Which Cipher Switch position loads COMSEC and TRANSEC data?

Which Cipher Switch position loads COMSEC and TRANSEC data?

• A. MD
• B. LD
• C. PT
• D. CT

Answer: (B)

Loading COMSEC and TRANSEC data is done by putting the Cipher Switch into the Load position. This setting signals the crypto subsystem to pull in the authorized security material—crypto keys (COMSEC) and traffic security codes (TRANSEC)—and place them into the device’s crypto memory. With the keys loaded, the radio can encrypt and decrypt traffic for secure communications. The other switch positions are used for operating with keys that are already loaded or for maintenance/test modes, so they do not initiate loading of new keys.

Loading COMSEC and TRANSEC data is done by putting the Cipher Switch into the Load position. This setting signals the crypto subsystem to pull in the authorized security material—crypto keys (COMSEC) and traffic security codes (TRANSEC)—and place them into the device’s crypto memory. With the keys loaded, the radio can encrypt and decrypt traffic for secure communications. The other switch positions are used for operating with keys that are already loaded or for maintenance/test modes, so they do not initiate loading of new keys.