What type of message traffic does DSSCS handle?

DSSCS, which stands for Defense Special Secure Communication System, is specifically designed to handle special purpose communications. This includes sensitive information and communications that require a higher level of security and are often categorized as beyond standard or routine traffic.

The system ensures that classified and special need communications are securely transmitted, making it essential for operations that involve critical and sensitive military information. This specificity serves operations that differ from general military communications, which might not require the same level of security or complexity.

In contrast, public announcements and commercial traffic do not fit within the specialized framework DSSCS is designed for. Standard military messages, while needing secure transmission, may not denote the special handling that DSSCS provides for high-stakes communications. The focus on exceptional security needs makes the handling of special purpose communications the core function of DSSCS.