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 ©LTCOL(AAC) G.R. NEWMAN-MARTIN, 2011

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 ©LTCOL(AAC) G.R. NEWMAN-MARTIN, 2011 ACCURACY IN RADIOTELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 RULES FOR ACCURACY © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 9

All messages to be written down prior to transmission © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 9

All messages to be written down prior to transmission …to utilise circuit time more efficiently © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 9

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 All messages which are to be delivered by receiving operator to another person © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 9

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 All messages which are to be delivered by receiving operator to another person or preceded by proword MESSAGE… © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 9

…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 © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 9

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 All transmissions to be as short as possible, consistent with clarity. This… © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 9

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 All transmissions to be as short as possible, consistent with clarity. This… © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 9

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 All transmissions to be as short as possible, consistent with clarity. This… …improves security © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 9

…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, © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 9

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 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 © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 9

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 CORRECTIONS AND REPETITIONS © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 19

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 TYPES OF CORRECTIONS DURING TRANSMISSION IMMEDIATE © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 TYPES OF CORRECTIONS DURING TRANSMISSION IMMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE – i.e., not immediately, but before end of transmission © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 TYPES OF CORRECTIONS AFTER TRANSMISSION DELAYED – i.e., corrections after initial transmission has ended © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

Note the use of the proword: In the following examples ‘CORRECTION’ In the following examples © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

Use proword ‘CORRECTION’ © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

Use proword ‘CORRECTION’ in combination with other suitable prowords – such as: © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

Use proword ‘CORRECTION’ in combination with other suitable prowords – such as: WORD BEFORE © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

Use proword ‘CORRECTION’ in combination with other suitable prowords – such as: WORD BEFORE WORD AFTER © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

Use proword ‘CORRECTION’ in combination with other suitable prowords – such as: WORD BEFORE WORD AFTER ALL BEFORE © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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 © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 IMMEDIATE CORRECTION DURING TRANSMISSION © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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

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

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

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

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”

INTERMEDIATE CORRECTION DURING TRANSMISSION © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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’ © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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 – © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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 – © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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” © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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” © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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”

AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT CORRECTIONS AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT CORRECTIONS AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT Use proword CORRECTION followed by last word, phrase or proword correctly transmitted © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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: © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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 © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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

AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT: CORRECTION AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT: ‘DELAYED CORRECTION’ © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 EXAMPLE OF DELAYED CORRECTION 11 transmits: “12 THIS IS 11 – MOVE TO FLUFFY DUCK AND PREPARE FOR NIGHT ROUTINE – OVER” © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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”

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”

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

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 REPETITIONS BY SENDER: © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 REPETITIONS BY SENDER: Difficult portions of message may be repeated by sender for emphasis or to ensure correct reception © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 REPETITIONS BY SENDER: Difficult portions of message may be repeated by sender for emphasis or to ensure correct reception Use proword I SAY AGAIN. © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

REPETITIONS REQUESTED BY RECEIVER When receiver fails to receive words or phrases, or is doubtful about them, request clarification – use proword SAY AGAIN.

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’.

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.

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.

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 REPETITIONS This procedure is used to check that reception has been correct. © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 REPETITIONS This procedure is used to check that reception has been correct. It is not used for checking whether factual information received is correct. © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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

BY SENDER – FOR EMPHASIS EXAMPLE – REPETITION BY SENDER – FOR EMPHASIS

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”

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”

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”

EXAMPLE – REPETITION REQUESTED BY RECEIVER

REQUESTED BY RECEIVER EXAMPLE – REPETITION NCS initiates call: “11A - THIS IS 0A - proceed to WILLIAMSDALE via GRID 623 - 416 - OVER”

REQUESTED BY RECEIVER EXAMPLE – REPETITION NCS initiates call: “11A - THIS IS 0A - proceed to WILLIAMSDALE via GRID 623 - 416 - OVER” 11A replies: “(0A) - (THIS IS) 11A - SAY AGAIN GRID - OVER”

REQUESTED BY RECEIVER EXAMPLE – REPETITION NCS initiates call: “11A - THIS IS 0A - proceed to WILLIAMSDALE via GRID 623 - 416 - OVER” 11A replies: “(0A) - (THIS IS) 11A - SAY AGAIN GRID - OVER” NCS replies: “(11A) - (THIS IS) 0A - I SAY AGAIN GRID - 623 - 461 - OVER”

REQUESTED BY RECEIVER EXAMPLE – REPETITION NCS initiates call: “11A - THIS IS 0A - proceed to WILLIAMSDALE via GRID 623 - 416 - OVER” 11A replies: “(0A) - (THIS IS) 11A - SAY AGAIN GRID - OVER” NCS replies: “(11A) - (THIS IS) 0A - I SAY AGAIN GRID - 623 - 461 - OVER” “(0A) - (THIS IS) 11A - (ROGER) - OVER”

REQUESTED BY RECEIVER EXAMPLE – REPETITION NCS initiates call: “11A - THIS IS 0A - proceed to WILLIAMSDALE via GRID 623 - 416 - OVER” 11A replies: “(0A) - (THIS IS) 11A - SAY AGAIN GRID - OVER” NCS replies: “(11A) - (THIS IS) 0A - I SAY AGAIN GRID - 623 - 461 - OVER” “(0A) - (THIS IS) 11A - (ROGER) - OVER” NCS (originator) ends: “(1A) - (THIS IS) 0A - OUT”

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

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 VERIFICATIONS Used to check that facts are correct © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

or issue correction using VERIFICATIONS Use prowords: VERIFY CHECK I VERIFY or issue correction using proword ‘CORRECTION’ © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE OF VERIFICATION

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”

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”

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”

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”

ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF VERIFICATION

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

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:

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”

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”

ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF VERIFICATION NCS checks, finds that original transmission was incorrect - (WILLIAMSTOWN should have been WILLIAMSDALE) © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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” © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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” © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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” © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Message from the addressee confirming to the originator that message has been received. © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 5

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 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. © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 5

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 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 © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 5

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 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 © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 5

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 Only addressee to whom request was made can acknowledge 5

EXAMPLES OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE 1 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 0A initiates: “11 - THIS IS 0A - search area Delta - ACKNOWLEDGE - OVER” © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE 1 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 0A initiates: “11 - THIS IS 0A - search area Delta - ACKNOWLEDGE - OVER” 11 replies: “(0A) - (THIS IS) 11 - ROGER - WAIT OUT” © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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: © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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: © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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” © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE 2 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 0A initiates: “11 - THIS IS 0A - reference my search orders - ACKNOWLEDGE - OVER” © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE 2 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 0A initiates: “11 - THIS IS 0A - reference my search orders - ACKNOWLEDGE - OVER” 11 replies: “(0A) - (THIS IS) 11 - ROGER - WAIT OUT” © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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: © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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: © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

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” © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 CANCELLATIONS CANCELLATIONS © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 1

CANCELLATIONS DURING TRANSMISSION and before ‘OVER’ or ‘OUT’, © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 5

CANCELLATIONS DURING TRANSMISSION and before ‘OVER’ or ‘OUT’, sender can cancel transmission using proword: © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 5

CANCELLATIONS DURING TRANSMISSION and before ‘OVER’ or ‘OUT’, sender can cancel transmission using proword: ‘DISREGARD THIS TRANSMISSION – OUT’ © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 5

CANCELLATIONS AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN COMPLETELY TRANSMITTED To cancel message after it has been completely transmitted, © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 5

CANCELLATIONS AFTER MESSAGE HAS BEEN COMPLETELY TRANSMITTED To cancel message after it has been completely transmitted, refer to the message, then use proword CANCEL © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 5

DO NOT ANSWER PROCEDURE If it is imperative that called station does NOT answer a transmission….. 5

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

© LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 ANY FINAL QUESTIONS???? © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011 37