1. 1 Authored by M. Moyer 01-Mar-2011 Modified by Lt Colonel Fred Blundell TX-129 Fort Worth Senior Squadron For Local Training Rev 5.1 05-Jan-2014

2. 2 This Training Slide Show is a project undertaken by Lt Colonel Fred Blundell of the TX-129 Fort Worth Senior Squadron, Fort Worth, TX for local use to assist those CAP Members interested in advancing their skills. The information contained herein is for CAP Member’s personal use and is not intended to replace or be a substitute for any of the CAP National Training Programs. Users should review the presentation’s Revision Number at the end of each file name to ensure that they have the most current publication.

3. 3 The Role Of The Mission Radio Operator  Mission Base Communications  Communications support in the Field Relay sitesRelay sites Staging AreasStaging Areas Equipment installation supportEquipment installation support

4. 4 Basic Procedures  Mission Radio Operators need to be familiar with the CAP‘s basic communications policies and practices Basic Radio OperationsBasic Radio Operations  PTT  RTL Prowords, Alpha-Numerics and call signsProwords, Alpha-Numerics and call signs The basics of the Radiotelephone Procedures GuideThe basics of the Radiotelephone Procedures Guide

5. 5 Advanced Procedures  Mission Related Skills that allow our personnel to send new instructions, report mission information and track personnel adding a higher level of safety –Updating Status Boards –Knowledge of the local equipment available –Handling urgency signals and emergency traffic –And other procedures to support the mission

6. 6 What Channels To Use  Consult your Operation’s Communications Plan Simplex OperationsSimplex Operations Duplex OperationsDuplex Operations HF OperationsHF Operations Other agencies frequenciesOther agencies frequencies  Know your local operating procedures and emergency plans before the incident

7. 7 Message Handling  Formal vs. Informal Traffic  Message Procedences  Message Forms & Distribution  Communications Unit Log

8. 8 Choosing a Good Communications Site  High Ground  Line of Sight  Accessibility  Sources of Radio Interference  Internet Access

9. 9 Regaining Communications  Check the Radio Move to Higher Ground Move to Higher Ground Have you tried Duplex? Have you tried Duplex? Have you tried Relays? Have you tried Relays? If necessary or mobile - Move? If necessary or mobile - Move? Don’t forget about the telephone Don’t forget about the telephone

10. 10 Scheduled Radio Checks  When? As briefedAs briefed When completing sortie actionsWhen completing sortie actions Departure and returning to Incident BaseDeparture and returning to Incident Base Entering and Leaving Assigned Search or Disaster AreasEntering and Leaving Assigned Search or Disaster Areas Any extended stop - like meal or fuel breaksAny extended stop - like meal or fuel breaks As prudent Judgment SuggestsAs prudent Judgment Suggests

11. 11 Scheduled Radio Checks (Continued)  Before calling in at the time required, determine at minimum: Your locationYour location Your StatusYour Status Anything you will need from the station you are callingAnything you will need from the station you are calling

12. 12 Scheduled Radio Checks (Continued)   When making your radio check give: The time of the radio check if being relayed or it was delayed The team’s location The team’s status Don’t be afraid to ask for a confirmation and read-back of critical messagesDon’t be afraid to ask for a confirmation and read-back of critical messages

13. 13 Sending A Position Report  When assigned to support a team in the field, aircrew or ground team, it will probably be necessary for you to report your location. –Know where you are, not only coordinates but also land marks –Transmit your location clearly and calmly –Confirm the location received your transmission properly by requesting a read back

14. 14 Reporting Clues And Finds  When supporting a team in the field it may be necessary for you to transmit the location or descriptions of a clue or find –Know the location of the clue or find –Know the conditions of survivors or victims –Be sure to have a clear picture of what is happening on scene –Establish good communications - move if necessary

15. 15 Reporting Clues and Finds (Continued) –Follow the report format found in the task guide –Avoid speculation - no guessing –Avoid inflammatory or unclear descriptions –Don’t be afraid to use other forms of communications like cell phones - radio isn’t the only way

16. 16 Safety Procedures  Do your best to provide a safe environment for you and the personnel around you Lightning protectionLightning protection Routing, Securing and Marking Cables and Wires as necessaryRouting, Securing and Marking Cables and Wires as necessary Placing antennas so as to avoid RF exposure and EMIPlacing antennas so as to avoid RF exposure and EMI Ground your communications systemsGround your communications systems

17. 17 Mission Radio Operator Tasks  Basic Communications Procedures for ES Operations  Perform Radio Operating Procedures  Employ Appropriate Radio Frequencies and Repeaters  Message Handling Procedures  Choose a Good Communications Site

18. 18 Mission Radio Operator Tasks (Continued)  Take Steps to Regain Communications  Conduct Scheduled Radio Checks  Send a Position Report  Report a Clue or Find  Communications Safety Procedures  Demonstrate the ability to Keep a Log

19. 19 QUESTIONS? ALWAYS THINK SAFETY!