What does the signal "AS", when used in...

🔍 Key Concepts

• International Code of Signals (ICS) two-letter signal groups and their standardized meanings • Difference between procedural words used in radiotelephone communication (like "Over" and "Out") versus ICS flag/character groups • How "AS" is commonly used operationally when you need more time before replying or acting

💭 Think About

• Look at which options are common radio-telephone prowords and which are more likely to be an ICS group meaning • Think about situations on the bridge when you might send "AS" to another vessel—what are you trying to tell them about your immediate response? • Ask yourself which meaning logically fits a short, frequently used signal that tells the other station about a brief delay or continuation of communication

✅ Before You Answer

• Separate in your mind radio procedure words (like those in voice communication) from International Code of Signals groups • Consider which of the four choices would be most useful as a very short, frequently used instruction indicating a temporary pause rather than an end • Verify whether "repeat" functions are usually single-letter or dedicated signals different from a two-letter group like AS

What does the signal "AS", when used in signaling by the International Code of Signals mean?

Over

Wait

Repeat this signal

Finished with transmission

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