B2 Flashcards
Define NET
Organization of stations capable of direct communications on a common channel or frequency
ID the 3 categories of radio nets
Operational
Fires
Support
Operational: Support the exercise of command and control
Fires: Support the request for and direction and coordination of fire support during combat
Support: Provide administrative, logistical and technical support to requesting units during combat operations
Given a radio net, ID the purpose of the radio net
Operational: Support the exercise of command and control
Fires: Support the request for and direction and coordination of fire support during combat
Support: Provide administrative, logistical and technical support to requesting units during combat operations
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Command net (Operational)
Exercise command and coordinate with subordinate elements
Tactical 1 Net (Operational)
Operational traffic between commander and subordinate elements. Primary means of tactical control for a commander
Intelligence Net (Operational)
Reporting and dissemination of intel
Fire Support Coordination Net (Fires)
Coordinate all MAGTF fires
Conduct of Fire
Net (Fires)
Used by forward observers to request and control
fires
Tactical Air
Request/Helicop
ter Request Net (Fires)
Means for MAGTF units to request immediate air
support from the DASC
Tactical Air
Direction/Helico
pter Direction
Net (Fires)
Direction of aircraft in the conduct of CAS missions
Tactical Air
Control Party
Local Net (Fires)
TACP/L provides means for coordination between
air officer at FSCC and Bn forward air controllers
Tactical 2 Net (Support)
Backup to unit’s command net
Convoy Control
Net (Support)
Control various elements within a convoy
Landing Zone Control Net (Support)
Control helicopters traveling between initial point
and LZ
ID the rules
for radio
discipline
1.Use correct voice procedure
2.Maintain a constant listening radio watch unless specific instructions or
permission has been received to the contrary
3. Ensure that the correct frequency is in use
4. Answer calls in the correct order and without delay
5. Listen carefully before transmitting to ensure that the frequency is clear and, where possible allow for stations which cannot be heard
6. Release the pressel switch promptly
7.On releasing the pressel switch, ensure that the radio returns to the receive
condition
Always:
1. Violate radio silence
2. Compromise classified information by unauthorized plain language disclosure
3. Make unnecessary or unduly long transmissions
4. Engage in unofficial conversation or operator’s chat
5. Identify an individual, ship or unit by name, or any other personal or individual
sign
6. Speak faster than the station experiencing the worst reception conditions can be
expected to receive, thus avoiding needless repetition
7. Show loss of temper or resort to profane language
ID the
meaning of
call signs
- Any combination of characters or pronounceable words which identifies a communication facility, a command, an authority, an activity or a unit.
- Used primarily for establishing and maintaining communications
ID the
meaning of
proword
Word or phrase limited to radio telephone procedure used to facilitate communication by conveying information in a condensed standard form
ID the
meaning of
prosign
One or more letters or characters, or combination thereof, used to facilitate communications by conveying in a condensed standard form certain frequently used
orders, instructions, requests, and information related to communications.
ID a Date
Time Group
Date-Time-Time Zone-Month-Year
04 1831 R JAN 12
= 041831RJAN12
ID the duties
of net control station
Primary: - Controlling radio traffic - Enforcing radio discipline Other: -Opening/closing net - Controlling net access - Knowing who is net member -Net discipline - Maintaining timing - Responding to cue calls - Send/Receive/Store TEK via over-the-air-rekey (OTAR)
