Radio Procedure and Phonetic Alphabet Flashcards
A
ALPHA
[AL]-FAH
B
BRAVO
[BRAH]-VO
C
CHARLIE
[CHAR]-LEE or [SHAR]-LEE
D
DELTA
[DELL]-TA
E
ECHO
[ECK]-OH
F
FOXTROT
[FOKS]-TROT
G
GOLF
[GOLF]
H
HOTEL
HOH-[TELL]
I
INDIA
[IN]-DEE-AH
J
JULIETT
[JEW]-LEE-[ETT]
K
KILO
[KEY]-LOH
L
LIMA
[LEE]-MAH
M
MIKE
[MIKE]
N
NOVEMBER
NO-[VEM]-BER
O
OSCAR
[OSS]-CAH
P
PAPA
PA-[PA]
Q
QUEBEC
KEH-[BECK]
R
ROMEO
[ROW]-MEE-OH
S
SIERRA
SEE-[AIR]-AH
T
TANGO
[TANG]-GO
U
UNIFORM
[YOU]-NEE-FORM
V
VICTOR
[VICK]-TER
W
WHISKEY
[WIS]-KEE
X
X-RAY
[EX]-RAY
Y
YANKEE
[YANK]-KEE
Z
ZULU
[ZOO]-LOO
0 (zero)
[ZEE]-ROH
1
[WUN]
2
[TOO]
3
[TREE]
4
[FOWER]
5
[FIFE]
6
[SIX]
7
[SE]-VEN
8
[AIT]
9
[NINE]-ER
When communicating over radio, what callsign do you use?
Use whatever callsign was assigned to you and distributed prior to the mission. Everyone will have all callsign assignments.
When opening the net, in what order do units call in for a radio check?
Units call in by alphanumeric order - Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Bravo 1, Bravo 2, and so on.
What are the five rules to follow to ensure a clear radio transmission?
- Always make sure traffic is clear before entering the net.
- Always give a priority for the message.
- Use any assigned brevity codes.
- Always get a receipt for the message.
- Always allow time for the recipient to respond as “ready to copy.”
What is a SITREP?
A SITREP is a SITuation REPort. A SITREP is often required on a regular basis during a mission, for example, on the hour, every 30 minutes, every four hours, etc.
When giving a SITREP over the radio, what would “6 PAX YELLOW” mean?
6 PAX = 6 people, or the number of people in the team or squad; YELLOW = status of the people (green is good, yellow is some issues, red is an emergency)
Should you ever guess when making a SALUTE report?
No; if you don’t know, just say “unknown.”
What is the proword to communicate you understood the transmission?
ROGER
What does the E in a SALUTE report mean?
Equipment: ECHO. What did they have with them? (tools, weapons, etc.)
What is the proword to indicate compliance with an order?
WILCO (“WILl COmply”)
What does the A in a SALUTE report mean?
Activity: ALPHA. What happened, and what was the direction of the movement?
What does the L in a SALUTE report mean?
Location: LIMA. Where did the incident take place? Include grid coordinates or distance from a known reference point if possible.
What does the U in a SALUTE report mean?
Uniform/Unit: UNIFORM. Are there any distinctive features such as clothing, patches, vehicle ID marking, or hair color?
What does the T in a SALUTE report mean?
Time: TANGO. What time did the incident occur? Use DTG and assume local time.
What does the S in a SALUTE report mean?
Size: SIERRA. How many vehicles, how many persons, and how big was the object? If you make estimates, note that they’re estimates, not exact numbers.
What is the proword if you make an error in transmission?
CORRECTION
What is the proword to describe a person’s or object’s dis/allowed presence?
UN/AUTHORIZED
What is the proword for introducing yourself?
“THIS IS…”
What is the proword for confirming you were heard?
HOW COPY
How do you end your transmissions?
End a sentence with “OVER.” End the conversation with “OUT.” “OUT” is generally said by the person who initiated the conversation, but TOC may also use it.
What is a SALUTE report?
A SALUTE report is a method to report suspicious activity in a concise, standardized way.
What is the proper protocol for radio communications?
- Enter the net.
- Send a message.
- Use the phonetic alphabet.
- Use proper prowords.
- Close the net.
What is the proword to request a repeat of information?
SAY AGAIN
DO NOT say REPEAT - that is a request for artillery fire!
