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Question: What is an operators responsibilities?
Answer: The primary responsibility of a radio operator is to pass accurate and timely
information.
Transmit only when necessary
limit transmissions to no more then 10 seconds
Never use sensitive info
say adresses only when necessary
use proper procedures
be clear, consise and unambiguous
use phonetic alphabet
Question: What are the 4 Key words to remember for effective radio
communications?
Answer: Rythym, Speed, Volume and pitch
A. Rythym: Short sentences divided into sensible phrases which maintain a natural rhythm
B. Speed: Speak slightly slower than normal conversation
C. Volume: Should be as for normal conversation
D. Pitch: Slightly higher than for normal conversation to improve clarity
Question: What is a callsign?
Answer: Figures, letters, or combinations of both used to identify a COMMs station, an
organization, or an individual on a radio net.
Example: W4KB97: Whiskey, Fow-er, Kilo, Bravo, Niner, Seven
Question: What are Procedural words? (Prowords)
Answer: A special set of words used for clarity and brevity.
Ex: Roger, Over, Out ETC.
Question: What does SALUTE in SALUTE report stand for?
Answer: Size
Activity
Location
Unit
Time
Equipment
,Question: What are the 9 lines in a 9 line Medevac
Answer: Line 1. Location of the pick-up site.
Line 2. Radio frequency, call sign, and suffix.
Line 3. Number of patients by precedence:
Line 4. Special equipment required:
Line 5. Number of patients:
Line 6. Security at pick-up site:
Line 7. Method of marking pick-up site:
Line 8. Patient nationality and status:
Line 9. NBC Contamination:
Question: Strip Map
Answer: A sketch of a given route. It may or may not be drawn to scale but should show
identifying landmarks.
Question: Assembly area (AA)
Answer: An area where units stage for movement
Question: Start Point (SP)
Answer: The point where the convoy comes under a single controlling authority
Question: Check Point (CP)
Answer: Predetermined point used as means of controlling movement or a reference for a
location .
Question: Release Point (RP)
Answer: The point where certain elements of the convoy are released by the convoy
commander
Question: Directional indicator
Answer: Used to orient the map to the North .
Question: Distance between points
Answer: May indicate miles or kilometers
Question: Route Number
Answer: identifies a specific route
Question: Halt/Rest areas
Answer: Check points or other convenient areas that will support the convoy movement for the
purpose of refueling , checking loads , PMCS , messing , etc.
Question: Name for an Accident identification card?
Answer: DD Form 518
, Question: When should an accident identification card be filled out?
Answer: As promptly as possible. Give to person directly directly concerned.
Question: Motor vehicle accident Report
Answer: Standard Form 91
Question: What is Standard form 91 (SF 91) used for?
Answer: The SF 91 form is used to protect you and the government against claims and
exaggerations. You are required to complete the form with any any accident in which you
are involved in.
Question: SF 91 Sections I thru IX are filled by?
Answer: Vehicle operator
Question: SF 91 Sections X, items 73 thru 83d are filled by?
Answer: Operators supervisor
Question: SF 91 Sections XI thru XIII are filled out by?
Answer: Accident investigator for bodily injury, fatality, and/or damage exceeding $500.00.
Question: Technical Manual (TMs)
Answer: Provide specific information on proper operation and maintenance on a single system
or
series of vehicles.
Question: Numbering system
Answer: The number codes identify a specific vehicle. Each set of numbers in TM
9-2320-345-10
identifies a specific category within the army supply system.
Question: 9
Answer: Indicates subject or branch of the army. The number 9 indicates that it is an ordinance
branch manual
Question: 2320
Answer: Indicates subject type. 2320 is an engine powered wheel vehicle
Question: 345
Answer: Designator for a specific model for a vehicle. In this case it represents the M1120A4
Question: 10
Answer: Specifies level of maintenance. '10' indicates operator level.
Verified Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027
Question: What is an operators responsibilities?
Answer: The primary responsibility of a radio operator is to pass accurate and timely
information.
Transmit only when necessary
limit transmissions to no more then 10 seconds
Never use sensitive info
say adresses only when necessary
use proper procedures
be clear, consise and unambiguous
use phonetic alphabet
Question: What are the 4 Key words to remember for effective radio
communications?
Answer: Rythym, Speed, Volume and pitch
A. Rythym: Short sentences divided into sensible phrases which maintain a natural rhythm
B. Speed: Speak slightly slower than normal conversation
C. Volume: Should be as for normal conversation
D. Pitch: Slightly higher than for normal conversation to improve clarity
Question: What is a callsign?
Answer: Figures, letters, or combinations of both used to identify a COMMs station, an
organization, or an individual on a radio net.
Example: W4KB97: Whiskey, Fow-er, Kilo, Bravo, Niner, Seven
Question: What are Procedural words? (Prowords)
Answer: A special set of words used for clarity and brevity.
Ex: Roger, Over, Out ETC.
Question: What does SALUTE in SALUTE report stand for?
Answer: Size
Activity
Location
Unit
Time
Equipment
,Question: What are the 9 lines in a 9 line Medevac
Answer: Line 1. Location of the pick-up site.
Line 2. Radio frequency, call sign, and suffix.
Line 3. Number of patients by precedence:
Line 4. Special equipment required:
Line 5. Number of patients:
Line 6. Security at pick-up site:
Line 7. Method of marking pick-up site:
Line 8. Patient nationality and status:
Line 9. NBC Contamination:
Question: Strip Map
Answer: A sketch of a given route. It may or may not be drawn to scale but should show
identifying landmarks.
Question: Assembly area (AA)
Answer: An area where units stage for movement
Question: Start Point (SP)
Answer: The point where the convoy comes under a single controlling authority
Question: Check Point (CP)
Answer: Predetermined point used as means of controlling movement or a reference for a
location .
Question: Release Point (RP)
Answer: The point where certain elements of the convoy are released by the convoy
commander
Question: Directional indicator
Answer: Used to orient the map to the North .
Question: Distance between points
Answer: May indicate miles or kilometers
Question: Route Number
Answer: identifies a specific route
Question: Halt/Rest areas
Answer: Check points or other convenient areas that will support the convoy movement for the
purpose of refueling , checking loads , PMCS , messing , etc.
Question: Name for an Accident identification card?
Answer: DD Form 518
, Question: When should an accident identification card be filled out?
Answer: As promptly as possible. Give to person directly directly concerned.
Question: Motor vehicle accident Report
Answer: Standard Form 91
Question: What is Standard form 91 (SF 91) used for?
Answer: The SF 91 form is used to protect you and the government against claims and
exaggerations. You are required to complete the form with any any accident in which you
are involved in.
Question: SF 91 Sections I thru IX are filled by?
Answer: Vehicle operator
Question: SF 91 Sections X, items 73 thru 83d are filled by?
Answer: Operators supervisor
Question: SF 91 Sections XI thru XIII are filled out by?
Answer: Accident investigator for bodily injury, fatality, and/or damage exceeding $500.00.
Question: Technical Manual (TMs)
Answer: Provide specific information on proper operation and maintenance on a single system
or
series of vehicles.
Question: Numbering system
Answer: The number codes identify a specific vehicle. Each set of numbers in TM
9-2320-345-10
identifies a specific category within the army supply system.
Question: 9
Answer: Indicates subject or branch of the army. The number 9 indicates that it is an ordinance
branch manual
Question: 2320
Answer: Indicates subject type. 2320 is an engine powered wheel vehicle
Question: 345
Answer: Designator for a specific model for a vehicle. In this case it represents the M1120A4
Question: 10
Answer: Specifies level of maintenance. '10' indicates operator level.
