Block IV

Question 1

There are two types of reports:

Answer 1

Routine - are generated on a given timeline and provide operational and
status information (e.g., site configurations, payload status).

Exception - reports are generated based on an event or activity (e.g., satellite
entering the eclipse season, terminal experiencing a communications problem,
satellite anomaly).

Question 2

What are the four WSOC required reports?

Answer 2

Quicklook

HAZCON (hazardous condition)

Site Status

CCIR (Commander’s Critical Information Requirements)

Question 3

Who generates a “quicklook”?

Answer 3

CCH

Question 4

Quicklooks and HAZCON reports are protected at what level?

Answer 4

SECRET

Question 5

What are quicklooks purpose?

Answer 5

This report is used to notify the Wideband Watch Office (WBWO), Regional
SATCOM Support Center (RSSC), Defense Information Systems Agency
(DISA), and the DISA Theater Network Operations Center (TNC) of any satellite
anomalies, Hazardous Conditions (HAZCON) or impairment in transmission or
payload control capabilities.

Question 6

What is a HAZCON report used for?

Answer 6

A HAZCON is used to notify the WBWO, RSSCs, and DISA TNC of situations
where the loss or severe degradation of a communications subsystem has
occurred or is probable unless preventive measures are taken immediately.

Question 7

Who is responsible for authorizing a HAZCON status?

Answer 7

The Detachment Commander or designated representative is responsible
for authorizing a HAZCON status.

Question 8

What does SSR stand for?

Answer 8

Site Status Report

Question 9

Who makes SSR?

Answer 9

CCH

Question 10

What is an SSR used for?

Answer 10

This report is used to notify the wideband community of WSOC and RMCE site
status.

Question 11

When are SSR’s sent?

Answer 11

Daily at 1000Z or whenever there is a change in OPSCAP/SYSCAP

Question 12

What are the two different types of SSRs?

Answer 12

OPSCAP - Operations Capability

SYSCAP - Systems Capability

Question 13

This is a continuous assessment of the major components of a system or program to a
critical mission or missions. (WSOC’s ability to perform its assigned mission(s).)

Answer 13

Operations Capability

Question 14

What do the following colors mean in regards to Operations Capability?

Green
Amber
Red

Answer 14

GREEN: The WSOC is fully mission capable and/or in an operationally ready status. The WSOC is
available to perform the assigned missions without constraint.

AMBER: The WSOC has a situation or condition that impacts their ability to perform their assigned
mission. The WSOC is able to perform the assigned mission in a limited capacity.

RED: The WSOC is unable to perform the assigned mission.

Question 15

This is a continuous assessment of the capability of a system to perform the functions for
which it was designed or to perform its mission. (Status of the WSOC’s control equipment.)

Answer 15

Systems Capability

Question 16

What do the following colors mean in regards to System Capability?

Green
Amber
Red
White

Answer 16

GREEN: All control systems and equipment of the WSOC for the assigned mission are in an operational or ready state.

AMBER: The WSOC has experienced an equipment fault, resulting in a degradation of system
performance, operations, and/or readiness. A WSOC subsystem is capable of performing the
assigned mission, but in a degraded capacity.

RED: The WSOC has experienced an equipment or system failure and can no longer perform
the assigned mission.

WHITE: The WSOC equipment is in an Authorized Service Interruption (ASI) or approved
maintenance status. Equipment is available just not online performing mission.

Question 17

What does CCIR stand for?

Answer 17

Commander’s Critical Information Requirements

Question 18

What are the four reports used by TCs?

Answer 18

• 24-Hour SATCOM Transmission Report
• After Action Report (AAR)
• Detailed Outage Report (DOR)
• Projection of Intended Movement (PIM) Report

Question 19

What does C4I stand for?

Answer 19

Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence

*** formally what 24 hour reports were called

Question 20

What is the purpose of the 24 hour report?

Answer 20

• Compile all 24-hour reports.
• Compare the reported values against current Operational Database (CNPS) and SAA parameters.
• Analyze reports for discrepancies and out of tolerance conditions.
• Coordinate with terminals to correct report discrepancies and out of tolerance
  conditions.
• Make the reports available to the appropriate management sites and
  agencies (GT3CS).

Question 21

24 hour reporting periods are determined by…?

Answer 21

the orbital location of the satellite

Question 22

Where do terminals send their reports?

Answer 22

Terminals with TCCC capabilities are required to send their reports over the TCCC.

Gateway terminals send their reports via SIPRnet.

All other terminals send their reports via the means of positive control established in the SAA for the mission

Question 23

TPO can be placed on report in what units of power?

Answer 23

dBm or W

Question 24

What is SITE ID on 24 hour report?

Answer 24

Three or five letter identifier of the report originator

Question 25

What is an AAR?

Answer 25

After Action Report AARs are exception reports that are generated to provide information related to Wideband MILSATCOM operations during a specific mission. Upon email request from any SATCOM segment to the WSOC or WBWO, an AAR Template will be sent to the Mission Requestor or Validator, the servicing RSSC, the WBWO/SSE, the primary WSOC, the Terminal Operator(s), and GBSOC (if necessary).

Question 26

How long does a recipient of a AAR request have to respond?

Answer 26

10 business days'

Question 27

What is a DOR?

Answer 27

Detailed Outage Report DORs are exception reports generated by Wideband MILSATCOM terminals, control elements, planning elements, and management elements in response to unanticipated communications and mission outages that are of excessive length, had significant impact to users, or where the reason for outage cannot be easily established. The DOR will be compiled and released by the primary WSOC and will be used to describe the issue, time frame of the issue, and any new information or restoral actions that are taken. A DOR can be requested by any affected user, control element, planning element, or management element. (WSOP) Appendix D, Report 5 provides the format for this report.

Question 28

Who fills out DORs?

Answer 28

TCs Unlike Quicklooks and HAZCONs which are done by CCHs

Question 29

What are some reasons you would fill out a DOR?

Answer 29

* Terminals which do not access at the Satellite Access Authorization (SAA) designated time. * Satellite Link or Trunk Outage greater than 10 minutes IAW Local SOP. * Directed De-access of a Wideband SATCOM user. * Demand Maintenance for Authorized Service Interruptions (ASI).

Question 30

What does PIM stand for?

Answer 30

Projected of Intended Movement

Question 31

These are routine reports that are generated to provide predicted movement information for SOTM terminals (including ships and submarines) operating over Wideband MILSATCOM.

Answer 31

PIM reports

Question 32

When should PIM reports be provided to the WSOC/RSSC?

Answer 32

at 0300z, 1100z, and 1900z. The user is required to make best efforts to submit a PIM report; however, if a report is missed, the user accepts the risk associated with missing a report time.

Question 33

If the projected movement of a ship/plane deviates more than ___ the user must submit new PIM to the RSSC to assure mission supportability. This must be followed by a change SAR detailing the new PIM and should be submitted via JIST or BICES.

Answer 33

100 nautical miles (two degrees in longitude or latitude)

Question 34

Corrections to PIM reports can be submitted up to 24 hours prior to takeoff, though large differences in PIM data could lead to RSSC planners being unable to support the requested change for these terminals.

Answer 34

Fast movers