Link 16 is a secure, jam-resistant tactical data link network used by U.S. and NATO allies to enhance situational awareness among military forces by sharing information in near real-time. It supports command and control operations for air and missile defense, enabling various military branches to exchange tactical data using satellites for improved connectivity and operational efficiency. Tonex provides comprehensive Link 16 training solutions, covering concepts, security, and network architecture for a wide range of military and defense personnel.

2. Link 16 is an encrypted, jam-resistant Tactical Data
Link (TDL) network employed by U.S. and NATO
Allies to make situational awareness among dispersed
battle elements by sharing information over a standard
communication link.
This allows the command and control center to create a
Common Combat Picture (COP), which allows friendly
forces to electronically observe the battlefield, identify
threats and acquire targets.

3. Link 16 also uses Time Division Multiple Access
(TDMA) to supply multiple, simultaneous
communication paths through different nets. In today’s
military, Link 16 is that the standard by which other
systems are measured for secure, airborne situational
awareness.

4. Through Link 16, military aircraft, ships and ground
forces can exchange tactical images in near real-time.
The main application of Link 16 is as a command and
control system for air defense and missile defense.
Various countries/regions are using this network for
national air defense, connecting their land and sea ships,
land-based sensors and surface-to-air missile systems.
This can help them protect the airspace by identifying
threats and eliminating them.

5. Compared with other communication link waveforms,
the advantages of Link 16 include:
• Better security
• improved data throughput
• Better situational awareness
• Better jam resistance
• Amplified capacity of information exchanged

6. Now, the Link 16 app is entering space. The LEO
spacecraft with Link 16 function aims to further enhance
the situational awareness of combatants through the use
of satellite constellations, in order to provide greater
access to Link 16 functions in controversial or crowded
environments, and to expand the network range.

7. Link 16 has very powerful functions, such as:
• Allows real-time transmission of battle data, voice
communication, images and relative navigation
information between dispersed battle elements
• Facilitate data exchange through public
communication links
• Facilitate the exchange of sensor information so that
the command and control center can create COP s
• Able to disseminate information from the command
and control center and combat personnel

8. Link 16 Operational Overview Training by Tonex
Tonex is an internationally recognized training company
that provides customized Link 16 training solutions for
the Ministry of Defense, NATO and defense contractors.
By choosing Tonex for your Link 16 training
courses, you'll expect that each one the
knowledge learned in school is accurate, relevant and
up so far . Tonex Link 16 courses are designed by Link
16 experts within the field.

9. Link 16 Operational Overview Training covers:
• Link 16 concepts
• Link 16 network architecture
• Link 16 planning
• Link 16 security
• Link 16 Cybersecurity
• Link 16 operation
• Link 16 management.

10. Tonex will constantly update its reading materials,
teaching techniques and curriculum settings to reflect
the latest trends in technology. Tonex no longer follows
the trend, but leads the industry and becomes the leader
of the industry.
Tonex Link 16 training courses follow a specific format,
including an overview, course text and conclusions,
which include Tonex and industry certifications.

11. Learning Objectives:
• Converse Tactical Digital Information Link (TADIL)
• Know the key concepts behind Link 16 / JTIDS /
MIDS
• List LINK 16/ JTIDS / MIDS Principals and Features
• Discover Link 16 / JTIDS / MIDS and JTRS
architectures
• Talk about Link 16 system characteristics
• Explore network architecture, services, elements,
protocols to support services
• Spot the role of key network nodes, interfaces,
protocols, control and related protocols

12. Learning Objectives:
• Explain Network Participation Groups (NGP) and J-Series
Messages
• Talk about various Link 16 terminals and message packing
and pulses
• Comprehend similarities and differences between Link 16
Networks and Nets
• Depict Link 16 Network Access Modes, Network Time,
Network Time Reference (NTR) and Terminal
Synchronization
• Appreciate Link 16 Network Roles, Relays and Pulse
Deconfliction

13. Learning Objectives:
• Work out Link 16 capacity and Time Slot Duty Factor
(TSDF)
• Talk about Communications Security and Link 16 Cyber
Security
• Depict Link 16 MSEC/TSEC methods
• Confer JTIDS / MIDS Network Planning and Design
• Know the role of Joint Range Extension Applications
Protocol (JREAP)
• Argue Link 16 Network Enable Weapons
• Talk about Link 16 troubleshooting techniques and
procedures

14. Course Outline
• Tactical Digital Information Link (TADIL)
Overview
• TADIL J (Link-16)/JTIDS/MIDS Overview
• Link 16 System Architecture, Protocols and
Components Overview
• Reason of Tactical Digital Information and Link 16
Systems
• LINK-16 Capabilities
• Link 16 End Users Terminals
• Principles and Features of Link 16 Systems and
Terminals

15. Course Outline
• Overview of NPGs
• Illustration of LINK 16 Messages (J Series)
• LINK 16 Network Management Operational Scenarios
• Link 16 Network Enabled Weapon (NEW)
• Satellite TADILS
• Structured Link 16 Troubleshooting Approaches
• Link 16 Troubleshooting Procedures
• TONEX Link 16 Verification and Validation (V&V)
Plans and Procedures
• Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol (JREAP)

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

17. For More Information:
Link 16 Operational Overview
https://www.tonex.com/training-courses/
link-16-training/