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Term
What is ORM?
Definition
Operational Risk Management.  A Systematic, decision-making process used to ID and manage hazards.
Term
What are the 5 steps of ORM?
Definition

Identify Hazards

Assessing Hazards

Making Risk Decisions

Implementing Controls

Supervising

Term
What instruction governs safety and mishap reporting?
Definition
OPNAVINST 5102.1D Navy and Marine Corps Mishap and Safety Investigation, Reporting and Record Keeping Manual
Term
Define and discuss the four categories of hazard severity.
Definition

Cat I- May cause death, loss of facility/asset or result in grave damage to national interests.

 

Cat II- May cause severe injury, illness, property damage.

 

Cat III- May cause minor injury, illness, property damage

 

Cat IV- Minimal threat to personnel safety, health or property.

Term
What is a RAC and what are they?
Definition

Risk Assessment Code- combination of hazard severity and mishap probablity.

1. Critical Risk

2. Serious Risk

3. Moderate Risk

4. Minor Risk

5. Negligible Risk

Term
How long do you have to submit a mishap report?
Definition
Within 30 days of occurance via Web-Enabled Safety System (WESS)
Term
What are the four required mishap reportable items?
Definition

1. All on duty DOD civilian, and all on or off duty military, Class A mishaps and any mishap resulting in hospitalization of 3 or more personnel regardless of cause (suicide, homicide, medical, etc) within 8 hrs to COMNAVSAFCEN.

 

2. DON on-duty civilian fatalities to nearest OSHA within 8 hrs.

 

3. Lafer and RF radiation exposure.

 

4. Ordnance related Class A explosive mishaps.

Term
State the prurpose of a HAZREP message.
Definition
Assist leaders in identifying casual factors and formulating corrective measure to prevent reoccurance.
Term
What are the 3 objectives of First Aid?
Definition

1. Save Lives

 

2. Prevent further injury

 

3. Prevent infection

Term
What are 3 methods of controlling bleeding?
Definition

1. Direct pressure

 

2. Pressure points

 

3. Tourniquet

Term
What are the 10 pressure points?
Definition

1. ankle

2. pelvic area

3. wrist

4. below bicep

5. base of neck

6. jaw line

7. in front of top of the ear

8. inside elbow

9. inner thigh

10. behind knee

Term
What are the symtoms of shock?
Definition

Disruption of the circulatory system, individuals usually faint.

 

1. vacant/lackluster eyes

2. shallow/irregular breathing

3. cold, pale skin

4. nausea

5. a weak or absent pulse

Term
How do you treat for shock?
Definition
Lay victim on back with legs elevated 6-12". Cover to maintain body heat. reassure and calm if conscious.
Term
What are the methods for clearing an obstructed airway?
Definition

1. Standing abdominal thrust

 

2. Reclining abdominal thrust

 

3. Standing chest thrust

 

4. Reclining chest thrust

Term
What is HERO?
Definition
Hazards of electromagnetic radiation to ordnance.
Term
What is HERP?
Definition
Hazards of electromagnetic radiation to personnel.
Term
What is HERF?
Definition
Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Fuel.
Term
Define HAZMAT
Definition
Hazardous material.  Any item or agent that can cause harm to humans, animals or the environment.
Term
How do you store HAZMAT?
Definition
Acids separate from bases; oxidizers away from combustibles and flammables; and compressed gases separate from other HM.
Term
What is the Navy Safety and Occupational Health instruction?
Definition
OPNAVINST 5100.19
Term
What is an MSDS?
Definition
Material Safety Data Sheet
Term
What are the 6 areas of Naval Doctrine?
Definition

1. Naval Warfare

 

2. Naval Intelligence

 

3. Naval Operations

 

4. Naval Logistics

 

5. Naval Planning

 

6. Naval Command and Control

Term
What are the seven principles of Naval Logistics?
Definition

1. Responsiveness

 

2. Simplicity

 

3. Flexibility

 

4. Economy

 

5. Attainability

 

6. Sustainability

 

7. Survivability

Term
Who was Osmond Ingram?
Definition
First Navy ship named after an enlisted man. First enlisted man killed in action in WWI.
Term
What is the Navy's birthday?
Definition
13 October 1775.
Term
What 3 classes of naval vessels existed at the inception of the Navy?
Definition

1. Ships of the line. 64-100 guns.

 

2. Frigates. 28-44 guns.

 

3. Sloops-of-war. Small sailing warships 10-20 guns.

Term
What is "Dipping the Ensign"?
Definition
Merchant ships "salute" Navy ships by dipping their ensigns to half mast and closing them up. Navy vessels never salute first.
Term
When are 21 gun salutes fired?
Definition

Washington's Birthday

 

Memorial Day

 

Independance Day

 

To honor presidents of the US and heads of foreign states.

Term
How many guns are fired for naval officers to render honors?
Definition

Admiral- 17 guns

 

Vice Admiral- 15 guns

 

Rear Admiral- 13 guns

 

Commodore- 11 guns

 

Salutes are fired and intervals of 5 seconds and always in odd numbers.

Term
What was the significance of the Battle of Coral Sea?
Definition
7-8 May 1942. Prevented the Japanese from threatening Australia. US broke Japanese code.
Term
What was the Voyage of the Great White Fleet?
Definition
Show of force for US Navy. Departed Hampton Roads, VA 16 December 1907 for round the world cruise.
Term
What was the Battle of Normandy?
Definition
D-Day 6 June 1944. Invasion of Normandy-the largest amphibious operation in history.
Term
Battle of Midway
Definition
3-5 June 1942. Turning point of the war in the Pacific. US broke Japanese code. 3 carrier battle Hornet, Enterprise, and Yorktown (sunk).
Term
Battle of Guadalcanal
Definition
13-15 November 1942. Enabled Marines to secure island of Guadalcanal. Southern Solomon Islands came under allied control. USS Juneau torpedoed after battle. The Sullivans at 700 were lost.
Term
Battle of Leyte Gulf
Definition
23 October 1944. Final blow to Japanese Navy. Japan lost control of Philippines.
Term
What was Project Mercury?
Definition

Mercury 3- 5 May 1961. First US manned space flight. Alan B. Shepard.

 

Mercury 6- 20 Feb 1962. First American to orbit Earth. John H. Glenn

 

Mercury 7- 24 May 1962. 3 orbits.

 

Mercury 8- 3 Oct 1962. 6 orbits.

Term
What was the On-The-Roof Gang?
Definition
A group of cryptologists and radiomen during WWII who are seen as the beginning of US Navy cryptology. 176 Sailors and Marines worked on the roof of the Navy Department building in Washington, D.C from 1928-1941.
Term
What was "The Purple Code"?
Definition
Japanese code that was "unbreakable" during WWII. Broken by Genevieve Grotjan in Sep 1940.
Term
What was JN-25?
Definition
Japanese Operational code broken by Station Hypo team allowing victory in the Battle of Midway.
Term
What was the attack on the USS Liberty?
Definition
8 June 1967. Attack on Navy research ship by the Israeli Navy during the Six-Day War. 34 crew members killed. Israeli government claims attack was case of "mistaken identity".
Term
What is the only US ship being held captive and by what country?
Definition
USS Pueblo- 23 Jan 1968. North Korea.
Term
What was the Hainan Island EP-3 Incident?
Definition
1 April 2001. Collision between USN EP-3 and PLAN J-8 fighter jet. EP-3 forced to make emergency landing on Hainan. 24 members detained and interrogated.
Term
What was the attack on the USS Stark (FFG-31)?
Definition
17 May 1987. An Iraqi fighter jet attacked under disputed circumstances. 37 Sailors died. Only successful anti-ship missile attack on a US Navy warship.
Term
What are the three levels of war?
Definition
tactical, operational and strategic.
Term
What was the National Security act of 1947?
Definition
A major restructuring of the United States government's military and intelligence agencies following World War II. The majority of the provisions of the Act took effect on September 18, 1947 and were signed by President Truman. (established CIA)
Term
What was the name of the first computer?
Definition
ENIAC- Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer.
Term
What is ARPANET?
Definition
Advanced Research Projects Agency Network. One of the world's first packet switching networks, the first to implement TCP/IP, and the progenitor of what was to become todays internet.
Term
What did RADM Grace Hopper contribute to the US Navy?
Definition
9 Dec 1906-1 Jan 1992. One of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I computer, and she developed the first compiler for a computer programming language. Led the development of COBOL.
Term
What was the impact of the John Walker espionage case?
Definition
CWO John Walker compromised US Navy cryptographic systems and classified information with his brother, son and friend from 1967-1985. (Sold secrets to the Russians.)
Term
What is the oldest intelligence organization in the US Navy?
Definition
ONI. General Order No. 292- 23 March 1882. Department of Library was merged with the Office of Intelligence under the direction of the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation".
Term
Why was ONI founded?
Definition
"Seek out and report" on the advancements in other nations' navies. Founded by LT Theodorus Mason.
Term
Who was the first Chief Intelligence Officer (CIO)/DNI?
Definition
LT Theodorus Mason
Term
What two departments were formed to create ONI?
Definition
The Department Library and the Office of Intelligence
Term
What is the mission of the US Navy?
Definition
Maintain, train and equip combat-ready Nava; forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas.
Term
What is the NCA?
Definition
National Command Authority. The ultimate lawful source of military orders. POTUS and the Secretary of Defense, jointly. President->SECDEF->JCS->Commanders.
Term
What are the 10 Unified Combatant Commands? (Navy COCOM)
Definition

1. NORTHCOM- Peterson AFB, CO

2. CENTCOM- Mac Dill AFB, FL

3. EUCOM- Stuttgart, Germany

4.  PACOM- Camp HM Smith, HI

5. SOUTHCOM- Miami, FL

6. AFRICOM- Stuttgart, Germany

7. SOCOM- Mac Dill AFB, FL

8. JFCOM- Norfolk, VA

9. STRATCOM- Offutt AFB, NE

10. TRANSCOM- Scott AFB, IL

 

Term
What are the 7 different FLTCOM?
Definition

1. Fleet Forces Command (formerly 2nd Flt)- Norfolk

2. 3rd- San Diego, CA. Eastern Pacific

3. 4th- Mayport, FL. Central and South America

4. 5th- NSA Bahrain. Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean

5. 6th- NSA Naples. Mediterranean

6. 7th- Yoko. Western Pacific

7. 10th- Ft Meade, MD. Operational control of Navy information, computer, cryptologic and space forces.

Term
Who is the CNO N2/N6?
Definition

CNO N2- Director of Naval Intelligence

 

CNO N6- Leads Navy Space Team for the CNO

 

location- Pentagon

Term
Who is CNMOC?
Definition
Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command. St Louis, MO.
Term
What is the mission of ONI?
Definition
Provide global maritime intelligence for the US Navy and other national intelligence organizations.
Term
Define C4ISR
Definition
Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance. Systems, procedures and techniques used to disseminate information.
Term
What is the mission of NCDOC?
Definition
Navy Cyber Defense Operations Center. Coordinating, monitoring and overseeing the defense of the navy's computer networks and systems.
Term
Who is the principal advisor to the POTUS, SECDEF and SECNAV on the conduct of Naval warfare?
Definition
CNO
Term
Who are Fleet Commanders responsible to?
Definition
CNO
Term
Define CCRI
Definition
Command Cyber Readiness Inspection.
Term
What are the 4 categories of CASREP?
Definition

1. Initial

2. Correct

3. Update

4. Cancel

Term
What is a SAER?
Definition
Subject Access Eligibility Report. Used to report to DoNCAF any information which might affect an individual's continued access to SCI.
Term
What are some examples of events that should be reported to SSO?
Definition

1. Involvement in activities to overthrow the government or sympathetic association with persons.

2. Foreign influence

3. Foreign citizenship or foreign monetary interests

4. Criminal sexual behavior

5. Unwillingness to comply with rules or regulations

6. Unexplained affluence or excessive debt

7. alcohol abuse

8. mental/emotional disorders

Term
What is SF700?
Definition
Security Container Information. Records door and safe lock combos
Term
SF701?
Definition
Activity Security Checklist. End of the day checklist
Term
SF702?
Definition
Security Container Checksheet. Records names and times personnel have opened, closed or checked containers holding classified info
Term
SF703?
Definition
TS coversheet
Term
SF153?
Definition
Comsec material report. Acquisition/transfer of secure comms devices
Term
SF312?
Definition
Classified information Nondisclosure Agreement
Term
When should combos be changed?
Definition

1. When lock is first installed.

 

2. Loss of clearance/transfer

 

3. compromised or possible compromise

 

4. Combo taken out of service

 

5. Repair work

 

6. Once every 2 years

Term
How do you transport classified via DCS?
Definition
Double wrapped, properly marked classification, at least 8"x11" envelope, less than 150 lbs.
Term
What are the requirements for handcarrying classified mat?
Definition
coversheet/folder, double wrap, courier letter
Term
State the responsibilities of the TSCO.
Definition
Top Secret Control Officer. Maintains system of accountability for Top Secret information. Ensures inventories conducted at least yearly.
Term
Explain what a RAM is.
Definition
Random Antiterrorism Measures. Random implementation of higher FPCON measures.
Term
What are the Force Protection levels?
Definition
THREATCON Normal, Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta
Term
What order is material destroyed during ED?
Definition

Priority 1- Cryptographic equipment and documents

 

Priority 2- Operational SCI coded documents

 

Priority 3- Less sensitive admin

Term
T-SCIF?
Definition
Used no more than 40 hrs per month.
Term
COMSEC
Definition
Communications Security. Preventing unauthorized interception of communications in an intelligible form.
Term
INFOSEC
Definition
Information Security. Protecting information and information systems from unauthorized access.
Term
PSP
Definition
Personnel Security Program. Measures taken to ensure personnel have proper clearance levels.
Term
What is the purpose of the ICD system?
Definition
Intel Community Directives. Principal means DNI provides guidance, policy and direction to the intelligence community.
Term
What are the levels of INFOCON?
Definition

INFOCON 5- No apparent hostile activity

 

INFOCON 4- Increased risk of attack

 

INFOCON 3- Risk identified

 

INFOCON 2- Attack has taken place

 

INFOCON 1- Attack is taking place

Term
Why does the Navy use only .mil email addresses?
Definition
DoD has exclusive use of the .mil domain. Increased security.
Term
Define IA
Definition
Information Assurance. Information Operations that protect and defend data and IS.
Term
What are the 4 levels of computer incidents?
Definition

1. Root Level Intrusion- *Master key to house and all inside*

 

2. User Level Intrusion- *After they get into the house*

 

3. Denial of Service- *floods service*

 

4. Malicious Logic- *code embedded in programs that gains information from system*

Term
IAVA
Definition
Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert. High risk software, OS vulnerability. Provides corrective action.
Term
IAVB
Definition
Information Assurance Vulnerability Bulletin. Medium risk.
Term
IAVT
Definition
Information Assurance Vulnerability Technical. Low risk.
Term
CTO
Definition
Communications Tasking Order- A DoD-wide instruction that promulgates mandatory changes on how communications are handled.
Term
NTD
Definition
Navy Telecommunication Directive. A widely disseminated Naval Message giving an order or direction about a certain IT function that needs to be complied with.
Term
Service Pack
Definition
Collection of updates, fixes or enhancements to a software program delivered in the form of a single installable package.
Term
Explain the difference between a vulnerability and a threat.
Definition

Vulnerability- real weakness

 

Threat- circumstance or event with potential to adversely impact organizational operations.

Term
IAM
Definition
Information Assurance Manager. Responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining the DoD information system IA program.
Term
Topology
Definition
Bus, Star, Ring, Mesh. Physical interconnections of elements.
Term
OSI
Definition

Please Do Not Throw Sausage Pizza Away

 

Layer 1. Physical Layer. Defines the relationship between a device and a transition medium. (layout of hubs, repeater and network adapters)

Layer 2. Data Link Layer. Ethernet.

Layer 3. Network Layer. Router

Layer 4. Transport Layer. Provides transparent transfer of data between end users.

Layer 5. Session Layer. Controls the connection (sessions) between computers

Layer 6. Presentation Layer. Transforms data to provide a standard interface for the app layer (JPEG, GIF, etc.)

Layer 7. Application Layer. HTTP, FTP, SMTP

Term
What is the difference between Ipv4 and IPv6?
Definition

IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses.

 

IPv6 uses 128-bit IP addresses

Term
What is ONENET?
Definition
OCONUS Navy Network
Term
What is Network Enumeration?
Definition
A computing activity in which user names, and info on groups, shares and services of networked computers are retrieved.
Term
What is Buffer Overflow?
Definition
An anomaly where a process stores data in a buffer outside the memory the programmer set aside for it. Can cause "erratic program behavior".
Term
SQL Injection?
Definition
(Structured Query Language) An attack in which malicious code is inserted into strings that are passed to an SQL server for parsing and execution.
Term
Dictionary Attack
Definition
a method of breaking a password by systematically entering every word in the dictionary as a password.
Term
Privilege Escalation
Definition
Exploiting a bug or design flaw to gain higher access.
Term
Brute Force Attack
Definition
A technique used to break an encryption by trying all possibilities.
Term
Social Engineering
Definition
tricking a user into giving, or giving access to, sensitive information, thereby bypassing most or all protection. AKA "lying"
Term
PKI
Definition
Public Key Infrastructure. Set of hardware, software, people, policies and procedures needed to create, manage, distribute, use, store and revoke digital certificates.
Term
DNS
Definition
Domain Name System. Translates "names" to "IP". www.example.com into 192.0.32.10
Term
ADNS
Definition
Automated Digital Networking System. Connect shipboard networks to other ship or shore networks.
Term
CUDIXS
Definition
Common User Digital Information Exchange System. GENSER message traffic between Fleet Message Exchange System and mobile platforms.
Term
VERDIN
Definition
Very low frequency Digital Information Network. Messages between Fleet Submarine Broadcast System (FSBS) and MEECN.
Term
NOVA
Definition
Hub used to interface between AUTODIN, DMS and Local Digital Message Exchange.
Term
IBS
Definition
Integrated Broadcast System. Disseminates threat avoidance, targeting, maneuvers, FP, target tracking and SA info through the JTT.
Term
INMARSAT
Definition
International Maritime Satellite.
Term
DMS
Definition
Defense Messaging System
Term
NREMS
Definition
Navy Regional Enterprise Messaging. Allows users to send DMS messages using a web browser or via email.
Term
AMHS
Definition
Automated Message Handling System.
Term
DCO
Definition
Defense Connect Online. Web-based virtual meeting room.
Term
GINGERBREAD
Definition
Intruder on net
Term
EEFI (Essential Elements of Friendly Information)
Definition

1. Position

2. Capabilities

3. Operations

4. Electronic Warfare

5. Personnel

6. COMSEC

7. Wrong Circuit

8-10. For NATO assignment

11-29. Reserved COMUSNAVEUR

30-49. Reserved COMUSFLTFORCOM

50-69. Reserved COMPACFLT

Term
BEAD WINDOW
Definition
Alerts everyone on net that an EEFI disclosure has or may have occurred. Only response is "ROGER OUT".
Term
JSIR
Definition
Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution.
Term
Meaconing
Definition
Receiving readio beacon signals a rebroadcasting them on the same frequency to confuse navigation. Cause inaccurate bearings to be obtained by aircraft or ground stations.
Term
Intrusion (JFIR)
Definition
The intentional insertion of EM energy into transmission paths in any manner, with the objective of deceiving operators or causing confusion.
Term
Jamming (JSIR. Joint Spectrum Interference Resolution)
Definition
The deliberate radiation, re-radiation, or reflection of EM energy for the purpose of preventing or reducing an enemy's use of the EM spectrum.
Term
Spectrum Management
Definition
Enables electronic systems to perform their functions without causing or suffering unacceptable interference.
Term
PLA
Definition
Plain Language Address. ex. COMUSNAVCENT
Term
What are the 5 message priorities?
Definition

P is Priority precedence. 3 hrs.

 

O is Immediate precedence. 30 mins.

 

Z is Flash precedence. 10 mins.

 

R is Routine precedence. 6 hrs.

 

W is Flash Override. CRITIC only. 3 mins.

Term
OPTASK COMMS
Definition
Operation Tasking Communications. Afloat comms plans.
Term
TSO
Definition
Telecommunication Service Order. Authorization for Defense Communications Systems (DCS) circuits.
Term
TSR
Definition
Telecommunication Service Request. Requests additions, deletions, or changes in existing DCO circuits.
Term
COMSPOT
Definition
Communication Spot Report. Any comms outage or degradation longer than 30 mins.
Term
ASW
Definition
Antisubmarine Warfare
Term
STW- Strike Warfare
Definition
TLAM
Term
PSYOPs
Definition
Conveying select information to targeted foreign audiences to influence their behaviors.
Term
MILDEC
Definition
Military Deception. Using deception to guide an enemy to making mistakes by presenting false information.
Term
CNO
Definition
Computer Network Operations. Networked computers and supporting IT infrastructure used to attack, deceive, degrade, disprupt, deny, exploit and defend electronic information and infrastructure.
Term
EW
Definition
Electronic Warfare. Any military action involving the direction or control of electromagnetic spectrum energy to deceive or attack the enemy.
Term
What are the 5 IO Core Capabilities?
Definition

PSYOPS

 

OPSEC

 

MILDEC

 

CNO

 

EW

Term
Red Team
Definition
Uses publicly available data to test IAVA and system configuration compliance of US Navy networks. Attempts to detect vulnerabilities.
Term
Blue Team
Definition
Ensures US Navy networks meet IAVA and config requirements. Provides assistance prior to and during inspections to remedy discrepancies.
Term
JDISS
Definition
Joint Deployable Intelligence Support System. Provides a family of hardware and software capabilities that allow connectivity and interoperability with intel systems.
Term
OPSEC
Definition
Operations Security. Systematic, proven process that identifies, controls and protects generally sensitive but unclass info about a mission, operation or activity.
Term
OPSEC 5 step planning process
Definition

1. Identify critical information

 

2. Threat assessment

 

3. Vulnerability analysis

 

4. Risk assessment

 

5. Measures/countermeasures

 

 

Term
What is the mission of the command OPSEC Program?
Definition
Deny adversaries information about friendly capabilities and intention.
Term
What is the purpose of Naval Intelligence?
Definition

Supporting the Commander

 

Identifying Centers of Gravity and Critical Vulnerabilities

 

Supporting planning and execution of operations

 

FP

 

Supporting Combat Assessment

Term
3 categories of intelligence
Definition

1. Strategic. Long term 1-15 yrs

 

2. Operational. Mid-term 1 month-1 year

 

3. Tactical. Short term 1 hr- 1 month

Term
National Level Intelligence Agencies
Definition
Higher echelon roles. DIA, CIA, NSC, NGA, etc
Term
Theater Level Organizations
Definition
Fall within a certain theater's umbrella "JIOCs"
Term
Fleet Level Intelligence Org
Definition
Specific AOR "Afloat Intel Centers, MIOCs"
Term
PIR
Definition
Prioroty Intelligence Requirement. Aids commanders in task of planning/decision making
Term
CCIR
Definition
Commander Critical Information Requirement. A list or intel requirements of the enemy or battlespace, relating with other available intel to assist in decision making.
Term
What is IO?
Definition
Intelligence Oversight. Prevents unauthorized collections on US persons.
Term
What publications govern IO?
Definition
DoD Directive 5240.1, DoD Directive 5240.1-R, Executive Order 12333, USSID 18, SECNAVINST 3820.3E
Term
What is the mission of the Fleet Intelligence Office and it's 2 suboordinate comands?
Definition
Now NETWARCOM. Deliver synchronized and integrated intelligence, manpower, training and equipment to the Fleet, Naval Component Commanders, and Type Commanders. 2 Fleet Intelligence Detachments (FID) at ONI and Fallon, NV.
Term
Intelligence Fusion Cell
Definition
Collect multiple sources, analyze and produce a product usable by operators and decision makers.
Term
MASINT
Definition
Measurement and Signature Intel
Term
FISINT
Definition
Foreign Instrumentation Intel. (routers)
Term
Three examples of intelligence briefs
Definition

OPINTEL brief

 

Transit brief (SOH transit)

 

Targeting brief

Term
What are the bands and ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum?
Definition

1. ELF up to 300 Hz PLSO messages to subs

2. VF (voice freq) 300Hz-3kHz

3. VLF 3kHz-30-kHz Sub comms

4. LF 30kHz-300kHz Fleet multichannel broadcast system

5. MF 300kHz-3 MHz SAR

6. HF 3MHz-30MHz long distance comms

7. VHF 30MHz-300MHz LOS amphib ops

8. UHF 300MHz-3GHz LOS. Tactical voice

9. SHF 3GHz-30GHz SATCOM and RADAR

10. EHF 30GHz-300GHz SATCOM

Term
Define frequency
Definition
The number of occurances of a repeating event per unit time.
Term
Wavelength
Definition
considers the distance between consecutive corresponding points
Term
ducting
Definition
Occurs when a channel of cool air forms between warm air. Can help radiowaves travel further and clearer.
Term
Refraction
Definition
Change of direction as a wave leaves one medium and enters another.
Term
Multiplexing
Definition
Sending multiple signals or streams of information on a carrier at the same time in the form of a single complex signal.
Term
Bandwidth
Definition
A bit rate measure of available or consumed communication resources expressed in bits/second.
Term
Keying
Definition
A principle method of modulating a carrier wave.
Term
What are the 3 layers of the atmosphere?
Definition
troposphere, stratosphere and ionosphere
Term
Propagation
Definition
Describes how radio waves behave when they are transmitted, or are propagated from one point on earth to another.
Term
Azimuth angle
Definition
True bearing. Compass direction from which the sunlight is coming.
Term
Elevation angle
Definition
Angular height of the sun in the sky measured from the horizon.
Term
AM
Definition
Amplitude modulation
Term
FM
Definition
Frequency modulation
Term
PRI
Definition
Pulse Repetition Interval. Time between transmitted pulses.
Term
PRF
Definition
Pulse Repetition Frequency. The rate at which pulses are transmitted.
Term
BW
Definition
Beam width. A measure of the width of a range of frequencies, measured in hertz.
Term
CW
Definition
Continuous Wave. First type of wave modulation used.
Term
Pulse Width (PW)
Definition
Duration of time between leading and trailing edge of a pulse.
Term
Scan
Definition
Systematic movement of a radar beam to cover a definitive pattern or area in space.
Term
What is the difference between OPELINT and TECHELINT
Definition

OPELINT- trend analysis. Operationally relevant information. location, movement, employment, tactics

 

TECHELINT- Technical aspects. Signal characteristics, modes, functions, associations etc

Term
What METOC products are available through the Navy Oceanography Portal?
Definition
Precise time, master clock, GPS, Computer display clocks, Two-way Satellite Time Transfer (TWSTT), GPS-based products, astronomy related products, meteorology related products.
Term
What is GOES?
Definition
Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite. Supports weather forecasting, severe storm tracking and meteorology research. National Weather Service uses it for its US weather monitoring and forecasting operations.
Term
What are POES
Definition
Polar Operational Environmental satellites. Constellation of satellites in polar orbits around the earth. approx 14.1 orbits per day.
Term
What is Defense Meteorological Satellitle Program (DMSP)
Definition
Monitors meteorological, oceanographic, and solar-terrestrial physics for the DoD.
Term
Lunar illumination
Definition
reflection of moonlight from clouds and terrain
Term
Bathythermograph
Definition
A small torpedo shaped device that holds a temperature sensor and a transducer to detect changes in water temperature versus depth.
Term
Bioluminescence
Definition
emission of light by a living organism
Term
Sea wave
Definition
waves generated by wind in the local area
Term
ebb
Definition
receding or outgoing tide
Term
Mixed Layer
Definition
Upper layer of the three-layered ocean model. warmer temperatures. Surface to approx 1500'.
Term
Thermocline
Definition
Middle layer. Temperature changes more rapidly with depth than it does in the layers above or below. Contains negative sound speed gradient, can reflect active sonar and other accoustic signals.
Term
Deep layer
Definition
Lowest layer of the ocean. 1000 fathoms or more.
Term
What are the 3 thermal layers of the ocean?
Definition

1. Mixed layer

 

2. Thermocline

 

3. Deep layer

Term
How does temperature affect sound speed?
Definition
Increase in temperature=increase in sound speed. 3.2 m/sec for every 1 degree C increase in temp
Term
How does environmental conditions impact ASW Ops?
Definition
variances in temp, salinity and pressure will significantly affect communications and travel of submarines
Term
How do environmental conditions impact mine warfare operations?
Definition
affects underwater visibility, burial and movement of mines, accuracy of navigation, sound velocity profiles, etc.
Term
What are the wave height for high seas?
Definition
12'
Term
What are the Tropical Cyclone Conditions of Readiness (COR) and who sets them?
Definition

1. COR 5 Destructive winds possible within 96 hrs. CNRSE

 

2. COR 4 Destructive winds possible within 72 hrs.

 

3. COR 3. 48 hrs.

 

4. COR 2. 24 hrs.

 

5. COR 1. Destructive winds are occurring or anticipated within 12 hrs.

Term
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Definition
150-800 miles above the earth
Term
Medium Earth Orbit
Definition

Semi-synchronous- 10,800 nm. Period of about 12 hrs.

 

Sun-synchronous- one revolution per year

Term
Highly Elliptical Orbit
Definition
Molniya orbit
Term
Geosynchronous Orbit
Definition
19,300 nm. Period of approx. 1 day.
Term
Polar Orbit
Definition
Passes over the entire surface of the earth. Used primarily for imagery satellites.
Term
What are the 2 main space launch facilities in the US?
Definition

1. Vandenberg. CA. SLC-6 "slick six"

 

2. Kennedy. LC-39 Merritt Island, FL.

Term
What are the advantages of space based ISR?
Definition
Systematic and focused coverage of AOR, sometimes without detection. Supports full range of military intelligence activities.
Term
Disadvantages of space based ISR?
Definition
Access limitations and a predictable overflight schedule. Atmospheric disturbances (fog, vis, etc).
Term
What is astometry?
Definition
Branch of astronomy that relates to precise measurements and explanations of the positions and movements of stars and other celestial bodies.
Term
What are Earth Orientation Parameters?
Definition
describes the irregularities of the earth's rotation.
Term
Who founded the ONI?
Definition
Lt Theodorous Mason and SECNAV William Hunt
Term
What 2 rates merged in 1975 to create IS?
Definition
Photographic Intelligencemen (PT) and Yeoman
Term
What are the 4 Echelon III centers and why are they named what they are?
Definition

1. Admiral Farragut. Damn the torpedoes. Utilized new technologies and new tactics.

 

2. Admiral Hopper. Computer genius.

 

3. President Kennedy. Believed in unconvential warfare and specops.

 

4. Admiral Nimitz. Use of inteligence in the pacific conflict. "you were 5 miles, 5 degrees and 5 mins off"

Term
CAPCO
Definition
Controlled Access Program Coordination Office.
Term
What is a DD 254
Definition
A contractual specification. Provides contractor the security requirements and the classification guidance that would be necessary to perform on a classified contract.
Term
Who has the authority to declassify imagery?
Definition
Director of National Intelligence
Term
What is SCI?
Definition
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Term
What is a HIV?
Definition
High interest vessel is a commercial vessel that intends to enter a US port that may pose a security risk to the port.
Term
VOI
Definition
Vessels of interest are commercial vessels associated with lots of bad stuff.
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