SILO 1.1 Scope of signals

Question 1

What are the 2 responsibilities of signals ?

Answer 1

1. The provision of communication links

2. services required by the army commander for C2 if their forces during operation

Question 2

What are the 2 functions of signals ?

Answer 2

1. Enable commander at all level

2. Conduct offensive, defensive and stability operations in the EM battle space

Question 3

What does LCSS means ?

Answer 3

Land Control Support System

Question 4

What are the 2 components of signals ?

Answer 4

1. CIS

2. EW

Question 5

What does CIS means ?

Answer 5

Communication Information System

Question 6

What are the 2 subcomponent of CIS ?

Answer 6

1. TacC2IS

2. TacComms

Question 7

What does TacC2IS means ?

Answer 7

Tactical Command and Control Tactical System

Question 8

What does TacComms means ?

Answer 8

Tactical Communication

Question 9

What are the 3 subcomponents of EW ?

Answer 9

1. EP
2. ES
3. EA

Question 10

What does EP means ?

Answer 10

Electronic Protection

Question 11

What does ES means ?

Answer 11

Electronic Support

Question 12

What does EA means ?

Answer 12

Electronic Attack

Question 13

What are the 4 means LCSS supports the army desired end state ?

Answer 13

1. Full integration with C2
2. Operation accord full spectrum of conflict
3. Interact seamlessly with non-military agencies
4. User-friendly, effective, achievable, affordable and sustainable.

Question 14

What is the definition of command ?

Answer 14

The authority vested in an individual for the direction and control of military forces.

Question 15

What is the definition of control ?

Answer 15

the process through which a commander, assisted by his staff, organize, directs ans co-ordinates the activities of the forces allocated to him.

There should be a feedback loop in the control process.

Question 16

What are the 4 components of C2 ?

Answer 16

1. CoC
2. Staff System
3. HQ Facilities
4. CIS

Question 17

What are the 5 army operational functions ?

Answer 17

1. Command
2. Shield
3. Sense
4. Act
5. Sustain

Question 18

Define the function of command.

Answer 18

Process information, linking sensors, commanders, weapon platforms, ensure availability of visualization.

Question 19

Define the function of shield.

Answer 19

Protection and security of the system from both CS and C2IS threats.

Question 20

Define the function of sense.

Answer 20

Interception and identification of EM emissions.

Question 21

Define the function of act.

Answer 21

EA. Reduce or prevent hostile use of the EM spectrum. .

Question 22

Define the function of sustain.

Answer 22

Maintain the operational network.

Question 23

What are the 2 information environments and their differences ?

Answer 23

MIE and GIE. MIE is military while GIE fall outside of the control of the military.

Question 24

What does MIE means ?

Answer 24

Military Information Environment

Question 25

What does GIE means ?

Answer 25

Global Information Environment

Question 26

MIE infrastructure must integrate activities of the LF as follow :

Answer 26

1. Support decision making 2. Transmit information 3. Link sensors 4. Provide a common picture 5. Enable efficient sustainment of the force

Question 27

What does IMP means ?

Answer 27

Information Management Plan

Question 28

What does RI means ?

Answer 28

Relevant Information

Question 29

What are the purpose of an IMP ?

Answer 29

Assign IM policies, identifie how RI should be handled, provide guidance to system management organizations.

Question 30

What are the 3 steps in the system management process ?

Answer 30

1. Plan 2. Direct 3. Monitor.

Question 31

What does SM means ?

Answer 31

System Management

Question 32

What are the 9 general principles of SM ?

Answer 32

1. Capacity 2. Economy 3. Flexibility 4. Mobility 5. Reliability 6. Security 7. Simplicity 8. Survivability 9. Timeliness

Question 33

Describe capacity SM principle.

Answer 33

Modular, scalable.

Question 34

Describe economy SM principle.

Answer 34

service desk functions should be centralized with the senior deploying HQ. Less experienced personnel should be the first point of contact.

Question 35

Describe flexibility SM principle.

Answer 35

CIS must be robust. The lost of a few components should not shut down the network.

Question 36

Describe mobility SM principle.

Answer 36

System support capability must be mobile. Hardware repair must be done as far as possible and software repair as close as possible to the HQ.

Question 37

Describe reliability SM principle.

Answer 37

Maximum reliability, standardization and maintainability.

Question 38

Describe security SM principle.

Answer 38

Security...

Question 39

Describe simplicity SM principle.

Answer 39

Open interface easy to use.

Question 40

Describe survivability SM principle.

Answer 40

Can withstand physical and electronic attack by enemy.

Question 41

Describe timeliness SM principle.

Answer 41

Restauration of service is the first priority and must be done quickly.

Question 42

What are the 4 responsibility of signal system operator ?

Answer 42

1. System establishment 2. System operation 3. System exploitation/protection 4. System maintenance

Question 43

What are the primary tasks assigned to signal ?

Answer 43

1. System planning 2. System adaptation 3. System management 4. system administration 5. system support