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TCN

BY: PVT Green,Christian

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10:30 AM

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TCN (Tactical Communications Node)

A TCN (Tactical Communications Node) is a mobile system the Army uses to provide reliable communication and network access in the field. It supports voice, video, and data transmission so units can stay connected and operate effectively over long distances. It has Two Networks on Call Sipr and Nipr more on the the next slide.

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Sipr

Nipr

  • Sipr in the (TCN) refers to the Secure Internet Protocol Router Network, the classified mission network that provides secure, encrypted communications for tactical and enterprise operations.
  • NIPR in the (TCN) refers to the Non‑classified Internet Protocol Router Network, the DoD’s unclassified but controlled network used for routine administrative, logistical, and operational communications.

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Recap

Let’s review what we learned, we learned that the TCN is a mobile unit that at allows solders to Communicate while in the field, we learned about the two networks on the TCN, Sipr and Nipr and sipr is for classified secret stuff while nipr in more unclassified

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Check on learning

  • Which network on the TCN is used for classified information?
  • Sipr
  • What does TCN stand for?
  • Tactical Communications Node
  • Give one reason why encryption matters for SIPR?
  • Encryption prevents interception of SIPR classified data.

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Any Questions

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This concludes my class on the TCN

The next presenter is PFC Leon,Kevin on Cisco Switch