Web-Based Chat Systems (ASE - 10)

Question 1

TACTICAL CHAT

Answer 1

TC does not replace existing formal communications and its use must be consistent with existing doctrine and established procedures. TC is an enabling tool that can be used for coordination, integration, and execution.

Question 2

USES of TC

Answer 2

Other—Non-command TC is used primarily for information dissemination and cross flow coordination to increase situational awareness and understanding. Parallel planning is enhanced by the open discussion of issues over TC.

Question 3

STRENGTHS of TC

Answer 3

• The TC security level is determined by the host network. For example, TC communications conducted over a non-secure internet protocol router network (NIPRNET) would be non-secure communications, whereas a secure internet protocol router network (SIPRNET) would provide a secure net for TC communications.
• TC facilitates real time communications laterally across units and vertically up and down echelons by allowing for rapid dissemination of information to a broad audience of users on the network and across connected networks.

- TC provides a digital log of communications for verification and reference.

• TC allows recent communication to be reviewed. Operators can be absent for a short period of time and review previous posts in a chat room to “catch up.”
• More users can be connected and monitoring TC networks than is possible with radio networks.
• Most chat applications use very little bandwidth.
• TC reduces burden of voice communications relay.
• TC allows users to customize settings to avoid information overload.
• TC alleviates electro-magnetic interference issues such as static and intermittent operations for land-line connected elements.

Question 4

LIMITATIONS of TC

Answer 4

Not all C2 platforms are able to accommodate TC. Airborne C2 assets that are TC capable may not have the personnel onboard to devote sufficient attention to multiple chat rooms compared with land or ship-based units.