RADIO OPERATORS COURSE * 07/16/96 AUSTRALIAN ARMY CADETS CADET ADVANCED RADIO OPERATORS COURSE This presentation corresponds to Chapter 3 of the AAC CADET INSTRUCTOR RADIO COMMUNICATIONS HANDBOOK This course has been designed, written and developed by LTCOL(AAC) G.R. Newman-Martin, CSM, RFD ©LTCOL(AAC) G.R. NEWMAN-MARTIN, 2011 © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 ©LTCOL G. Newman-Martin 2004*

Radio Communication Topic 3

Radio nets

What is a radio net?

A radio net is: an organized group of radio stations What is a radio net? A radio net is: an organized group of radio stations

What is a radio net? A radio net is: an organized group of radio stations 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? A radio net comprises:

What comprises a radio net? A radio net comprises: 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 two or more substations Substation Substation

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

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 NET CONTROL STATION © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

Net Control Station (NCS) * 07/16/96 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 ©LTCOL G. Newman-Martin 2004*

Net Control Station (NCS) * 07/16/96 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 ©LTCOL G. Newman-Martin 2004*

Net Control Station (NCS) * 07/16/96 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 ©LTCOL G. Newman-Martin 2004*

Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator * 07/16/96 Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 ©LTCOL G. Newman-Martin 2004*

Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator * 07/16/96 Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator Responsible for the following on the net: © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 ©LTCOL G. Newman-Martin 2004*

Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator * 07/16/96 Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator Responsible for the following on the net: radio discipline © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 ©LTCOL G. Newman-Martin 2004*

Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator * 07/16/96 Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator Responsible for the following on the net: radio discipline efficient clearance of traffic © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 ©LTCOL G. Newman-Martin 2004*

Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator * 07/16/96 Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator Responsible for the following on the net: radio discipline efficient clearance of traffic directing opening & closing © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 ©LTCOL G. Newman-Martin 2004*

Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator * 07/16/96 Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator directs whether net is free or directed © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 ©LTCOL G. Newman-Martin 2004*

Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator * 07/16/96 Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator directs whether net is free or directed controls relay procedure © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 ©LTCOL G. Newman-Martin 2004*

Staff Radio Net Supervisor * 07/16/96 Staff Radio Net Supervisor © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 ©LTCOL G. Newman-Martin 2004*

Staff Radio Net Supervisor * 07/16/96 Staff Radio Net Supervisor May be appointed to: oversee AAC radio net operations © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 ©LTCOL G. Newman-Martin 2004*

Staff Radio Net Supervisor * 07/16/96 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 ©LTCOL G. Newman-Martin 2004*

Staff Radio Net Supervisor * 07/16/96 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 ©LTCOL G. Newman-Martin 2004*

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio logs © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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

© 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

© 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 © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© 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 Time of transmission © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© 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 Time of transmission Subject of the message © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© 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 Time of transmission Subject of the message Essential details © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio Operators Log OC 114 Stock No 7530-66-106-6268 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

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Callsigns © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 A callsign is……. A combination of characters or pronounceable words © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© 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

© 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

© 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

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

© 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

© 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

© 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

© 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)… © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© 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)… The NCS callsign is usually 0A (ZERO ALPHA) © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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

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

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

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

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

Radio appointment titles © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© 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

© 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

© 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

© 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

© 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

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

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

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles SUNRAY Commander SUNRAY MINOR Deputy Commander MOLAR Quartermaster © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles SUNRAY Commander SUNRAY MINOR Deputy Commander MOLAR Quartermaster MOONBEAM Executive Officer © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles SUNRAY Commander SUNRAY MINOR Deputy Commander MOLAR Quartermaster MOONBEAM Executive Officer PLAYTIME Transport © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles SUNRAY Commander SUNRAY MINOR Deputy Commander MOLAR Quartermaster MOONBEAM Executive Officer PLAYTIME Transport STARLIGHT Medical © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles SUNRAY Commander SUNRAY MINOR Deputy Commander MOLAR Quartermaster MOONBEAM Executive Officer PLAYTIME Transport STARLIGHT Medical SEAGULL MINOR Adjutant © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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

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

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

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

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

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles Armour IRONSIDE Army Aviation HAWKEYE Chaplain SHEPHERD Electrical & Mechanical Engineer BLUEBELL Engineer HOLDFAST Infantry FOXHOUND © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles Artillery SHELLDRAKE © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles Artillery SHELLDRAKE Intelligence ACORN © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles Artillery SHELLDRAKE Intelligence ACORN Medical STARLIGHT © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles Artillery SHELLDRAKE Intelligence ACORN Medical STARLIGHT Regimental Police WATCHDOG © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles Artillery SHELLDRAKE Intelligence ACORN Medical STARLIGHT Regimental Police WATCHDOG Logistics NUTSHELL © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Radio appointment titles Artillery SHELLDRAKE Intelligence ACORN Medical STARLIGHT Regimental Police WATCHDOG Logistics NUTSHELL Signals PRONTO © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 INSTRUCTOR ANY QUESTIONS? © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011