AERO Curriculum

AERO 100: Basic Radio Operations

This is a course available to and taught by clubs. It is free for the asking.

Course Objectives

· Identify radio features and controls

· Use correct radio operating procedures

o Proper radio etiquette

o Procedural words and phonetics

· Program frequencies and access tones

· Understand simplex vs duplex modes

AERO 101: Introduction to Emergency Communications for the Amateur Radio Operator

Course Objectives

· Describe the roles of amateur radio operators in emergency communications

· Be able to describe the role of amateur radio during emergency communications and list potential agencies that may be served

· Be able to describe appropriate etiquette and professional interactions during emergency communications operations

· Be able to describe what a “net” is and how they are used

· Be able to describe basic net operations

· Be able to demonstrate proper basic radio communications skills

· Be able to describe the purpose, use, and benefits of the Incident Command System

· Be able to list and demonstrate how to complete pertinent ICS forms used in radio communications

AERO 102: Advance Emergency Communications for the Amateur Radio Operator

Course Objectives

· Communicate information effectively to incident personnel

· Provide effective communications support during routine or non-emergency situations

· Provide effective communications support during emergency situation

· Demonstrate familiarity with basic COMU (Communications Unit) functions capabilities

· Demonstrate proper application of communications policies and procedures

· Demonstrate proper use of communications equipment

AERO 200: Fundamentals of Net Control

Course Objectives

· Understand the notion of a “served agency”

· Understand the role of the net control station

· Understand the operation of a “directed net”

· Understand net control operator responsibilities

AERO 201: Introduction to Net Control

Course Objectives

· Review of ‘EmComm’

· Review of net operations

· Review of ICS

· Review the role of the net control operator

· Be able to describe net control operations

· Explain the role of the net control operator

· Become familiar with net control operations

· Learn to listen for call signs – amateur radio and tactical

· Learn to run and EmComm net – regardless of radio or radio system

AERO 202: Advanced EmComm Net Control

Course Objectives

· Given a scenario, develop and potential ICS structure

· Determine the resources available for communications

· Determine and set up various incident nets

· Run a simulated net