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7TH CAVALRY REGIMENT FIELD MANUAL
RADIO COMMUNICATION
HANDBOOK
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DOCUMENT AUTHORED BY
SPC. Zedic
Platoon Sergeant
3rd Platoon, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment
DOCUMENT APPROVAL
Table of Contents
FORWARD ........................................................................................................................................... 5
CHAPTER 1 - THE BASICS OF COMMUNICATION ........................................................................... 7
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 7
ABCs of Communications .............................................................................................................. 7
Information Filtering ....................................................................................................................... 7
COMPONENTS OF ALL RADIO TRANSMISSIONS ....................................................................................... 8
Callsigns ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Initiating Traffic .............................................................................................................................. 8
Message ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Ending Traffic................................................................................................................................. 9
TYPES OF FREQUENCIES AND PROPER UTILIZATION (VENTRILO) .............................................................. 9
Element Channel ........................................................................................................................... 9
Element Leaders Net/Lower Means ............................................................................................... 9
Task Force Operations Net/Higher Means................................................................................... 10
CHAPTER 2 - REPORTS AND RETURNS ........................................................................................ 12
Radio Check ................................................................................................................................ 12
INDIVIDUAL: ............................................................................................................................ 12
COLLECTIVE: .......................................................................................................................... 12
MESSAGE ................................................................................................................................... 12
SITREP (Situation Report) ........................................................................................................... 13
LOCSTAT (Location Status/Report) ............................................................................................ 13
CONTACT REPORT.................................................................................................................... 14
REQUEST FOR SUPPLIES ........................................................................................................ 15
REQUEST FOR TRANSPORT (APC/Helicopter) ........................................................................ 15
REQUEST FOR REINFORCEMENT/SUPPORT ........................................................................ 16
REQUEST FOR CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (Helicopter) ................................................................. 16
REQUEST FOR CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (Fixed Wing) ............................................................... 17
REQUEST FOR DIRECT FIRE (Tanks/APCs) ............................................................................ 18
REQUEST FOR IN-DIRECT FIRE/FIREMISSION (Squad leader to Forward Observer or
Artillery)........................................................................................................................................ 19
CHAPTER 3 - COMMON CALLSIGNS TO BE USED ....................................................................... 22
(Subject to Change on COs Order) .............................................................................................. 22
BATTALION LEVEL: ................................................................................................................ 22
ALPHA COMPANY(AIR): ......................................................................................................... 22
1st PLATOON, CHARLIE COMPANY(ARMOUR): .................................................................. 22
2nd CHARLIE COMPANY (ARTILLERY): ................................................................................ 22
3rd PLATOON, CHARLIE COMPANY(MECHANIZED INFANTRY):........................................ 22
GLOSSARY ........................................................................................................................................ 24
General Terms ............................................................................................................................. 24
Aircraft Terms .............................................................................................................................. 25
Forward
This manual describes combat radio communication as used in 7th Cavalry Regiment combat
operations. This manual addresses the communications spectrum from the squad on the battlefield
to the headquarters controlling the battle. It presents signal support principle and unit/element
integration.
CHAPTER 1
BASIC COMMUNICATION
Introduction
This Tutorial is designed to give you a basic understanding of Military Radio Procedure without
getting too in-depth. It is meant as a tool to be used and enhance your playing experience, as well
optimize the communication amongst your Team or Group. I have customized this particular version
so that it is more useful in ARMA2 and I hope you learn the valuable information therein. Take notes
on specific 'Reports and Returns' (perhaps even write it on a 'post it' and stick it on the side of your
monitor for quick reference), and the only way to get better at anything within this guide is, of course,
to "PRACTICE!" Thanks for reading.
ABCs of Communications
Now were actually into the real information. The following are the ABC's of Communication.
ACCURACY: It pays to be sure of what your saying. Don't be the fool stuck correcting himself 20 +
times just to get a single message out. Always double check your grids. TAKE THE TIME TO THINK
OF WHAT TO SAY, DO NOT JUST SAY IT! DON'T BE THAT GUY!
BREVITY: No one likes a Chatty Cathy, keep your Traffic brief and to the point. Avoid long winded
answers or requests. Again, as stated before, TAKE THE TIME TO THINK OF WHAT TO SAY! CUT
THE CRAP OUT, AND GET THE BARE MINIMUM NEEDED FOR THE RECEIVING CALLSIGN TO
GET THE MESSAGE!
CLARITY: Now this one is difficult because of Ventrilo, computers, people from all over the world etc.
HOWEVER, as best as you can, be clear on what your trying to say. Put the coffee down, take the
smoke out, if your dipping spit before you talk, and if English is not your first language then slow down
what your saying and speak up.
Information Filtering
This point should be straight and forward. Do not send irrelevant information. If you notice a
"FRIENDLY SQUAD" on the Objective, DO NOT call it in. Everyone should know its there. Of course
tell your squad mates, however do not send that to the 'Commanding Officer'. Be very careful of what
you send. The more YOU talk, the less people can hear.
Turn on the filter in your brain. IF, you do not have one here is the solution....DON'T SQUAD LEAD
OR COMMAND. Thank you.
Callsigns
Every type of unit, every type of squad, and every type of Command Element has a different Callsign.
Just from the Callsign name itself you can usually tell what type of Unit that is, whether its a
Mechanized Infantry Squad, or perhaps an Attack Helicopter Squadron. They are very important to
know so you have an idea of 'whose who in the zoo'. Specific Callsign types are discussed later in
this tutorial, just at this point understand that everyone on the Radio should have a Callsign.
Initiating Traffic
When sending Traffic the FIRST thing you should always say is the RECEIVING CALLSIGN. It
allows everyone to know whom your trying to contact and thus allowing you two to send Traffic. The
SECOND thing you should say is YOUR CALLSIGN.
If the Receiver hears you, their own acknowledgment is very simple. All they have to say is one of two
things. Either the RECEIVING CALLSIGN can say their own Callsign only (e.g. "APACHE 1."), or
they can say the proword "SEND" after they've already said their Callsign. (e.g. "APACHE 1, SEND")
This is the most CRUCIAL instance in any Traffic. If the Receiver doesn't know your talking to them
they could just quickly be killed by that enemy you attempted to warn them about.
Message
The meat and potatoes of any transmission. Once you establish contact with the Callsign you wish to
speak to, there are a few things you must remember while keeping in mind the ABCs throughout. The
FIRST thing to remember is that BEFORE EACH TRANSMISSION, ENSURE YOU SAY YOUR
CALLSIGN!
The SECOND thing to remember is to ensure you say "OVER" at the end of each transmission. In
some cases if the end of your sentence is understood then it may not be required, however, saying it
is better than not.
Example
"APACHE 2, DID YOU GET THAT BACONATOR FROM BURGER KING YET, OVER."
"APACHE 1, ROGER, OVER."
"APACHE 2, OK.....WHERES MINE, OVER."
"APACHE 1, THE DOG ATE IT."
"APACHE 2, ROGER, YOUR DEAD."
Ending Traffic
The SENDING CALLSIGN is responsible for ending the Transmission. There is only one exception
and that is if the Receiver was a higher 'Rank/Position/Command' then that of the Sender. This is
very simple, all you must do is at the end of your last message in which you expect no reply from
once the Traffic is basically finished, instead of "OVER", just say "OUT". HOWEVER, DO NOT SAY
OVER AND OUT! Its just not proper Radio Procedure and is...well.... Dumb.
Example
"APACHE 1, NEGATIVE, OVER."
"APACHE 2, YOU WILL BE, OUT.")
The following "REPORTS AND RETURNS" are recommended for Higher Means use.
CHAPTER 2
REPORTS AND RETURNS
Radio Check
USED FOR CONFIRMING RADIO STATUS. CAN BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL CALLSIGNS OR
COLLECTIVE.
INDIVIDUAL:
“APACHE 6, THIS IS APACHE 2, RADIO CHECK, OVER?"
"APACHE 2, LOUD AND CLEAR, OVER."
"APACHE 6, LOUD AND CLEAR, OUT."
COLLECTIVE:
"ALL CALLSIGNS, THIS IS BLACKJACK, RADIO CHECK, OVER?"
**NOTE** On an all CALLSIGNS you can just say your callsign HOWEVER you report in the
Alphabetical order, or based on the order of march, or based on how the Commander sets
it.
"EAGLE 6."
"APACHE 6."
"WARHORSE."
"STEEL RAIN."
"ALL CALLSIGNS, BLACKJACK, LOUD AND CLEAR, OUT.”
MESSAGE
USED FOR SENDING LONG MESSAGES. PROWORD "MESSAGE" IS SAID PRIOR TO BEING
SENT.
PARA B: SEND GRID OF SQUAD LOCATION AND DISPLACEMENT (e.g. spread out 50m east
to west, or holding on building etc.)
PARA C: CURRENT SITUATION AT GRID (We are moving through, we are holding here, we are
defending this position, we are staging for attack, we are receiving no enemy in area and are
secure etc)
PARA E: ADMINISTRATIVE POINTS (Do you need anything? Ammo? Medical? Supplies?
Reinforcements? Etc?)
CONTACT REPORT
**NOTE** WITH A CONTACT REPORT YOU NEED TO GATHER YOUR INFORMATION QUICKLY
SO YOU CAN SEND IT ASAP. THE INITIAL MESSAGE SENT TO COMMANDER IS A "CONTACT,
WAIT, OUT" WHILE YOU SORT YOURSELF OUT.
And subsequent messages will follow, but then this becomes a CAS request. The CONTACT
REPORT is over.
PARA B: SEND GRID OF SUPPLY DROP REQUESTED AND COLOUR OF SMOKE TO MARK
POSITION.
PARA C: LZ (Landing Zone) STATUS (See PROWORDS) AND APPROACH VECTOR (Bearing
from which you want the helicopter to come in from)
PARA B: SEND GRID OF PICK UP POSITION AND TYPE OF MARKING (On the Squad Leader,
West side of Building, on smoke, etc. Just inform them where to land if necessary)
PARA C: LZ (Landing Zone) STATUS (See PROWORDS) AND APPROACH VECTOR (Bearing
from which you want the helicopter to come in from)
PARA D: FURTHER COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS (e.g. Ensure they bring a specific kit,
supplies, an extra medic, etc)
PARA B: SEND TARGET GRID, TYPE OF TARGET, AND REQUESTED MUNITIONS FOR
TARGET
PARA C: IF DANGER CLOSE MISSION, SEND GRID OF YOUR LOCATION, MARK YOUR
POSITION WITH COLOURED SMOKE
PARA D: SEND ATTACK VECTOR (Bearing/Cardinal point from which you want the helicopter to
approach the target) AND CONFIRM IF ENEMY ANTI-AIR VEHICLES ARE IN THE AREA
PARA E: MARKING THE TARGET (LAZING OR SMOKE) AND SQUAD LEADER CLEARING
HIM HOT.
"APACHE 6, THIS IS OUTLAW 1'1, ON YOUR STATION, 1200m FROM TARGET, OVER."
"APACHE 6, ROGER, MARKING TARGET, RED SMOKE!"
"OUTLAW 1'1, RED SMOKE."
"APACHE 6, CLEARED HOT!"
"OUTLAW 1'1, CLEARED HOT."
*After that confirm if target was destroyed and conduct a Battle Damage Assessment (BDA).*
PARA B: SEND TARGET GRID, TYPE OF TARGET, AND REQUESTED MUNITIONS FOR
TARGET
PARA C: IF DANGER CLOSE MISSION SEND GRID OF YOUR LOCATION, MARK YOUR
POSITION WITH COLOURED SMOKE
PARA D: SEND ATTACK VECTOR (Bearing/Cardinal point from which you want the aircraft to
approach the target) AND CONFIRM IF ENEMY ANTI-AIR VEHICLES ARE IN THE AREA
PARA E: LAZING TARGET ON THE PILOTS COMMAND AND SQUAD LEADER CLEARING
HIM HOT.
REQUEST FOR CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (Fixed Wing) LOOKS LIKE THIS:
PARA B: SEND GRID OF TARGET, TYPE OF TARGET, AND REQUESTED MUNITIONS FOR
TARGET
PARA C: SEND REFERENCE POINT FOR FIRE (Bearing, building, prominent feature, etc)
"APACHE 4, ON TARGET."
"SABER 1'2, ROGER."
"APACHE 4, CHECK FIRE, GOOD SHOOTING, OUT."
" APACHE 1, ADJUST FIRE [TO TEN FIGURE GRID 15378 85284/ADJUST FIRE 100 WEST],
REPEAT, OVER?"
"STEEL RAIN, [GRID 15378 85284/100 WEST], OUT."
"STEEL RAIN, SHOT."
"APACHE 1, SHOT, OUT."
"STEEL RAIN, SPLASH."
"APACHE 1, SPLASH, OUT."
CHAPTER 3
1ST BATTALION CALLSIGNS
BATTALION LEVEL:
BLACKJACK 6 – BATTALION COMMANDER
BLACKJACK 5 – BATTALION COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR
BLACKJACK 1 – BATTALION EXECUTIVE OFFICER
HEADHUNTER – SPECIAL FORCES/RECON ELEMENT
ALPHA COMPANY(AIR):
OUTLAW 6 – ALPHA COMPANY COMMANDER
THUNDER – ROTORY ATTACK AIRCRAFT
LIGHTNING – FIXED WING ATTACK AIRCRAFT
BULLWHIP – ROTORY SUPPORT AIRCRAFT
GLOSSARY
Glossary
General Terms
SAY AGAIN - Say your last transmission as I did not understand it
ROGER - I understand
ACK – Acknowledged
BREAK - Used to divide up points, use when changing topics, or when your running out of time using
the "In-Game" chat.
WAIT - Wait.....
RV - Rendezvous Location
ORV - Objective Rendezvous Location, the position to move to the Objective from.
Aircraft Terms
RTB - Returning to Base
LZ - Landing Zone
LZ HOT - Helo will not touch down, Enemy in immediate area of Landing Zone