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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPSTHE BASIC SCHOOLMARINE CORPS TRAINING COMMANDCAMP BARRETT, VIRGINIA 22134-5019COMMUNICATIONEQUIPMENTB191716STUDENT HANDOUTBasic Officer Course
B191716Communication EquipmentCommunication EquipmentIntroductionIn the Marine Corps, the primary purpose ofcommunications is to serve the command. In this role,communications is the instrument by which commandersmake their will known and, as such, is the voice ofcommand.ImportanceThe ability of commanders to pass information among theirforces is critical to the outcome of an engagement ontoday's battlefield.In This LessonThis lesson covers the following topics:TopicTactical CommunicationsRadio CommunicationsRadio Communications EquipmentCommunications SecurityElectronic WarfareTelephone EquipmentSummaryAnnex A: Types of EquipmentAnnex B: AN/PRC 119 (RT-1523) OperationsAnnex C: AN/PRC-119E/F (RT-1523E/F)OperationsAnnex D: AN/PSN-13 (DAGR ) OperationsAnnex E: AN/PRC-148 OperationsAnnex F: AN/PRC-117F (RT-1796)OperationsAnnex G: AN/PRC-150 (RT-1694) OperationsAnnex H: AN/PRC-152 (RT-1619) OperationsAnnex I: AN/PRC-153 OperationsAnnex J: Julian Date CalendarReferencesGlossary of Terms and AcronymsNotesLearning 58Terminal Learning ObjectivesTBS-COMM-2101Given a radio, perform basic radiooperations to ensure equipment is functional withoutcompromising communications.TBS-COMM-1003 Given SL-3 complete field telephones anda spool of communications wire, communicate using wiredcommunications to establish communications between sites.2Basic Officer Course
B191716Communication EquipmentCommunication Equipment (Continued)Learning Objectives(Continued)Enabling Learning ObjectivesTBS-COMM-1003a Given wired communicationassets and SL-3 components, inspect equipment toensure serviceability.TBS-COMM-1003b Given wired communicationassets, employ field phones, to establishcommunications between two stations.TBS-COMM-1003c Given an established wiredcommunications system, perform a communications check toconduct an operational check of the system.TBS-COMM-1003d Given a non-functioning wiredcommunications system, trouble shoot wired communicationdevices to establish two-way communications.TBS-COMM-2101a Given a radio transmitter, SL-3components, assemble a radio without omission.TBS-COMM-2101b Given a radio transmitter, SL-3components and a CEOI, program a radio to communicate amessage.TBS-COMM-2101c Given a radio transmitter, SL-3components and a CEOI, conduct a communications checkto establish radio communications.TBS-COMM-2101d Given a radio transmitter, SL-3components and a CEOI, communicate a message to ensurethe message is properly received/understood.TBS-COMM-2101e Given a radio transmitter, SL-3components, troubleshoot a radio to re-establishcommunications.TBS-COMM-2101f Given a radio transmitter, SL-3components, maintenance requirements, preventivemaintenance (PM) equipment, maintain a radio set to supportsustained operation.3Basic Officer Course
B191716Communication EquipmentTactical CommunicationsCommunicationsCommunication is a means or method of conveyinginformation from one person or place to another.ResponsibilityThe responsibility for communications lies with the unitcommander. The commander is responsible for theeffectiveness of the communications systems as well as thetactical and technical aspects of communications.TacticalResponsibilitiesThe course of action the commander selects must besupportable by the communications and informationsystems means available. The commander must locate thecommand post where it can best communicate withsubordinate units and higher headquarters.TechnicalResponsibilitiesThe commander ensures that an active communicationstraining program is in effect for all personnel in thecommand.FundamentalRequirementsAll communications systems must satisfy four basicrequirements to be effective: Relia
Security of Communications The following table identifies the type of communication, its level of security, and the pros and cons for using each type. Type of Communication Order of Security Pros Cons Messenger Most Secure In a tactical scenario, it is the only applicable phy sical means of communications. Most secure; noth ing s
