1. AUSTRALIAN ARMY CADETS RADIO OPERATORS COURSE
CADET ADVANCED
RADIO OPERATORS COURSE
This presentation corresponds to Chapter 8 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
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2. ACCURACY IN RADIOTELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS
Net
Radio
Station
Course
Net
Control
Station
Radio
Operator’s
Course
Topic 8
This presentation refers to Chapter 8 of the Instructor Notes
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ACCURACY IN RADIOTELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS
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RULES FOR
ACCURACY
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4. All messages to be written down prior to transmission
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5. All messages to be written down prior to transmission
…to utilise circuit time more efficiently
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All messages which are to be delivered by receiving operator to another person
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All messages which are to be delivered by receiving operator to another person or preceded by proword MESSAGE…
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8. …must be written down by receiver – to ensure accuracy
All messages which are to be delivered by receiving operator to another person or preceded by proword MESSAGE…
…must be written down by receiver – to ensure accuracy
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All transmissions to be as short as possible, consistent with clarity. This…
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All transmissions to be as short as possible, consistent with clarity. This…
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All transmissions to be as short as possible, consistent with clarity. This…
…improves security
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12. …improves security …utilises circuit time more efficiently,
All transmissions to be as short as possible, consistent with clarity. This…
…improves security
…utilises circuit time more efficiently,
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All transmissions to be as short as possible, consistent with clarity. This…
…improves security
…utilises circuit time more efficiently,
…creates minimum delay for other
operators
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CORRECTIONS
AND REPETITIONS
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TYPES OF CORRECTIONS
DURING TRANSMISSION
IMMEDIATE
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TYPES OF CORRECTIONS
DURING TRANSMISSION
IMMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE – i.e., not immediately, but before end of transmission
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TYPES OF CORRECTIONS
AFTER TRANSMISSION
DELAYED – i.e., corrections after initial transmission has ended
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18. Note the use of the proword: In the following examples
‘CORRECTION’
In the following examples
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19. Use proword ‘CORRECTION’
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20. Use proword ‘CORRECTION’ in combination with other suitable prowords –
such as:
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21. Use proword ‘CORRECTION’ in combination with other suitable prowords –
such as:
WORD BEFORE
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22. Use proword ‘CORRECTION’ in combination with other suitable prowords –
such as:
WORD BEFORE
WORD AFTER
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23. Use proword ‘CORRECTION’ in combination with other suitable prowords –
such as:
WORD BEFORE
WORD AFTER
ALL BEFORE
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24. Use proword ‘CORRECTION’
in combination with other suitable prowords –
such as:
WORD BEFORE
WORD AFTER
ALL BEFORE
followed by the last word, phrase or proword correctly transmitted
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25. Use proword ‘CORRECTION’
in combination with other suitable prowords –
such as:
WORD BEFORE
WORD AFTER
followed by the last word, phrase or proword correctly transmitted
No other explanation or words are required

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IMMEDIATE CORRECTION
DURING TRANSMISSION
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EXAMPLE OF
IMMEDIATE CORRECTION
The operator at 11 sends incorrect number 10 instead of 20 – but realises his/her mistake immediately and corrects ’10’ to ’20’
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EXAMPLE OF
IMMEDIATE CORRECTION
The operator at 11 sends incorrect number 10 instead of 20 – but realises his/her mistake immediately and corrects ’10’ to ’20’
11A transmits:
“12 – THIS IS 11A – I WILL BE IN YOUR
LOCATION IN 10 –
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EXAMPLE OF
IMMEDIATE CORRECTION
The operator at 11 sends incorrect number 10 instead of 20 – but realises his/her mistake immediately and corrects ’10’ to ’20’
11A transmits:
“12 – THIS IS 11A – I WILL BE IN YOUR
LOCATION IN 10 – CORRECTION – LOCATION IN 20 – MINUTES – OVER”
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EXAMPLE OF
IMMEDIATE CORRECTION
The operator at 11 sends incorrect number 10 instead of 20 – but realises his/her mistake immediately and corrects ’10’ to ’20’
11A transmits:
“12 – THIS IS 11A – I WILL BE IN YOUR
LOCATION IN 10 – CORRECTION –
LOCATION IN 20 – MINUTES – OVER”
12 acknowledges:
“12 – ROGER – OVER”
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31. IMMEDIATE CORRECTION EXAMPLE OF
The operator at 11 sends incorrect number 10 instead of 20 – but realises his/her mistake immediately and corrects ’10’ to ’20’
11A transmits:
“12 – THIS IS 11A – I WILL BE IN YOUR
LOCATION IN 10 – CORRECTION –
LOCATION IN 20 – MINUTES – OVER”
12 acknowledges:
“12 – ROGER – OVER”
11A (as the originator) ends:
“11A – OUT”

32. INTERMEDIATE CORRECTION
DURING TRANSMISSION
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33. INTERMEDIATE CORRECTION
EXAMPLE OF
INTERMEDIATE CORRECTION
11A transmits, but realises before end of message that he/she should have said ‘second check point’ instead of ‘first check point’
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34. INTERMEDIATE CORRECTION
EXAMPLE OF
INTERMEDIATE CORRECTION
11A transmits, but realises before end of message that he/she should have said ‘second check point’ instead of ‘first check point’
11A initiates call:
“ZERO ALPHA – THIS IS ONE ONE ALPHA – we have arrived at first check point and are searching the area –
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35. INTERMEDIATE CORRECTION
EXAMPLE OF
INTERMEDIATE CORRECTION
11A transmits, but realises before end of message that he/she should have said ‘second check point’ instead of ‘first check point’
11A initiates call:
“ZERO ALPHA – THIS IS ONE ONE ALPHA – we have arrived at first check point and are searching the area – CORRECTION –
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36. INTERMEDIATE CORRECTION
EXAMPLE OF
INTERMEDIATE CORRECTION
11A transmits, but realises before end of message that he/she should have said ‘second check point’ instead of ‘first check point’
11A initiates call:
“ZERO ALPHA – THIS IS ONE ONE ALPHA – we have arrived at first check point and are searching the area – CORRECTION – WORD BEFORE checkpoint – second – OVER”
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37. INTERMEDIATE CORRECTION
EXAMPLE OF
INTERMEDIATE CORRECTION
11A transmits, but realises before end of message that he/she should have said ‘second check point’ instead of ‘first check point’
11A initiates call:
“ZERO ALPHA – THIS IS ONE ONE ALPHA – we have arrived at first check point and are searching the area – CORRECTION – WORD BEFORE checkpoint – second – OVER”
NCS provides a receipt:
“(11A) – (THIS IS) 0A – (ROGER) – OVER”
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38. INTERMEDIATE CORRECTION
EXAMPLE OF
INTERMEDIATE CORRECTION
11A transmits, but realises before end of message that he/she should have said ‘second check point’ instead of ‘first check point’
11A initiates call:
“ZERO ALPHA – THIS IS ONE ONE ALPHA – we have arrived at first check point and are searching the area – CORRECTION – WORD BEFORE checkpoint – second – OVER”
NCS provides a receipt:
“(11A) – (THIS IS) 0A – (ROGER) – OVER”
11A (as the originator) ends:
“(0A) – (THIS IS) 11A – (ROGER) – OUT”

39. AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT
CORRECTIONS
AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT
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40. AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT
CORRECTIONS
AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT
Use proword CORRECTION followed by last word, phrase or proword correctly transmitted
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41. AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT
CORRECTIONS
AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT
Use proword CORRECTION followed by last word, phrase or proword correctly transmitted
Use ‘CORRECTION’ alone or qualified by:
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42. AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT
CORRECTIONS
AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT
Use proword CORRECTION followed by last word, phrase or proword correctly transmitted
Use ‘CORRECTION’ alone or qualified by:
ALL AFTER
ALL BEFORE
WORD AFTER
WORD BEFORE
…… TO ….
CALLSIGN
GRID
TIME
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43. AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT
CORRECTIONS
AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT
Use proword CORRECTION followed by last word, phrase or proword correctly transmitted
Use ‘CORRECTION’ alone or qualified by:
ALL AFTER
ALL BEFORE
WORD AFTER
WORD BEFORE
…… TO ….
CALLSIGN
GRID
TIME
No other explanation or words required

44. AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT:
CORRECTION
AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT:
‘DELAYED CORRECTION’
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EXAMPLE OF
DELAYED CORRECTION
11 transmits:
“12 THIS IS 11 – MOVE TO FLUFFY DUCK AND PREPARE FOR NIGHT ROUTINE – OVER”
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EXAMPLE OF
DELAYED CORRECTION
11 transmits:
“12 THIS IS 11 – MOVE TO FLUFFY DUCK AND PREPARE FOR NIGHT ROUTINE – OVER”
12 replies:
“12 – WILCO – OVER”
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EXAMPLE OF
DELAYED CORRECTION
11 transmits:
“12 THIS IS 11 – MOVE TO FLUFFY DUCK AND PREPARE FOR NIGHT ROUTINE – OVER”
12 replies:
“12 – WILCO – OVER”
11 ends: “11 – OUT”
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EXAMPLE OF
DELAYED CORRECTION
11 transmits:
“12 THIS IS 11 – MOVE TO FLUFFY DUCK AND PREPARE FOR NIGHT ROUTINE – OVER”
12 replies:
“12 – WILCO – OVER”
11 ends: “11 – OUT”
After transmission ends, 11 realises that location should be ‘IRON BARK’ , not ‘FLUFFY DUCK’, and corrects:
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EXAMPLE OF
DELAYED CORRECTION
11 transmits:
“12 THIS IS 11 – MOVE TO FLUFFY DUCK AND PREPARE FOR NIGHT ROUTINE – OVER”
12 replies:
“12 – WILCO – OVER”
11 ends: “11 – OUT”
After transmission ends, 11 realises that location should be ‘IRON BARK’ , not ‘FLUFFY DUCK’, and corrects:
12 – THIS IS 11 – REFERENCE NIGHT ROUTINE –
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EXAMPLE OF
DELAYED CORRECTION
11 transmits:
“12 THIS IS 11 – MOVE TO FLUFFY DUCK AND PREPARE FOR NIGHT ROUTINE – OVER”
12 replies:
“12 – WILCO – OVER”
11 ends: “11 – OUT”
After transmission ends, 11 realises that location should be ‘IRON BARK’ , not ‘FLUFFY DUCK’, and corrects:
12 – THIS IS 11 – REFERENCE NIGHT ROUTINE – CORRECTION LOCATION –
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EXAMPLE OF
DELAYED CORRECTION
11 transmits:
“12 THIS IS 11 – MOVE TO FLUFFY DUCK AND PREPARE FOR NIGHT ROUTINE – OVER”
12 replies:
“12 – WILCO – OVER”
11 ends: “11 – OUT”
After transmission ends, 11 realises that location should be ‘IRON BARK’ , not ‘FLUFFY DUCK’, and corrects:
12 – THIS IS 11 – REFERENCE NIGHT ROUTINE – CORRECTION LOCATION – LOCATION IRON BARK – OVER”
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52. EXAMPLE OF DELAYED CORRECTION
11 transmits:
“12 THIS IS 11 – MOVE TO FLUFFY DUCK AND PREPARE FOR NIGHT ROUTINE – OVER”
12 replies:
“12 – WILCO – OVER”
11 ends: “11 – OUT”
After transmission ends, 11 realises that location should be ‘IRON BARK’ , not ‘FLUFFY DUCK’, and corrects:
12 – THIS IS 11 – REFERENCE NIGHT ROUTINE – CORRECTION LOCATION – LOCATION IRON BARK – OVER”
“12 – ROGER – OVER”

53. EXAMPLE OF DELAYED CORRECTION
11 transmits:
“12 THIS IS 11 – MOVE TO FLUFFY DUCK AND PREPARE FOR NIGHT ROUTINE – OVER”
12 replies:
“12 – WILCO – OVER”
11 ends: “11 – OUT”
After transmission ends, 11 realises that location should be ‘IRON BARK’ , not ‘FLUFFY DUCK’, and corrects:
12 – THIS IS 11 – REFERENCE NIGHT ROUTINE – CORRECTION LOCATION – LOCATION IRON BARK – OVER”
“12 – ROGER – OVER”
11 (originator) ends: “11 – OUT”

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REPETITIONS
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REPETITIONS
BY SENDER:
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REPETITIONS
BY SENDER:
Difficult portions of message may be repeated by sender for emphasis or to ensure correct reception
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REPETITIONS
BY SENDER:
Difficult portions of message may be repeated by sender for emphasis or to ensure correct reception
Use proword I SAY AGAIN.
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58. REPETITIONS REQUESTED BY RECEIVER
When receiver fails to receive words or phrases, or is doubtful about them, request clarification – use proword SAY AGAIN.

59. REPETITIONS REQUESTED BY RECEIVER
When receiver fails to receive words or phrases, or is doubtful about them, request clarification – use proword SAY AGAIN.
Do NOT use unauthorised proword ‘REPEAT’.

60. REPETITIONS REQUESTED BY RECEIVER
When receiver fails to receive words or phrases, or is doubtful about them, request clarification – use proword SAY AGAIN.
Do NOT use unauthorised proword ‘REPEAT’.
SAY AGAIN may be used alone …. or in conjunction with a proword or suitable word e.g. ALL AFTER, ALL BEFORE, etc.

61. REPETITIONS REQUESTED BY RECEIVER
When receiver fails to receive words or phrases, or is doubtful about them, request clarification – use proword SAY AGAIN.
Do NOT use unauthorised proword ‘REPEAT’.
SAY AGAIN may be used alone …. or in conjunction with a proword or suitable word e.g. ALL AFTER, ALL BEFORE, etc.
In reply, sender uses the proword I SAY AGAIN.

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REPETITIONS
This procedure is used to check that reception has been correct.
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REPETITIONS
This procedure is used to check that reception has been correct.
It is not used for checking whether factual information received is correct.
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REPETITIONS
This procedure is used to check that reception has been correct.
It is not used for checking whether factual information received is correct.
To check if facts are correct – use verification procedure.
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65. BY SENDER – FOR EMPHASIS
EXAMPLE – REPETITION
BY SENDER – FOR EMPHASIS

66. BY SENDER – FOR EMPHASIS
EXAMPLE – REPETITION
BY SENDER – FOR EMPHASIS
NCS initiates call:
“ONE ONE ALFA - THIS IS 0A - proceed to CHECKPOINT BRAVO - I SAY AGAIN – CHECKPOINT BRAVO - OVER”

67. BY SENDER – FOR EMPHASIS
EXAMPLE – REPETITION
BY SENDER – FOR EMPHASIS
NCS initiates call:
“ONE ONE ALFA - THIS IS 0A - proceed to CHECKPOINT BRAVO - I SAY AGAIN – CHECKPOINT BRAVO - OVER”
11A acknowledges:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 11A - (WILCO) - OVER”

68. BY SENDER – FOR EMPHASIS
EXAMPLE – REPETITION
BY SENDER – FOR EMPHASIS
NCS initiates call:
“ONE ONE ALFA - THIS IS 0A - proceed to CHECKPOINT BRAVO - I SAY AGAIN – CHECKPOINT BRAVO - OVER”
11A acknowledges:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 11A - (WILCO) - OVER”
NCS (originator) ends: “0A – OUT”

69. EXAMPLE – REPETITION
REQUESTED BY RECEIVER

70. REQUESTED BY RECEIVER EXAMPLE – REPETITION NCS initiates call:
“11A - THIS IS 0A - proceed to WILLIAMSDALE via GRID OVER”

71. REQUESTED BY RECEIVER EXAMPLE – REPETITION NCS initiates call:
“11A - THIS IS 0A - proceed to WILLIAMSDALE via GRID OVER”
11A replies:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 11A - SAY AGAIN GRID - OVER”

72. REQUESTED BY RECEIVER EXAMPLE – REPETITION NCS initiates call:
“11A - THIS IS 0A - proceed to WILLIAMSDALE via GRID OVER”
11A replies:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 11A - SAY AGAIN GRID - OVER”
NCS replies:
“(11A) - (THIS IS) 0A - I SAY AGAIN GRID OVER”

73. REQUESTED BY RECEIVER EXAMPLE – REPETITION NCS initiates call:
“11A - THIS IS 0A - proceed to WILLIAMSDALE via GRID OVER”
11A replies:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 11A - SAY AGAIN GRID - OVER”
NCS replies:
“(11A) - (THIS IS) 0A - I SAY AGAIN GRID OVER”
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 11A - (ROGER) - OVER”

74. REQUESTED BY RECEIVER EXAMPLE – REPETITION NCS initiates call:
“11A - THIS IS 0A - proceed to WILLIAMSDALE via GRID OVER”
11A replies:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 11A - SAY AGAIN GRID - OVER”
NCS replies:
“(11A) - (THIS IS) 0A - I SAY AGAIN GRID OVER”
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 11A - (ROGER) - OVER”
NCS (originator) ends: “(1A) - (THIS IS) 0A - OUT”

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VERIFICATIONS
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VERIFICATIONS
Used to check that
facts are correct
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77. or issue correction using
VERIFICATIONS
Use prowords:
VERIFY
CHECK
I VERIFY
or issue correction using
proword ‘CORRECTION’
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78. EXAMPLE OF VERIFICATION

79. EXAMPLE OF VERIFICATION
NCS thinks that 13 has given an incorrect LOCSTAT, and initiates call:
“13 - THIS IS - 0A - reference your LOCSTAT of 0800 hours - VERIFY - OVER”

80. EXAMPLE OF VERIFICATION
NCS thinks that 13 has given an incorrect LOCSTAT, and initiates call:
“13 - THIS IS - 0A - reference your LOCSTAT of 0800 hours - VERIFY - OVER”
13 replies:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 13 - WAIT OUT”

81. EXAMPLE OF VERIFICATION
NCS thinks that 13 has given an incorrect LOCSTAT, and initiates call:
“13 - THIS IS - 0A - reference your LOCSTAT of 0800 hours - VERIFY - OVER”
13 replies:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 13 - WAIT OUT”
After checking, 13 continues:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 13 - I VERIFY LOCSTAT - ALFA CHARLIE ZULU YANKEE GOLF HOTEL ECHO - OVER”

82. EXAMPLE OF VERIFICATION
NCS thinks that 13 has given an incorrect LOCSTAT, and initiates call:
“13 - THIS IS - 0A - reference your LOCSTAT of 0800 hours - VERIFY - OVER”
13 replies:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 13 - WAIT OUT”
After checking, 13 continues:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 13 - I VERIFY LOCSTAT - ALFA CHARLIE ZULU YANKEE GOLF HOTEL ECHO - OVER”
NCS (originator) ends:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 0A - (ROGER) - OUT”

83. ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF VERIFICATION

84. ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF VERIFICATION
NCS initiates call:
“11B – THIS IS 0A – proceed to WILLIAMSTOWN now – OVER”

85. ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF VERIFICATION
NCS initiates call:
“11B – THIS IS 0A – proceed to WILLIAMSTOWN now – OVER”
11B is doubtful about location quoted and requests verification that it is correct:

86. ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF VERIFICATION
NCS initiates call:
“11B – THIS IS 0A – proceed to WILLIAMSTOWN now – OVER”
11B is doubtful about location quoted and requests verification that it is correct:
11B replies:
“(0A) – (THIS IS) 11B – VERIFY WILLIAMSTOWN – OVER”

87. ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF VERIFICATION
NCS initiates call:
“11B – THIS IS 0A – proceed to WILLIAMSTOWN now – OVER”
11B is doubtful about location quoted and requests verification that it is correct:
11B replies:
“(0A) – (THIS IS) 11B – VERIFY WILLIAMSTOWN – OVER”
0A replies:
“(11B) – (THIS IS) 0A – WAIT OUT”

88. ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF VERIFICATION
NCS checks, finds that original transmission was incorrect - (WILLIAMSTOWN should have been WILLIAMSDALE)
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89. ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF VERIFICATION
NCS checks, finds that original transmission was incorrect - (WILLIAMSTOWN should have been WILLIAMSDALE)
NCS sends correction:
“(11B) – (THIS IS) 0A – CORRECTION – proceed to WILLIAMSDALE – OVER”
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90. ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF VERIFICATION
NCS checks, finds that original transmission was incorrect - (WILLIAMSTOWN should have been WILLIAMSDALE)
NCS sends correction:
“(11B) – (THIS IS) 0A – CORRECTION – proceed to WILLIAMSDALE – OVER”
11B replies:
“(0A) – (THIS IS) 11B – (ROGER) – OVER”
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91. ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF VERIFICATION
NCS checks, finds that original transmission was incorrect - (WILLIAMSTOWN should have been WILLIAMSDALE)
NCS sends correction:
“(11B) – (THIS IS) 0A – CORRECTION – proceed to WILLIAMSDALE – OVER”
11B replies:
“(0A) – (THIS IS) 11B – (ROGER) – OVER”
NCS (originator) ends:
“(11B) – (THIS IS) 0A – OUT”
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Message from the addressee confirming to the originator that message has been received.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Message from the addressee confirming to the originator that message has been received.
Usually only given if some doubt whether message has been received.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Message from the addressee confirming to the originator that message has been received.
Usually only given if some doubt whether message has been received.
Prompt replies may obviate need for acknowledgements
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Message from the addressee confirming to the originator that message has been received.
Usually only given if some doubt whether message has been received.
Prompt replies may obviate need for acknowledgements
Use prowords ACKNOWLEDGE and
I ACKNOWLEDGE
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97. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Message from the addressee confirming to the originator that message has been received.
Usually only given if some doubt whether message has been received.
Prompt replies may obviate need for acknowledgements
Use prowords ACKNOWLEDGE and
I ACKNOWLEDGE
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98. EXAMPLES OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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99. EXAMPLE 1 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
0A initiates:
“11 - THIS IS 0A - search area Delta - ACKNOWLEDGE - OVER”
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100. EXAMPLE 1 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
0A initiates:
“11 - THIS IS 0A - search area Delta - ACKNOWLEDGE - OVER”
11 replies:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 11 - ROGER - WAIT OUT”
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101. EXAMPLE 1 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
0A initiates:
“11 - THIS IS 0A - search area Delta - ACKNOWLEDGE - OVER”
11 replies:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 11 - ROGER - WAIT OUT”
11 RADIO OP shows the message to commander, and is authorised to acknowledge:
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102. EXAMPLE 1 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
0A initiates:
“11 - THIS IS 0A - search area Delta - ACKNOWLEDGE - OVER”
11 replies:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 11 - ROGER - WAIT OUT”
The 11 RADIO OP shows the message to commander, and is authorised to acknowledge:
11 transmits:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 11 - reference your last message - ACKNOWLEDGED - OVER:
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103. EXAMPLE 1 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
0A initiates:
“11 - THIS IS 0A - search area Delta - ACKNOWLEDGE - OVER”
11 replies:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 11 - ROGER - WAIT OUT”
The 11 RADIO OP shows the message to commander, and is authorised to acknowledge:
11 transmits:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 11 - reference your last message - ACKNOWLEDGED - OVER:
0A (originator) ends:
“(11) - (THIS IS) - 0A - (ROGER) - OUT”
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104. EXAMPLE 2 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
0A initiates:
“11 - THIS IS 0A - reference my search orders - ACKNOWLEDGE - OVER”
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105. EXAMPLE 2 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
0A initiates:
“11 - THIS IS 0A - reference my search orders - ACKNOWLEDGE - OVER”
11 replies:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 11 - ROGER - WAIT OUT”
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106. EXAMPLE 2 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
0A initiates:
“11 - THIS IS 0A - reference my search orders - ACKNOWLEDGE - OVER”
11 replies:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 11 - ROGER - WAIT OUT”
11 RADIO OP shows the message to commander, and is authorised to acknowledge:
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107. EXAMPLE 2 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
0A initiates:
“11 - THIS IS 0A - reference my search orders - ACKNOWLEDGE - OVER”
11 replies:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 11 - ROGER - WAIT OUT”
11 RADIO OP shows the message to commander, and is authorised to acknowledge:
11 transmits:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 11 - reference your search orders - ACKNOWLEDGED - OVER:
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108. EXAMPLE 2 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
0A initiates:
“11 - THIS IS 0A - reference my search orders - ACKNOWLEDGE - OVER”
11 replies:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 11 - ROGER - WAIT OUT”
11 RADIO OP shows the message to commander, and is authorised to acknowledge:
11 transmits:
“(0A) - (THIS IS) 11 - reference your search orders - ACKNOWLEDGED - OVER:
0A (originator) ends:
“(11) - (THIS IS) - 0A - (ROGER) - OUT”
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109. © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011
CANCELLATIONS
CANCELLATIONS
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110. CANCELLATIONS DURING TRANSMISSION
and before ‘OVER’ or ‘OUT’,
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111. CANCELLATIONS DURING TRANSMISSION
and before ‘OVER’ or ‘OUT’,
sender can cancel transmission
using proword:
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112. CANCELLATIONS DURING TRANSMISSION
and before ‘OVER’ or ‘OUT’,
sender can cancel transmission
using proword:
‘DISREGARD THIS TRANSMISSION – OUT’
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113. CANCELLATIONS AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN COMPLETELY TRANSMITTED
To cancel message after it has been
completely transmitted,
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114. CANCELLATIONS AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN COMPLETELY TRANSMITTED
To cancel message after it has been
completely transmitted,
refer to the message, then use proword
CANCEL
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115. DO NOT ANSWER PROCEDURE
If it is imperative that called station
does NOT answer a transmission….. 5

116. DO NOT ANSWER PROCEDURE
If it is imperative that called station
does NOT answer a transmission…..
caller uses proword
DO NOT ANSWER
at end of that transmission 5

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ANY FINAL QUESTIONS????
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