Annex B06 Net Control Station and Radio Operator Responsibilities

Question 0

Don’ts of Radio Discipline

Answer 0

Don't:
Violate radio silence
Compromise classifed info by unauthroized plain language 
Make unnecessary long transmissions
Engage in unofficial convos
ID and individual, ship, or unit
Show loss of temper of use profanity

Question 1

Do’s of Radio Discipline

Answer 1

Do:
Use correct voice procedures
Maintain constant listening radio watch
Ensure correct freq in use
Answer calls in the correct order without delay

Question 2

Call Signs

Answer 2

Any combo of characters or prowords which IDs a c2 facility, command, authority, activity, or unit
Used primarily for establishing and maintaining comm

Question 3

Proword

Answer 3

Word or phrase limited to radio procedures used to facilitate comm by conveying info in a condensed standard form

Question 4

Prosign

Answer 4

One or more letters or characters used to facilitate comm by conveying in a condensed and standard form certain frequently used orders, instructions, request, and info related to comm

Question 5

Date Time Group

Answer 5

Date/Time/Time Zone/Month/Year

Ex:
Date: 04 January 2012
Time: 1831
Time Zone: R

=041831RJAN12

Question 6

Duties of the Net Control Station

Answer 6

Primary:
Control radio traffic
Enforce radio discipline

Other:
Opening/Closing Net
Controlling Net Access
Knowing who net member is 
Net Discipline
Maintaining timing
Responding to cue calls
Send/Receive/Store TEK via over the air rekey (OTAR)