(a) For the provision and effective operation of all radio circuits manned by the signal communication department. They include ESM, Fascimile and Satcom. The term “Provision” covers selection of equipment and frequency, tuning and wave changing.
(b) For ensuring that the Signal Communication Channels prescribed in the Chief of the Naval Staff, port, fleet/flotilla and operation orders are manned as appropriate to the strategical and tactical situation.
1507. Provision of Radio Circuits for other Users. (1) The Signal Communication officer shall ensure that all communication channels prescribed in the Chief of the Naval Staff, port, fleet/flotilla and operation orders, appropriate to the strategical and tactical situation, are provided to the “User” departments as required by them. This entails the tuning of the transmitting and receiving units of wireless apparatus, in the charge of the Signal Communication Department, which is used by the other departments
(2) Subject to the policy laid down by the command, the responsibilities delineated in sub-regulation (1) in no way effect those of the navigation and direction, gunnery or other user officers for the timely manning and correct operation of their respective communication channels and radio equipment, or for drawing up departmental orders for the operation, use and control of the communication channels and radio equipment with which they are concerned.
1508. Control and Operation of VS Signalling and Line Telecommunication. The Signal Communication office is responsible for the control and operation of VS Signalling and LT communication (including control and operation of all naval exchanges ashore and main ship’s telephone exchanges afloat) and for advising the command of the formulation of the policy for using all form of VS Signalling and LT Communication equipment.
1509.Message Handling and Cryptography. The Signal Communication officer is responsible for the Organisation, handling and internal distribution of messages, including their security and cryptographic treatment. This includes the routing of all through and out message. He is also responsible for all signal despatch services. The Signal Communication officer has no responsibility for the text, degree of precedence or the security classification of messages originated by officers of other departments but shall advise originators on these matters whenever called upon to do so.