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10/28/2012

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Term
Evaluates fix accuracy, Makes recommendations to the navigation evaluator based on CIC/CSC’s navigation plot, and keeps the Shipping Officer advised of course/speed changes.
Definition
Piloting Officer
Term

Evaluates the surface picture, Designates contacts to be watched or tracked in accordance with ship’s directives, Verifies that the recommended course is clear of all surface contacts.

Definition
Shipping Officer
Term

 

Provides all radar data as directed by the Shipping Officer

Definition
Shipping Radar Operator
Term

Provides all navigation radar data as directed by the Piloting Officer. Maintain communications with, and keep the Navigation Plotter informed of designated points available for use.

Definition
Navigation Radar Operator
Term

Maintains CIC navigation plot. Plots and labels each fix on the chart in use. Extends the DR at least two fix intervals. Computes set and drift since last fix. Identifies nearest hazard to navigation. Determines time and distance to the next course change. Revises turn bearings. Plots various types of fixes as applicable, based on the installed electronic navigation system.

Definition
Navigation Plotter
Term

Logs all Piloting Officer recommendations as well as the standard fix report. Assumes responsibility from the Bearing Book Recorder for designating times of fixes when CIC has been designated as the primary navigation plot.

Definition
Navigation Recorder
Term

Communications Instructions-Radiotelephone Procedures (ACP125):

Definition
Term
The term Voice Procedure encompasses what three related elements
Definition

·         Protocol – Rules

·         Callsigns – Identifiers

·         Secure Nets and Codes - Cryptography

Term

 

Transmission Security is that component of COMSEC which includes all measures designed to protect Allied radio transmissions from enemy __________.

 

 

 

Definition

·         Interception

·         Analysis

·         Deception

Term

Maximum defense against interception and direction finding (DF) can be achieved if what protective measures are taken?

Definition

·         Radio Silence

·         Electronic Silence

·         Avoiding Unnecessary Transmissions

·         Transmission Length

·         Procedure

·         Changing Frequency

Use of Alternative Means of Communications

Term

Codewords meanings are always classified and are intended to be used once only as an executive order.

Definition

True

Term

Radio appointment titles are codewords.

Definition
False
Term

What is a unique, daily changing group of four random letters used to disguise a command, formation, unit or sub unit?

Definition

Address Group

Term

What is a combination of letters and figures that identify a communication facility, an organization, or an individual on a radio net?

Definition
Callsign
Term

Pronunciation of Figures:

Definition

1 WUN         6 SIX

2 TOO         7 SEV-EN

3 TREE        8 AIT

4 FOW-ER      9 NINE-ER

5 FIFE        0 ZE-RO

Term

Classified Information Management Program (COMDTINST 5510.23):

 

Definition
Term

What prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security information?

Definition
Executive Order (EO) 12958
Term

Who is ultimately responsible for the security of classified information at his or her command?

Definition
Commanding Officer
Term

What form number is the Activity Security Checklist?

Definition

SF-701 (Retained for 3 months)

Term

What form number is the Security Container Checksheet?

Definition

SF-702 (Shall be affixed to the container and used each time the container is opened and closed. Retained for 3 months)

 

Term
What are the classified coversheets and sticker form numbers?
Definition

Coversheet:                       Sticker:

SF-703 = Top Secret               SF-706 = Top Secret

       SF-704 = Secret                   SF-707 = Secret

       SF-705 = Confidential             SF-708 = Confidential

Term

What form number is the Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement?

Definition

SF-312

Term

What is a CG-4819?

Definition

Classified Document Control Log

 

Term
What form number is the Top Secret Disclosure Record?
Definition

CG-4764A (Shows the names of all individuals given access and the date of such access and shall be attached to all Top Secret information in document form. Retained for 5 years)

Term

What form number is the Security Container Records Form?

Definition
OPNAV 5510/21
Term

What are the 3 types of restricted areas?

Definition

·         Exclusion (Most Secure)

·         Limited (Not as Secure)

·         Controlled (Least secure)

Term

What sound transmission class (STC) is required for Top Secret spaces?

Definition
STC 45
Term

What sound transmission class (STC) is required for Secret and below spaces?

Definition
STC 40
Term

Who has been delegated as original classification authorities within the Coast Guard and have the authority to originally classify information as secret and below?

Definition
Commandant (G-C) and the Assistant Commandant for Operations (G-O)
Term

COMLANTAREA SOP (Annex K)

Definition
Term

What form number is the Report of Radio Interference?

Definition
CG-2861 retain 3 years
Term

What form number is the Report of Violation of Radio Regulations or Communications Instructions?

Definition

CG-2861A retain 3 years

 

Term

 

What form number is the Frequency Authorization Request Form?

 

      

 

Definition
 CG-6086
Term

 

What form number is the Communications Log?

      

Definition
CG-2614A
Term

How long do you retain a Message Tracer File?

 

Definition
6 months following resolution
Term

 

How long do you retain a Visitor Register?

 

Definition

 

 

2 years

Term

How long do you retain High-Precedence Message Test Results?

 

Definition

 

 

 

1 year

 

Term

 

What is the unclassified short name referring to investigations and studies of compromising emanations (CE)?

      

Definition

 

 

       TEMPEST

Term

 

 

Speed of Service Objectives:

Definition

Precedence

Prosign

Speed of Service Objective

Flash

Z

As fast as possible with a goal of less than 10 minutes.

Immediate

O

30 Minutes

Priority

P

3 Hours

Routine

R

6 Hours or start of next business day.

Term

Inspections, Evaluations, and Frequency requirements:

 

Definition

Inspection

Inspector/Evaluator

Reference

Schedule

COMTAC

Unbiased, properly trained individual

COMDTINST M2600.1

1 year

Classified Information Management

CSO & Area or District Security Manager

COMDTINST M5510.23

2 year

Communications

Area or District representative

COMDTINST M2000.3

2 year

EKMS

Account ISIC (unannounced)

EKMS-1, EKMS-3

2 year

Term

 

 These are complete and continuous records of all radio signals transmitted and received. The absence of any signals for a five minute period will be indicated by a NO SIGS entry in the log.

 

Definition
Complete Log
Term

 These are a record of all transmitted and received signals that pertain to the unit. Entries may be abbreviated and in narrative form vice verbatim.

Definition

Abbreviated Log

Term

 

 A recording, magnetic or digital, used as a complete or abbreviated radio log. Recordings that are not normally considered logs may provide valuable information in cases of distress, marine accidents, or disaster. This is often the case where radio circuits are recorded and manual logs are kept. If such information is recorded the CO shall ensure that the recording is protected and treated as a recorded log.

 

 

 

 

 

Definition
Recorded Log
Term
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Definition
Term

 

Which one of the following situations does NOT require the completion of a Personnel Security Action (CG-5588) form?

 

Definition

 

 

 

A. Request security clearances.

 

B. Request a Personnel Security Investigation (PSI)

 

C. Report a positive Page 7 entry.

 

D. Request an Interim clearance.

 

E. Granting local access.

 

F. Report derogatory information.

 

G. Report status changes.

 

Term

When completing a CG-5588 form, what letter shall be entered in the “Status” block.

      

Definition

 

       B – Enlisted

       C - Officer

Term

A Top Secret clearance shall be updated after ______ years.

     

Definition

 

 

 

       5 years

 

Term

 

A Secret clearance will expire after ______ years.

      

Definition

 

 

       10 years

Term

The level of access necessary for each military and civilian position shall be based on mission needs and the determination of the ______ .

      

 

Definition

 

       Commanding Officer

 

Term

What are the 3 types of restricted areas?

 

Definition

 

·         Exclusion (Most Secure)

·         Limited (Not as Secure)

·         Controlled (Least secure)

Term

FPCON:

Definition
Term

This condition applies when a general threat of possible terrorist activity exists but warrants only routine security posture?

      

Definition

 

 

 

       FPCON Normal

 

Term

This condition applies when there is a general threat of possible terrorist activity directed against units and personnel, the nature & extent is unpredictable?

     

Definition

 

       FPCON Alpha

Term

This condition applies when an increased and more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists. You must be able to maintain this posture for weeks w/o causing undue hardship in operational capability?

      

Definition

 

 

 

       FPCON Bravo

 

Term

 

This condition applies when an incident has occurred or when intelligence is received indicating that some form of terrorist action against units and personnel is imminent?

      

 

Definition

 

 

 

 

 

       FPCON Charlie

 

 

 

Term

This condition applies in the immediate area where a terrorist attack has occurred or when intelligence has been received that terrorist actions against a specific location is likely?

    

Definition

 

 

       FPCON Delta

 

Term

COMMS:

Definition
Term

Be able to convert Hz â–º KHz â–º MHz â–º GHz and vice versa

 

Definition

 

 

 

1000 Hz = 1 KHz

 

1000 KHz = 1 MHz

 

1000 MHz = 1 GHz

 

Term

Frequency Ranges:

      

Definition

 

 

 

       VLF = 3 – 30 KHz

 

LF  = 30 – 300 KHz

 

MF  = 300 – 3000 KHz

 

       HF  = 3 – 30 MHz

 

       VHF = 30 – 300 MHz

 

       UHF = 300 – 3000 MHz

 

       SHF = 3 – 30 GHz (Microwaves)

 

       EHF = 30 – 300 GHz (Microwaves, Navy)

 

 

 

Term

 

What is the supplementary hailing CH/Freq for non-commercial vessels?

 

           

 

Definition

 

              CH 9 / 156.45 MHz

Term

SATCOM:

Definition
Term

 

Geo-Synchronous satellites orbit _____ miles above the equator and travel with the speed of the earth’s rotation.

      

Definition

 

 

       22,282

Term

What are the 2 types of networks?

 

 

Definition

 

 

 

Free (Does not require a Net Control Station (NCS))

 

Directed (Controlled by NCS)

 

 

 

Term

 

What is the lateral direction of the antenna, in degrees (0018-3608)?

 

Definition

 

 

Azimuth

Term

What is the vertical direction of the antenna, in degrees (0008-0908)?

 

Definition

 

 

 

Elevation

 

Term

What is the mathematical difference in the uplink and downlink frequencies in MHz?

 

Definition

 

 

 

Offset

 

Term

What type of circuit is one way communications on one frequency?

      

Definition

 

 

 

       Simplex (Ex. FSB)

 

Term

What type of circuit is two-way communications allowing a unit to transmit only when not already receiving a transmission from another unit? (1 Frequency)

      

Definition

 

 

 

       Half Duplex

 

Term

What type of circuit is two-way communications facilitated by transmitting on an uplink frequency, receiving on a separate, downlink frequency? (2 Different Frequencies)

      

 

Definition

 

 

 

       Full Duplex

 

 

 

Term

 

 

What type of circuit is two-way communications facilitated by transmitting on an uplink frequency, receiving on a separate, downlink frequency? (2 Different Frequencies)

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

Definition

 

 

 

       Full Duplex

 

 

 

Term

What does FSB stand for?

      

Definition

 

       Fleet Satellite Broadcast (receive only)

Term

What does NBSV stand for?

   

Definition

 

       Narrowband Secure Voice

Term

What does CUDIX stand for?

      

 

Definition

 

 

 

       Common User Digital Information Exchange Subsystem

 

 

 

Term

What does DAMA stand for?

      

 

Definition

 

 

 

       Demand Assigned Multiple Access

 

 

 

Term

What does ANDVT stand for?

      

Definition

 

       Advanced Narrowband Digital Voice Terminal

Term

 

 

What does NAVMACS II stand for?

 

      

 

 

Definition

 

 

 

       Naval Modular Automated Communications System II

 

 

 

Term

 

What does AUTOVON stand for?

 

     

 

 

 

Definition

 

       Automatic Voice Network

 

Term

 

What does NCTAMS stand for and what is its purpose?

 

 

 

      

 

Definition

 

 

 

Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Stations (NCTAMS) are net control for Naval UHF communications in assigned geographic locations

 

      

 

Term

What equipment makes up the FSB Circuit?

Definition

 

Antennas:            AS-2815 (Eggbeaters, Polarized = no power)________________

 

AS-3018(Trashcans, Independent Group power)

 

              Amplifiers:          AM-6534 (Converts RF â–º IF)

 

Transceiver:         MD-900/SSR-1 (Combines the 4 signals into 1 demodulated IF      signal)

 

Demultiplexer:       TD-1063/SSR-1 (Receives 1 multiplexed signal & demultiplexes into 16 separate signals)

 

Term
What equipment makes up the DAMA Circuit?
Definition

 

OE-82C Antenna Group

 

                     Antennas:            AS-3018 (Unidirectional, LOS)

 

                     Amplifiers:          AM-6691A

 

                     Power/Switch:        SA-2000

 

       Antenna Controller:  C-9597 (Controls Azimuth and Elevation)

 

WSC-3

 

Transceiver:         RT-1107A (Modulates RF to IF)

 

Switchboard:         SB-4125 (Connects one of the RT-1107A units to the TD-1271)

 

                    

 

            OK-454

 

Contains:            TD-1271 (Multiplexer)

 

SB-4124(Switchboard)

 

MX-10342(Allows testing)

 

Power Distribution Panel(Provides power)

 

 

 

              Crypto

 

KYV-5                The “K” means its function is cryptographic; the “Y” means its type is for speech; and the “V” means its assembly has a removable communications security component (faceplate). Powered by mercury batteries.

 

 

 

KG-84A               Used specifically for CUDIXS.  Here again, the “K” means its function is cryptographic; the “G” means its type is for key generation, but in this case it is used more generally as a data encryption device.

 

 

 

KGV-11               Does not encrypt or decrypt any of the information going to or from the MUX.  Its function is to generate a Channel Control Order-Wire (CCOW), which establishes and confirms the satellite connection every few seconds.

 

C-10315

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black Patch Panel

 

                     Crypto:

 

                     KWR-46

 

                     NAVMACS II

 

Term

RADAR:

Definition
Term

What is the measure of a wave’s energy level?

             

Definition

 

              Amplitude (Strength in Volts)

Term

How fast do Radio frequency (RF) waves travel?

 

Definition

 

186,000 miles per second (Speed of Light)

Term

What is the maximum range of a radar determined by?

      

 

Definition

 

 

 

       Pulse Rate

 

 

 

Term

What is the maximum range of a radar determined by?

   

Definition

 

       Pulse Rate

Term

 

What is minimum range determined by?

 

      

 

 

 

Definition

 

       Pulsewidth

 

Term

 

What is the ability of a radar to distinguish between two targets on the same bearing but at slightly different ranges?

      

Definition

 

 

       Range Resolution

Term

 

A natural property of radio waves is that the direction of their transmission path changes as they pass between media having different densities. This is known as what?

 

Definition

 

Refraction

Term

 

What is the means by which a wave bends around the edges of an object and penetrates into the shadow region behind it?

 

    

 

Definition

 

 

 

       Diffraction

 

Term

What is the scattering and absorption of energy as it passes through a medium?

   

Definition

 

       Attenuation

Term

 

What is the propagation velocity of RF energy?

 

 

 

 

Definition

328 yards per microsecond (ms)

 

Search radars are calibrated on the basis of 2,000 yards per nautical mile, which provides sufficient accuracy for their function. For search radars, then, it takes 6.1 ms for an RF pulse to travel 1 nautical mile, or 12.2 ms per radar nautical mile (round-trip distance)

 

Term

Radar antennas radiate RF energy in patterns of what?

            

Definition

 

              Lobes or Beams

Term

 

As a radar transmits, some of the energy strikes the surface of the sea and is reflected upward. As a result, contacts cannot be detected. What are these areas called?

 

 

 

 

 

Definition

 

 

 

Fade Areas

 

 

 

Term

What is the relative bearing of own ship from a target ship?

             

Definition

 

              Target Angle

Term

 

What is the angular measurement between own ship’s head (own course) and the line of bearing to the object?

 

          

 

 

 

Definition

 

 

 

              Relative Bearing

 

 

 

Term

What is the plotting symbol for an estimated position?

             

Definition

 

              Square

Term

 

What is the plotting symbol for a radar fix?

           

Definition

 

 

              Triangle

Term
COMTAC Publications Policy and Procedures Manual
Definition
Term

   Who is responsible for the overall management of development, evaluation, and dissemination of naval doctrine, ACPs and Joint Army/Navy/Air Force Publications (JANAPs)?

      

Definition

 

       Naval Doctrine Command (NDC)

Term

 

Who is responsible for the overall administration of COMTAC Publications within the Coast Guard?

 

      

Definition

 

 

 

       Commander, TISCOM (Telecommunication and Information Systems Command (Tis-332))

 

Term

 

In the Administrative Maintenance File, how long should destruction reports be maintained for publications that were once held in the library?

 

      

 

      

 

 

 

Definition

 

 

 

       Top Secret & Secret = 5 years

 

       Unclassified & Confidential = 2 years

 

 

 

Term

When are secret and below COMTAC publications inventoried?

     

 

Definition

 

 

 

       12 Months (Annually)

 

 

 

Term

TS COMTAC Publications must be inventoried every _____?

  

Definition

 

 

 

       6 Months (BI-Annually)

 

Term

 

COMTAC OPL Allowance lists must be reprinted every ______ or upon change.

 

   

 

 

 

Definition

 

       3 Months

 

Term

 

Relief/designation letters of Publications Control Officer, including inventory at the time of relief must be retained for _________ after relief.

 

 

 

Definition

 

 

 

       2 Years

 

Term

How long should Directives file (initial allowance authorization letters and all subsequent additions/deletions authorizations) be retained?

     

Definition

 

       2 years

Term

 

Correspondence files/local memos (all letters, messages, general messages, rapid drafts, etc. pertaining to the operation of the library) must be retained for _________.

 

     

 

Definition

 

       2 years

Term

 

_____________ replaces the NWPL Catalog Card (OPNAV 5070/11), and is the only method for accounting of each publication in the unit's CPL.

 

     

 

Definition

 

       Coast Guard Publication Control

Term

Coast Guard publications and instructions not applicable to the Navy can be included in the COMTAC publications system.

      

Definition

 

 

 

       False

 

Term

The COMTAC Online Publications Library (OPL) is centrally managed by __________and accessed through a web-interface using a standard web browser.

      

Definition

 

 

 

       TISCOM (Tis-332)

 

Term

 

When must accounts (less Satellite) update Publications Control Officer (PCO) and Publications Control Clerk (PCC) information in the COMTAC OPL database? 

      

 

Definition

 

 

 

       At first log in and semiannually

 

Term

 

COMTAC publications (including CD-ROMs) may be extracted or reproduced for use in training or operations, unless prohibited by the Letter of Promulgation.

 

     

 

Definition

 

 

       True

 

Term

 

What are the three distinct formats COMTAC publications are prepared in?

 

     

Definition

 

       Paper

       Microfiche

       Compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM)

Term

 

When must an inventory of all COMTAC material take place?

 

Definition

 

 

 

 

·         Upon relief of the commanding officer

 

·         Relief of the PCO

 

·         Annually

Term

 

The ______________ of a unit holding COMTAC material shall ensure a self-inspection of the unit’s CPL is conducted annually.

 

      

 

Definition

 

 

 

       Commanding Officer

 

Term

 

Reports of the loss or possible compromise of classified COMTAC publications shall be made to the unit's ______________.

 

      

 

Definition

 

 

 

       Cognizant Security Manager

 

Term

All NATO COMTAC publications shall be separated from non-NATO COMTAC publications.

    

Definition

 

       True

Term

 

When should COMTAC publications be page checked?

 

 

 

 

Definition

 

 

 

·         Upon receipt

 

·         After entry of a change

 

·         After disassembling for any reason

 

Term

 

What are the functional components of the CPL?

 

 

Definition

 

 

 

·         Publication Stock Center

 

·         Inventory of Publications

 

·         Custody Record File

 

·         COMTAC Administrative File

 

·         Publication Notice

 

Term

 

All COMTAC publications must be stamped with an assigned ________ in the upper right-hand corner.

 

      

 

Definition

 

       Copy Number

Term

 

When making short changes / corrections to a COMTAC publication what color ink is authorized?

 

      

 

Definition

 

 

 

       Blue or Black (Never RED)

 

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