Communications Equipment Flashcards
(23 cards)
What are tactical nets?
Nets established to provide the commander with the means of commanding and controlling subordinate maneuver elements.
The radio should only be used for _________.
The voice of command
What is a FiST?
Fire Support Team
In a main CoC, who usually commands it, and which sections are represented?
The Bn XO
- S1
- S2
- S3
- S4
- S6
In a tactical COC, who usually commands it, and which sections are represented?
Bn Commander
- S3 officer
- S2 officer
- S6 officer
- AO
What composes a FiST?
- FiST leader - Weapons Platoon Commander
- Forward Air Controller (FAC)
- Artillery Forward Observer (Arty FO)
- 81mm mortar forward observer (81s FO)
Who enforces discipline by controlling the radio net?
Net Control Station (NCS)
What are the two types of call signs?
- Administrative
- Tactical
What are the two types of methods of control for nets?
- Free
- Directed
What is a drafter?
The person who actually writes the message
What is an originator?
The command whose authority sends a message
What is a releasing officer?
The person who is authorized to release messages from the command
What are the three parts of a message?
- Heading
- Main body
- Ending
What does the heading consist of?
- Precedence
- Date-Time Group (DTG)
- Originator
- Addressee
- Classification
What is required in the ending?
The releasing officer’s signature
What are the four categories of precedence?
- Routine (R)
- Priority (P)
- Immediate (O)
- Flash (Z)
What are the two types of addressees?
- Action
- Info
What are the three types of classification?
- Confidential
- Secret
- Top Secret
What are the three rules of brevity?
- Elimination
- Substitution
- Abbreviation
What is the time limit and security classification for flash precedence?
10 minutes; TOPSEC - Top Secret
What is the time limit and security classification for immediate precedence?
30 minutes; SECRET - Secret
What is the time limit and security classification for priority precedence?
3 hours; CONF - Confidential
What is the time limit and security classification for routine precedence?
6 hours; UNCLAS - Unclassified
