Which statement best describes Link 16 in AVN C3 RC?

• A. A secure, jam-resistant, time-diverse data link carrying flight status, targeting data, and other C2 information
• B. A satellite navigation system for route planning
• C. An unencrypted public data feed
• D. A voice-only radio channel

Answer: (A)

Link 16 is a secure, jam-resistant, time-diverse data link that enables real-time sharing of command-and-control information among allied forces. It uses encryption and robust waveform techniques to protect transmissions, and its time-diverse (TDMA) structure assigns time slots so multiple participants can exchange data without stepping on each other. The network carries flight status, targeting data, and other C2 information, supporting coordination, situational awareness, and deconfliction across air, ground, and maritime assets. This makes it the best description because it specifies the data-link nature, the security and anti-jam features, the time-diverse access, and the types of information it carries. It is not a satellite navigation system, not an unencrypted public feed, and not a voice-only channel.