MAJIC TEST 1

What are the three network modes?

A/A, A/G, Gateway

Who promulgates the OPTASK LINK?

AADC

Identify the principal paths that electromagnetic energy transmits from a transmitting antenna to a receiving antenna.

Direct Wave Propagation (LOS), Ground Reflected Wave, Surface Wave, Sky Wave (ionosphere)

Identify the equipment configuration of the TDL.

Human Machine Interface->TDS computer->decryption/encryption->DTS->Radio->Coupler ->Antenna

MTA

Multi Tactical Data Link Architecture. The plan for how the MTN systems will be configured, initiated, managed, and utilized.

MTN

Multi-Tactical Data Link (TDL) Network. The Multi-TDL architecture, systems and associated data that support the Joint Data Network production of the common tactical picture. The physical configuration, functional organization, and operational procedures used in the design, establishment, modification, and operation of TDL networks and associated voice circuits

What is the maximum net shape for SADL?

4 Flights of 4 A/C (16)

Joint Link Engineering Response Team (JERT)

6-8 Multi-TDL Operational experts, platform engineers, network designers, test and analysis representatives, and communications and IT experts. Purpose: To support Multi-TDL platform and theater MTN analysis, design, and testing.

Commander's Intent

A clear, concise, expression of the purpose of the operation and military end state..

What are needlines in SADL?

A common set of time and frequency resources shared among two or more radios to exchange data. Similar to NPG's in Link 16.

What are the 4 ID values?

0 Unkown, 1 Friend, 2 Hostile, 3 Friend

What are the 5 doctrinal nets? What are they used for?

ADCCN: Disseminate and coordinate changes to the AADP, changes to the ATO or TACOPDAT positions. DCN: Used by the JICO to manage and coordinate the multi-link interface. TSN: Used b the FTC/TDC to ensure reporting of correct data. VPN: Provides amplifying SIGINT information to IU's ECN: Provides voice connectivity between the controller and GBAD forces within the sector

Which annex of the OPORD provided information for the organization of friendly forces?

Annex A: Task Organization

What are the advantages of an HF Radio?

BLOS communications, Secure Voice

How do LInk 11 participants use M-Series messages to convey surveillance Track information?

Basic ID and Primary Amplification (PRI AMP)

What reference identifies the Universal Joint Task List?

CJCSM 3500.04

If you are supporting an OPERATION, what format is prohibited for use from an OPTASKLINK set?

EXER

MIL-STD 6040

Establishes the formats, contents and procedures for the USMTF program and provides instructions and help to read it.

What do we use NATO Link 1 for?

Exchange of Track and strobe data

What Link 22 Series message is compatible with Link 16?

FJ-Series messages

Fast and Slow Data rate for Link 11

Fast: 2250 BPS (identified in the OPTASK LINK as 22/18 and 22/9) lowest NCT , and Slow: 1364 BPS (identified in the OPTASK LINK as 13/9) lowest SNR

FJUAB

Forwarding Link 16 Unit that also operates on Link 11 and Link 11B, and forwards all information between all the links.

What is the difference between FTD and LTD

Full Transmission of Data provides for the automatic reporting of ALL tracks and information. Limited Transmission of Data allows to inhibit the transmission of local, air, surface, and subsurface tracks until dual designations can be resolved.

Which organizations execute the war fighting functions in a Joint Task Force?

Functional Component Commanders

What happens when the picket doesn't respond to the first poll it receives from the DNCS?

If no response within 190 msec, the DNCS will poll that platform again with another 190 msec. If no response, the DNCS will move to the next platform.

What is the relationship between the JDN and CTP

JDN is structured and managed within each echelon of the JTF in order to produce the best possible CTP.

Which CJE's use the MTN as a data resource?

JFACC CJE, and JFMCC CJE

Where does the JDNO fall on the organizational structure?

JTF Commander->JTF J3->JDNO

Who's responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating the CTP?

Joint Data Network Operations Officer

What are the three subordinate elements of the JICO Support Team?

Joint Link Engineering Response Team (JERT), Joint Network Design Team, and Joint Interface Control Cell-Team (JICC-T)

Characteristics of the USMTF Formatting

Jointly agreed, fixed-format, character-oriented messages that are human readable and machine processable.

Joint Network Design Team (JNDT)

Led by J7, 5-6 members (JICO's and Link 16 Network Designers from the JID and four Service NDF's) Responsible for addressing Link16 network planning, design, initialization, and operations

Basic Interface

Link 11, Link 11B, Link 16

Which M-Series messages will be used to pass air track and surveillance information?

M.2 Air Track Position/M.82 Air Track Position Amplify

What functions is the JICO responsible for? (Select All that apply)

PLANNING FUNCTIONS include: Obtain JFC, JFACC, AADC, JDNO, and other supported commander's plans and IER's. Identify IU participation. Determine IU voice and data exchange capabilities and limitations. Obtain and analyze hostile force and non combatant information. Develop the Multi-TDL Architecture. Develop and submit an OPTASK LINK message to the appropriate commander. Develop or establish additional guidance for the execution of the MTA. EXECUTION FUNCTIONS: Supervise the JICC Cell. Manage the MTN and associated voice circuits. Assign or designate the RICO and/or SICO duties to IUs as required.

What is the operation mode that Link 11 uses? Who directs the mode?

Roll Call mode using the M-series message structure. The Data Network Control Station polls the pickets.

Which point is used to put off surveillance tracks in Link 11B?

SCC

How many mandatory sets are there in the OPTASK LINK message format? What are they?

SECINFO, MSGID, POCLINK, PERIOD, LPUDATA, REF

Which radio wave propagation gives the best BLOS capability?

Sky Wave Propagation

What information is included in the POCLINK set

Special point of contact information for the OPTASK LINK. Assigned Duty, name, rank or position, unit, communication means.

Who or what is the JDNO determining IERs for?

The JTF Commander/J3, to support the JTF mission. Ensuring Joint IERs are met by coordinating with the CJEs.

JICC-T

To provide Simultaneous multi-TDL planning, management, execution, analysis, and training support to temporarily augment or perform duties as a JICC Cell. May be tasked by CJCS for humanitarian assistance or contingencies.

What are TPA/TCA/AOI's?

Track Production Area: To designate their surveillance tracking areas of responsibility. Track Continuity Area: To ensure smooth tracking across TPA Boundaries. Area of Operational Interest (AOI): Functions like a geo filter to exchange track information in a specific area with a specific receiving platform.

What are the two types of Internet Protocol?

Transmission Control Protocol (Connection Oriented, ensures receipt of data packets, more overhead, less efficient, used for accuracy of information), User Datagram Protocol (UDP) (Connection-less, no guarantee of receipt, less overhead more efficient, used when speed of delivery is more important)

What are the UPOS, DLRP and SCC? What are they used for?

UPOS: The geographical location of the unit reported in X/Y coordinates referenced to the DLRP or SCC DLRP: Common reference point on the X/Y grid that all units participating on Link 11 use to ensure track reporting is correct. SCC: Entered as a Lat/Long and is the center point of a unit's display grid. The point from which each unit will report it's own tracks.