88M RED BOOK PRACTICE
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What is an operators primary responsibility?.
Answer: The primary responsibility of a radio operator is to pass accurate
and timely information.
◍ Radio Procedure.
Answer: Primary means of communication for an 88M
◍ What are the 4 Key words to remember for effective radio
communications?.
Answer: Rythym, Speed, Volume and pitchA. Rythym: Short sentences
divided into sensible phrases which maintain a natural rhythmB. Speed:
Speak slightly slower than normal conversationC. Volume: Should be as for
normal conversationD. Pitch: Slightly higher than for normal conversation
to improve clarity
◍ Effective radio communications.
Answer: Rhythm-short sentences divided into sensible phrases which
maintain a natural rhythm Speed-speak slightly slower than normal
conversationVolume-should be as for normal conversation Pitch-slightly
higher thank a normal conversation to improve clarity
◍ Procedural Words(Prowords).
Answer: a special set of words use for clarity & brevity
◍ Assembly Area (AA).
Answer: An area where units stage for movement
◍ start point (SP).
, Answer: The point where the convoy comes under a single controlling
authority
◍ Check Point~CP.
Answer: Predetermined point used as means of controlling movement or a
reference for a location .
◍ What is a callsign?.
Answer: Figures, letters, or combinations of both used to identify a COMMs
station, an organization, or an individual on a radio net.Example: W4KB97:
Whiskey, Fow-er, Kilo, Bravo, Niner, Seven
◍ release point (RP).
Answer: The point where certain elements of the convoy are released by the
convoy commander
◍ directional indicator.
Answer: Used to orient the map to the North .
◍ Distance between points.
Answer: May indicate miles or kilometers
◍ route number.
Answer: identifies a specific route
◍ Halt/Rest areas.
Answer: Check points or other convenient areas that will support the convoy
movement for the purpose of refueling , checking loads , PMCS , messing ,
etc.
◍ What are Procedural words? (Prowords).
Answer: A special set of words used for clarity and brevity.Ex: Roger, Over,
Out ETC.
◍ Accident Identification Card.
Answer: DD Form 518Filled out by the operator and given to any person(s)
involved in an accident
◍ What does SALUTE.
, Answer: SizeActivityLocationUnitTimeEquipment
◍ What are the 9 lines in a 9 line Medevac.
Answer: Line 1. Location of the pick-up site.Line 2. Radio frequency, call
sign, and suffix.Line 3. Number of patients by precedence:Line 4. Special
equipment required: Line 5. Number of patients: Line 6. Security at pick-up
site: Line 7. Method of marking pick-up site: Line 8. Patient nationality and
status: Line 9. NBC Contamination:
◍ motor vehicle accident report.
Answer: Standard Form 91 used to protect you and the government against
claims and exaggerations
◍ Sections 1-9 or I-IX.
Answer: The section of the SF91 filled out by the operator.
◍ Section 10 or X.
Answer: ítems 73-83d filled by the operators supervisor
◍ section 11-14 or XI THRU XII.
Answer: filled by an accident investigator for bodily injury, fatality and/or
damage exceeding $500
◍ section 5.
Answer: witness statement
◍ Class I leak.
Answer: Seepage of fluid not great enough to form drops
◍ Strip Map.
Answer: A sketch of a given route. It may or may not be drawn to scale but
should show identifying landmarks.
◍ Check Point (CP).
Answer: Predetermined point used as means of controlling movement or a
reference for a location .
◍ Directional in.
Answer: Used to orient the map to the North .
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What is an operators primary responsibility?.
Answer: The primary responsibility of a radio operator is to pass accurate
and timely information.
◍ Radio Procedure.
Answer: Primary means of communication for an 88M
◍ What are the 4 Key words to remember for effective radio
communications?.
Answer: Rythym, Speed, Volume and pitchA. Rythym: Short sentences
divided into sensible phrases which maintain a natural rhythmB. Speed:
Speak slightly slower than normal conversationC. Volume: Should be as for
normal conversationD. Pitch: Slightly higher than for normal conversation
to improve clarity
◍ Effective radio communications.
Answer: Rhythm-short sentences divided into sensible phrases which
maintain a natural rhythm Speed-speak slightly slower than normal
conversationVolume-should be as for normal conversation Pitch-slightly
higher thank a normal conversation to improve clarity
◍ Procedural Words(Prowords).
Answer: a special set of words use for clarity & brevity
◍ Assembly Area (AA).
Answer: An area where units stage for movement
◍ start point (SP).
, Answer: The point where the convoy comes under a single controlling
authority
◍ Check Point~CP.
Answer: Predetermined point used as means of controlling movement or a
reference for a location .
◍ What is a callsign?.
Answer: Figures, letters, or combinations of both used to identify a COMMs
station, an organization, or an individual on a radio net.Example: W4KB97:
Whiskey, Fow-er, Kilo, Bravo, Niner, Seven
◍ release point (RP).
Answer: The point where certain elements of the convoy are released by the
convoy commander
◍ directional indicator.
Answer: Used to orient the map to the North .
◍ Distance between points.
Answer: May indicate miles or kilometers
◍ route number.
Answer: identifies a specific route
◍ Halt/Rest areas.
Answer: Check points or other convenient areas that will support the convoy
movement for the purpose of refueling , checking loads , PMCS , messing ,
etc.
◍ What are Procedural words? (Prowords).
Answer: A special set of words used for clarity and brevity.Ex: Roger, Over,
Out ETC.
◍ Accident Identification Card.
Answer: DD Form 518Filled out by the operator and given to any person(s)
involved in an accident
◍ What does SALUTE.
, Answer: SizeActivityLocationUnitTimeEquipment
◍ What are the 9 lines in a 9 line Medevac.
Answer: Line 1. Location of the pick-up site.Line 2. Radio frequency, call
sign, and suffix.Line 3. Number of patients by precedence:Line 4. Special
equipment required: Line 5. Number of patients: Line 6. Security at pick-up
site: Line 7. Method of marking pick-up site: Line 8. Patient nationality and
status: Line 9. NBC Contamination:
◍ motor vehicle accident report.
Answer: Standard Form 91 used to protect you and the government against
claims and exaggerations
◍ Sections 1-9 or I-IX.
Answer: The section of the SF91 filled out by the operator.
◍ Section 10 or X.
Answer: ítems 73-83d filled by the operators supervisor
◍ section 11-14 or XI THRU XII.
Answer: filled by an accident investigator for bodily injury, fatality and/or
damage exceeding $500
◍ section 5.
Answer: witness statement
◍ Class I leak.
Answer: Seepage of fluid not great enough to form drops
◍ Strip Map.
Answer: A sketch of a given route. It may or may not be drawn to scale but
should show identifying landmarks.
◍ Check Point (CP).
Answer: Predetermined point used as means of controlling movement or a
reference for a location .
◍ Directional in.
Answer: Used to orient the map to the North .
