PREFACE
By enrolling in this self-study course, you have demonstrated a desire to improve yourself and the Navy. Remember, however, this self-study course is only one part of the total Navy training program. Practical experience, schools, selected reading, and your desire to succeed are also necessary to successfully round out a fully meaningful training program.
COURSE OVERVIEW: After completing this course, you should be able to: recall the basic principle and the basic equipment used for rf communications; recognize frequency bands assigned to the Navy microwave communications, the single audio system (SAS), and the basics of the Navy tactical data system. Analyze the operation of the Navy’s teletypewriter and facsimile system, the basics of the TEMPEST program, and the basic portable and pack radio equipment used by the Navy. Identify basic satellite communications fundamentals, fleet SATCOM subsystem, shore terminals, and basic SATCOM equipment and racks. Identify the composition of the Link-11 system, and problems in Link-11 communications. Recognize the functions of the Link 4-A systems, new technology in data communications, and local-area networks.
THE COURSE: This self-study course is organized into subject matter areas, each containing learning objectives to help you determine what you should learn along with text and illustrations to help you understand the information. The subject matter reflects day-to-day requirements and experiences of personnel in the rating or skill area. It also reflects guidance provided by Enlisted Community Managers (ECMs) and other senior personnel, technical references, instructions, etc., and either the occupational or naval standards, which are listed in the Manual of Navy Enlisted Manpower Personnel Classifications and Occupational Standards, NAVPERS 18068.
THE QUESTIONS: The questions that appear in this course are designed to help you understand the material in the text.
VALUE: In completing this course, you will improve your military and professional knowledge. Importantly, it can also help you study for the Navy-wide advancement in rate examination. If you are studying and discover a reference in the text to another publication for further information, look it up.
1997 Edition Prepared by
DSCS(SW/AW) Robert M. Maynard
NAVSUP Logistics Tracking Number
0504-LP-026-7540
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