End-to-End Communications Flashcards

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What is C2?

A

Command and Control

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What are the 3 key segments of end-to-end communications?

A

Shipboard LANs
RF Communications systems
Shore facilities

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3
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What does the acronym ADNS means?

A

Automated Digital Network System

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What does ADNS do?

A

Routes IR traffic over RF Communications system

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5
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What three networks included in shipboard Networks?

A

ISNS
CENTRIXS
SCI

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What is ISNS and it’s purpose?

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Integrated Shipboard Network System that provides users with tactical and support information.

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What is CENTRIXS and its purpose?

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Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System that provides users the ability to communicate and share info with allies and coalition partners

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What is SCI and its purpose?

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Sensitive Compartmented Information Network that provides SCI users with tactical information.

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What are Transit Links?

A

Different Communications paths used to transmit information from one location to another

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What are the type of Transit Links?

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SATCOM, LOS, Long-range, Pier Connectivity.

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What is SATCOM?

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Satellite Communications that involve the use of active or passive satellites to extend the range of communications

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What is LOS?

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Line- of- sight Communications is a short range communication between platforms within each others direct line of sight.

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What is long-range communications?

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Long-range communications between platforms beyond the line-of-sight

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What is pier connectivity?

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A physical connection between a ship and shore via cable (T1 or higher connection)

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What are the shore facilities that provide connections in end-to-end communications?

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  1. NCTAMS
  2. NCTS
  3. STEP
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What is the acronym NCTAMS and what is its purpose?

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Navy Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station that provide classified and unclassified communications

17
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What is acronym NCTS and its purpose?

A

Navy Computer and Telecommunications Station that provide infrastructure and support services.

18
Q

What is the acronym STEP and its purpose?

A

Standardize Tactical Entry Point that functions as a relay station

19
Q

What are the shore facilities functions areas?

A

NOC and JFTOC.

20
Q

What is the acronym NOC and its purpose?

A

Network Operations Center that serves as a bridge between shipboard communication and DISN. It provides fleet networking support and network connectivity.

21
Q

What is the acronym JFTOC and it purpose?

A

Joint Fleet Telecommunications Operations Center that houses the RF(Radio Frequency) circuits ashore and provides the Fleet with RF Communications support.

22
Q

What is the architecture that supports C4I?

A

server, workstation. switch, router, crypto device, and RF equipment.

23
Q

What is the purpose of a switch in C4I architecture?

A

a device that connects computers together

24
Q

What is the purpose of a router in C4I architecture?

A

A device that connects other devices together

25
Q

What is the purpose of a crypto device in C4I architecture?

A

Equipment that encrypts( make unreadable) outgoing data and decrypts (make readable) incoming data.

26
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What is the purpose of a RF equipment in C4I architecture?

A

All equipment necessary to transmit and receive information over a transit link