Introduction to joint multi-TDL network
(MTN Operations) UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Functional components - CORRECT ANSWER - In a JTF structure, what organizations
are considered to be the "warfighting" elements
Which of the following is a responsibility of the JFACC - CORRECT ANSWER -
Coordinate the planning and execution of air operations
JDN - CORRECT ANSWER - ________ 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) - CORRECT ANSWER - 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) - CORRECT ANSWER - A graphical representation of battles,
engagements, and activities to achieve military objectives assigned to tactical units or task forces
Common operational Picture (COP) - CORRECT ANSWER - 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
Joint Data Network Operations Officer (JDNO) - CORRECT ANSWER - The _______
plans, executes, and evaluates the JTF CTP
CJE - CORRECT ANSWER - At the functional component level the _____ supports the
integration of the tactical picture into the common tactical picture
,JJICO - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Coordinate Link 16 initialization process,
manage network role assignments and connectivity between JUs to include activation and
deactivation of relays
Link 11/11B Manager - CORRECT ANSWER - Coordinates Link 11 entry and exit
procedures, monitors link performance and track throughput rates, polling sequences
Joint Interface Control Cell - CORRECT ANSWER - Task-organized team of MTN
experiences personnel that directly support the JICO enabling successful operations
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.
- CORRECT ANSWER - True
,Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the MTN? - CORRECT
ANSWER - To satisfy the warfighters' IERS
Universal Joint Task List (UJTL) - CORRECT ANSWER - Serves as a common language
and common reference system to communicate mission requirements.
Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Reflects system capabilities and
provides detail about system quirks or interoperability issues.
Operations Plan (OPLAN) - CORRECT ANSWER - 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) - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Commander Joint Task Force (CJTF)
Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO)
Area Air Defense Commander (AADC)
Which of the following set types conveys information that applies to the entire message and is
located at the end of the message? - CORRECT ANSWER - Remarks Set (RMKS)
Which of the following special characters indicates the end of a set? - CORRECT
ANSWER - //
, Which of the statements accurately describes repetition in a USMTF message? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWER - -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. - CORRECT ANSWER - EXER, OPER,
MSGID, REF
Which field identifies the originator of the reference in this example?
REF/B/GENADMIN/-/613 AIR OPERATIONS CENTER/011600ZAUG2015// - CORRECT
ANSWER - Field 4
Which of the following sets identifies the special point of contact information for the OPTASK
LINK? - CORRECT ANSWER - POCLINK
Which of the following statements highlights the differences between MTA and MTN? Select all
that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Tactical Data Link (TDL)
Which circuit would be used to disseminate OPTASK LINK changes? - CORRECT
ANSWER - DCN
A primary characteristic of the UHF frequency band is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Line of
Sight (LOS)
(MTN Operations) UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Functional components - CORRECT ANSWER - In a JTF structure, what organizations
are considered to be the "warfighting" elements
Which of the following is a responsibility of the JFACC - CORRECT ANSWER -
Coordinate the planning and execution of air operations
JDN - CORRECT ANSWER - ________ 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) - CORRECT ANSWER - 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) - CORRECT ANSWER - A graphical representation of battles,
engagements, and activities to achieve military objectives assigned to tactical units or task forces
Common operational Picture (COP) - CORRECT ANSWER - 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
Joint Data Network Operations Officer (JDNO) - CORRECT ANSWER - The _______
plans, executes, and evaluates the JTF CTP
CJE - CORRECT ANSWER - At the functional component level the _____ supports the
integration of the tactical picture into the common tactical picture
,JJICO - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Coordinate Link 16 initialization process,
manage network role assignments and connectivity between JUs to include activation and
deactivation of relays
Link 11/11B Manager - CORRECT ANSWER - Coordinates Link 11 entry and exit
procedures, monitors link performance and track throughput rates, polling sequences
Joint Interface Control Cell - CORRECT ANSWER - Task-organized team of MTN
experiences personnel that directly support the JICO enabling successful operations
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.
- CORRECT ANSWER - True
,Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the MTN? - CORRECT
ANSWER - To satisfy the warfighters' IERS
Universal Joint Task List (UJTL) - CORRECT ANSWER - Serves as a common language
and common reference system to communicate mission requirements.
Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Reflects system capabilities and
provides detail about system quirks or interoperability issues.
Operations Plan (OPLAN) - CORRECT ANSWER - 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) - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Commander Joint Task Force (CJTF)
Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO)
Area Air Defense Commander (AADC)
Which of the following set types conveys information that applies to the entire message and is
located at the end of the message? - CORRECT ANSWER - Remarks Set (RMKS)
Which of the following special characters indicates the end of a set? - CORRECT
ANSWER - //
, Which of the statements accurately describes repetition in a USMTF message? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWER - -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. - CORRECT ANSWER - EXER, OPER,
MSGID, REF
Which field identifies the originator of the reference in this example?
REF/B/GENADMIN/-/613 AIR OPERATIONS CENTER/011600ZAUG2015// - CORRECT
ANSWER - Field 4
Which of the following sets identifies the special point of contact information for the OPTASK
LINK? - CORRECT ANSWER - POCLINK
Which of the following statements highlights the differences between MTA and MTN? Select all
that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Tactical Data Link (TDL)
Which circuit would be used to disseminate OPTASK LINK changes? - CORRECT
ANSWER - DCN
A primary characteristic of the UHF frequency band is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Line of
Sight (LOS)
