Communication Booklet - DOs and DON'Ts Message Writing and RT - 1943
Entry/Object ID
2025x.06.10
Description
Small pocket booklet prepared under the direction of the Chief of the Imperial General Staff. The booklet is a tan colour and the printed text is black. The booklet folds out into 8 different pages.
Page 1: MESSAGE WRITING DOs.
Page 2: MESSAGE WRITING DON'Ts.
Page 3: RT DOs.
Page 4: RT DON'Ts.
Page 5: Code name for appointments, procedure phrases.
Page 6: Phonetic alphabet, figures.
Page 7: Notes on message writing.
Page 8: Cover page (pictured).
Use
Pocket card prepared for unit signalers it provided tips for the preparation of messages and use of radios in the Second World War. As noted on the cover, this booklet was distributed to the following : RA, Infantry (with motor units), R. Sigs, Recce Corps, RE, RASC, RAMC, RAOC, REME, Training Units.