Annex B05 MAGTF Radio Net Structure

Question 0

Three (3) categories of radio nets

Answer 0

Operational
Fires
Support

Question 1

Net

Answer 1

Organization of stations capable of direct communications on a common channel or frequency

Question 2

Purpose of and category of the Command net

Answer 2

Exercise Command and coordinate with subordinate elements

Question 3

Purpose of the Fires Net and Examples

Answer 3

Support the request for and direction and coordination of fire support during combat

Fire Support Coordination Net: Coordinate all MAGT fires
Conduct of Fire Net: Used by FO’s to request and control fires
Tactical Air Request/Helicopter Request Net: Means for MAGTF units to request immediate air support from the DASC
Tactical Air Direction/Helicopter Direction Net: Direction of aircraft in the conduct of CAS missions
Tactical Air Control Party Local Net: TACP/L provides means for coordination between air officer at FSCC and Bn FACs

Question 4

Purpose of the Support Net and Examples

Answer 4

Provide admin, logistics, and technical support to requesting units during combat ops

Tac 2 Net: backup to unit’s command net
Convoy Control Net: Control various elements within a convoy
Landing Zone Control Net: Control helicopters traveling between initial point and LZ