Travis County ARES

Training

Communicating with NetControl

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When on a formal net it is necessary to communicate clearly and effectively with net control. To that end, there is are standard keywords that are used. Here is a list of standards that are used within TCARES (and other ARES nets)

SituationTransmissionExpectation
Acknowledge Last TransmissionCOPYConfirming last transmission and content
Request retransmitting the last transmissionSAY AGAIN?Last station to retransmit information from most recent transmission
Retransmitting the last transmissionI SAY AGAIN [content]Beginning of retransmitting the most recent transmission
Request to provide relevant informationINFORequesting to provide relevant information to the most recent transmission
Request to provide a relevant commentCOMMENTRequesting to provide a comment in context with the QSO
Request to provide a correction to recent transmissionCORRECTIONRequest to provide a correction to the current QSO’s content
Request to relay informationRELAYRequesting to relay information to the current QSO
Request to interrupt Net ControlBREAKRequesting the attention of the Net Control Operator
Request to provide emergency informationBREAK BREAK BREAKBroadcasting the need to provide emergency information during a NET or QSO
Request to provide traffic [information][CALLSIGN] WITH TRAFFICStation requesting to provide traffic/information
Acknowledging the requested station to proceedGO AHEAD [CALLSIGN]The station calling will proceed with the requested traffic/information
Confirming acknowledgement without traffic/info[CALLSIGN] NO TRAFFICStation confirming acknowledgement without any traffice/information

A big thanks to Phil, AA5EX for putting this together!

TC ARES Voice Training 28-MAR-21

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“This evening’s training comes page 141 of the ICS 100 Instructor’s Guide under the heading of Logistics Section.

The Logistics Section Chief is designated only after the Incident Commander determines whether there is a need for a Logistics Section. It is up to the Logistics Section Chief to activate any additional staffing that is needed. The Incident Commander will perform all logistics functions if no Logistics Section is established. The Logistics Section is responsible for all services and support needs, including:

• Ordering, obtaining, maintaining, and accounting for essential personnel, equipment, and supplies

• Providing communication planning and resources

• Setting up food services for responders

• Setting up and maintaining incident facilities

• Providing support transportation

• Providing medical services to incident personnel

While you may not feel that your skills as an Amateur Radio Operator are being fully utilized when performing the activities assigned to the Logistics Section, imagine trying to operate your station in theater to support an Incident without the necessary supply chain and services.  You can be the best operator on the team, but without coffee, water, food, clean restrooms, paper products, transportation, and medical services your skills may be diminished if eliminated.  Creating and maintaining an efficient supply chain for equipment and supplies is fundamental to the operational capability of any Incident Command structure.

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