Tactical Communications

Question 1

What does the acronym SOI stand for?

Answer 1

Single Operations Instructions.

Question 2

What are 5 methods of communication?

Answer 2

Radio, Sound, visual, messenger, wire.

Question 3

What means of communication is most secure and least
secure?

Answer 3

Messenger (most) Radio (least).

Question 4

List 5 factors that can affect the range of radio equipment?

Answer 4

1. Weather
2. Terrain
3. Antenna
4. Power
5. Location

Question 5

What is COMSEC and OPSEC?

Answer 5

COMmunications SECurity. OPeration SECurity.

Question 6

What is the first thing you do before sending a radio
message?

Answer 6

Listen to see if the Net is clear.

Question 7

In what three frequencies spectrums do tactical radio
networks operate?

Answer 7

High frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), and
Ultrahigh Frequency (UHF)

Question 8

What kind of capabilities do enemies use to interfere with
U.S. communications?

Answer 8

Electronic warfare (EW)
the use of electromagnetic and
directed energy to attack the enemy”

Question 9

What are the 8 common jamming signals?

Answer 9

1. Random noise
2. Stepped Tones
3. Spark
4. Gulls
5. Random Pulse
6. Wobbler
7. Recorded Sounds
8. Preamble Jamming