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ELF

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One-Way sub communications

3Hz to 30Hz

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SLF?

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Provide communication services for subs at a certain depth

30 Hz to 300 Hz

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LF

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8 channels of frequency-division multiplex traffic

30 KHz to 300 KHz

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HF

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Been around since WWI. AM radio & commercial distress.

3MHz to 30MHz

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VHF

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FM radio & aircraft communications

30 MHz to 300MHz

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UHF LOS

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Tactical voice

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SHF

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Radar and satellite comms

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UHF SAT

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Tactical voice and data

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EHF

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Satellite comms

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Multiplexing

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Multiple analog message signals or digital data streams are combined into one signal over a shared medium

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Modulation/Demodulation

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Putting information in/out of a waveform

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Keying

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Inserting noise or data onto a frequency (morse code)

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Sampling

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The higher the sampling rate the better the quality of the signal will be

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Layers

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The ionosphere(all radio waves are here) is composed of 4 layers: (lowest)D, E, F1 and F2(highest)

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Radio Waves

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Ground Waves and Sky Waves

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Amplitude Modulation (AM)

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Power of a wave to convey information

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Frequency Modulation (FM)

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Frequency of a wave to convey information

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Half duplex

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One way flow (HYDRA)

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Full Duplex

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Messages sent and received at the same time (cell phone)

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Simplex

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Communication in one direction (1MC)

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Define Electronic Warfare

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Protection of our use of the electromagnetic spectrum

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Electronic Protect

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Protecting our forces from adversary EW; EMCON

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Electronic Attack

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Redirecting enemy attacks; Jamming

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Electronic Support

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Gaining intel on foreign units; SSES

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Ship Signal Exploitation Space
CTRs, CTMs and CTIs work center. Provide INDICATIONS and WARNING to the ship.
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HF (antenna)
AS-142 nicknamed WHIP
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V/UHF (antenna)
AS-4293A nickname Lampshade
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HF DF and V/UHF DF (antennas)
Not on carriers; trick question
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Decimal
10 base
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Binary
Base of 2
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Octal
Base of 8
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Hexadecimal
Base of 16
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Signals Analysis
Classifying whether it's maritime or war
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Cryptanalysis
Study of techniques to encrypt or circumvent the information
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Traffic Analysis
Study of external variables of communications networks
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Fusion Analysis
Collaborative effort and analysts of all sources of Intel products
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USSID (United States Signals Intelligence Directive)
Designed to make clear to anyone involved in SIGINT that compliance with NSA & CSS.is mandatory
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Explain DF
Procedure for attaining one or more LOBs from electromagnetic or acoustic sources. - 1 LOB: 1 ship - 2 LOBs: 2 ships-TBC (two bearing cross) - 3 LOBs: 3 ships - Fix DF is essential in search and rescue
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Geo-Location
Better than DF; | 2 or more sensors using time difference of arrival(TDOA)
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Information Operations
Peacetime
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Information warfare
War time
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What is the governing authority?
Title 10 USC
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MF
Includes international distress frequencies
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USSS
United States SIGINT System
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The 5 pillars of IO
- CNO (Computer Network Operations): CN Attack, CN Defense and CN Exploitation - Electronic Warfare: Protecting and denying use of the electromagnetic spectrum - Military Deception: actions taken to deliberately mislead adversaries - MISO: Measures taken to influence foreign behaviors - OPSEC: Loose lips sink ships
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What are IO's role in the 6 phases of the Targeting Cycle?
- Commander's Objectives, guidance and intent - Target Development - Capabilities Analysis - Commander's Decision and Force Assignment - Mission Planning and Force Execution - Assessment
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What is a CRITIC
Critical information that has to be off the ship in 2 minutes and on the presidents desk in 10 minutes
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Who is CRITIC release authority delegated to ?
CRITIC Action Officer (CAO), LT Lindeblad
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What is a Tactical Report (TACREP)
-Principal reporting vehicle used by the (United States SIGINT System) USSS; Secret message report
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What is a Kleighlight (KL)
Used to forward time sensitive information to National Security Operations Center (NSOC); Top Secret message report
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SIGINT
Signals intelligence
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PDDG
Producer Designator Digraph; 2 letter code for command identifier
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SIGAD
SIGINT Address; 3 letter, alpha-numeric code for command identifier
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JSST
Request message for intel resources
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Bulls-Eye 3 (BE-3)
One line message to facilitate direction finding (DF)
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Cryptologic Coverage Plan (CCP)
CRC (Cryptologic Resource Coordinator) provides mission guidance based on fleet. EX: 3rd fleet=3rd fleet CCP
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Sealink
Provides on-demand access to Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) in real-time maritime and Naval databases
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Intelink
Google
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CTM
Cryptologic Technician Maintenance; system maintenance
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CTI
Cryptologic Technician Interpreter; deals with languages
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CTR
Cryptologic Technician Collector; Collects and analyzes
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IT
Information Technician; Manages JWICS
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Special Reporting & Coordination (SPRAC)
Voice circuit utilized by CTRs for Tactical Coordination; there are 3 configurations
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Short Range SPRAC
VHF or UHF line of sight (LOS) transmission
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High Frequency SPRAC
HF transmission; back up to LR SPRAC
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Long Range SPRAC
Utilizes SATCOM transmission
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Cryptologic Carry-On Plan (CCOP)
Owned by SPAWAR for specific deployment regions
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Ship Signal Exploitation Equipment Increment F (SSEE INC F)
TR's primary cryptologic system
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Swearbow
Software suite that allows CTIs ashore to remotely utilize receivers on afloat units
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USSID SP0018
Safeguards US persons
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USSID SP0009
Safeguards Host Nation Collection
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CR1500
Guidance for KL reporting
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CR1501
Guidance for CRITIC reporting
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The Sun
Has biggest effect on space environment; 600 million tons of hydrogen each second
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Solar Wind
Electrically charged particles that stream continuously from the Sun; affects satellites at altitudes 600 miles
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Solar Cycle
11-year cycle, 4-year cycle and 7 year decline
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Van Allen Radiation Belts
Donut shaped; inner belt is 500km above Earth's surfaced outer belt is 16km-20km above Earth's surface
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Atmospheric Drag
Particle bombardment heats, causing it to expand outward producing frictional drag on a satellite
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Low Earth Orbit
100-420 miles
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Medium Earth Orbit
450-10k miles
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Highly Elliptical Orbit
63-64 degrees
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Geosynchronous Orbit
24 hours
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Polar Orbit
Inclination of 90 degrees
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Apogee
Away
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Perigee
Close
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What are the 2 main space launch facilities in the US
- Kennedy Space Center | - Vanderberg AFB
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Defense Satellite Communication System
Jam-resistant, secure voice and high data rate communications
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)
Advantage: Spying Disadvantage: Weather

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