This lesson introduces students to why radio operator training is required, operator responsibilities, correct procedures for calling and acknowledging messages, how to use code words, and general radio communication requirements.

Upon successful completion of this course, you should have a better understanding of how to identify:

• Why radio operator training is required and recognize key operator responsibilities.
• How to prioritize messages and recognize approved and prohibited message content.
• Proper procedures for calling and acknowledging radio messages.
• Radio code words.
• General radio communication requirements.

• Introduction
• Operator Responsibilities
• Message Priorities and Content
• Calling and Answering
• Radio Code Words
• General Instructions

Approximately 20 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.