Sussex ACO Communications

Internet

Training Objective:

The cadet should demonstrate knowledge of and display a practical ability on the Internet, to the satisfaction of the Squadron Communications Officer.

Enabling Objectives:

To have a satisfactory knowledge of:
    Simple Website Construction
    Sending & receiving Emails and attachments
        accurately
    Proficiency in the use of Search Engines to
        find specific resources
    The use of File Transfer Protocol
    The use of Web Browsers

To be aware of and explain the use of:
    Anti Virus and Anti Spyware software
    Firewalls and their importance in security
    Passwords and Security
    IP addresses
    DNS and Routers

Background Information

This is an optional module.

The World Wide Web and e-mail have become enormously important communications facilities over the last few years.  Many people assume that these are "the Internet" but there is more to it than just these two.

This module includes the use of File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and the various pieces of software necessary to ensure the safety of computers and, indeed, their operators. In the modern world, most cadets are fully immersed in this new technology but may well have a purely superficial knowledge of some of these topics.

Coverage of some of the underlying technology is also included but not in any great depth.  More than anything else, these topics are concerned with demystifying some of the technical jargon.