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 Scope
❏ Definition
❏ Means of Communications
❏ Radiotelephone Procedures
❏ Communications Security
❏ Phonetic Alphabet
❏ Morse Code

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I. Definition

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 ❏ It is a means of transmitting
information in accordance
with certain prearranged
system or code in cases
Signal where direct verbal or written
statement is unnecessary,
undesirable, or impractical;

❏ the word “Signal” is derived

from the Latin word “signum”,
meaning a mark or sign.
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 ❏ It is the method or means of
Signal conveying information of
Communication any kind from one person or
place to another.

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II. Means of Communication

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 Means of Communication

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 Means of Communication

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 Means of Communication

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III. Radiotelephone Procedures

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III. Radiotelephone Procedures
a. Types of Radio
b. Rules
c. Types of Nets
d. Precedence of Reports
e. Message Format
f. Prowords

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 TYPES OF RADIO

URC-773M

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 TYPES OF RADIO

PRC-77

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 TYPES OF RADIO

URC-187

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 TYPES OF RADIO

UHF

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 RULES
1. Prior to operation, assure equipment is properly
configured. The TM is a good place to begin.
Examples of items to check include tuning, power
settings, and connections.

2. Change frequencies and call signs in

accordance with unit signal operating instructions
(SOI).

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 RULES

3. Use varied transmission schedules and

lengths.
4. Use established formats to expedite
transmissions such as sending reports.
5. Encode messages or use secure voice.
6. Clarity of radio communications varies
widely, so use the phonetic alphabet
and numbers.

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 RULES

7. Transmit clear, complete, and concise

messages. When possible, write them out
beforehand.
8. Speak clearly, slowly, and in natural phrases
as you enunciate each word. If a receiving
operator must write the message, allow time
for him to do so.
9. Listen before transmitting to avoid interfering
with other transmissions.

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 RULES

10. Long messages risk becoming garbled and

create increased electronic signature. The
use of prowords is essential in reducing
transmission time and avoiding confusion.

11. Minimize transmission time.

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 TYPES OF NETS

A Net is two or more stations

in communications with each
other, operating on the same
Nets frequency.

Nets can be for voice and/or

data communications.

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 TYPES OF NETS

Command and
Command Control of units’
Net maneuvers

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 TYPES OF NETS

Communicate enemy
Intelligence information and develop
Net situational awareness

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 TYPES OF NETS

Coordinate operations
Operations and along with intelligence to
Intelligence Net accomplish missions

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 TYPES OF NETS

Administration Coordinate sustainment

and Logistics Net assets

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 PRECEDENCE OF REPORTS

FLASH For initial enemy contacts

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 PRECEDENCE OF REPORTS

Situations which greatly

IMMEDIATE affect the security of
national and allied forces.

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 PRECEDENCE OF REPORTS

Important messages over

PRIORITY routine traffic.

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 PRECEDENCE OF REPORTS

All types of messages that

ROUTINE are not urgent.

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 MESSAGE FORMAT

A. Identity of distant station of self.

B. Transmission instructions
(e.g. Relay to, Read Back, Do not Answer)
C. Precedence
D. FROM/TO
Text -- Text is used to --
A. Separate heading from message with break.
B. State reason for message.

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 MESSAGE FORMAT

Ending -- An ending consists of --

A. Final Instructions
(e.g. Correction, I Say Again, More to Follow,
Standby, Execute, Wait)
B. OVER or OUT (never use together)

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 MESSAGE FORMAT

HEADING 1 FAT BOY THIS IS LITTLE MAN

2 RELAY TO
3 IMMEDIATE
4 FROM LITTLE MAN TO BIG MOM
TEXT 1 BREAK REQUEST FIRE SUPPORT AT GOLF CHARLIE ZERO ONE
NINER NINER SIX ZERO NINER ZERO BREAK
ENDING 1 I SAY AGAIN REQUEST FIRE SUPPORT AT GOLF CHARLIE ZERO ONE
NINER NINER SIX ZERO NINER ZERO
2 OUT
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 MESSAGE FORMAT

As Bravo, Tell alpha to relay to HQ that a platoon sized

MILF detachment has been sighted on GC 914806 on
1300H carrying Improvised explosive devices and you
request for reinforcements. Repeat the message once.

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 PROWORDS

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 PROWORDS

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 PROWORDS

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III. Communications Security

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 Communication Security

Communications security (COMSEC) consists

of measures and controls to deny
unauthorized persons to gain access to
classified information and ensure
authenticity of such telecommunication.

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 These include:
ComSec 1) Cryptographic Security
Materials 2) Transmission Security
3) Emission Security
4) Physical Security

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 CLASSIFICATION

Classified material, protected against unauthorized

access, is information produced and owned by the
Philippine Government. Authorized access (clearance to
view) classified material requires a NEED-TO-KNOW
designation and the appropriate security clearance.

No person is authorized based solely on their rank, title, or

position.
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 Materials that could
cause exceptionally
TOP SECRET grave damage to
national security.

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 Materials that could cause
SECRET serious damage to
national security.

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 Materials that could cause
CONFIDENTIAL damage to national
security.

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 Means of Communication
SIGNAL OPERATING INSTRUCTION (SOI)
● The SOI is a COMSEC aid designed to provide
transmission security by limiting and impairing
enemy intelligence collection efforts.
● The SOI is a series of orders issued for technical
control and coordination of a command or activity.
● It provides guidance needed to ensure the speed,
simplicity, and security of communications.

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 SIGNAL OPERATING INSTRUCTION (ISR)

1800H 2400H 0400H 0700H 1000H 1300H

PLN HQ RAVEN VIRGO DRAGON MANILA VANGUARD PERALTA
1SQD SLYTHERIN LIBRA MOUSE SUBIC CADET QUIAOIT
2SQD HUFFLE GEMINI TIGER CEBU SPONSOR VALLEJO
3SQD GRYFFIN SCORPIO ROOSTER DAVAO BAND ATIENZA
FREQ(KHZ) 6475 6575 6675 6775 6875 6625
NET CALLSIGN HOGWARTS ZODIAC CHINESE CITY MEOW COMPLEX
AUTH’N H RYPT R S TAR S BUDDHA PHIL COTRPU DMST

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 TRAINING SOI For Unclassified or For
Official Use Only.

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 Used only when deployed
OPERATION SOI for mission.

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 Used for Field training
EXERCISE SOI Exercises.

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 COMPONENTS OF SOI

In broadcasting and radio

communications, a Call
CALL SIGN Sign (sometimes Call
Name or Call Letters)
is a unique designation for
a transmitting stat.

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 COMPONENTS OF SOI

The number of
FREQUENCIES occurrences of a repeating
event per unit time.

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 COMPONENTS OF SOI

The term usually encompasses

CHALLENGE AND both the sign given by the
PASSWORD/ approaching party as well as the
COUNTERSIGN sentinel’s reply.

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IV. Phonetic Alphabet

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 Phonetic Alphabet

● The NATO phonetic alphabet is more accurately

known as the International Radiotelephony Spelling
Alphabet
● also called the ICAO phonetic or ICAO spelling
alphabet as well as the ITU phonetic alphabet

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 Phonetic Alphabet

● The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

alphabet so assigned code words acrophonically to
the letters of the English alphabet that critical
combinations of letters and numbers can be
pronounced and understood despite language
barriers or transmission static

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 Phonetic Alphabet

● Although often called "phonetic alphabets", spelling

alphabets are unassociated with such transcription
systems a
● Instead, the International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) alphabet so assigned code words
acrophonically to the letters of the English alphabet
that critical combinations of letters and numbers can
be pronounced and understood despite language
barriers or transmission static

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 Phonetic
Alphabet

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V. Morse Code

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 Morse Code

● Morse code is a method for transmitting telegraphic

information using standardized sequences of short
and long elements to represent the letters,
numerals, punctuation and special characters of a
message. The short and long elements can be
formed by sounds, marks, or pulses, in on off keying
and are commonly known as "dots" and "dashes" or
"dits" and "dahs."

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 Morse Code

● During World War II, Samuel F. B. Morse

and Alfred Vail developed an electric
telegraph in 1836. It first went into
operation in 1844.

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 Morse Code

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 QUIZ

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 ITEM NO 1.

❏ This is Snoopy of Alpha Unit. Tell Big Boss to send

message to HQ that I spotted a group of 9 men
stationed at GC 91607281, possibly members of NPA,
last seen 2300H carrying mortars and armed with
automatic rifles. Send reinforcements as soon as
possible.

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 2. Write your batch name in Phonetic Alphabet

3. Write your batch name in Morse Code

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