Which instruction governs radio use in foreign territorial waters?

Which instruction governs radio use in foreign territorial waters?

• A. Foreign Port Calls COMDTINST 3128.1
• B. Basic Operational Communications Doctrine NWP 6-01
• C. Public Affairs Manual COMDTINST M5728.2
• D. Freedom of Information Act Manual COMDTINST M5260.3

Answer: (A)

Radio use in foreign territorial waters is governed by guidance that covers communications during foreign port calls. This instruction provides the procedures for radiocommunications when entering and operating in foreign ports, including coordinating with host-nation authorities, ensuring compliance with local rules, and using standard radio procedures for operations in foreign waters. It’s specifically focused on foreign port calls, whereas the other documents address general naval communications doctrine, public affairs, or information disclosure, not the unique requirements of radio operations in foreign territorial waters.

Radio use in foreign territorial waters is governed by guidance that covers communications during foreign port calls. This instruction provides the procedures for radiocommunications when entering and operating in foreign ports, including coordinating with host-nation authorities, ensuring compliance with local rules, and using standard radio procedures for operations in foreign waters. It’s specifically focused on foreign port calls, whereas the other documents address general naval communications doctrine, public affairs, or information disclosure, not the unique requirements of radio operations in foreign territorial waters.