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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.
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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
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.
The Role Of TheMission Radio Operator • Mission Base Communications • Communications support in the Field • Relay sites • Staging Areas • Equipment installation support
Basic Procedures • Mission Radio Operators need to be familiar with the CAP‘s basic communications policies and practices • Basic Radio Operations • PTT • RTL • Prowords, Alpha-Numerics and call signs • The basics of the Radiotelephone Procedures Guide
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
What Channels To Use • Consult your Operation’s Communications Plan • Simplex Operations • Duplex Operations • HF Operations • Other agencies frequencies • Know your local operating procedures and emergency plans before the incident
Message Handling • Formal vs. Informal Traffic • Message Procedences • Message Forms & Distribution • Communications Unit Log
Choosing a Good Communications Site • High Ground • Line of Sight • Accessibility • Sources of Radio Interference • Internet Access
RegainingCommunications • Check the Radio • Move to Higher Ground • Have you tried Duplex? • Have you tried Relays? • If necessary or mobile - Move? • Don’t forget about the telephone
ScheduledRadio Checks • When? • As briefed • When completing sortie actions • Departure and returning to Incident Base • Entering and Leaving Assigned Search or Disaster Areas • Any extended stop - like meal or fuel breaks • As prudent Judgment Suggests
ScheduledRadio Checks(Continued) • Before calling in at the time required, determine at minimum: • Your location • Your Status • Anything you will need from the station you are calling
ScheduledRadio 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 messages
SendingA 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
ReportingClues 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
ReportingClues 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
Safety Procedures • Do your best to provide a safe environment for you and the personnel around you • Lightning protection • Routing, Securing and Marking Cables and Wires as necessary • Placing antennas so as to avoid RF exposure and EMI • Ground your communications systems
Mission RadioOperator 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
Mission RadioOperatorTasks(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
QUESTIONS? ALWAYS THINK SAFETY!