Design Methodology
Marine Corps network diagrams are typically produced using which application?
Microsoft Visio
What document gives a practical view of the layout for each tent or structure at a site, including the exact physical switch ports that end-user devices will connect to?
LAN diagram
What diagram type depicts the actual hardware in use, the real cabled connections, and the specific interfaces or ports linking the devices?
Physical diagram
The IP Address Cutsheet is also known by what other name?
IP Allocation Table
A sheet of paper showing the designation of IP addresses is called what?
IP Address Cutsheet or IP Allocation Table
What element of a network diagram's standard reference information identifies the diagram's author, most recent update date, diagram type, and page number?
Control information
Who usually creates a Marine Corps network diagram?
A Network Chief or Network Engineering Officer
What is Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) used for in tactical networks?
To keep traffic separated
Cutsheets typically group networks by enclave. What enclave carries unclassified traffic?
NIPRNet
Floor plans are normally produced by whom?
The operations sections, such as S-3/G-3
What part of a physical diagram is represented by the left side?
Local Site
What type of diagram shows the real equipment, the actual physical connections, and the exact ports that connect devices?
Physical diagram
What is the purpose of the symbology table found in the standard reference section of a Marine Corps network diagram?
It serves as a legend or key that maps each device and link type to its symbol
TACLANE devices, such as the KG-175 series, provide which capability?
High Assurance IP Encryption (HAIPE)
Network diagrams are an important part of what formal package sent to higher commands?
The Authority to Operate (ATO) package
What is the primary advantage of running a converged network?
Multiple services share a single physical network, which simplifies installation, management, and troubleshooting
What diagram type illustrates the flow of data through the network and displays logical interfaces such as tunnel interfaces and loopbacks?
Logical diagram
What combination of technologies does Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN) rely on to create scalable, secure connections?
IPsec encryption and multipoint GRE tunnels
What is Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) used for in tactical networks?
To keep traffic separated
Before a system connects to the enterprise network, the ATO package demonstrates compliance with the security and privacy requirements of what framework?
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
What is the purpose of the symbology table found in the standard reference section of a Marine Corps network diagram?
It serves as a legend or key that maps each device and link type to its symbol
What are the three main operational areas of a physical diagram?
Local site, transport/STEP, and distant end
For deployed tactical warfighters, the Standardized Tactical Entry Point (STEP) serves what purpose?
Providing the critical first connection to the sustaining base Defense Information Systems Network (DISN)
The cutsheet shows all of what that must be created?
Virtual LANs (VLANs)
What is the required course of action when an administrator must deviate from an approved network diagram?
Document the change and get it approved through the standard change management process