To request repetition of the second to fifth groups, C3
would send:
F5 DE C3
IMI 2 TO 5 K
F5 would send:
C3 DE F5
2 to 5-YAMXZ-HINLP-MMIAP-YSBOU K
To request repetition of the second and fourth to seventh
groups, C3 would send:
F5 DE C3
IMI 2-4 to 7 K
F5 would send:
C3 DE F5
2-YAMXZ-4 TO 7-MMIAP-YSBOU-QWJFD-LJGFX K
In plain language messages, portions of the
text are identified as words rather than numbered
groups. The prosigns WA and WB are used as
appropriate.
VERIFICATIONS
During certain conditions, addressees of a
message may wish to verify with the originator
either the entire message or a portion of it. This can
be done with the use of a service, abbreviated
service, or formal message. However, only the
addressee may request a verification, and the reply
must be authorized by the originator. Operators are
not permitted to originate a request for a verification
or reply thereto.
In most cases, a message will be receipted for
before the need for a verification becomes evident. In
those cases where it is apparent, prior to receipting for
a message, that a verification will be required,
verification may be requested at once instead of first
receipting for the message.
The prosign J after a call and followed by
identification data, when necessary, means
with the originator and repeat message or
indicated.”
Examples:
Message:
D3 DE A2
-R-211355Z MAR 96
“Verify
portion
-FM A2
-TO D3
-INFO W7
B T
CHANGE COURSE WHEN READY. DO NOT
CHANGE SPEED. BT K
To request verification and repetition of the entire
message, D3 would send:
A2 DE D3
J 211355Z MAR 96 K
A2 would verify the message with the originator and if
correct as previously sent would repeat the entire
message.
To request verification and repetition of the heading, D3
would send:
A2 DE D3
J 211355Z MAR 96 AB BT K
A2 would verify with the originator and then reply:
D3 DE A2
C 211355Z MAR 96 AB BT
D3 DE A2
-R-211355Z MAR 96
-FM A2
-TO D3
-INFO W7
BT K
EXECUTIVE METHOD
The executive method is used when it is desired
to execute a signal at a certain instant; for example,
to ensure that two or more units take action at the
same moment. Although the executive method
normally is associated with signals from a signal
book, it may be used when appropriate for plain
language.
There are two types of executive methods:
1. Delayed executive method
2. Immediate executive method
Tactical signals may be sent by flashing light.
When the OTC uses that method, however, the
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