Communications Equipment Flashcards
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
