SILO 1.1 Scope of signals Flashcards

1
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What are the 2 responsibilities of signals ?

A
  1. The provision of communication links

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

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2
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What are the 2 functions of signals ?

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  1. Enable commander at all level

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

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3
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What does LCSS means ?

A

Land Control Support System

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4
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What are the 2 components of signals ?

A
  1. CIS

2. EW

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5
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What does CIS means ?

A

Communication Information System

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6
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What are the 2 subcomponent of CIS ?

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  1. TacC2IS

2. TacComms

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7
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What does TacC2IS means ?

A

Tactical Command and Control Tactical System

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8
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What does TacComms means ?

A

Tactical Communication

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9
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What are the 3 subcomponents of EW ?

A
  1. EP
  2. ES
  3. EA
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10
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What does EP means ?

A

Electronic Protection

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11
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What does ES means ?

A

Electronic Support

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12
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What does EA means ?

A

Electronic Attack

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13
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What are the 4 means LCSS supports the army desired end state ?

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  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.
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14
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What is the definition of command ?

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

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15
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What is the definition of control ?

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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.

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16
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What are the 4 components of C2 ?

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  1. CoC
  2. Staff System
  3. HQ Facilities
  4. CIS
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17
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What are the 5 army operational functions ?

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  1. Command
  2. Shield
  3. Sense
  4. Act
  5. Sustain
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18
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Define the function of command.

A

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

19
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Define the function of shield.

A

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

20
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Define the function of sense.

A

Interception and identification of EM emissions.

21
Q

Define the function of act.

A

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

22
Q

Define the function of sustain.

A

Maintain the operational network.

23
Q

What are the 2 information environments and their differences ?

A

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

24
Q

What does MIE means ?

A

Military Information Environment

25
Q

What does GIE means ?

A

Global Information Environment

26
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MIE infrastructure must integrate activities of the LF as follow :

A
  1. Support decision making
  2. Transmit information
  3. Link sensors
  4. Provide a common picture
  5. Enable efficient sustainment of the force
27
Q

What does IMP means ?

A

Information Management Plan

28
Q

What does RI means ?

A

Relevant Information

29
Q

What are the purpose of an IMP ?

A

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

30
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What are the 3 steps in the system management process ?

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  1. Plan
  2. Direct
  3. Monitor.
31
Q

What does SM means ?

A

System Management

32
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What are the 9 general principles of SM ?

A
  1. Capacity
  2. Economy
  3. Flexibility
  4. Mobility
  5. Reliability
  6. Security
  7. Simplicity
  8. Survivability
  9. Timeliness
33
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Describe capacity SM principle.

A

Modular, scalable.

34
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Describe economy SM principle.

A

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

35
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Describe flexibility SM principle.

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

36
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Describe mobility SM principle.

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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.

37
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Describe reliability SM principle.

A

Maximum reliability, standardization and maintainability.

38
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Describe security SM principle.

A

Security…

39
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Describe simplicity SM principle.

A

Open interface easy to use.

40
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Describe survivability SM principle.

A

Can withstand physical and electronic attack by enemy.

41
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Describe timeliness SM principle.

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

42
Q

What are the 4 responsibility of signal system operator ?

A
  1. System establishment
  2. System operation
  3. System exploitation/protection
  4. System maintenance
43
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What are the primary tasks assigned to signal ?

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