Link 16 Training, Courses, Tactical Data Link (TDL) Training

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Link 16 Training crash course, Bootcamp style starts with an introduction to Tactical Data Links and covers concepts behind Network Centric Operations (NCO), Link 16 planning, network design, network management, operations and maintenance, and troubleshooting are discussed. 

Who Should Attend?

Operators, Engineers, Designers, Architect, Software and Hardware Developers, Project Managers, Product Managers, Sales and Support and anyone else who is interested to understand concepts behind Link 16 / JTIDS / MIDS. 

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss Tactical Digital Information Link (TADIL)
• Understand the key concepts behind Link 16 / JTIDS / MIDS
• List LINK 16/ JTIDS / MIDS Principals and Features
• Explore Link 16 / JTIDS / MIDS architecture
• Discuss Link 16 system characteristics
• Explore network architecture, services, elements, protocols to support services
• Identify the role of key network nodes, interfaces, protocols, control and related protocols
• Discuss TDMA and CDMA and access mode
• Describe Network Participation Groups (NGP) and J-Series Messages
• Discuss various Link 16 terminals and message packing and pulses
• Understand similarities and differences between Link 16 Networks and Nets
• Describe Link 16 Network Access Modes, Network Time, Network Time Reference (NTR) and Terminal Synchronization
• Understand Link 16 Network Roles, Relays and Pulse Deconfliction
• Calculate Link 16 capacity and Time Slot Duty Factor (TSDF)
• Discuss Communications Security and Link 16 Cyber Security
• Describe Link 16 MSEC/TSEC methods
• Discuss JTIDS / MIDS Network Planning and Design
• Discuss JTIDS / MIDS Management, Operation and Troubleshooting and Monitoring
• Understand the role of Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol (JREAP)
• Discuss Link 16 Network Enable Weapons
• Discuss Link 16 troubleshooting techniques and procedures

Course Outline: 

Overview of Tactical Digital Information Link (TADIL)

• What is TADIL?
• TADIL Capabilities
• Basic principles and purpose
• Platforms and Development
• Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS)
• Surveillance Control Data Link (SCDL)
• Ground Station Modules (GSMs)
• Joint Tactical Data Link Management Plan (JTDLMP)
• Tactical data link for command, control, and intelligence
• TADIL A/B [Link-11]
• Link 16 as the prime data link for U.S. and NATO forces
• TADIL C [Link-4A]
• Conventional Link Eleven Waveform (CLEW)
• Single Tone Link Eleven Waveform (SLEW)
• Link 22 to replace Link 11 and to complement Link 16
• Secure digital radio link in HF and UHF band

Learn more about:

• Overview of TADIL J (Link-16)/JTIDS/MIDS
• Overview of Link 16 System Architecture, Protocols and Components
• Purpose of Tactical Digital Information and Link 16 Systems
• Principles and Features of Link 16 Systems and Terminals
• LINK 16 Network Management Operational Scenarios
• LINK-16 Capabilities
• Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol (JREAP)
• Satellite TADILS
• Link 16 Network Enabled Weapon (NEW)
• Structured Link 16 Troubleshooting Approaches
• Link 16 Troubleshooting Procedures
• TONEX Link 16 Verification and Validation (V&V) Plans and Procedures

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Link 16 and Tactical Digital Information Links (TADIL) Training Courses