VP & Logging

Question 1

Name the four Priority states and times?

Answer 1

Flash * Z * >10min
Immediate * O * 30min - 1h
Priority * P * 1h - 6h
Routine * R * 3h - Next working day

Question 2

What is a QSL?

Answer 2

Read receipt

Question 3

What does COIL stand for?

Answer 3

C - combat effectiveness
O - Order of battle
I - Intentions
L - Locations

Question 4

What does the operators cross contain?

Answer 4

|  In 501
SERIAL            |  Out 001
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_|\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
                        |  
TOR/TOT        |  10 1345 Z
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_|\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
                        |   
SYSTEM         |  Operator
                        |  Number

Question 5

What are Format Lines 5; 6; 7; 11; 12; and 13?

Answer 5

FL5 - Precedence & DTG
FL6 - Originator
FL7 - Action Addressee(s)
FL11 - Seperation (BT)
FL12 - Text or msg text
FL13 - Seperation

And if you want authentication if you want

Question 6

How do we defend against interception?

Answer 6

• Radio silence
• Avoid unnecessary Tx
• Electronic silence
• Min Tx Length
• Good procedures
• Freq Hop

Question 7

Mesures to make analysis more difficult?

Answer 7

• Calling & Answering
• Location coded
• Never compromise
• Callsign omission
• Avoid plain language
• Standardization

Question 8

Defense Against Deception?

Answer 8

• Good Procedures
• Authentication
• Constant Vigilance

Question 9

Aids To Security?

Answer 9

• Encryption / low level codes
• Radio appointment titles
• Real / Ex Traffic discipline
• Address groups
• Authentication
• Call signs
• Codewords
• Landlines

Question 10

Method of Speech?

Answer 10

R - Rhythm
S - Speed
V - Volume
P - Pitch

Question 11

Rules for Radio discipline?

Answer 11

Always: maintain constant listing watch
Correct Voice Procedure
Ensure correct Freq / Channel is used
Answer calls in correct order and with out delay
Listen carefully before Tx to ensure Freq is clear
Release presser promptly
Ensure presser is not stuck

Never: Violate radio silence
Compromise classified info
Never ID yourself / Unit by name
Swear / loose temper
Speak faster than condition allows
Make unnecessary or unduly long Tx or unofficial conversation

Question 12

Info recorded in radio log?

Answer 12

Opening / closing of the radio station
All Tx And Rx
Change in Op Freq
Sufficient Ref Data to ID all other calls
R/C - any corrective action taken
Stations that comms are difficult to
Any security violations or suspected Rx or jamming
Shift handover / take over

Question 13

Radio check reply’s?

Answer 13

OK / Difficult / Unworkable

Question 14

Pro word for Time?

Answer 14

Now / send time

Question 15

Pro word for immediate correction?

Answer 15

Wrong

Question 16

What does CEI stand for?

Answer 16

Communication electronic instructions

Question 17

Logging short hand for Okay?

Answer 17

ok

Question 18

Logging short hand for Wrong?

Answer 18

WG

Question 19

Logging short hand for Roger?

Answer 19

R

Question 20

Logging short hand for out?

Answer 20

• |-

Question 21

Logging short hand for Information?

Answer 21

INFO

Question 22

Logging short hand for over?

Answer 22

K

Question 23

Logging short hand for wait out?

Answer 23

AS -|-

Question 24

Logging short hand for Read back?

Answer 24

RB

Question 25

Logging short hand for Action?

Answer 25

TO

Question 26

Logging short hand for Break?

Answer 26

=

Question 27

How would you write the date time group?

Answer 27

Date-time-time zone-month-year

051209ZFEB15

Question 28

Name the five eyes?

Answer 28

Aus
NZ
UK
CAN
USA

Question 29

Actions on document loss?

Answer 29

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