What is an operator’s primary responsibility? - Answer ✔✔- The primary responsibility of
a radio operator is to pass accurate and timely information.
What are the 4 Key words to remember for effective radio communications? - Answer
✔✔- Rhythm, Speed, Volume and pitch
A. Rhythm: 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
What is a call sign? - 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
What are Procedural words? (Prowords) - Answer ✔✔- A special set of words used for
clarity and brevity.
Ex: Roger, Over, Out ETC.
What does SALUTE - Answer ✔✔- Size
Activity
Location
Unit
Time
Equipment
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:
, Strip Map - Answer ✔✔- A sketch of a given route. It may or may not be drawn to scale
but should show identifying landmarks.
Assembly area (AA) - Answer ✔✔- An area where units stage for movement
Start Point (SP) - Answer ✔✔- The point where the convoy comes under a single
controlling authority
Check Point (CP) - Answer ✔✔- Predetermined point used as means of controlling
movement or a reference for a location .
Release Point (RP) - Answer ✔✔- The point where certain elements of the convoy are
released by the convoy commander
Directional in - Answer ✔✔- Used to orient the map to the North .
Distance between points - Answer ✔✔- May indicate miles or kilometers
Route Number - Answer ✔✔- identifies a specific route
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.
Name for an Accident identification card? - Answer ✔✔- DD Form 518
When should an accident identification card be filled out? - Answer ✔✔- As promptly as
possible. Give to person directly directly concerned.
Motor vehicle accident Report - Answer ✔✔- Standard Form 91
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.
SF 91 Sections I thru IX are filled by? - Answer ✔✔- Vehicle operator
SF 91 Sections X, items 73 thru 83d are filled by? - Answer ✔✔- Operators supervisor
SF 91 Sections XI thru XIII are filled out by? - Answer ✔✔- Accident investigator for
bodily injury, fatality, and/or damage exceeding $500.00.
Technical Manual (TMs) - Answer ✔✔- Provide specific information on proper operation
and matinee on a single system or series of vehicles.