88M AIT Red Book Test Study Guide Questions and Answers
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
What is an operators
responsibilities?
sensitive info
say adresses only when
necessary use proper
procedures
be clear, consise and unambiguous
use phonetic alphabet
Rythym, Speed, Volume and pitch
A. Rythym: Short sentences divided into sensible phrases
which maintain a natural rhythm
What are the 4 Key words to
remember for effective radio B. Speed: Speak slightly slower than normal conversation
communications?
C. Volume: Should be as for normal conversation
D. Pitch: Slightly higher than for normal conversation to improve
clarity
Figures, letters, or combinations of both used to identify
a COMMs station, an organization, or an individual on
What is a callsign?
a radio net.
Example: W4KB97: Whiskey, Fow-er, Kilo, Bravo, Niner, Seven
, A special set of words used for clarity and brevity.
What are Procedural words?
(Prowords) Ex: Roger, Over, Out ETC.
Size
Activi
What does SALUTE in SALUTE ty
report stand for? Locati
on
Unit
Time
Equipment
Line 1. Location of the pick-up site.
Line 2. Radio frequency, call
sign, and suffix. Line 3.
Number of patients by
What are the 9 lines in a 9 line precedence: Line 4. Special
Medevac 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:
A sketch of a given route. It may or may not be drawn to
Strip Map
scale but should show identifying landmarks.
Assembly area (AA) An area where units stage for movement
Start Point (SP) The point where the convoy comes under a single controlling
authority
Predetermined point used as means of controlling
Check Point (CP)
movement or a reference for a location .
The point where certain elements of the convoy are
Release Point (RP)
released by the convoy commander
Directional indicator Used to orient the map to the North .
Distance between points May indicate miles or kilometers
Route Number identifies a specific route
Check points or other convenient areas that will support
Halt/Rest areas
the convoy movement for the purpose of refueling ,
checking loads , PMCS , messing , etc.
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
What is an operators
responsibilities?
sensitive info
say adresses only when
necessary use proper
procedures
be clear, consise and unambiguous
use phonetic alphabet
Rythym, Speed, Volume and pitch
A. Rythym: Short sentences divided into sensible phrases
which maintain a natural rhythm
What are the 4 Key words to
remember for effective radio B. Speed: Speak slightly slower than normal conversation
communications?
C. Volume: Should be as for normal conversation
D. Pitch: Slightly higher than for normal conversation to improve
clarity
Figures, letters, or combinations of both used to identify
a COMMs station, an organization, or an individual on
What is a callsign?
a radio net.
Example: W4KB97: Whiskey, Fow-er, Kilo, Bravo, Niner, Seven
, A special set of words used for clarity and brevity.
What are Procedural words?
(Prowords) Ex: Roger, Over, Out ETC.
Size
Activi
What does SALUTE in SALUTE ty
report stand for? Locati
on
Unit
Time
Equipment
Line 1. Location of the pick-up site.
Line 2. Radio frequency, call
sign, and suffix. Line 3.
Number of patients by
What are the 9 lines in a 9 line precedence: Line 4. Special
Medevac 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:
A sketch of a given route. It may or may not be drawn to
Strip Map
scale but should show identifying landmarks.
Assembly area (AA) An area where units stage for movement
Start Point (SP) The point where the convoy comes under a single controlling
authority
Predetermined point used as means of controlling
Check Point (CP)
movement or a reference for a location .
The point where certain elements of the convoy are
Release Point (RP)
released by the convoy commander
Directional indicator Used to orient the map to the North .
Distance between points May indicate miles or kilometers
Route Number identifies a specific route
Check points or other convenient areas that will support
Halt/Rest areas
the convoy movement for the purpose of refueling ,
checking loads , PMCS , messing , etc.
