ACCS COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER COURSE SYLLABUS Version 2.0 AirC2 Training Group Education and Training Service Line
Authority Page Course Name: ACCS Communications Manager Course Course ID: 1004 ACM Document Type: SYLLABUS Operating System: Solaris, Windows Software Version: LOC1 baseline 5 Version: 2.0 Date: 20 Apr 2017 OPR: Mr Philip Littlewood CIV Instructor Date: 20 Apr 2017 Approved for Release by: Maj Athanasios Mazarakis GRC Chief Individual Training Date: 20 Apr 2017
Document Update History Version : 2.0 Version Reason Pages Affected 1.0 2.0 Initial Release Annual Review and Update All All
Table of Contents 1 Introduction... 1 1.1 Aim of the Course... 1 1.2 Summary of Training Requirements... 1 1.3 Eligibility... 1 1.4 Duration... 1 1.5 Security Classification... 1 1.6 Sponsor... 1 1.7 Training Executive... 1 1.8 Class Size... 1 1.9 Review Date... 2 1.10 Additional Information... 2 1.10.1. Location... 2 1.10.2. How to Apply... 2 1.10.3. Certification... 2 2 Course Content... 3 3 Publications, Equipment and Resources... 8 4 Assessment... 9 4.1 Prerequisites... 9 4.2 Learning Assessment... 9 5 Administration... 9 5.1 Dress Code... 9 5.2 Security Clearance... 9 5.3 Accommodation... 9 5.4 Transportation... 9 5.5 Food and Drink... 9 5.6 TAX Free Shopping... 9 Annex A Acronyms... 10 i
List of Tables Table 1 Course Content... 3 Table 3 Publications, Equipment and Resources... 8 ii
1 Introduction 1.1 Aim of the Course The aim of the course is to enable personnel with limited pre requisite training to be able to fulfil the duties of the ACCS Communications Manager. 1.2 Summary of Training Requirements The ACCS Communications Manager Course for the baseline LOC1 baseline 5 is a single standalone course, not necessarily linked to other NCI Agency Courses. 1.3 Eligibility Applicants for this course are required to have a basic understanding of Communications and Links. If the course is oversubscribed SHAPE will set priorities. 1.4 Duration The course duration is 5 days. a. Training Day : 09:00 16:00 b. Breaks: Coffee 10:00 10:20 and 15:00 15:20 Lunch: 12:30 13:30 1.5 Security Classification The course is delivered within a NATO Secret environment; therefore, the students must provide a copy of their Security Clearance before entering the NCIA Glons premises. Without a Security Clearance the students will not be able to attend the course. Course contents are the following classification: Slides: NATO RESTRICTED Network: NATO RESTRICTED Classroom: NATO RESTRICTED Media: NATO RESTRICTED Discussion Topics: NATO RESTRICTED 1.6 Sponsor The overall sponsor of the ACCS Communications Manager Course is the head of the AirC2 Training Group. 1.7 Training Executive The person with overall responsibility for the training at NCIA Glons is the Chief Individual Training. This responsibility can be delegated when required. 1.8 Class Size The maximum numbers of students is set to 10 due to workstation and instructor availability. Seats for observers, with no workstation, are available. NCI Agency reserves the right to cancel any course if the number of students is less than 4. 1
1.9 Review Date To ensure that the course is effective and current the AirC2 Training Group aim to do a full review of course material annually. Parts of the course can be updated before this time if needed. 1.10 Additional Information 1.10.1 Location and Timings This course is given at NCIA Glons. On site delivery can be negotiated. All the classes will start at 09:00 till 16:00, only the last course day it finished around 13:00. 1.10.2 How to Apply Students apply by using the NCIA Course Application System (Studaba) available on the NCIA webpage. Link to Training Portal: https://www.ncia.nato.int/our Work/Pages/Education and Training.aspx 1.10.3 Certification Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for the ACCS Communications Course. 2
2 Course Content Table 1 Course Content Module 01: Introduction to ACCS 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Purpose of ACCS System Description Operational Functions and Objectives Role Concept and Entities Operator Roles Module 02: IETM 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Overview General Content Search, comment and printing Detailed Content Module 03: Communication Manager Role 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Role Description Operational Tasks Technical Tasks Monitoring and fault finding Scheduled Tasks Module 04: Hardware Architecture 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 HWCI Breakdown Overview Automatic Data Processing Overview Workstation Overview Communications Equipment Overview Module 05: SIDE 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 SIDE HWCI Overview SIDE HWCI MDF SIDE HWCI PTM SIDE HWCI FOI 3
Module 06: DCS 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 DECS Introduction DCS HWCI Backbone DCS HWCI Interface Switches DCS HWCI Router DCS HWCI Modem Module 07: LIU 7.1 7.2 LIU Introduction LIU PLines Module 08: CSE 8.1 8.2 8.3 CSE Overview CSE Security Guard System Equipment CSE PFE Cryptographic Equipment Module 09: RC 9.1 9.2 9.3 RC Overview V/UHF Equipment Chain L16ES Module 10: VCE 10.1 10.2 VCE Introduction VCE Subsystems Module 11: OTS 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 OTS Introduction OTA Operator Terminal MFT Multi function Terminal LOL Loudspeaker and Lamp Unit 4
Module 12: Use MFT 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 VCF Operation Position Loops and Intercoms Telephone Functions Radio Functions Module 13: ANS 13.1 13.2 13.3 ANS Overview ANS Equipment ANS Maintenance Module 14: RCS 14.1 14.2 14.3 RCS Introduction Radio Switch PGS Poste de Gestion et de Supervision Module 15: TNS 15.1 15.2 NSU Nodal Switching Unit NCU Network Control Unit Module 16: VMS 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 16.6 16.7 Composition SMA Hardware Description OTA Description VMS Description VCS Description VMS Interfaces VMS Maintenance Tasks Module 17: VRR Introduction 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 VRR Function VRR principle VRR Hardware VRR Redundancy 5
17.5 VRR Architecture Module 18: Data Communication Chains 18.1 18.2 18.2 Presentation Interfaces Monitoring Communication Chains Module 19: Communication Chains 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 19.5 19.6 Presentation Radio Communication Chains Radio Monitoring Voice Communication Chain Voice Monitoring VRR Chains Module 20: SCM Administration 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 SCM Presentation SCM Communications Management SCM Links Management CAD Monitoring Module 21: SMA Administration and Monitoring 21.1 21.2 21.3 21.4 SMA Operational Tasks SMA Technical Tasks SMA Monitoring Troubleshooting Module 22: PGS Administration and Monitoring 22.1 22.2 22.3 PGS Introduction PGS Management PGS Monitoring Module 23: NCU Administration and Monitoring 23.1 23.2 NCU Presentation NCU Utilisation 6
23.3 23.4 NCU Alarm Supervision NCU Alarms Module 24: VRR Administration 24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4 VRR Description VDD Firmware VRR Management VRR Utilisation Module 25: Augmented CAOC 25.1 25.2 25.3 25.4 Presentation Components Configuration Documentation 7
3 Publications, Equipment and Resources Table 2 Publications, Equipment and Resources Serial Nos Type Equipment Qty 2 Hardware Projector 1 2 Hardware Windows Computer for Instructor 1 3 Hardware ACCS String (covering all servers, drives, hubs etc) 1 4 Hardware Workstations (Thin Clients) 13 5 Hardware Monitors 26 6 Hardware Maintenance PC 1 7 Software Media Box 1 Course Slides 8 Course Media Course Handouts Course Handbook 15 8
4 Assessment 4.1 Prerequisites The students do not require any formal background. 4.2 Learning Assessment This is based on learning by doing. Assessment of whether the student has reached the training objectives is performed in an active dialog between student and instructor, mainly during the practical exercises and labs, and by the student performing a multiple choice test. 5 Administration 5.1 Dress Code Dress code is duty uniform in accordance with national rules for military personnel. For civilians smart casual style clothing can be worn. (No sportswear) 5.2 Security Clearance All students must provide valid Security Clearance. 5.3 Accommodation Students must arrange their own accommodation. 5.4 Transportation Students must arrange their own transportation. There are no resources available at NCIA Glons to perform airport pickups etc. 5.5 Food and Drink The cafeteria at NCIA Glons will be open for all students during their stay at NCIA Glons. They serve coffee, cakes or a hot meal during the lunch break. No breakfast or dinner is served. 5.6 TAX Free Shopping Students can use the NCIA Glons Ration Item Store during their visit providing that they provide a valid NATO Travel Order and they are at NCIA Glons for a minimum of 8 working days. 9
Annex A Acronyms Acronyms used in this course include: ACCS ACC ADP ARS ASAP ATC AWCIES BMDOC CAD CAOC CARS COTS CSCI CSD CSE DARS DCAOC DCS DIPLAS DSS GIS GUI HMI Air Command and Control System Air Control Centre Automated Data Processing ACC RPC SFP ACCS Special Application Programmes Air Traffic Control ACCS wide Common Information Exchange Standards Ballistic Missile Defence Operations Centre Common Alert Display Combined Air Operations Centre CAOC ARS RPC SFP Commercial Off The Shelf Computer Software Configuration Item Common State Display Communication Security Equipment Deployable ARS Deployable Combined Air Operations Centre Data Communication Equipment Mission Preparation Data Storage and Services Server Geographic Information System Graphical User Interface Human Machine Interface 10
HWCI HVE IETM ILOM JFACC LAN LDAP Hardware Configuration Item High Visibility Events Interactive Electronic Technical Manual Integrated Lights Out Manager Joint Force Air Component Command Local Area Network Lightweight Directory Access Protocol LOC1 Level of Operational Capability 1 MASE MISEXC MISSUP MXP NADGE NRT GEADGE NATO OPUS QRP RAP RPC RT SAN SCM SFP SM SQOC Multi AEGIS Site Emulator Mission Execution CSCI Mission Execution Support Applications Mission Execution and Planning Server (Old Terms: MXS, MPS) NATO Air Defence Ground Environment Non Real Time German Air Defence Ground Environment North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Mission Planning Support Applications CSCI Quick Reaction Package Recognized Air Picture RAP Production Centre Real Time Storage Area Network System Control and Management Sensor Fusion Post System Manager Squadron Operations Centre 11
SRV SSI TDL TPR VCE VCF VM WAN WOC Server Software Significant Item Tactical Date Link Two Person Rule Voice Communication Equipment Voice Communication Facilities Virtual Machine Wide Area Network Wing Operations Centre 12