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INTRODUCTION TO JOINT MULTI-TDL
NETWORK OPERATIONS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Functional components - ANS In a JTF structure, what organizations are considered to be the
"warfighting" elements
Which of the following is a responsibility of the JFACC - ANS Coordinate the planning and
execution of air operations
JDN - ANS ________ is comprised of several digital data networks, each of which is optimized
to enable both improved situational awareness (SA) and commander's decision cycle
Common Tactical picture (CTP) - ANS An accurate and complete display of relevant
correlated associated, and fused tactical data, supporting a JTF that integrates tactical
information from the MTN, ground network, intelligence network, and sensor networks
Tactical Picture (TP) - ANS A graphical representation of battles, engagements, and activities
to achieve military objectives assigned to tactical units or task forces
Common operational Picture (COP) - ANS A distributed data processing environment for
developing a dynamic database of objects, allowing each user to filter and contribute to this
database, according to the user's area of responsibility and command role
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Joint Data Network Operations Officer (JDNO) - ANS The _______ plans, executes, and
evaluates the JTF CTP
CJE - ANS At the functional component level the _____ supports the integration of the
tactical picture into the common tactical picture
JJICO - ANS Leads the JICC organization, responsible for planning and execution of the MTA
and MTN, and develops the MTA to support the warfighter's Information Exchange
Requirements (IERs) for all functional components
JICC Watch Officer - ANS coordinates and has resolution authority to resolve cross-regional
MTN issues with the Regional Interface Control Cell, or RICC, or Sector Interface Control Cells,
or SICCs.
Joint Track Data Coordinator - ANS Supervises the resolution of the interface anomalies such
as dual designations, duplicate tracks, identification conflicts, and category conflicts, and
transmits the change data orders to resolve environment and identity conflicts
JREAP/BLOS Link Manager - ANS Coordinates Satellite Access Request (SAR) submission,
Satellite Access Authorization (SAA) for JREAP A and Sat J and works with the J6 for IP addresses
and port Assignments and any firewall issues and conducts bandwidth analysis
Link 16 Manager - ANS Coordinate Link 16 initialization process, manage network role
assignments and connectivity between JUs to include activation and deactivation of relays
Link 11/11B Manager - ANS Coordinates Link 11 entry and exit procedures, monitors link
performance and track throughput rates, polling sequences
Joint Interface Control Cell - ANS Task-organized team of MTN experiences personnel that
directly support the JICO enabling successful operations
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MTA refers to the physical configuration, functional organization, and operational procedures
that make up the MTN. MTN refers to the MTA and the data flowing through the MTA systems.
- ANS True
Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the MTN? - ANS To satisfy
the warfighters' IERS
Universal Joint Task List (UJTL) - ANS Serves as a common language and common reference
system to communicate mission requirements.
Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) - ANS A combination of joint policies and
procedures that addresses unique communications and systems interface requirements to
provide joint commanders and planners with a capability to plan and conduct joint military
operations.
Capabilities and Limitations - ANS Reflects system capabilities and provides detail about
system quirks or interoperability issues.
Operations Plan (OPLAN) - ANS A complete and detailed joint plan containing a full
description of the concept of operations all annexes applicable to the plan, and time-phased
force and deployment data (TPFDD).
Operations Order (OPORD) - ANS A directive issued by a commander to subordinate
commanders for the purpose of effecting the coordinated execution of an operation.
Which entities have responsibilities for the MTA/MTN: Select all that apply. -
ANS Commander Joint Task Force (CJTF)
Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO)
Area Air Defense Commander (AADC)
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Which of the following set types conveys information that applies to the entire message and is
located at the end of the message? - ANS Remarks Set (RMKS)
Which of the following special characters indicates the end of a set? - ANS //
Which of the statements accurately describes repetition in a USMTF message? Select all that
apply. - ANS -Not all information can be repeated
-Segments are repeatable by definition
______, ______, ______, and _______, are considered the initial sets and occupy the first set
format positions in each message format. - ANS EXER, OPER, MSGID, REF
Which field identifies the originator of the reference in this example?
REF/B/GENADMIN/-/613 AIR OPERATIONS CENTER/011600ZAUG2015// - ANS Field 4
Which of the following sets identifies the special point of contact information for the OPTASK
LINK? - ANS POCLINK
Which of the following statements highlights the differences between MTA and MTN? Select all
that apply. - ANS MTA= Physical connections + Equipment
MTN= MTA + Tactical Data
A Joint Staff approved, standardized communications link that is suitable for the transmission of
digital information is a ________. - ANS Tactical Data Link (TDL)
Which circuit would be used to disseminate OPTASK LINK changes? - ANS DCN
INTRODUCTION TO JOINT MULTI-TDL
NETWORK OPERATIONS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Functional components - ANS In a JTF structure, what organizations are considered to be the
"warfighting" elements
Which of the following is a responsibility of the JFACC - ANS Coordinate the planning and
execution of air operations
JDN - ANS ________ is comprised of several digital data networks, each of which is optimized
to enable both improved situational awareness (SA) and commander's decision cycle
Common Tactical picture (CTP) - ANS An accurate and complete display of relevant
correlated associated, and fused tactical data, supporting a JTF that integrates tactical
information from the MTN, ground network, intelligence network, and sensor networks
Tactical Picture (TP) - ANS A graphical representation of battles, engagements, and activities
to achieve military objectives assigned to tactical units or task forces
Common operational Picture (COP) - ANS A distributed data processing environment for
developing a dynamic database of objects, allowing each user to filter and contribute to this
database, according to the user's area of responsibility and command role
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Joint Data Network Operations Officer (JDNO) - ANS The _______ plans, executes, and
evaluates the JTF CTP
CJE - ANS At the functional component level the _____ supports the integration of the
tactical picture into the common tactical picture
JJICO - ANS Leads the JICC organization, responsible for planning and execution of the MTA
and MTN, and develops the MTA to support the warfighter's Information Exchange
Requirements (IERs) for all functional components
JICC Watch Officer - ANS coordinates and has resolution authority to resolve cross-regional
MTN issues with the Regional Interface Control Cell, or RICC, or Sector Interface Control Cells,
or SICCs.
Joint Track Data Coordinator - ANS Supervises the resolution of the interface anomalies such
as dual designations, duplicate tracks, identification conflicts, and category conflicts, and
transmits the change data orders to resolve environment and identity conflicts
JREAP/BLOS Link Manager - ANS Coordinates Satellite Access Request (SAR) submission,
Satellite Access Authorization (SAA) for JREAP A and Sat J and works with the J6 for IP addresses
and port Assignments and any firewall issues and conducts bandwidth analysis
Link 16 Manager - ANS Coordinate Link 16 initialization process, manage network role
assignments and connectivity between JUs to include activation and deactivation of relays
Link 11/11B Manager - ANS Coordinates Link 11 entry and exit procedures, monitors link
performance and track throughput rates, polling sequences
Joint Interface Control Cell - ANS Task-organized team of MTN experiences personnel that
directly support the JICO enabling successful operations
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MTA refers to the physical configuration, functional organization, and operational procedures
that make up the MTN. MTN refers to the MTA and the data flowing through the MTA systems.
- ANS True
Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the MTN? - ANS To satisfy
the warfighters' IERS
Universal Joint Task List (UJTL) - ANS Serves as a common language and common reference
system to communicate mission requirements.
Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) - ANS A combination of joint policies and
procedures that addresses unique communications and systems interface requirements to
provide joint commanders and planners with a capability to plan and conduct joint military
operations.
Capabilities and Limitations - ANS Reflects system capabilities and provides detail about
system quirks or interoperability issues.
Operations Plan (OPLAN) - ANS A complete and detailed joint plan containing a full
description of the concept of operations all annexes applicable to the plan, and time-phased
force and deployment data (TPFDD).
Operations Order (OPORD) - ANS A directive issued by a commander to subordinate
commanders for the purpose of effecting the coordinated execution of an operation.
Which entities have responsibilities for the MTA/MTN: Select all that apply. -
ANS Commander Joint Task Force (CJTF)
Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO)
Area Air Defense Commander (AADC)
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Which of the following set types conveys information that applies to the entire message and is
located at the end of the message? - ANS Remarks Set (RMKS)
Which of the following special characters indicates the end of a set? - ANS //
Which of the statements accurately describes repetition in a USMTF message? Select all that
apply. - ANS -Not all information can be repeated
-Segments are repeatable by definition
______, ______, ______, and _______, are considered the initial sets and occupy the first set
format positions in each message format. - ANS EXER, OPER, MSGID, REF
Which field identifies the originator of the reference in this example?
REF/B/GENADMIN/-/613 AIR OPERATIONS CENTER/011600ZAUG2015// - ANS Field 4
Which of the following sets identifies the special point of contact information for the OPTASK
LINK? - ANS POCLINK
Which of the following statements highlights the differences between MTA and MTN? Select all
that apply. - ANS MTA= Physical connections + Equipment
MTN= MTA + Tactical Data
A Joint Staff approved, standardized communications link that is suitable for the transmission of
digital information is a ________. - ANS Tactical Data Link (TDL)
Which circuit would be used to disseminate OPTASK LINK changes? - ANS DCN
