BLK 1 MLIC
Adequate NCT (net cycle time)
10 sec or below
USAF Class 2 Terminals support
2.4 Kbps encoded & unencoded voice, 16 Kbps unencoded voice
NPG-20
2nd medium for fighter to fighter exchange
FOT - Freq Optimal Timing
90% success rate - used for HF propagation, freq is high enough to avoid the problems of multipath, absorption and noise encountered at lower freqs; but not so high as to experience the adverse effects of rapid changes in the ionosphere
NPG-18
Allows E-3 to receive a visual indication of the location of a Link 16 controlled weapons and its objective (target, aim, loiter, or abort point). Also displays weapon footprint representing the ellipse of the weapon's current kinematic capability
MIL-STD 3011, Interoperability standard for the JREAP
Appendix A (satellite link operations), Appendix B (Ground Links - Point-to-Point), Appendix C (Link over classified internet - Unicast/Multi-cast
CJCSI 6232.01, Link 16 Spectrum Deconfliction
Applies to all operating JTIDS?MIDS in the proximity of the US&P and ensures the operation of these systems does not exceed the spectrum certification limits for pule density identified IAW prescribed restrictions
ADSI - Air Defense Systems Integrator
Capes - Displays up to 2k trks -forwards up to 4k trks for up to 16 TDLs -interfaces to up to 8EW feeds -receives/tracks/reports up to 24 air & surface surv radars -translates EW data to TDLs & vice versa -correlate the ATO to the real-time tac air pic -provides online/real-time data extraction and reduction of all msg interfaces -provides an embedded simulation and training cap -provides up to 50 tac SD workstations
Á2
Default KGX-40 configuration. Allows the processing of msgs even if errors are contained in the msg indicator (MI)
AFI 11-2E-3v3
E-3 crews will operate data link equipment IAW the JMTOP & written guidance of the JICO/ICO
NPG-10
EW parametric data is exchanged
FJUB - Forward Link 16 Unit Link 11B
Forward Link 11B and Link 16
FJUA - Forward Link 16 Unit Link 11
Forward between Link 11 and Link 16
Data Terminal Set
Functions to send or rx data, EDAC, digital -> analog conversion, analog -> digital conversion, radio signal generation, link protocol control, interface control
300NM
Link 16 is restricted to normal LOS operations of
AFTTP 3-1.GP Chapter 8, Tactical Data Link Employment Stds
MSN employment for CAF. Provide baseline for integration that can be applied to training or contingency ops.
Link 4
Navy aircraft are equipped with this link to perform automatic carrier landings if needed
MIL-STD 6040
OPTASKLINK is formatted using this standard to enhance C4I interoperability
JMTOP
Provides planning, guidance, and operating procedures to USAF for the employment of tactical data systems that exchange real time or near real time info through use of TDL & defines responsibilities for these function in non-NATO environments
NPG-2/3
RTT msgs are automatically exchanged between Link 16 JUs on these NPGs
Two Link 11 wave forms
SLEW - Single Tone Link 11 Waveform (Navy) CLEW - Conventional Link 11 Waveform (Everyone)
CONE - Concept of Network Employment
Volumes that focus on a particular operation msn area or function, and describe the employment of TDL systems ISO that msn, as well as the relationship between the TDLs and other C4ISR caps w/in multi-force or joint network centric ops
Picket
a PU responding to a DNCS interrogation
DLRP - Data Link Reference Point
a latitude/longitude which all Link 11 and Link 11B participants use as the base position to report both their own position to the rest of the units in the link
Short Broadcast Mode
a picket station or the DNCS sends a single data transmission to the other members on the net
ELF - Extremely Low Freq
ability to penetrate ocean depths to several hundred feet with little signal loss and is primarily used as a "knock on the door" request for subs to establish 2-way comm w/sender
TSR - Time Slot Reallocation
allows network capacity to be dynamically distributed where it is needed and then the terminal automatically redistributes the time slots to meet those needs
JRE Transparent Multiple Platform Gateway
allows the exchange of Link 16 & SADL msgs using JRE
CIU - Concurrent Interface Unit
and IU that is conducting simultaneous or concurrent transmission of the same date on two or more links, but not forwarding between them
MIL-STD 6016, TDL Message Standard
approved standard for Link 16 COMPATIBILITY & INTEROPERABILITY between US military platforms employed or intended to be employed in joint tactical operations using link 16
Contention Access
assigns time slots to a group f units "pool" for tx (non-C2)
Frame; 12 sec; 1536 time slots
basic recurring unit of time in a network is called a _________ and last for how many seconds and contains how many time slots
Diffraction
bending of electromagnetic energy around an object or barrier
VLF - Very Low Freq
can be sued for comm to satellites and as a backup to short wave comm blacked out by nuclear activity
Refraction
change in direction and velocity of propagating wave due to its passing from a medium of one density to a medium of a differing density
EHF - Extremely High Freq
commonly used in radio astronomy and remote sensing
IMTDS - Improved Multi-Link & Display Systems
connection allows multiple users to utilize the same JTIDS terminal. It can also operate as a Link 11B forwarder
CTP - Common Tactical Picture
contains info to support tactical forces and is a visual representation of info contained w/in the track databases of the JDN
Fast (2250 bps) 13/9
data rate is best for real time info flow and facilitates the lowest NCT
CJCSM 3115.01, Joint Data Network Operations
defines the JDN & the purpose of the CTP & addresses the relationship between the CTP and the combatant commander's COP
COLE - Concept of Link Employment
document that discusses USAF-specific info that will be exchanged, how it will be used to support the counter air, interdiction, SEAD and CAS msns and the data link architecture that will be employed
.6 seconds
dummy or radio silent PUs can add approximately
Attenuation
electromagnetic energy propagates through free space, the intensity of its fields decreases directly with the distance traveled
BACN - Battlefield Airborne Comm Node
flies at high altitudes and contains a suite of radios and computers the correlates tac data and expands voice comm using IP to extend the reach of the DODIN
FJUAB - Forward Link 16 Unit Link 11B
forward between Link 11, Link 11B and Link 16. CRC is capable of this
FPU - Fowarding PU
forward data between Link 11 and Link 11B
VHF/UHF - Very/Ultra High Freq
freq bands notably free from atmospheric and manmade static and well suited for tactical voice comm
FM Signals Advantage
higher efficiency, a larger bandwidth, and better resistance to noise
SHF - Super High Freq
highest freqs which can be used for long distance terrestrial comm
SCC - System Coordination Center
identifies and x/y coordinate measured form the DLRP from which that unit reports the position of track data
NPG-5
in conjunction with NPG-6, is used by units w/out C2 capabilites
M.9D M-Series MSG
indicates a PU is done/finished its tx, provides link monitoring info
Recurrance Rate
indicates how many time slots are in the block and since they are evenly distributed how often they occur
FM Signals Disadvantage
limited to LOS
SCDL - Surveillance & Control Data Link
link that provides a secure, all weather link between the JSTARS and multiple ground stations
Crypto Period Designator Table (JANUS Table)
loading procedure that allows for 48 hours of continuous operation of the JTIDS terminal
Spread Spectrum Advantages
low interference, low probability of intercept, anti-jam capability, hard to exploit or spoof, used in very precise radar/ranging systems
NPG-8
means for a command designated unit to coordinate platform weapons and order weapons engagements
AM Signals Disadvantage
more susceptible to noise
Uniform Time Base
net sync mode of operation from which all net data comm normally initiate
MIDS-JTRS (Multi-functional Information Distribution System/Joint Tactical Radio System)
next-generation voice and data radio used by the US military which includes Link 16 enhanced throughput, Link 16 freq remapping and programmable crypto
DDP - Digital Data Processor
performs real time control and signal processing for JTIDS msg tx and rx. Also performs msg and tx encryption, controls R/T unit functions and performs synchronization
Link 11B
primary data link for ground based TACS
AM Signals Advantage
produce power at carrier freq & adjacent side bands, increase efficiency by suppressing carrier freq or a side band, TX data via dual side band - RX can auto select best data from either side
Scattering
propagation effect that can enable VHF/UHF signals to be transmitted BLOS
E-3s role w/in the DODIN
provide C2 as well as contribute sensor info in the JDN
NPG-12/13
provide secure, digitized voice channels for use by all JUs
JTIDS/MIDS Spectum User Guide (JSUG)
provides a familiarization and quick reference guide for JTIDS/MIDS operations detailing the current procedures for planning & conducting TDL operations to ensure users are aware of applicable JTIDS/MIDS restrictions and coordination requirements prior to beginning operations.
FBCB2-BFT - Blue Force Tracker
provides command brigades and below info on ground unit ID, POSIT, & Ops Status
NPG-19
provides for the sharing of fighter-derived sensor info among fighters
Combat Tracker II
provides global SA as well as C2 caps directly to the cockpit of the C-17, KC-135, and B-52 aircraft; SIPR Net fleet tracker
DISN/DOD Gateway
provides the joint force commanders with the "reach back" ability to access needed caps worldwide
SADL - Situational Awareness Data Link
provides the pilot w/the five closest friendly units to the target
COP - Common Operational Picture
receives its data (correlated and fused) in near and/or non-real time & amp data from the CTP and additional data sources
Joint VMF
required info flexibility using repeatable fields and used in bandwidth constrained environments
Absorption
results in the propagated energy being dissipated as it passes through the layers of the atmosphere and interacts with the moisture and various gases present
PADIL - Patriot Digital Info Link
secure, point-to-point, full duplex link for exchanging info between Patriot battalions and batteries
JTIDS employs these techniques to increase the anti-jam margin of the tx signal:
spread spectrum tech, relay, EDAC, Jitter, Freq Hopping
KGV-8A
stores crypto variables loaded during initialization and provide for both MSEC & TSEC encryption methods
Primary emphasis placed on military SATCOM today
support joint force as well as providing "Reach Back" connectivity to the sustaining base portions of the DODIN
NPG-1
supports course synchronization and entry into the Link 16 network
Time Slot
the basic unit of access to the network. 128 per second
Reflection
the bouncing of electromagnetic energy off an object having a density different than that of the propagating medium
DNCS - Data Net Control Station
the interrogating station in the Roll Call mode of operation
Dedicated Access
time slots assigned to a uniquely identified unit for TX (C2) and guarantees msg delivery
Vertically Polarized Antennas
to gain maximum advantage, the ground wave must be transmitted and received using this type of antenna
AWACS 3-3/OGI 11-1
unclassified documents containing specific standards and TTPs for AWACS employment
GRU - Gridlock Reference Unit
unit identified in the OPTASKLINK to provide track info for other capable units to use to align their trcks
NPG-6
used by all JUs for identification, synchronization and RELNAV
NPG-4
used for exchanging msgs which change initialization parameters or redistribution of time slots over the air
GM - Gateway Manager
used on the ROBE KC-135 to provide its tactical interface
Doppler Correction Audio Tone
used to correct Doppler shifts in the rx tones caused by the relative motion between the tx & rx, also used to correct Doppler shifts that may occur because of improper difference between tx & rx freq stds
NPG-7
used to exchange surveillance info; product information is sent via
HF - High Frequency
used today extensively for long-range comm
IDM - Improved Data Modem
utilized by the Army to transmit JSTARS data from the E-8C aircraft to the Army Command Centers, the GSM and attack helos
Radio Silence
when a unit cannot poll other units, nor can the unit respond to a poll
Roll Call
when each PU is polled for data
Broadcast Mode
when one PU will continuously send a series of data transmission to all the members on the net
NPG-9
where Uplink & Backlink conducted
Net Test
will test the connectivity between all the units and operation of the data terminal set
