Defense Military Tactical Communication 2

Question 1

What does the proword 'WILCO' mean in military radio communications?

Accepted Answer

Will comply with instructions received

Answer

WILCO means 'I have received your message, understand it, and will comply' — it implies ROGER, so both are never used together.

Question 2

Which frequency band is most commonly used for line-of-sight tactical ground communications in the U.S. military?

Accepted Answer

VHF (30–300 MHz)

Answer

VHF is standard for short-range line-of-sight tactical communications between ground units.

Question 3

In the NATO phonetic alphabet, which word represents the letter 'N'?

Accepted Answer

November

Answer

November is the NATO phonetic alphabet word for the letter N.

Question 4

What is 'EMCON' in military communications?

Accepted Answer

Emissions control to limit electronic signatures

Answer

EMCON (Emissions Control) is a procedure restricting or eliminating electromagnetic emissions to reduce detection by enemy forces.

Question 5

A unit receives a FRAGORD. What type of communication does this represent?

Accepted Answer

A fragmentary order modifying an existing OPORD

Answer

A FRAGORD (Fragmentary Order) modifies or supplements an existing OPORD without re-issuing the entire order.

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