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Radio Procedure and Phonetic Alphabet Flashcards

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A

A

ALPHA

[AL]-FAH

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B

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BRAVO

[BRAH]-VO

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C

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CHARLIE

[CHAR]-LEE or [SHAR]-LEE

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D

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DELTA

[DELL]-TA

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E

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ECHO

[ECK]-OH

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F

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FOXTROT

[FOKS]-TROT

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G

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GOLF

[GOLF]

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H

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HOTEL

HOH-[TELL]

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I

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INDIA

[IN]-DEE-AH

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J

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JULIETT

[JEW]-LEE-[ETT]

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K

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KILO

[KEY]-LOH

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L

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LIMA

[LEE]-MAH

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M

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MIKE

[MIKE]

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N

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NOVEMBER

NO-[VEM]-BER

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O

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OSCAR

[OSS]-CAH

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P

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PAPA

PA-[PA]

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Q

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QUEBEC

KEH-[BECK]

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R

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ROMEO

[ROW]-MEE-OH

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S

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SIERRA

SEE-[AIR]-AH

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T

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TANGO

[TANG]-GO

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U

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UNIFORM

[YOU]-NEE-FORM

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V

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VICTOR

[VICK]-TER

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W

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WHISKEY

[WIS]-KEE

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X

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X-RAY

[EX]-RAY

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Y

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YANKEE

[YANK]-KEE

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Z

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ZULU

[ZOO]-LOO

27
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0 (zero)

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[ZEE]-ROH

28
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1

A

[WUN]

29
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2

A

[TOO]

30
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3

A

[TREE]

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4

A

[FOWER]

32
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5

A

[FIFE]

33
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6

A

[SIX]

34
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7

A

[SE]-VEN

35
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8

A

[AIT]

36
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9

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[NINE]-ER

37
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When communicating over radio, what callsign do you use?

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Use whatever callsign was assigned to you and distributed prior to the mission. Everyone will have all callsign assignments.

38
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When opening the net, in what order do units call in for a radio check?

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Units call in by alphanumeric order - Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Bravo 1, Bravo 2, and so on.

39
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What are the five rules to follow to ensure a clear radio transmission?

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  1. Always make sure traffic is clear before entering the net.
  2. Always give a priority for the message.
  3. Use any assigned brevity codes.
  4. Always get a receipt for the message.
  5. Always allow time for the recipient to respond as “ready to copy.”
40
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What is a SITREP?

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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.

41
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When giving a SITREP over the radio, what would “6 PAX YELLOW” mean?

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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)

42
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Should you ever guess when making a SALUTE report?

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No; if you don’t know, just say “unknown.”

43
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What is the proword to communicate you understood the transmission?

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ROGER

44
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What does the E in a SALUTE report mean?

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Equipment: ECHO. What did they have with them? (tools, weapons, etc.)

45
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What is the proword to indicate compliance with an order?

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WILCO (“WILl COmply”)

46
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What does the A in a SALUTE report mean?

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Activity: ALPHA. What happened, and what was the direction of the movement?

47
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What does the L in a SALUTE report mean?

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Location: LIMA. Where did the incident take place? Include grid coordinates or distance from a known reference point if possible.

48
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What does the U in a SALUTE report mean?

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Uniform/Unit: UNIFORM. Are there any distinctive features such as clothing, patches, vehicle ID marking, or hair color?

49
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What does the T in a SALUTE report mean?

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Time: TANGO. What time did the incident occur? Use DTG and assume local time.

50
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What does the S in a SALUTE report mean?

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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.

51
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What is the proword if you make an error in transmission?

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CORRECTION

52
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What is the proword to describe a person’s or object’s dis/allowed presence?

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UN/AUTHORIZED

53
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What is the proword for introducing yourself?

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“THIS IS…”

54
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What is the proword for confirming you were heard?

A

HOW COPY

55
Q

How do you end your transmissions?

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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.

56
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What is a SALUTE report?

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A SALUTE report is a method to report suspicious activity in a concise, standardized way.

57
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What is the proper protocol for radio communications?

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  1. Enter the net.
  2. Send a message.
  3. Use the phonetic alphabet.
  4. Use proper prowords.
  5. Close the net.
58
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What is the proword to request a repeat of information?

A

SAY AGAIN

DO NOT say REPEAT - that is a request for artillery fire!

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