Introduction to joint multi-TDL network
(MTN Operations) Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
Functional components - answer✔In a JTF structure, what organizations are considered to be
the "warfighting" elements
Which of the following is a responsibility of the JFACC - answer✔Coordinate the planning and
execution of air operations
JDN - 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) - 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) - answer✔A graphical representation of battles, engagements, and
activities to achieve military objectives assigned to tactical units or task forces
Common operational Picture (COP) - 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) - answer✔The _______ plans, executes, and
evaluates the JTF CTP
CJE - answer✔At the functional component level the _____ supports the integration of the
tactical picture into the common tactical picture
JJICO - 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 - 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.
JREAP/BLOS Link Manager - 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 - 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 - answer✔Coordinates Link 11 entry and exit procedures, monitors link
performance and track throughput rates, polling sequences
Joint Interface Control Cell - 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.
- answer✔True
Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the MTN? - answer✔To
satisfy the warfighters' IERS
Universal Joint Task List (UJTL) - answer✔Serves as a common language and common
reference system to communicate mission requirements.
Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) - 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 - answer✔Reflects system capabilities and provides detail about
system quirks or interoperability issues.
Operations Plan (OPLAN) - 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) - 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. -
answer✔Commander Joint Task Force (CJTF)
Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO)
Area Air Defense Commander (AADC)
Which of the following special characters indicates the end of a set? - answer✔//
Which of the statements accurately describes repetition in a USMTF message? Select all that
apply. - 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. - answer✔EXER, OPER, MSGID, REF
Which field identifies the originator of the reference in this example?
REF/B/GENADMIN/-/613 AIR OPERATIONS CENTER/011600ZAUG2015// -
answer✔Field 4
Which of the following sets identifies the special point of contact information for the OPTASK
LINK? - answer✔POCLINK
Which of the following statements highlights the differences between MTA and MTN? Select all
that apply. - 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 ________. - answer✔Tactical Data Link (TDL)
Which circuit would be used to disseminate OPTASK LINK changes? - answer✔DCN
A primary characteristic of the UHF frequency band is: - answer✔Line of Sight (LOS)
UHF SATCOM - answer✔Provides a communications path for Sat-J/ JREAP A TDL protocols
SHF SATCOM - answer✔Supports secure internet protocol capability for JREAP C (USN
Unicast J (UTJ))
EHF SATCOM - answer✔Provides a path for JREAP C Multicast (USN Multicast TDL-J
(MTJ))
A unit planning on connecting with another via JREAP C needs to be assigned or coordinate the
following parameters. Select all that apply. - answer✔Internet Protocol (IP) address
Port Number
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