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

3. Radio Communication Topic 3

4. Radio nets

5. What is a radio net?

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

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

8. 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

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

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

11. 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

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

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

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

15. © 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

16. © 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

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

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

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

20. © 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

21. © 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

22. © 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

23. © 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

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

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

26. © 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

27. © 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

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

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

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

31. © 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

32. © 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

33. © 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

34. © 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

35. © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

36. 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

37. © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 Callsigns

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

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

40. © 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

41. © 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’

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

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

44. © 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’)

45. © 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

46. © 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)…

47. © 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)

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

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

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

51. © 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

52. © 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

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

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

55. © 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

56. © 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

57. © 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

58. © 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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