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"Under the President's positional, navigation, and timing policy who is charged with ""effectively utilizing the global positioning system services in the event of adversary jamming or other interference?""
(401-Threats to space operations)" |
Secretary of Defense.
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"The 2007 Chinese test of an anti-satellite weapon placed what type of satellites in danger from the increase in space debris?
(401-Threats to space operations)" |
Low-Earth orbit.
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"What type of laser is typically designed to spoof or jam satellite electro-optical sensors using laser radiation that is in the sensor's operating frequency, thus temporarily blinding the satellite?
(401-Threats to space operations)" |
Low-power lasers.
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"What types of missiles have ranges of greater than 3,410 miles?
(401-Threats to space operations)" |
Intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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"What is a known problem with the SCUD short range ballistic missile?
(401-Threats to space operations)" |
Its inaccuracy.
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"Which missile trajectory phase is the powered portion of a missile's flight?
(401-Threats to space operations)" |
Boost.
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"What is the intent of the United Nations' ""Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty""?
(401-Threats to space operations)" |
Prohibits all nuclear weapons test explosions and all other nuclear explosions.
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"Why is it so difficult to shield against an electromagnetic pulse?
(401-Threats to space operations)" |
Because the ideal shield would be made of steel and completely enclose the facility.
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"Why is a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse dangerous?
(401-Threats to space operations)" |
It can overload computer circuitry.
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"Why is a high-power microwave weapon more dangerous than a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse?
(401-Threats to space operations)" |
It is more difficult to harden against.
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"What type of orbit is used by the current generation of Russian missile warning satellites?
(401-Threats to space operations)" |
Geosynchronous.
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"Which early warning system sensor consists of satellites in geosynchronous orbit?
(402-Principles of the defense support program)" |
Defense support program.
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"What do the medium-wave infrared detectors improve on defense support program satellites?
(402-Principles of the defense support program)" |
Detection of missile launches below the Earth's horizon.
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"Which organization is the primary operating location for defense support program and the space-based infrared system?
(402-Principles of the defense support program)" |
2 SWS.
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"Which organization operates the mobile ground station for the defense support program (DSP)?
(402-Principles of the defense support program)" |
137 SWS.
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"Which section of the defense support program primary structural subsystem contains the satellite separation system?
(402-Principles of the defense support program)" |
Adapter assembly.
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"How is the defense support program solar array thermally isolated from the equipment compartment?
(402-Principles of the defense support program)" |
By fiberglass members.
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"Which component of the defense support program electrical power subsystem converts excess electrical power to heat and radiates it into space?
(402-Principles of the defense support program)" |
Shunt element assembly.
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"Which component of the defense support program electrical power subsystem monitors and regulates the voltage output of the solar array?
(402-Principles of the defense support program)" |
Voltage limiter sensor.
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"What is the function of the reaction wheel assembly on a defense support program satellite?
(402-Principles of the defense support program)" |
It cancels out the torque created by the spinning of the satellite.
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"Which defense support program satellite communications link is used for transmitting mission data?
(402-Principles of the defense support program)" |
Link 1.
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"Which defense support program satellite communications link is used to transmit satellite impact sensor data?
(402-Principles of the defense support program)" |
Link 4.
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"For what other critical airpower mission can defense support program data be used for?
(402-Principles of the defense support program)" |
Combat search and rescue.
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"Which of these space-based infrared system capabilities provides greater missile detection and/or tracking and hand-off to radar tracking and kill vehicle systems?
(403-Principles of the space based infrared system)" |
Missile defense.
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"Which of these space-based infrared system capabilities uses multi-mode sensors to detect and/or collect data on evolving threats?
(403-Principles of the space based infrared system)" |
Technical intelligence.
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"Which space-based infrared system crew position performs satellite range data collection?
(403-Principles of the space based infrared system)" |
Ground systems operator.
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"Which space-based infrared system ground station equipment transmits and receives data to and from the satellite?
(403-Principles of the space based infrared system)" |
Ground antenna.
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"What document is used to identify scheduled commanding activities for the day?
(403-Principles of the space based infrared system)" |
Daily activity schedule.
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"Which of the following DOD space mission areas are supported by ground-based missile warning units?
(404-Principles of the PAVE phased-array warning system)" |
Space control and space force enhancement.
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"What is the primary mission of PAVE phased-array warning system?
(404-Principles of the PAVE phased-array warning system)" |
Missile warning.
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"What is the maximum deflection on either side of a single antenna face for PAVE phased-array warning system?
(404-Principles of the PAVE phased-array warning system)" |
60°.
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"What is the elevation coverage of PAVE phased-array warning system?
(404-Principles of the PAVE phased-array warning system)" |
3° to 85°.
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"What is the maximum range of PAVE phased-array warning system (in miles)?
(404-Principles of the PAVE phased-array warning system)" |
3,452.
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"Who is the enlisted leader of the 3-person crew at PAVE phased-array warning system (PAWS)?
(404-Principles of the PAVE phased-array warning system)" |
Missile warning crew chief.
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"Which PAVE phased-array warning system graphic display console area displays menus and display options?
(404-Principles of the PAVE phased-array warning system)" |
Right periphery.
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"Which component of a PAVE phased-array warning system mission console is the main control unit used for fault isolation and testing?
(404-Principles of the PAVE phased-array warning system)" |
Power distribution unit.
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"What is the total azimuth coverage of ballistic missile early warning system Site I?
(405-Principles of the ballistic missile early warning system)" |
240°.
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"What is the elevation coverage of ballistic missile early warning system Site I?
(405-Principles of the ballistic missile early warning system)" |
3.5° to 85°.
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"What is the maximum range of ballistic missile early warning system Site I (in miles)?
(405-Principles of the ballistic missile early warning system)" |
3,280.
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"What radar is used by the ballistic missile early warning system Site II?
(405-Principles of the ballistic missile early warning system)" |
AN/FPS-123.
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"What is the total azimuth coverage of ballistic missile early warning system Site III?
(405-Principles of the ballistic missile early warning system)" |
360°.
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"What is the elevation coverage of the perimeter acquisition radar attack characterization system?
(406-Principles of the perimeter acquisition radar attack characterization system)" |
1.9° to 95°.
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"What is the maximum range of the perimeter acquisition radar attack characterization system PARCS (in miles)?
(406-Principles of the perimeter acquisition radar attack characterization system)" |
2,050.
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"Which perimeter acquisition radar attack characterization system console is used as a backup if the crew commander or crew chief consoles fail?
(406-Principles of the perimeter acquisition radar attack characterization system)" |
Monitor console.
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"In which perimeter acquisition radar attack characterization system operational mode does the system automatically detect, track, and report CONUS-impacting objects?
(406-Principles of the perimeter acquisition radar attack characterization system)" |
Perimeter attack characterization system mode.
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"In which perimeter attack characterization system operational mode does the system let operators run exercise tapes (sim media) without interrupting space surveillance operations?
(406-Principles of the perimeter acquisition radar attack characterization system)" |
Spacetrack override mode.
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"Which of the following phased-array transmit subsystem components amplifies the radar pulse from about 1 watt to an output of 310 watts?
(407-Principles of phased-array radar subsystems)" |
Array group driver.
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"Which of the following phased-array transmit subsystem components receives signals from the sub-array drivers and transmits them into the atmosphere through the array elements?
(407-Principles of phased-array radar subsystems)" |
Solid state modules.
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"Which of the following phased-array receive subsystem components processes the inputs from the 80 sub-array drivers and amplifies the signals and passes them to the receiver portion of the receiver/exciter?
(407-Principles of phased-array radar subsystems)" |
Receive beam former.
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"Which of the following phased-array communications subsystem components is used for day-to-day secure voice communications?
(407-Principles of phased-array radar subsystems)" |
Sensor site secure voice network.
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"In a ground-based missile warning site report, why is a human evaluation accomplished?
(408-Site reporting)" |
To determine if an event was falsely generated by equipment malfunction, environment, or personnel.
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"Within how many seconds must a site report be passed to the Missile Correlation Center (MCC)?
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60.
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"When are VOICETELL procedures initiated?
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If the MCC does not receive the data.
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"The Missile Correlation Center is charged with
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verifying the validity of the event.
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"What system report is used when in the judgment of the NORAD commander, a missile attack may be in progress?
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Concern.
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"Post-event analysis is performed for all
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anomalous events.
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"After the post-event analysis is performed, what category would be used for an event that was generated due to solar glare?
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Environmental.
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"This OPSCAP indicates little or no loss of mission capability.
(409-OPSCAP and SYSCAP)" |
Green.
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"This OPSCAP may be used when needed for identifying a potential capability not available for supporting strategic or theater operations because of buildup and/or test.
(409-OPSCAP and SYSCAP)" |
White.
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"Which is not one of the methods used to submit an OPSCAP report when voice lines are down?
(409-OPSCAP and SYSCAP)" |
By NIPRNET.
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"How many months in advance must a squadron forward an exercise and/or test request to the Test Control Board?
(410-Missile warning exercises and tests)" |
6.
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"Which of the following testing categories involves the transmission of non-ITW/AA data?
(410-Missile warning exercises and tests)" |
CAT B.
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"Which of the following testing categories is used when a test system is configured to receive and transmit live data?
(410-Missile warning exercises and tests)" |
CAT G.
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"Which of the following is not a component of counterspace operations?
(411-Principles of counterspace)" |
Strategic counterspace operations.
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"Which of the following space situational awareness components is the battlespace management process of planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling forces and operations?
(411-Principles of counterspace)" |
Command and control.
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"Which of the following offensive counterspace operations ""Five Ds"" is the temporary impairment of some or all of a space system's capability to produce effects, usually without physical damage?
(411-Principles of counterspace)" |
Disruption.
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"Which of the following measures is not part of defensive counterspace operations?
(411-Principles of counterspace)" |
Destruction measures.
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"Which of the following sensors are used solely by AFSPC for space surveillance in the space surveillance network?
(412-Principles of the space surveillance network)" |
Dedicated.
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"Which of the following units develops and maintains the satellite catalog?
(412-Principles of the space surveillance network)" |
1 SPCS.
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"During which level of operation is 20 SPCS, Detachment 1, in primary control of the space surveillance network without any other agency in back-up?
(412-Principles of the space surveillance network)" |
Level 3.
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"What tasking category is used for re-entry assessment satellites in the initial stages of decay?
(412-Principles of the space surveillance network)" |
Category 2.
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"Space object identification data is forwarded to what center for processing?
(412-Principles of the space surveillance network)" |
National Air and Space Intelligence Center.
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"What is the total azimuth range of the Eglin radar?
(413-Principles of radar space surveillance sensors)" |
120°.
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"Which Eglin fence is the normal operational fence configuration?
(413-Principles of radar space surveillance sensors)" |
S1.
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"What is the effective range of the Air Force space surveillance system (in miles)?
(413-Principles of radar space surveillance sensors)" |
17,000.
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"How many of the receiving stations of the Air Force space surveillance system must detect an object in order to determine its position?
(413-Principles of radar space surveillance sensors)" |
At least two.
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"Which system uses a low-light-level camera to detect space objects?
(414-Principles of optical space surveillance sensors)" |
Ground-based electro-optical deep-space surveillance.
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"What is the effective range of ground-based electro-optical deep-space surveillance (GEODSS) (in miles)?
(414-Principles of optical space surveillance sensors)" |
3,000 to 22,000.
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"Which system is only manned by military operators?
(414-Principles of optical space surveillance sensors)" |
Morón optical space surveillance system.
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"An object is classified as a deep-space object if its orbital period is
(415-Principles of daily operations)" |
equal to or greater than 225 minutes.
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"An object is classified as a near-Earth object if its orbital period is
(415-Principles of daily operations)" |
less than or equal to 224 minutes.
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"What is the special tasking program developed to track space objects that, because of their size (one square meter or more) will survive reentry and impact the Earth?
(415-Principles of daily operations)" |
Reentry assessment.
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"Which satellites are used by Thule as its calibration satellites?
(415-Principles of daily operations)" |
Defense Meteorological Satellite Program.
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"What document does the agency launching a satellite send to 1 SPCS, which contains all their early orbit determination requirements?
(415-Principles of daily operations)" |
Initial launch alert message.
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"What method is used by space surveillance sites to voice report acquisition information to 1 SPCS on high priority satellites?
(415-Principles of daily operations)" |
Positive and/or negative report.
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"After an object leaves a sensor site's field of view, a positive and/or negative report must be submitted to 1 SPCS within how many minutes?
(415-Principles of daily operations)" |
5 minutes.
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"What uncorrelated target classification is given to space objects that have a minimum radar cross section of one square meter or more and are suspected of being related to a new foreign launch?
(415-Principles of daily operations)" |
Critical.
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"What is an uncorrelated target having an average radar cross section of less than one square meter categorized as?
(415-Principles of daily operations)" |
Non-significant.
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