What procedures are followed if the communications net fails?

• A. Switch to alternate networks or offline protocols, use preplanned call signs, and execute fallback SOPs to sustain C2.
• B. Increase transmission power to reestablish.
• C. Do nothing and wait for recovery.
• D. Terminate operations immediately.

Answer: (D)

When communications fail, the goal is to keep command and control going through established backups and procedures. The best course is to switch to alternate networks or offline protocols, use preplanned call signs, and execute fallback standard operating procedures to sustain C2. This ensures orders, status updates, and situational awareness keep flowing even without the primary channel, preventing gaps in leadership and coordination.

Raising transmit power isn’t a guaranteed fix and can cause interference or protocol violations, while waiting for recovery is passive and risks losing coordination. Ending operations immediately abandons the mission and safety nets that are designed to handle communication outages. The right approach is proactive continuity: use backups, follow predefined signs and procedures, and work to restore full comms or operate safely under degraded conditions.