G - U1L1 Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is the GSSCE subsystem called?
AN/FSQ-208A
What are the SATCOM segments?
Space
User/Ground
Control
The Control Segment includes what governing bodies?
4 SOPS x 1
ARTS (Automated Remote Tracking Stations) x 7
SCN (Satellite Control Network) x 1
WSOCS x 5
RMCE (Remote Monitoring and Control Equipment) x 6
RSSC (Regional SATCOM Support Centers) x 4
CWO/WBWO/SSE
What are the subordinate commands that fall under US Space Force Delta 8?
- 2 SOPS
- 4 SOPS
- 8 CST
- 10 SOPS
- 53rd SOPS
- Combined SATCOM Support Expert Office (RSSCs)
2SOPS is responsible for command and control of what?
GPS
4SOPS is respond for command and control of what?
MILSTAR, AEHF, DSCS 3, WGS satellite constellations. It also has a test facility in Vandenburg that acts as an alternate or shadow.
8 CTS is responsible for what?
Leads warfighter development for SATCOM and position, timing and navigation (PNT) Guardians (basically, they’re the training squadron)
10 SOPS is responsible for what?
Command and control of MUOS and UFO satellite constellations
There is a SATCOM systems expert (SSE) for every…?
Spectrum and system
Who is responsible for SATCOM network planning and engineering?
CSSEO (Combined SATCOM Systems Expert Office)
What are the four RSSC that are subordinate to CSSEO?
RSSC East
RSSC West
RSSC Central
RSSC Pacific
4 SOPS is primarily responsible for what?
Command and control of global wideband satellite platforms which includes all spacecraft subsystems other than the DSCS 3 and WGS communication subsystems.
They also make the initial configuration of the communication subsystem or payload once the spacecraft is in its orbit slot prior to payload certification and verification (PCV)
4 SOPS commands their satellite platforms through what?
The Satellite Control Network (SCN)
The SCN interfaces with who?
(2) Space Operations Centers (SOC) with (7) ARTS (Automated Remote Tracking Stations) distributed throughout the world
Does 4SOPS have contingency payload control capability?
Yes
Does GSSCE have contingency platform commanding capability?
Yes
What is the purpose of WSOMS net merge?
To provide satellite payload control through a remote transmission site
Headquarters and detachments execute orders from who?
CSSEO in support of WGS and DSCS spacecraft
What is an RSSC and what do they do?
a Theater operational element responsible for satellite communications network planning, engineering, and authorization of warfighter support. The RSSC is the determiner of user communication link supportability for in-theater operations based on user Satellite Access Requests (SAR). The RSSC is responsible for payload management for all SATCOM systems to all combatant commands, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force, DoD and non-DoD agencies, departments, and coalition or international partners. It is also responsible for managing payload aging parameter updates.
What is the responsibility of CWO?
The Wideband Consolidated Watch Officer (CWO) manages and allocates SATCOM resources in support of real-world missions, new technology implementation, and vital training programs.
CWO reviews and validates Satellite Access Authorizations (SAA) for release to DoD, international partners, and other Government agency Users.
CWO coordinates with RSSC and utilizes planning software and spreadsheets to verify Common Network Planning Software (CNPS) plan accuracy and supportability analysis prior to CNPS plan uploads to the spacecraft.
CWO, or the WBWO may direct the WPC to generate a User plan using the GSCCE Payload Configuration Editor (PCE).
CWO verifies User plans for accuracy and supportability prior to upload.
What does the CSSE and SSE do?
The Combined SATCOM Support Expert Office Wideband Consolidated SATCOM System Expert (C-SSE) and SATCOM System Experts (SSE) will have detailed knowledge of their assigned systems & spectrum to provide technical, operational, and engineering support to the United States Space Force, Combined Force Space Component Command (CFSCC) Space Operations Center (SpOC), and the SATCOM Communications Operating Instructions (COI).
The C-SSE and SSEs execute orders from CFSCC SpOC in support of WGS and DSCS Spacecraft. The Primary Tasks of the SSE are to advocate user requirements; operationally advise Program Managers (PM); develop policy & procedures; assist transition planning; approve terminal certifications; insure integrated Concept of Operations (CONOPS); Global System Analyst (SA) & Payload (P/L) management; and Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) management.
There is a SSE for every SATCOM spectrum and system.
