Radio
Communication Procedure for Security
We all know
that communication skills are amongst the most important skills that a security
officer can possess. Often, we need to relay messages and information further
than would otherwise be possible via verbal means. In order to achieve this, a
security officer has a number of tools at their disposal, such as the mobile
phone, short message service, Morse code (not so common these days), and of
course, radio communications.
Basic Radio
Communication Procedure
It is important to remember that strict
radio communication procedures and disciplines need to be adhered to at all
times when using a radio, whether it be a hand held, vehicle based or a base
station set up. This is important for a number of reasons. First and foremost,
we observe strict radio procedures to preserve the security of the information
being transmitted. Regardless of how secure the equipment you are using may be,
always operate on the basis that someone could be listening in on your
transmissions. Therefore, names of operatives and locations involved in a
particular operation should be disguised via the use of code words or call
signs.
Call Signs
Instead, it
is far easier and safer to assign call signs based either on the Phonetic
alphabet or a person’s area of responsibility. For example, C1, C2, C3,
pronounced Charlie One, two and three, would be used in place of Ralph, Fred
and Bill.
Code Words
Code
words and call signs are used for much the same reasons – to prevent the true
nature of the subject being discussed from being overheard by uninvited
listeners.
The following key
words are used in order to covey certain messages.
ROGER: means message understood
OVER: Call sign has transmitted and
awaiting reply
OUT: Call sign is finished
transmitting at this time
When transmitting messages, these
words used in conjunction with correct procedures make a message far more
concise and easier to understand. The correct procedure for transmitting a
message is as follows:
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