1. RADIO OPERATORS COURSE*
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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
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2. Radio Communication Topic 3

3. Radio nets

4. What is a radio net?

5. 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

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

7. 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

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

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

10. 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

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Radio net layout
Substations
Substation
Substation
Substation
Substation
ç Net Control Station
NCS
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NET CONTROL STATION
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13. Net Control Station (NCS)*
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Net Control Station (NCS)
The station which is co-located with the senior HQ on the net is normally deemed to be NCS.
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14. Net Control Station (NCS)*
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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
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15. Net Control Station (NCS)*
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Net Control Station (NCS)
But …..
Any station which can efficiently carry out the responsibilities may be designated the NCS if necessary
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16. Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator*
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Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator
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17. Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator*
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Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator
Responsible for the following on the net:
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18. Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator*
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Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator
Responsible for the following on the net:
radio discipline
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19. Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator*
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Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator
Responsible for the following on the net:
radio discipline
efficient clearance of traffic
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20. Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator*
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Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator
Responsible for the following on the net:
radio discipline
efficient clearance of traffic
directing opening & closing
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21. Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator*
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Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator
directs whether net is free or directed
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22. Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator*
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Role of Net Control Station Radio Operator
directs whether net is free or directed
controls relay procedure
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23. Staff Radio Net Supervisor*
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Staff Radio Net Supervisor
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24. Staff Radio Net Supervisor*
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Staff Radio Net Supervisor
May be appointed to:
oversee AAC radio net operations
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25. Staff Radio Net Supervisor*
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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
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26. Staff Radio Net Supervisor*
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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
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Radio logs
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Radio log
A radio log is a brief written summary of radio traffic.
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Radio log
A radio log is a brief written summary of radio traffic.
It includes:
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Radio log
A radio log is a brief written summary of radio traffic.
It includes:
Callsigns of the stations concerned
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Radio log
A radio log is a brief written summary of radio traffic.
It includes:
Callsigns of the stations concerned
Time of transmission
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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
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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
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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
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Callsigns
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A callsign is…….
A combination of characters or pronounceable words
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A callsign……
A combination of characters or pronounceable words
..is a ‘name’ which identifies a unit (station)
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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
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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’
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Fixed Callsigns
A fixed callsign is a callsign assigned to a unit
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Fixed Callsigns
A fixed callsign is a callsign assigned to a unit
Does not change daily
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Fixed Callsigns
A fixed callsign is a callsign assigned to a unit
Does not change daily
Stays the same (‘fixed’)
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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
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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)…
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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)
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Layout of typical command structure showing fixed callsigns
0A* (headquarters station) (NCS)
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Layout of typical command structure showing fixed callsigns
0A* (headquarters station) (NCS)
(Command Post)
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Layout of typical command structure showing fixed callsigns
Command Post
10* (A Company)
20* (A Company)
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Layout of typical command structure showing fixed callsigns
Command Post
21* 22* 23*
(etc)
11* (11 Platoon)
12* (12 Platoon)
13* (13 Platoon)
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Layout of typical command structure showing fixed callsigns
Command Post
12* (12 Platoon)
13* (13 Platoon)
12A B C
11A B* 11C*
(1 Section) (2 Section) (3 Section)
13A* B* C*
(7 Section) (8 Section) (9 Section)
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52. Radio appointment titles
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Radio appointment titles
To avoid disclosing the level of a HQ by referring to specific appointments…
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Radio appointment titles
To avoid disclosing the level of a HQ by referring to specific appointments…
……radio appointment titles are used
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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
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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
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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
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Radio appointment titles
SUNRAY Commander
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Radio appointment titles
SUNRAY Commander
SUNRAY MINOR Deputy Commander
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Radio appointment titles
SUNRAY Commander
SUNRAY MINOR Deputy Commander
MOLAR Quartermaster
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Radio appointment titles
SUNRAY Commander
SUNRAY MINOR Deputy Commander
MOLAR Quartermaster
MOONBEAM Executive Officer
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Radio appointment titles
SUNRAY Commander
SUNRAY MINOR Deputy Commander
MOLAR Quartermaster
MOONBEAM Executive Officer
PLAYTIME Transport
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Radio appointment titles
SUNRAY Commander
SUNRAY MINOR Deputy Commander
MOLAR Quartermaster
MOONBEAM Executive Officer
PLAYTIME Transport
STARLIGHT Medical
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Radio appointment titles
SUNRAY Commander
SUNRAY MINOR Deputy Commander
MOLAR Quartermaster
MOONBEAM Executive Officer
PLAYTIME Transport
STARLIGHT Medical
SEAGULL MINOR Adjutant
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Radio appointment titles
Armour IRONSIDE
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Radio appointment titles
Armour IRONSIDE
Army Aviation HAWKEYE
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Radio appointment titles
Armour IRONSIDE
Army Aviation HAWKEYE
Chaplain SHEPHERD
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Radio appointment titles
Armour IRONSIDE
Army Aviation HAWKEYE
Chaplain SHEPHERD
Electrical & Mechanical Engineer
BLUEBELL
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Radio appointment titles
Armour IRONSIDE
Army Aviation HAWKEYE
Chaplain SHEPHERD
Electrical & Mechanical Engineer
BLUEBELL
Engineer HOLDFAST
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Radio appointment titles
Armour IRONSIDE
Army Aviation HAWKEYE
Chaplain SHEPHERD
Electrical & Mechanical Engineer
BLUEBELL
Engineer HOLDFAST
Infantry FOXHOUND
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Radio appointment titles
Artillery SHELLDRAKE
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Radio appointment titles
Artillery SHELLDRAKE
Intelligence ACORN
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Radio appointment titles
Artillery SHELLDRAKE
Intelligence ACORN
Medical STARLIGHT
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Radio appointment titles
Artillery SHELLDRAKE
Intelligence ACORN
Medical STARLIGHT
Regimental Police WATCHDOG
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Radio appointment titles
Artillery SHELLDRAKE
Intelligence ACORN
Medical STARLIGHT
Regimental Police WATCHDOG
Logistics NUTSHELL
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Radio appointment titles
Artillery SHELLDRAKE
Intelligence ACORN
Medical STARLIGHT
Regimental Police WATCHDOG
Logistics NUTSHELL
Signals PRONTO
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