U.S. ARMY SIGNAL CENTER - PRINCIPLES OF RADIO WAVE PROPAGATION

This subcourse is designed to teach the principles of radio wave propagation.

The prerequisite for this subcourse is that you are a graduate of the Signal Officer Basic Course or its
equivalent.

This subcourse reflects the doctrine which was current at the time it was prepared. In your own work
situation, always refer to the latest official publications.

Unless otherwise stated, the masculine gender of singular pronouns is used to refer to both men and
women.

TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE
ACTION: Describe the principles of radio waves and how they are propagated as ground waves
and sky waves.

CONDITION: Given this subcourse.

STANDARD: To demonstrate competence on this task, you must achieve a minimum of 70 percent
on the subcourse examination.