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| Where specialized enlisted cryptologic personnel monitor, collect, identify, and exploit signals of interest to produce COMINT |
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| Same as SUPPLOT just on an amphibious ship (LHA, LHD, LPD, etc) |
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| The function of SUPPLOT is to gather indications and warning (I&W) information and pass it quickly to the pertinent warfare commander(s). |
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| Same as CVIC just on an amphibious ship due to the addition of an MEU. |
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| It is considered to have two major functional groups; Mission Planning (MP) and Multi Sensor Interpretation (MSI). |
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| Analysis of foreign signals to recover parameters and/or intelligence from said signals. |
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| Analysis of foreign communications frequency usage and information inside signaling to determine operational trends and recover network infrastructure. |
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| Multi-source, multi-intelligence analysis to provide operational commanders and decision makers accurate Indications and Warning (I&W) information, tailored product reports, and to help refine further analysis in response to customer demands. |
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| RASIN (RAdio SIgnals Notation) Manual |
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| A technical document used in the exploitation of signals of interest. |
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| Directive documents for conducting and reporting on the performance of Signals Intelligence |
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| Describe LOS communication |
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| There are two types of LOS, Natural Horizon and Radio Horizon. |
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| Define the Doppler Effect |
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| The apparent change in frequency (phase shift) of a signal based on the movement of the transmitter as compared to the receiver. |
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| The D layer ranges from about 30 to 55 miles. Ionization in the D layer is low because it is the lowest region of the ionosphere. |
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| The E layer limits are from about 55 to 90 miles. This layer is also known as the Kennelly-Heaviside layer, because these two men were the first to propose its existence. |
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| The F layer exists from about 90 to 240 miles. During the daylight hours, the F layer separates into two layers, the F1 and F2 layers. |
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| A telegraph code formerly used internationally for transmitting messages; |
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| Uses passive detection systems to estimate the location of an emitter based on the emitter’s signal strength |
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| Provides the rough location for a signal transmitter by calculating the Time Difference Of Arrival (TDOA) or the Frequency Difference Of Arrival (FDOA) of an emitters signal at multiple receivers at different geographic locations |
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| IO supports operations at the Strategic level |
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Deter War
Affect Infrastructures
Disrupt WMD R&D Program
Support Peace Operations |
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| how IO supports operations at the Operational level |
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Expose Adversary Deception
Isolate Enemy national command authority and/or military commanders from forces |
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| how IO supports operations at the at the Tactical |
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Degrade and/or destroy IADS
Degrade and/or destroy tactical C2
Support MILDEC operations |
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| : involve the integrated use of assigned and supporting capabilities and activities, mutually supported by intelligence, to affect adversary decision makers and achieve or promote specific objectives |
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| integrate and coordinate policies and procedures, operations, personnel, and technology to protect and defend information and information systems |
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| The Adaptive Planning and Execution system process involving the development of joint operation plans for contingencies identified in joint strategic planning documents. |
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| The Adaptive Planning and Execution system process involving the time-sensitive development of joint operation plans and operation orders for the deployment, employment, and sustainment of assigned and allocated forces and resources in response to an imminent crisis. Also called CAP |
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| The source of power that provides moral or physical strength, freedom of action, or will to act. i.e. A US Aircraft Carrier provides power projection, multi-mission capability, and C2 of a strike group, making it a COG within a strike group, fleet, and theater of operations. |
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| A geographic place, specific key event, critical factor, or function that, when acted upon, allows commanders to gain a marked advantage over an adversary or contribute materially to achieving success |
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| Discuss how IO plays a role in the targeting cycle? |
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Assisting the commander in creation of objectives to support national interests.
Establishing adversary force layout and capabilities. |
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| Define the six phases of the targeting cycle |
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End State and Commander's Objectives (Missions Analysis)
Target Development and Prioritization (COA Development)
Capabilities Analysis (COA Analysis)
Commander's Decision and Force Assignment (Orders Production)
Mission Planning and Force Execution
Assessment (BDA, MOP, and MOE) |
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| Is making a target non-capable physically, typically through whole or partial destruction. An example would a 500 pound bomb strike from an FA-18E. |
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| Is making a target non-capable through a means that leaves no physical damage. An example would be a Denial of Service attack versus a computer. |
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| Measures of Effectiveness |
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| Used to assess changes in system behavior, capability, or the operational environment |
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| Criteria for measuring task performance or accomplishment. MOPs are generally quantitative, but also can apply qualitative attributes to task accomplishment. |
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| State the position with overall authority of a NEO and how are they conducted? |
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| The Department of State is responsible for the protection or evacuation of US citizens and nationals abroad and for safeguarding their overseas property abroad. |
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| Discuss how MISO supports a NEO. |
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| efforts can facilitate the passage of pertinent information to noncombatant evacuees. |
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