Radio Comms

Question 1

What does VEST stand for

Answer 1

Volume
Enunciation (clarity)
Speed
Tone

Question 2

What does CAD stand for?

Answer 2

Computer Aid Dispatch

Question 3

What is ABC?

Answer 3

Accuracy
Brevity
Clarity

Question 4

List the mandatory information for a 3T in the correct order

Answer 4

1. Comms (unit call sign) 3T
2. The dispatcher acknowledges
3. Call sign, rego, location.

Question 5

What are the two urgent call signs and when is their use appropriate?

Answer 5

10-9 urgent message, used when a message requires immediate action by the recipient. Eg a unit comes access a car crash and requires an ambulance.

10-10 office needs immediate assistance, used when a unit is in immediate damager. Eg officer being assaulted

Question 6

Explain the pre-alerting technique (comms)

Answer 6

To reduce the number of exchanges necessary before the comet of the message is transmitted.
Examples: QRV, sitrep, job details, request.

Question 7

What are the safety issues around field events and using your mobile for checks?

Answer 7

If there is no GPS, the location defaults to the users home station.
There’s no ability to create 3Ts in eQuip with no GPS signal.