88M AIT red book test study guide
1. What is an operators responsibilities?: The primary responsibility of a
radio operator is to pass accurate and timely information. Transmit only when
necessary limit transmissions to no more then 10 seconds Never use sensitive
info say adresses only when necessary use proper procedures be clear, consise
and unambiguous
use phonetic alphabet
2. What are the 4 Key words to remember for effective radio
communications?: Rythym, Speed, Volume and pitch
A. Rythym: Short sentences divided into sensible phrases which maintain a
natural rhythm
B. Speed: Speak slightly slower than normal conversation
C. Volume: Should be as for normal conversation
D. Pitch: Slightly higher than for normal conversation to improve clarity
3. What is a callsign?: 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
4. What are Procedural words? (Prowords): A special set of words used for
clarity and brevity.
Ex: Roger, Over, Out ETC.
5. What does SALUTE in SALUTE report stand for?: Size
Activity
Location
Unit
Time
Equipment
6. What are the 9 lines in a 9 line Medevac: Line 1. Location of the pick-up site.
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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:
7. Strip Map: A sketch of a given route. It may or may not be drawn to scale but
should show identifying landmarks.
8. Assembly area (AA): An area where units stage for movement
9. Start Point (SP): The point where the convoy comes under a single controlling
authority
10. Check Point (CP): Predetermined point used as means of controlling
movement or a reference for a location .
11. Release Point (RP): The point where certain elements of the convoy are
released by the convoy commander
12. Directional indicator: Used to orient the map to the North .
13. Distance between points: May indicate miles or kilometers
14. Route Number: identifies a specific route
15. Halt/Rest areas: Check points or other convenient areas that will support the
convoy movement for the purpose of refueling , checking loads , PMCS ,
messing , etc.
16. Name for an Accident identification card?: DD Form 518
17. When should an accident identification card be filled out?: As promptly as
possible. Give to person directly directly concerned.
18. Motor vehicle accident Report: Standard Form 91
19. What is Standard form 91 (SF 91) used for?: The SF 91 form is used to
protect you and the government against claims and exaggerations. You are
required to complete the form with any any accident in which you are involved
in.
20. SF 91 Sections I thru IX are filled by?: Vehicle operator
21. SF 91 Sections X, items 73 thru 83d are filled by?: Operators supervisor
1. What is an operators responsibilities?: The primary responsibility of a
radio operator is to pass accurate and timely information. Transmit only when
necessary limit transmissions to no more then 10 seconds Never use sensitive
info say adresses only when necessary use proper procedures be clear, consise
and unambiguous
use phonetic alphabet
2. What are the 4 Key words to remember for effective radio
communications?: Rythym, Speed, Volume and pitch
A. Rythym: Short sentences divided into sensible phrases which maintain a
natural rhythm
B. Speed: Speak slightly slower than normal conversation
C. Volume: Should be as for normal conversation
D. Pitch: Slightly higher than for normal conversation to improve clarity
3. What is a callsign?: 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
4. What are Procedural words? (Prowords): A special set of words used for
clarity and brevity.
Ex: Roger, Over, Out ETC.
5. What does SALUTE in SALUTE report stand for?: Size
Activity
Location
Unit
Time
Equipment
6. What are the 9 lines in a 9 line Medevac: Line 1. Location of the pick-up site.
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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:
7. Strip Map: A sketch of a given route. It may or may not be drawn to scale but
should show identifying landmarks.
8. Assembly area (AA): An area where units stage for movement
9. Start Point (SP): The point where the convoy comes under a single controlling
authority
10. Check Point (CP): Predetermined point used as means of controlling
movement or a reference for a location .
11. Release Point (RP): The point where certain elements of the convoy are
released by the convoy commander
12. Directional indicator: Used to orient the map to the North .
13. Distance between points: May indicate miles or kilometers
14. Route Number: identifies a specific route
15. Halt/Rest areas: Check points or other convenient areas that will support the
convoy movement for the purpose of refueling , checking loads , PMCS ,
messing , etc.
16. Name for an Accident identification card?: DD Form 518
17. When should an accident identification card be filled out?: As promptly as
possible. Give to person directly directly concerned.
18. Motor vehicle accident Report: Standard Form 91
19. What is Standard form 91 (SF 91) used for?: The SF 91 form is used to
protect you and the government against claims and exaggerations. You are
required to complete the form with any any accident in which you are involved
in.
20. SF 91 Sections I thru IX are filled by?: Vehicle operator
21. SF 91 Sections X, items 73 thru 83d are filled by?: Operators supervisor
