© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 AUSTRALIAN ARMY CADETS CADET ADVANCED RADIO OPERATORS COURSE

Radio Communication Topic 3

Radio nets

What is a radio net?

radio net A radio net is: organized group an organized group of radio stations

What is a radio net? A radio net is: an organized group of radio stations the same frequency operating on the same frequency

What is a radio net? A radio net is: an organized group of radio stations operating on the same frequency for the purpose of communicating with each other

What comprises a radio net? radio net A radio net comprises:

What comprises a radio net? A radio net comprises: Net Control Station a Net Control Station which controls traffic on the net NCS

What comprises a radio net? A radio net comprises: a Net Control Station which controls traffic on the net, and substations two or more substations Substation

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio net layout  Net Control Station Substations NCS Substation

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 NET CONTROL STATION

Net Control Station (NCS) The station which is co-located with the senior HQ on the net is normally deemed to be NCS.

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Net Control Station (NCS) The station which is co-located with the senior HQ on the net is normally deemed to be NCS. This is because it is the Command Post station

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Net Control Station (NCS) Net Control Station (NCS) But ….. Any station which can efficiently carry out the responsibilities may be designated the NCS if necessary

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator

Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator Responsible for the following on the net:

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator Responsible for the following on the net: radio discipline radio discipline

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator Responsible for the following on the net: radio discipline efficient clearance of traffic efficient clearance of traffic

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator Responsible for the following on the net: radio discipline efficient clearance of traffic directing opening & closing directing opening & closing

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator directs whether net is free or directed directs whether net is free or directed

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator directs whether net is free or directed controls relay procedure controls relay procedure

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Staff Radio Net Supervisor

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Staff Radio Net Supervisor May be appointed to: oversee AAC radio net operations

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Staff Radio Net Supervisor May be appointed to: oversee AAC radio net operations conduct/direct on-the-job training of trainee cadet NCS radio operators

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Staff Radio Net Supervisor May be appointed to: oversee AAC radio net operations conduct/direct on-the-job training of trainee cadet NCS radio operators especially if large or complex radio net

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio logs

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio log A radio log is a brief written summary of radio traffic.

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio log A radio log is a brief written summary of radio traffic. It includes:

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio log A radio log is a brief written summary of radio traffic. It includes: Callsigns of the stations concerned Callsigns of the stations concerned

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio log A radio log is a brief written summary of radio traffic. It includes: Callsigns of the stations concerned Callsigns of the stations concerned Time of transmission Time of transmission

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio log A radio log is a brief written summary of radio traffic. It includes: Callsigns of the stations concerned Callsigns of the stations concerned Time of transmission Time of transmission Subject of the message Subject of the message

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio log A radio log is a brief written summary of radio traffic. It includes: Callsigns of the stations concerned Callsigns of the stations concerned Time of transmission Time of transmission Subject of the message Subject of the message Essential details Essential details

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

Radio Operators Log OC 114 Stock No In ADF use, each sheet is classified as ‘RESTRICTED’ after each entry. This is not required for (normal) AAC operations

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Callsigns

A callsign is……. A combination of characters or pronounceable words

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 A callsign…… A combination of characters or pronounceable words..is a ‘name’ which identifies a unit (station)

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Callsigns A combination of characters or pronounceable words …is a ‘name’ which identifies a unit (station) Plain language names of units or HQ are never mentioned in radio calls – only their callsigns

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Callsigns A combination of characters or pronounceable words …is a ‘name’ which identifies a unit (station) Plain language names of units or HQ are never mentioned in radio calls – only their callsigns When being used to refer to a unit rather than the station, the callsign is preceded by the proword ‘CALLSIGN’

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Fixed Callsigns A fixed callsign is a callsign assigned to a unit

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Fixed Callsigns A fixed callsign is a callsign assigned to a unit Does not change daily

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Fixed Callsigns A fixed callsign is a callsign assigned to a unit Does not change daily Stays the same (‘fixed’)

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Fixed Callsigns A fixed callsign is a callsign assigned to a unit Does not change daily Stays the same (‘fixed’) Arranged in a tiered sequence

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Fixed Callsigns A fixed callsign is a callsign assigned to a unit Does not change daily Stays the same (‘fixed’) Arranged in a tiered sequence  e.g. 10 (ONE ZERO), 11 (ONE ONE), 12 (ONE TWO)… TWO)…

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Fixed Callsigns A fixed callsign is a callsign assigned to a unit Does not change daily Stays the same (‘fixed’) Arranged in a tiered sequence  e.g. 10 (ONE ZERO), 11 (ONE ONE), 12 (ONE TWO)… TWO)…  The NCS callsign is usually 0A (ZERO ALPHA)

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Layout of typical command structure showing fixed callsigns 0A* (headquarters station) (NCS)

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Layout of typical command structure showing fixed callsigns 0A* (headquarters station) (NCS) (Command Post)

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Layout of typical command structure showing fixed callsigns 10* (A Company)20* (A Company) Command Post

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Layout of typical command structure showing fixed callsigns 11* (11 Platoon)12* (12 Platoon) 21* 22*23* (etc) 13* (13 Platoon) Command Post

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Layout of typical command structure showing fixed callsigns 11A 11B*11C* (1 Section) (2 Section) (3 Section) 12* (12 Platoon)13* (13 Platoon) 12A 12B 12C 13A* 13B* 13C* (7 Section) (8 Section) (9 Section) Command Post

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles To avoid disclosing the level of a HQ by referring to specific appointments…

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles To avoid disclosing the level of a HQ by referring to specific appointments… ……radio appointment titles are used

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles To avoid disclosing the level of a HQ by referring to specific appointments… ……radio appointment titles are used They are named for specified positions or appointments rather than the people who act in them

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles To avoid disclosing the level of a HQ by referring to specific appointments… ……radio appointment titles are used They are named for specified positions or appointments rather than the people who act in them They are not classified

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles To avoid disclosing the level of a HQ by referring to specific appointments… ……radio appointment titles are used They are named for specified positions or appointments rather than the people who act in them They are not classified They only conceal the level of a HQ

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles SUNRAYCommander

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles SUNRAYCommander SUNRAY MINOR SUNRAY MINORDeputy Commander

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles SUNRAYCommander SUNRAY MINORDeputy Commander MOLARQuartermaster

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles SUNRAYCommander SUNRAY MINORDeputy Commander MOLARQuartermaster MOONBEAMExecutive Officer

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles SUNRAYCommander SUNRAY MINORDeputy Commander MOLARQuartermaster MOONBEAMExecutive Officer PLAYTIMETransport

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles SUNRAYCommander SUNRAY MINORDeputy Commander MOLARQuartermaster MOONBEAMExecutive Officer PLAYTIMETransport STARLIGHTMedical

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles SUNRAYCommander SUNRAY MINORDeputy Commander MOLARQuartermaster MOONBEAMExecutive Officer PLAYTIMETransport STARLIGHTMedical SEAGULL MINORAdjutant

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles Armour IRONSIDE

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles Armour IRONSIDE Army AviationHAWKEYE

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles Armour IRONSIDE Army AviationHAWKEYE Chaplain SHEPHERD

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles Armour IRONSIDE Army AviationHAWKEYE Chaplain SHEPHERD Electrical & Mechanical Engineer BLUEBELL

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles Armour IRONSIDE Army AviationHAWKEYE Chaplain SHEPHERD Electrical & Mechanical Engineer BLUEBELL EngineerHOLDFAST

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles Armour IRONSIDE Army AviationHAWKEYE Chaplain SHEPHERD Electrical & Mechanical Engineer BLUEBELL EngineerHOLDFAST InfantryFOXHOUND

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles ArtillerySHELLDRAKE

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles ArtillerySHELLDRAKE IntelligenceACORN

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles ArtillerySHELLDRAKE IntelligenceACORN Medical STARLIGHT

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles ArtillerySHELLDRAKE IntelligenceACORN Medical STARLIGHT Regimental PoliceWATCHDOG

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles ArtillerySHELLDRAKE IntelligenceACORN Medical STARLIGHT Regimental PoliceWATCHDOG LogisticsNUTSHELL

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles ArtillerySHELLDRAKE IntelligenceACORN Medical STARLIGHT Regimental PoliceWATCHDOG LogisticsNUTSHELL SignalsPRONTO

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