of all participating units assigned to support the exercise or operation and thei initial operating location
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where are PU call signs located ?
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in the OPTASLINK
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to gain an understanding of a units capabilities , what do data link planners review ?
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the CONOPS ( concept of operations)
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what must units establish to eliminate track duplication from overlapping coverage?
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an initial data link filter plan
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what is the primary feed to support generation of the commom tactical picture (CTP)?
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the JDN ( joint data network )
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what net does the interface control officer (ICO) use to manage and coordinate the entire multi-link interface ?
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the DCN ( Data link Coordination Net
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what data link tool provides a capability for a C2 IU operator to call the attention of operators in other C2 IUs to a specific geographic location without assigning a track number ?
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pointers
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