SBOLC WIN-T Exam Comprehensive Q&A For
Certification Success
GMR -correct-answer-GBS Mission Request
-GMR is used when initiating, adding, dropping or changing GBS services.
-An initial GMR needs to be submitted no later than 14 days prior to required
delivery date through the proper chain of commands. (GMR's used to update a
mission take 3 days to be processed)
-A Theater Information Manager (TIM) needs to approve all GMR's
-A Mission Data Sheet (MDS) is sent by the Satellite Broadcast Manager in
response and provides necessary information for configuring LRU's of the GBS
Receive Suite.
MDS -correct-answer-Mission Data Sheet
-A Mission Data Sheet provides necessary information for configuring LRU's of the
GBS Receive Suite.
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-Most information provided by the Satellite Broadcast Manager (SBM):
-Site information
-Antenna information
-IRD configuration information
-Crypto Unit configuration information
-KenCast configuration information
-Point of Contact (POC) information
SAR -correct-answer-Satellite Access Request
-When a unit has a validated SATCOM requirement and requires access, the
communications planner, at the division G-6 or other operations cell submits a
SAR through corps headquarters to the theater army for verification.
What should a SAR include? -correct-answer--The Missions Name and Purpose
-Mission Start / Stop Times
-Mission Priority
-Terminal Call Sign
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-Terminal Type
-Antenna Size / Nomenclature
-Terminal Latitude / Longitude
-Composite Data Rate (based on max data rate of your system/equipment)
-Distant End Terminals
-Service On / Off
SAA -correct-answer-Satellite Access Authorization
-If sufficient satellite resources are available, the RSSC prepares a Satellite Access
Authorization (SAA) after reviewing the approved SAR.
-If resources are not available, a SAR is denied or partially denied.
-If denied, the CCMD may request arbitration. Approved SAAs permit operational
access.
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GAR -correct-answer-Gateway Access Requests
-GAR submission is similar to the SAR
-Planners submit a GAR when there is need for DISN services
-The DISA is the controlling organization for all approvals and access
authorizations of a GAR
-You have to also request a GAR along with the SAR
How many days in advance should SAR, GAR, and GMR be requested? -correct-
answer-30 Days before mission access
Tropospheric (TROPO) Scatter Radio Terminal Sets -correct-answer--Provide long
haul digital trunking between major nodes
-Receiving digital data over varying distances (up to 100 miles) depending on the
version.
-To provide secure digital connectivity between two major nodes in
communication network