This chapter has introduced you to the standardprocedures associated with handling incoming andoutgoing messages. Because of the volume ofmessages a telecommunications center processes, it isessential that communications personnel observe all thehandling procedures to prevent losing or delayingdelivery of messages to subscribers.Understanding the communication plan will giveyou a view of the ever-changing overall plans for yourship or shore station and its requirements for missioncompletion.The various publications that you, as acommunicator, rely on are continually being updated.Communications is an area that is constantly changingin areas of equipment and procedures. Therefore, it isimportant you become thoroughly familiar with all thepublications and current changes that pertain to yourcommunications area.The tasks of a message center are extremelyimportant. Your understanding of the handlingprocedures is key to providing fast and accuratecommunication to the fleet.2-37
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