301-303 Types of Messages

Question 1

The Allied Telecommunications Record (ALTERS) is responsible for what?

Answer 1

How messages are authorized for preparation and transmission.

ALTERS=Message Authorization

Question 2

How are ACTION or INFORMATION valuable?

Answer 2

They may indicate addressees.

Question 3

RTTUZHSW RUEBABA1234 1081400-UUUU–
RUKKLAA.

Format line?

Answer 3

Format Line 2

Question 4

ZNR UUUUU (Time Criticality and Classification)

Answer 4

Format Line 4

Question 5

R 181230Z JUL 96(Date Time Group)

Answer 5

Format Line 5

Question 6

FM AFSC ANDREWS AFB MD (From Line)

Answer 6

Format Line 6

Question 7

TO ELMENDORF AFB ALASKA (To Line)

Answer 7

Format Line 7

Question 8

First break(BT) line?

Answer 8

Format Line 11

Question 9

UNCLAS (TEXT)

Answer 9

Format Line 12

Question 10

The second break(BT) line is?

Answer 10

Format Line 13

Question 11

1234

Answer 11

Format Line 15

Question 12

(2CR) (8LF) NNNN

Answer 12

16

Question 13

Lines after Break line

Answer 13

4

Question 14

Who is responsible for selecting the correct routing indicator?

Answer 14

The originating communications facility.

Question 15

All messages will be routed in accordance with what publication?

Answer 15

ACP 117

Question 16

Who controls Addressee limitation?

Answer 16

National Communications Authority

Question 17

CODRESS message discloses what?

Answer 17

The Originator and action/information essential only within the encrypted text

Question 18

Which format lines are never used in CODRESS?

Answer 18

6,7,8 and 9

Question 19

What contains only the information essential for routing the message to the receiving station?

Answer 19

CODRESS Heading

Question 20

True or false:Plain Language Transmission instructions are encouraged?

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What Format Lines will use a “U” for Unclassified classification designator?

Answer 21

2 and 4

Question 22

What is ACP 117?

Answer 22

Allied routing Indicator book

Question 23

What is ACP 128?

Answer 23

Allied Telecommunications Record System (ALTERS) Operating Procedures

Question 24

Terms

a. Originator 
b. Action Addressee(s)
c. Information addressee(s)
d. Exempted addressees
e. ZEN

Answer 24

a. Originator – Command by whose authority the message is sent.

b. Action Addressee(s) – Authority(ies) required by the originator to take necessary action.

c. Information addressee(s) – Authority(ies) considered by the originator to require the message for information.

d. Exempted addressees – when the originator desires to exclude one or more authorities from a collective title.

e. ZEN – Sent by other means

Question 25

May ALTERS be used for alternative routing?

Answer 25

Yes