105 Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence Fundamentals

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Arm and hand signals
Whistle signals
Special signals

Question 2

Discuss the following terms as they relate to Command and Control:

Answer 2

Nature and Purpose
. Process

Question 3

Discuss the following terms as they relate to Naval intelligence

Answer 3

a. Nature and Purpose
b. Support to Operating Forces:
c. Fundamentals of Naval Intelligence:
Intelligence Cycle
e. Support for Expeditionary Forces:

Question 4

. OPLAN

Answer 4

An operation plan for the conduct of joint operations that can be used as the basis for
development of an OPORD. It pertains to a single operation or series of connected operations that
the force performs simultaneously or in succession.

Question 5

OPORD

Answer 5

• A directive issued by a commander to subordinate commanders for the purpose of effecting the
  coordinated execution of an operation.

Question 6

. WARNORD

Answer 6

A preliminary notice of an order or action that is to follow at some future date. It may be issued to
alert subordinate commands to impending operations and to give subordinates time to make
necessary plans and preparations

Question 7

FRAGO

Answer 7

• A series of FRAGOs may be issued after the basic OPORD to change or modify the desired
  sequence of events.

Question 8

EXORD

Answer 8

An execute order is an order issued by competent authority to initiate military operations as
directed

Question 9

DEPORD

Answer 9

If required by prevailing circumstances, the warning order may include a deployment preparation
order or deployment order (i.e., changes to alert status of units and movement of selected forces
to pre-position for impending operations).

Question 10

CONOPS

Answer 10

• A verbal or graphic statement in broad outline of a commander’s assumptions or intent in regard
  to an operation or series of operations

Question 11

Discuss the speed of service objectives for the following message precedence

Answer 11

a. Routine - Up to 6 hours
b. Priority - Up to 3 hours
c. Immediate - Up to 30 min
d. Flash - As fast as humanly possible; objective is less than 10 minutes

Question 12

Access

Answer 12

The ability and opportunity to obtain knowledge of classified information.

Question 13

Classification

Answer 13

The 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

Question 14

Compromise -

Answer 14

A security violation which has resulted in confirmed exposure of classified
information or material to a person.

Question 15

Need to know

Answer 15

A determination made by an authorized holder of classified information that a
prospective recipient requires access to specific classified information.

Question 16

Clearance

Answer 16

• A 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.

Question 17

. BEADWINDOW

Answer 17

• BEADWINDOW is a real-time procedure which brings to the immediate attention of circuit
  operators the fact that an EEFI disclosure has (or may have) occurred.

Question 18

Discuss the following with respect to radio communication frequencies

Answer 18

a. HF (High Frequency) - 3 to 30 MHz
b. VHF (Very High Frequency) - 30 to 300 MHz
c. UHF (Ultra High Frequency) - 300 to 3000 MHz
d. SATCOM (Satellite Communications) - 2290 to 2700 MHz

Question 19

Discuss the following types of circuits and net

Answer 19

a. Tactical - For security/ tactical communications.
b. Administrative - Mission support communications.
c. Directed - To use net, you must obtain permission from the Net Controller.
d. Free - No permission is required for use.

Question 20

Discuss the following requirements for handling CMS

Answer 20

a. Responsibilities - You are responsible to national security, whether you are a user or a witness.
b. Training Requirements - Must be PQS qualified and trained by the CMS custodian.
c. Storage Requirements - Must be stored by clearance. TS must have two combinations.
d. Receipt - Sign (SF-153) to establish custody.
e. Inventory - Must be done every time you are conducting shift turnover.

f. Destruction - TPI is required, regardless of the classification.

Question 21

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

Answer 21

• Used for identification, tracking, and filing purposes for messages.
• The DTG format consists of a 2 Digit day, 4 Digit Time then single letter zone and 3 letter month and
  year.

Question 22

Discuss the purpose of the unexploded ordnance Hazards Report (UXO

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Define the following types of control (OPCON)

Answer 23

• The authority to perform those functions of command over subordinate forces involving
  organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and
  giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission.

Question 24

Define the following types of control. (TACON)

Answer 24

• The command authority that is limited to the detailed direction and control of movements or
  maneuvers within the operational area necessary to accomplish assigned missions or tasks.

Question 25

Define the following types of control (ADCON)

Answer 25

• In doctrinal terms, these are administrative control (ADCON) responsibilities, even after the
  assignment of SDDC’s capabilities to TRANSCOM, which is a functional combatant command. It is
  important to note that ADCON is not a command relationship but serves as a doctrinal
  interpretation of the departmental responsibilities outlined in the Federal statute.

Question 26

Define the following types of control (COCOM)

Answer 26

• The authority of a Combatant Commander (CCDR) to perform those functions of command over
  assigned forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces; assigning tasks;
  designating objectives; and giving authoritative direction over all aspects of military operations,
  joint training, and logistics necessary to accomplish the missions assigned to the command.

Question 27

Discuss the purpose of the following messages and the general situations and time lines
in which each would be submitted

Answer 27

NAVY BLUE- NAVY WIDE INFORMATION THAT IS NEED TO KNOW BY WHOLE NAVY
SITREP- INFORMATION THAT IS NOT NEED TO NOW NAVY WIDE. COMMAND ORRIANTED

Question 28

Explain the use of the following NAVY MESSAGE

Answer 28

• A message is an official communication in brief form transmitted by electrical means through
  Navy telecommunication centers. A message is used for urgent communication where speed is of
  primary importance

Question 29

Explain the use of the following E-MAIL

Answer 29

• Messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to one or more recipients via
  a network.

Question 30

Discuss the factors that affect the capabilities of radio communications

Answer 30

1. Location
2. Power
3. Antenna
4. Terrain
5. Weather