Questions and Answers
What type of message contains only one addressee?
Which message precedence is reserved for initial enemy contact reports?
What is the maximum delivery time for an Immediate (O) message?
Which classification level indicates unauthorized disclosure would cause exceptionally grave damage to the nation?
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What is the purpose of a Press Message?
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Which of the following types of messages pertains to the functions of military establishments?
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What category is used for military information not intended for general dissemination but is not classified higher?
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What is an OPLAN/OPORD?
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Study Notes
Message Overview
- A message conveys a thought or idea in a suitable format for communication, which can be plain or secret.
- Messages can be transmitted through various means.
Message Address Types
- Single Address Message: Intended for one recipient only.
- Multiple Address Message: Sent to two or more recipients; all recipients know each other's identities.
Message Purposes/Functions
- Official Messages: Related directly to military functions or operations.
- Unofficial Messages: Personal communications.
- Press Messages: Issued by accredited news gatherers.
Parts of Messages
- Heading: Introduces the message.
- Body: Contains the main content or information.
- Ending: Concludes the message.
Message Precedence Categories
- Flash (Z): Critical messages like enemy contact reports; requires delivery within 10 minutes.
- Immediate (O): Concerns grave national security issues; should reach the addressee within 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Priority (P): Urgent messages needing quick action; must be delivered within 1 to 6 hours.
- Routine (R): General messages that require timely transmission but have no high urgency.
Categories of Classified Messages
- Top Secret: Disclosure could cause exceptionally grave damage to national interests.
- Secret: Could endanger national security and harm the nation’s prestige significantly.
- Confidential: Disclosure won't harm national security but may cause administrative issues or give advantages to foreign adversaries.
- Restricted: Military information not classified higher but not for public dissemination.
OPLAN/OPORD
- Stands for Operation Plan/Operation Order; involves comprehensive planning for military operations over considerable space and time.
- Prepared at any command level with authority over subordinate units.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the different types of messages as described in AFP guidelines. This quiz covers single and multiple address messages, as well as the distinction between official and other types of messages. Prepare yourself to identify and differentiate these key concepts.
