88M RED BOOK STUDY ACTUAL PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 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
◉ 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
◉ What are Procedural words? (Prowords) Answer: A special set of
words used for clarity and brevity.
,Ex: Roger, Over, Out ETC.
◉ What does SALUTE in SALUTE report stand for? 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 indicator 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
2026 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 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
◉ 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
◉ What are Procedural words? (Prowords) Answer: A special set of
words used for clarity and brevity.
,Ex: Roger, Over, Out ETC.
◉ What does SALUTE in SALUTE report stand for? 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 indicator 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
