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Extending Tactical Links and Link 16 Over IP and SATCOM Essentials
"Extending Tactical Links and Link 16 Over IP and SATCOM Essentials" explores strategies for extending tactical communications via secure satellite and IP networks. The course provides knowledge of crypto integration, secure encapsulation, and data confidentiality. Ensuring the cyber resilience of these extensions is critical for maintaining uninterrupted and secure battlefield communications in contested environments.
Course Overview
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of extending tactical links and Link 16 over IP and SATCOM.
- Analyze the methods and technologies for extending tactical data links.
- Evaluate the benefits and challenges of using IP and SATCOM for Link 16.
- Identify the operational scenarios where extended tactical links are used.
- Discuss the security and performance considerations of extended tactical links.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Competency Areas
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