Ch5 Five C's Of Radio Communication

Question 1

Messages should be as concise as possible to avoid congestion assigned frequencies. Company officers must plan their transmissions before keying the microphone. Messages should be specific, task oriented, and directed to companies not individuals.

Answer 1

Conciseness P134

Question 2

Company officers should combine clarity with simplicity and describe only one task at a time. Orders issued to different units must be sufficiently spaced to avoid any question that separate orders are being transmitted.

Answer 2

Clarity P134

Question 3

Company officers must show confidence (also known as command presence) When using communication equipment. Using a calm natural tone and speaking at a controlled rate, they can communicate confidence

Answer 3

Confidence p134

Question 4

The incident commander and telecommunicator should follow establish radio protocols. Requiring the receiver to repeat the message back to the sender reduces the chances for misunderstanding.

Answer 4

Control p134

Question 5

Effective communication depends on capable (well trained) Senders and receivers. Capability is not limited to technical proficiency; it also includes the abilities to communicate, listen effectively, and initiate effective messages. Company officers must be able to exercise emotional control, remain calm under stress, and follow establish communication procedures.

Answer 5

Capability p134