Security and Electronic Warfare Overview

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What are the three levels of classification for sensitive information?

  • Top Secret, Secret, Confidential (correct)
  • T3, T5, NOFORN
  • ABDE, BLDE, MK 53 DLS
  • CLEARANCE, NEED TO KNOW, ACCESS

What is the primary function of the AN/SLQ32 system?

  • Anti-ship missile defense (correct)
  • Electronic surveillance
  • Communication interception
  • Data encryption

What does the acronym 'NOFORN' stand for?

  • No Foreign National (correct)
  • No Foreign Operation
  • No Foreign Network
  • No Foreign Recognition

What type of information is classified as 'PII'?

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What is the meaning of 'CLEARANCE + NEED TO KNOW = ACCESS' in terms of security clearance?

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What are the three types of decoys used within the MK 53 DLS?

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Where are the SLQ-32 Antennas located on the ship?

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Which of the following is NOT a subsystem of the SLQ-32(v)6?

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What is the primary function of PCMS?

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Which of the following is NOT a sub-division of Electronic Warfare?

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What is the main purpose of EMCON?

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What is the role of the Ship's Signal Exploitation Space (SSES)?

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How many NULKA launchers are available, and how many rounds can each hold?

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What is the highest level of PCMS?

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Where is SSES located?

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What does VI stand for?

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Flashcards

Clearance

Determination by DODCAF allowing access to classified information.

Classification Levels

Three levels indicating info sensitivity: Top Secret, Secret, Confidential.

Top Secret

Information disclosure would cause exceptionally grave damage to national security.

Need to Know

Valid reason for a member requiring access to classified information.

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NOFORN

Indicator that information is not releasable to foreign nationals.

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FVEY

Information shareable with the Five Eyes nations: US, UK, CAN, AUS, NZ.

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AN/SLQ-32

Primary system for electronic warfare, mainly for anti-ship missile defense.

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MK 53 DLS

Decoy Launching System used to deploy decoys against threats.

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NULKA launchers

We have 4 NULKA launchers, each capable of holding 2 rounds.

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CIC

CIC stands for Combat Information Center, where NULKA can be launched from.

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Electronic Warfare sub-divisions

The three sub-divisions are EA (attack), ES (support), and EP (protect).

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PCMS

Passive Counter Measure System; reduces radar cross section using special materials.

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Levels of PCMS

PCMS has three levels: High, Medium, and Low effectiveness.

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EMCON

Emissions Control; managing transmitter use to avoid detection.

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SSES

Ship’s Signal Exploitation Space; monitors signals for indications and warnings.

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SNOOPIE

Ships Nautical or Otherwise Photographic Interpretation and Examination Team.

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Study Notes

Security

  • Clearance: DODCAF vets personnel for access to classified information; two levels: SECRET (T3) and TOP SECRET (T5).
  • Classification: Defines information sensitivity; three levels: TOP SECRET (exceptionally grave damage), SECRET (serious damage), and CONFIDENTIAL (damage).
  • Need to Know: Valid reason for needing access to classified information; job-related necessity.
  • Access: Authorization from CO or designee to access classified information. Clearance + Need to Know = Access.
  • Compromise: Loss or suspected loss of classified material.
  • Restricted Area: Secured spaces (CIC, SSES, etc.) with extra access controls.
  • NOFORN: Information not releasable to foreign nationals.
  • FVEY: Information sharable with US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
  • PII: Personally Identifiable Information (SSN, etc.)

Electronic Warfare (EW)

  • EW Position: Located in the CIC, forward port corner.
  • EW Officer: ENS Kesselbrenner.
  • Primary System: AN/SLQ32(V)6.
  • AN/SLQ32 Function: Anti-ship missile defense.
  • SLQ-32(V)6 Subsystems:
    • Above Deck Equipment (ABDE)
    • SLQ-32 Antennas (port and starboard, under wings)
    • Below Deck Equipment (BLDE)
      • Radar 1
      • Common Processing System (CPS)
      • CSER 2
      • Common Display System (CDS)
  • MK 53 DLS: Decoy Launching System.
  • DLS Decoy Types: NULKA (MK234), SEDUCTION (MK214), INFRARED (MK245).
  • Chaff Launchers: 6 launchers, 6 tubes per launcher.
  • Seduction/Infrared Launch Locations: CIC and Bridge.
  • NULKA Launchers: 4 launchers, 8 rounds (2 per launcher).
  • NULKA Launch Location: CIC.
  • EW Subdivisions:
    • EA (attack): Denying enemy use of the electromagnetic spectrum (jamming).
    • ES (support): Providing indications and warnings of emitters.
    • EP (protect): Protecting our ability to use the electromagnetic spectrum.
  • PCMS: Passive Countermeasure System; materials to reduce radar cross-section (various materials).
    • Levels: High, Medium, Low.
  • EMCON: Emissions Control; controlling the use of transmitters to reduce detection.
    • EMCON Time Requirements: Section III (3 min), Section II (2 min), Section I (2 min).

Information Warfare (IW)

  • SSES: Ship's Signal Exploitation Space.
  • SSES Location: Honor P-Way, next to CSMC.
  • IWO: LTJG Jeffi.
  • SSES Primary/Secondary Mission: Indications and warnings to ownship, strike group, and national consumers; Search and Rescue (SAR).
  • SSES Frequency Bands: HF, VHF, UHF.

INTEL

  • SNOOPIE: Ships Nautical or Otherwise Photographic Interpretation and Examination Team; intelligence collection on surface, air, and land targets.
  • VI: Visual Information; no-fail mission to be the first to truth. Used in instances with another foreign government.

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