EXW 105 Command, Control, Communications and Intel Fundamentals

Define following type of Control: ADCON , COCOM

ADCON - Administrative Control responsibilities, not a command relationship but serves as a doctrinal interpretation of departmental responsibilities outlined in Federal Statue COCOM - Perform functions of command over assigned forces, giving FULL authoritative direction over all aspects of military operations, joint training, and logistics necessary to accomplish missions assigned to commander

Discuss communications plans

Ability of battalion commander to pass info between his/her troops and superiors is critical for success on any mission. Comms is the instrument by which battalion commander makes his/her orders known and as such the voice of the command, comms plan must be based upon mission, comms officer normally tasked with development of comms plan, should include plan requirements for COC and set up of remote antenna farm and comm network

Discuss following terms: Access and Classification

Access - Ability and opportunity to obtain knowledge of classified information Classification - Determination that official information requires, in the interest of National Security, a specific degree of protection against unauthorized disclosure, coupled with a designation signifying that such a determination has been made

Describe following type of orders: OPLAN

An operation PLAN for the conduct of Joint Operations, to a single operation or series of connected operations that are simultaneously or in succession. Used by higher authority to permit subordinate commanders to prepare supporting plans and orders

Discuss the three methods of communications in areas where oral communications are not reliable

Arm and Hand Signals - When silence must be maintained, leaders giving signals should remember these are an order of command, given smartly, and must be aware their able to be seen Whistle Signal - Only 3 whistle signals used, Attention to orders: On short blast on whistle, Cease Firing: One long blast on whistle, Hostile Aircraft or Mechanized Vehicle : Three long blasts repeated several times Special Signals - Standard for all branches of armed forces to indicate apporach or presence of hostile aircraft or mechanized vehicles. 3 long blasts of whistle, horn, siren, rifle, pistol, small arms etc.

List and describe watch stations: COC Watch Officer, Journal Clerk, Communications Chief

COC Watch Officer: Authorized to release all outgoing messages, Read message board, obtain brief on present situation from current COC officer, and liaison with other staff sections, make routine decisions, and notify S3 of any unusual nature Journal Clerk: Summary of activities used by commanders and oncoming duty personnel to determine current tactical situation, under direction of COC watch officer, and in chronological order Coms Chief: Verify correct communications security measures are used by all assigned communicators, Determine Com nets for all outgoing message traffic, Request technical assistance in case of equipment or net failure

Discuss contents of CEOI

Communications Electronic Operating Instruction (CEOI) contains list of necessary items that are used to accomplish communications portion of mission. Call sign assignments, Frequency assignments, Radio net circuit designator, Ground-air signals

List and describe watch stations: Communicators (Radio/Telephone Operators), Messengers/Security, Plotters

Communicators: Be familiar with authentication and encryption methods, Drafts, receives and transmits messages Messengers/Security: Perform all duties assigned and ensure all personnel entering COC appear on access list Plotters: Ensure proper maintenance of section journals, situation charts, and maps, assist section watch officer as required

Discuss the following terms: Compromise, Need to Know, Clearance

Compromise - Security violation which resulted in confirmed exposure of classified info or material to a person Need to know - Determination made by an authorized holder of classified information that a prospective recipient requires access to specific classified information Clearance - Formal determination that a person meets the personnel security standards and is thus eligible for access to classified information other than that protected in a special access program

List and describe TOC equipment and resources

Depends on Units SOPS and Mission

Discuss the development of an intelligence/tactical picture

Formed from all sources of battle space, including dedicated force intel collection resources, national and theater assets, liason officers, and units in contact with enemy

Discuss the following terms as they relate to Naval Intel : Fundamentals of Naval Intel

Guide both commander and Intel Officer Principles: Know the adversary, Commanders needs, Unity of Intel Effort, Plan for combat, Use an All source Approach Key Attributes: Timeliness, Objectivity, Usability, Availability, Thoroughness, Accuracy, Relevance

Discuss the following with respect to radio communication frequencies

HF (High frequency) - 3 to 30MHZ VHF (Very High Frequency) - 30 to 300 MHZ UHF (Ultra High Frequency) - 300 to 3000 MHZ SATCOM (Satellite Communications) - 2290 to 2700 MHZ

Discuss following terms as they relate to Navy Intel: Intel Cycle and Support for Expeditionary Forces

Intel Cycle - 5 elements , Planning and direction, Collection, Processing, Production, Dissemination Support - Naval intel must be prepared to support amphibious and operations during sustained operations ashore, while also supporting ships, submarines, and aircraft that maintain battlespace dominance in littotaral area of operations.

Describe following type of orders: FRAGO

Issued after basic OPORD to change or modify desired sequence of events , brief oral or written messages and conatin timely change of existing orders

Describe the following type of order: EXORD

Issued by competent authority to initiate military operations as directed

Describe the following type of orders: OPORD

Issued for the coordinated EXECUTION of an operation. Operation order is effective from the date and time it is signed and due to it being an order to conduct an operation it does not contain assumptions

Discuss factors that affect capabilities of radio communications

Location Power Antenna Terrain Weather

Define the following terms : Minimize, EEFI

Minimize - reducing normal message and telephone traffic, so that vital messages will no be delayed on connection EEFI - Essential Elements of Friendly Information, Information which if acquired by adversary, would degrade security of military operations, special projects , list posted in sight of operators for rapid reference in case of violation over radio telephone circuit

List and describe watch stations: NBC/CBR officer, Unit Movement Control Center Officer

NBC/CBR: Role of early warning in N/B/C attack, officer should hold proper NEC code to fill position, Organize/Train and supervise personnel assigned to battalions decontamination teams, establish NBC fallout zones, Advise section watch officer on MOPP levels UMCC Officer: Support for deployment and redeployment of troops. Ensure units are prepd for embarkation, ensure direct marshaling, identify additional support requirements,

Define BEADWINDOW

Real time procedure which brings immediate attention of circuit operators that an EEFI disclosure has or may have occurred

Discuss following terms as relate to Command and Control

Nature and Purpose : Enables commander to understand situation in battle space, Command and Control is "Exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in accomplishment of mission Process : Includes "Planning, Directing, Coordinating, and Controlling of forces and operations" whereas system of command and control includes "personnel, equipment, and communications, facilities, and prcedures employed by commander"

Discuss the following terms as they relate to Naval Intel : Nature and Purpose and Support to Operating Forces

Nature and Purpose : Nature of intel is "The Product" from collecting, exploiting , processing, interrogation and analysis. Purpose of intel is to allow commander to take "Picture" and use it to move resources they have "Effectively" to complete mission tasking Support to Operating Forces : Support to operating forces is corner stone of Naval Intel. Naval Intel is designed to support ops at sea, from shore and ashore - through an organization closely linked with joint and national intel centers Naval Forces engaged in operations are supported by theater Joint Intel Centers (JIC's) and serve as focal point to ensure operating forces receive intel support from national and serice intel centers such as DIA, CIA, NSA and National Maritime Intel Center,

Explain use of Following : Naval Message, Email

Naval Message : Official communication in brief transmitted form by electrical means through Navy Telecommunication centers. For urgent communication where speed is of primary importance. Not be used when info can reach its destination in time for proper action by letter or speed letter. Preped on MESSAGEFORM 173 (DD 173) Email: Messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to one or more recipients via network

Define following type of Control: OPCON , TACON

OPCON: Functions of command over subordinate forces are given authoritative direction necessary to accomplish mission, (assigning tasks, designating objectives etc) TACON: Limited to detailed direction and control movements, or maneuvers within operational area necessary to accomplish assigned missions or tasks

Describe following type of orders: WARNORD

Preliminary notice of an order or action that is to follow at some future date, gives subordianates time to make necessary plans and preparations

What is meant by the term two person integrity

Prevents single person access to COMSEC keying material and cryptographic maintenance manuals Accomplished by : constant presence of 2 authorized persons when COMSEC material being handled, use of 2 combo lock on security containers used to store COMSEC material , use of 2 locking devices and physical barrier for equipment

Define OPREP 3, Navy Blue

Provide CNO and other naval commanders with immediate notification of incidents of military, political, or media interests that are of high Navy, vice national level, interest. Defined as loss or degradation in ability of a command to perform mission as determined by CO Loss of automatic weapon, murder, rape, forcible sodomy, aggravated sexual assault, armed robbery

Discuss following requirements for handling CMS: Receipt, Inventory, Destruction

Receipt: Sign (SF-153) to establish custody Inventory: Must be done every time you are conducting shift turnover Destruction: TPI is required, Regardless of Classification

Discuss following requirements for handling CMS: Responsibilities, Training Requirements, Storage Requirements

Responsibilities: You are responsible to national security, whether you are user or witness Training Requirements: Must be PQS qualified, and trained by CMS custodian Storage Requirements: Must be stored by clearance. TS must have two combinations

Discuss the speed of service objective for following message precedence: Routine, Priority, Immediate, Flash

Routine: Up to 6 hours Priority: Up to 3 hours Immediate: Up to 30 min Flash: As fast as humanly possible, Objective is less than 10 min

List and describe watch stations : S1, S2, S3

S1 - Admin and Personnel Officer , Principal officer for all matters on personnel management, personnel administration and headquarters management S2 - Responsible for all intel operations such as weather, terrain, enemy capabilites, status and intentions S3- Responsible for coordinating, organizing, operating and training COC watch stander personnel

Discuss following types of circuits and nets

Tactical: For security and tactical coms Administrative: Mission support Coms Directed: To use net, must obtain permission from Net controller Free: No permission is required to use

Discuss purpose of unexploded ordonnance Hazards Report (UXO)

UXO reports are used to report discovery of UXO and request support from EOD and other resources as needed

Define OPREP 3, Unit SITREP

Used by CO, OIC, or other commanders to provide ISIC, and appropriate Navy Operational commanders not meeting OPREP 3 PINNACLE or OPREP 3 NAVY BLUE criteria. Driven by potential media interest If incident is not "major" the to be reported via SITREP, generally where most personnel incident reporting will fall

Discuss purpose of date time group (DTG) on a naval message

Used for Identifying, tracking and filing purposes for messages Consists of of 2 digit day, 4 digit time and then single letter zone and 3 letter month and year EXP: 091630ZJUL11 is 1630 UTC on 9 July 2011

Describe the following type of order: CONOPS

Verbal or graphic statement in broad outline of commanders assumptions or intent in regard to an operation or series of operations, designed to give an overall picture of operation

Describe the following type of order: DEPORD

Warning order may include deployment preparation order or deployment order