This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
Red Cross Message
To Ensure Rapid Delivery |
Up to Immediate precedence |
Distribution limited to the XO and one alternate |
PLA
Plain Language Address = Abbreviations used to reduce message title lengths |
EKMS
Used to safeguard highly sensitive communications material |
5 Configurations of INMARSAT
ALPHA = 64k voice/data |
BRAVO = 64k voice/data |
CHARLIE =64k/128k data only |
DELTA = 128k voice/data |
ECHO = 128k voice/data |
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CUDIX
Message system between Afloat Platforms |
Tempest
Code word describing compromising emanations from communications |
OTAT (over the air transfer)
Transfer of tactial key by way of NATO broadcasts |
Gingerbread
Intruder on the net or circuit |
Meaconing
Rebroadcasting NAVAIDS to confuse adversary Navigation |
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Automated Digital Network System (ADNS)
Provides video, voice, and data services to the fleet |
Comspot Report
Submitted during communications outtages |
Required w/in 30 minutes of outtage |
DCO
Defense Connect Online |
Used to obtain timely sensitive Information by Gov't Employees |
EEFI
Info if captured by an adversary would degrade military operations and security |
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NOVA
Relays messages to other commands outside of the immediate area of responsibility |
Components of a Navy Message
Date Time Group, DTG |
From Line |
To Line |
Info Line |
Classify/Declassify Line |
Subject Line |
Passing Instructions |
Narrative Line |
Reference Lines |
Amplifying Information |
Precedence |
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