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Basic Signal Communication

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NAME: MAJ ARNEL P CALAOAGAN O-13772 (INF) PA
ASSIGNMENT
AC of S for Education and Training, G8, AFPRESCOM
Group Commander, ATG, AFPRESCOM
RELATED FIELD ASSIGNMENTS
2ID, PA ( Coy Cdr, Bn Staff Offr & Chief, FIS, Opns Br, OG3)
MIG 9, ISAFP (Admin & Log Offr)
MIG 12, ISAFP (Opns, CI & Security Offr)
MIG 4, ISAFP (Asst Group Cmdr)

RELATED MILITARY SCHOOLING

Infantry Officer Basic Course
Infantry Officer Advance Course
Scout Ranger Course
Advance HUMINT Course – Israel
Military Intelligence Tradecraft Course
Tradecraft Specialization Trng
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RELATED CIVILIAN SCHOOLING

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science
Certified Security Professional (CSP)
Basic Incident Command System Training - OCD/NDRRMC
Incident Command System Level 300 - Idaho, USA
Incident Command System Level 400 - Idaho, USA
Hazard Resilience Network Course - US Pacific Disaster Center, USA

RELATED TEACHING EXPERIENCES

Instructor, Small Unit Tactics Trng, 76IB, 2ID, PA
Cadre Instructor, 2ID, PA
Guest Instructor, MTT, TIS, ISG, PA
Instructor, CD & SEA Trainers Trng, Mission Trng Cell, UNDOF
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 MOBILE PHONES ARE “NOT ALLOWED".

 STUDENT CAN RAISE QUESTION DURING OR AFTER THE DELIVERY
OF THE LESSON SUB-TOPIC BY RAISING THEIR HAND.
 SLEEPY STUDENT MAY STAND OR PERFORM STRETCHING AT THE
BACK OF THE CLASSROOM.
 TEN (10) MINUTES BREAK IN EVERY FIFTY (50) MINUTES
DISCUSSION.
 WHEN NATURE CALLS, FIND YOUR WAY TOWARDS THE REST
ROOM SILENTLY.
 YOU ARE ALLOWED TO DRINK COFFEE AND EAT FOOD IN YOUR
SEAT.
 Safety Precautions

 In case of emergency, students will follow the escape routes as prescribe

by 409th (ACE) Logistics Trans Battalion evacuation plan.
 In case of fire, do not panic, move outside using the classroom entry/exits
doors.
 In case of earthquake, do not panic, do the “Duck-Hold-Cover” technique.
Find your way out calmly and stay at the designated evacuation area for
MOT CL 05-2020 students.
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 Definition of term
 Means of Communication
 Types of Radio Communication
 Principle of Antenna
 Advantages/Disadvantages of Tactical Radio
 Sample Pro Words
 Phonetic Alphabets

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Definition of Terms
 Signal Communication - a method or means or a
combination thereof of conveying information of any
kind of one person or place to another except direct
communication.
 Means of Communication - a medium by which a
message is conveyed from one person to another.
 Agency of Communication - a facility which
embraces the personnel and equipment to provide
signal communication by any particular means or
combination thereof. COMMEL, Division Signal
Battalion.

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Tactical Radio Sets - is the principal means

of communication in tactical units. It use for
command, fire control, exchange of information
and administrative purposes between and within
units.
It is especially adapted to rapid changing
situation such as air ground ship to shore, air to
air communication. It is also essential for
communication for impassable terrain or in large
wire and other means is impracticable to install.

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Means of Communication
Wire - it is used as the principal means of
communication in all military units.
This means of communication embraces all
equipment used for laying recovering wire, battery
operated and sound-powered telephones, switch
boards and teletype equipment, when their use is
authorized. The operating range of wire
communication varies, depending principally on the
weather and the condition of wire. Wet weather, poor
splices, and damage insulation are factors that greatly
reduce its operating range.
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Means of Communication
Wire - it is used as the principal means of
communication in all military units.
This means of communication embraces all
equipment used for laying recovering wire, battery
operated and sound-powered telephones, switch
boards and teletype equipment, when their use is
authorized. The operating range of wire
communication varies, depending principally on the
weather and the condition of wire. Wet weather, poor
splices, and damage insulation are factors that greatly
reduce its operating range.
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Radio - this means of communication is the most rapid one.

It is most frequently used for maintaining command, control,
contact and direction in contact. The radio has one distinct
advantage over other means of communication. It has a
relatively high degree of mobility and flexibility, resulting from
the fact that physical circuits are unnecessary to establish
communication between radio stations.
The radio set is the only adequate means of communication
available in the fast moving situations, such as, armored
attacks, amphibious operation, naval gunfire support, serial
bombing and strafing mission. The radio can bridge gaps in a
wire system and can provide communication across a terrain
where the use of the other means of communication is not
possible.

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Messenger - the use of messenger as a means of

communication is preferred over the rest when maps
and classified documents are to be transmitted to
other operating units. Since time immemorial,
messengers have been used as a means of
communication. It is no less important today as it
was in times gone by. It is the most secret means
used by infantry units. Maps and classified documents
are delivered through this means. It also the best
means for the transmission of long messages over
short distances.

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Visual Signal - it is used to control the action of

small units. Over the years, a visual signal has been
relegated to the role of an auxiliary means of
communication. Any signal that is received by the eye
regardless of how it is transmitted, is the “common
sense” definition of a visual signal. Flags, signal
flares, and smoke signals have been used throughout
the ages as visual means of communication have
been developed. These included light, pyrotechnics
panels and others. To be effective, the prearranged
meanings of these visual signals must be in the
possession of each communicator before their use.
They are most effective during daylight or under
conditions of clear visibility. Otherwise, they are
inefficient means of communication.
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Sound Signal - this means of communications

is used primarily to spread alarms. Normally, it is
used to warn troops of an impending hostile air,
mechanized, or gas attack. Signals received by
the unaided ear, regardless of the method of
transmission, are sound means of communication.
They may be transmitted by whistles, bugler,
horns, weapons, and other noise-making devices.
Prearranged messages are transmitted through
this means.

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Types of Antenna
1. URC - 773M
a. Frequency Modulated (FM)
b Transmission Range - 10 Kms
(LOS)
c. Whip Antenna
d. Man Pack
e. Power Source
- 12 VDC, 24 pcs BA
- 30 12V Wet Cell Battery]
f. Press to talk (Hand set)

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Types of Antenna

2. PRC – 77

a. Frequency Modulated (FM)

b. Transmission Range
- 8kms (LOS)
c. Man pack
d. Whip Antenna
e. Press to talk
f. Power Source
- 12 VDC, 20 pcs BA
- 30 and 12V WetCell Battery

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Types of Antenna

4. URC - 187
a. Amplitude Modulated (AM)
b. Transmission Range - 40 kms (sky wave propagation)
c. Dipole Antenna
d. Press to talk (Hand Set)
f. Power Source - 36 pcs BA-30, 12-24V Wet Cell
Battery

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N
Principle of Antenna
W E

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N Why East / West

Antenna Orientation?

W E

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Advantages of Tactical Radios

1. Speed of installation - it is easy to establish
than wire or other means of communication.
2. Flexible - it is no fixed circuit are required to be
constructed.
3. It provide communication across terrain over
which it may be impractical to install wire.

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Disadvantages of Tac Radios

1. Lack of Security - radio is the least secured
means. It is always assumed that interception
every time the transmitter is place on operation.
2. Subject for interception radio is less vulnerable
to enemy terrorist activity than wire, however, it
is subject for interference from precipitation and
jamming to other station.

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Fundamentals of Tac Radio Communication

1. Radio Net - a group of several stations working together in the
same frequency.
2. Call Sign - a combination of pronounceable words that identifies
the facility or station.
3. Individual Call Sign - this call sign identifies a single call to any
station within the net.
4. Collective Call Sign - this call sign identifies two or more stations
in particular radio net but not all stations in the net.
5. Net Call Sign - this call sign identifies all radio stations operating in
a particular radio net.
6. Call - a method of establishing communications where by the
station calling transmits the identity of the station called as well as
his own identity.
7. Pro Words - are pronounceable words which have assigned
meaning to facilitate transmission by radio communication.
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Sample of Radio Net Diagram

Frequencies : Eagle Main Hqs

Primary 7.820 Mhz

Alternate 7.500 Mhz

Advance
Control Command Post

Team 1 Team 2

Alpha 1 Alpha 2 Bravo1 Bravo 2

Alpha Bravo
Alpha 3 Alpha 4
Bravo 3 Bravo 4

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Samples of Prowords
a. Over - My transmission is ended and I expect a
response from you.
b. Roger - I received your last message satisfactorily.
c. Out - My transmission is ended and I expect no
response from you.
d. Wilco - I will comply to you instruction.
e. Query - Clarification.
f. Lima Charlie - I received your message loud and
clear.
g. Say again - I did not understand your transmission,
request repeat our last transmission.
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Samples of Prowords
a. Over - My transmission is ended and I expect a
response from you.
b. Roger - I received your last message satisfactorily.
c. Out - My transmission is ended and I expect no
response from you.
d. Wilco - I will comply to you instruction.
e. Query - Clarification.
f. Lima Charlie - I received your message loud and
clear.
g. Say again - I did not understand your transmission,
request repeat our last transmission.
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Sample of Prowords
h. Request Net With - Can I talk with Pfc Tolentino of
Pfc Ramos.
i. Wait one - Request that you wait for a minute
j. Read Back - Read back the message you have
copied.
k. Radio Silence - Cease transmission immediately,
however, keep on listening on the same frequency.
l. Break-break - stop your conversation and allow me
to this net to transmit for an urgent message.
j. Spell Out - Please Spell the word for me to
understand (example of word - Expedite)
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Phonetic Alphabets
A - Alpha K - Kilo U- Uniform
B - Bravo L - Lima V- Victor
C - Charlie M - Mike W-Whiskey
D - Delta N - November X- X-ray
E - Echo O - Oscar Y- Yankee
F - Foxtrot P - Papa Z- Zulu
G - Golf Q - Quebec
H - Hotel R - Romeo
I - India S - Sierra
J - Juliet T- Tango
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Morse Code (Alphabets)

A  . __      K __ . __ U . . __
B __ . . . L . __ . . V . . . __
C __ . __ . M __ __ W . __ __
D __ . . N __ . X __ . . __
E . O __ __ __ Y __ . __ _
F . . __ . P . __ __ . Z __ __ . .
G __ __ . Q __ __ . __
H .... R . __ .
I .. S ...
J . __ __ __ T __

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Morse Code (Numbers)

1   . __ __ __ __                            
2   . . __ __ __                                
3   . . . __ __                                    
4   . . . . __                                        
5   . . . . .                                            
6   __ . . . .                                        
7   __ __ . . .                                    
8   __ __ __ . .                                
9   __ __ __ __ .                            
0   __ __ __ __ __
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Numerical Pronunciation

1 - Wun 6 - Sikis
2 - Tawu 7 - Seven
3 - Taree 8 - Eyeth
4 - Fow-er 9 - Niner
5 - Fiyev 0 - Zero

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MILITARY OPERATIONAL REPORT

Z - 241800 NOV 2018

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