INTEL & REPORTING
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
EW
200

This process involves intercepting and analyzing communications or signals for intelligence purposes.

SIGINT

200

This mode of operation on the SINCGARS RT-1523 helps prevent enemy interception by changing frequencies rapidly

What is frequency hopping?

200

These are the six key elements that make up a Call for Fire to direct artillery or other fire support.

What are: Observer ID, Target Location, Target Description, Method of Engagement, Method of Control, and Remarks?

200

What's 2LT Scanlan's callsign?

Banshee 6

200

This Field Manual (FM) covers the U.S. Army's doctrine for planning and executing Electronic Warfare operations.

What is FM 3-36, Electronic Warfare?

400

These are specific pieces of intelligence that commanders designate as crucial to mission success, often guiding SIGINT collection.

What are Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs)?

400

When initiating a radio check, this is the correct phrase to use over SINCGARS.

What is "Radio check, over"?

400

This term refers to the process of adjusting artillery fire based on feedback from the observer to improve accuracy.

What is "Adjust fire"?

400

This U.S. Army helicopter is primarily used for close air support, armed reconnaissance, and attack missions.

What is the AH-64 Apache?

400

This term refers to the background level of electromagnetic interference or noise in a signal environment, below which signals become difficult to detect or distinguish.

What is the noise floor?

600

In SIGINT, this is a primary agency responsible for signal collection and cryptanalysis in the U.S.

What is the NSA (National Security Agency)?

600

This antenna length is typically used for efficient radiation of signals at a given frequency  

What is a 1/4 wavelength antenna?

600

This type of artillery system, known for its high mobility and long-range fire capabilities, is often used for rocket artillery strikes.

What is the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)?

600

This is the Army's primary manual for guidance on the conduct of Electronic Warfare operations.

What is FM 3-36, Electronic Warfare?

600

This frequency band, part of the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), operates primarily in North America for cellular networks.

What is the GSM 850 MHz frequency band?

800

This U.S. Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) includes intelligence analysts trained in SIGINT collection and analysis.

35P

800

SGT Miranda recommends this product to help fit the hand mic into the SINCGARS RT-1523 radio when there's difficulty with the connection.

What is Aquaphor; blistex; chapstick

800

This phase of the call for fire is used when the rounds land on the target and the fire mission is complete.

What is "fire for effect"?

800

This acronym stands for the systematic process that Army leaders use to plan and prepare for missions.

What are Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs)?

800

This is the nickname of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, known for its operations at the National Training Center (NTC).

What is "Blackhorse"?

1000

This planning tool helps synchronize intelligence collection by aligning assets to meet Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs) across all disciplines, including SIGINT.

What is the Intelligence Collection Synchronization Matrix (ICSM)?

1000

This is the typical callsign suffix for an Operations Sergeant Major (Ops SGM) in a unit.

What is "37"

1000

This is the self-propelled howitzer system used by the U.S. Army, providing mobile fire support in artillery operations.

What is the M109 Paladin?

1000

What time is 0630 EST in zulu?

Eastern Standard Time is 5 hours behind Zulu Time Zone 6:30 am in EST is 11:30 am in Z

1000

This critical component of a radio system converts an electrical signal into a radio wave for transmission.

What is the oscillator?