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88M (AIT) Red Book Test
Complete Exam with Verified Questions
and Detailed Correct Answers
What is an operators 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: 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.
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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.
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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
When should an accident identification card be filled out?
ANSWER: As promptly as possible. Give to person directly directly concerned.
88M (AIT) Red Book Test
Complete Exam with Verified Questions
and Detailed Correct Answers
What is an operators 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: 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.
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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.
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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
When should an accident identification card be filled out?
ANSWER: As promptly as possible. Give to person directly directly concerned.
