QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Radio Communication
There are three defined channels during 1AA operations;

 Command frequency – Used by Zero Alpha and Squad Leaders.

 Squad frequency – Each squad is assigned a frequency.
 Team frequency – Individual Fire Teams are assigned a frequency.

Here is an example of how different roles within the group would manage their channels

Mission Role Primary Channel Secondary Channel

Squad Leaders Command Frequency Squad Frequency
Team Leaders Squad Frequency Team Frequency
Team Members Team Frequency Squad Frequency

Call Signs
Squad Lead 1-0
Team Lead 1-1 Team Lead 2-1
Scout 1-2 Designated Marksman 2-2
Rifleman 1-3 Rifleman 2-3
Auto Rifleman 1-4 Auto Rifleman 2-4
Rifleman - Rocker 1-5 Rifleman – Rocker 2-5
Medic 1-6 Combat Lifesaver 2-6

Aircraft Call Sign Role

Blackfish Eagle Transportation
Chinook Buzzard Transportation
Black Hawk Hawk Transportation and Support
Cobra Raptor Attack aircraft
Littlebird Owl Transportation and Support
MQ-12 Falcon Falcon Drone

ABC’s of Radio Communication

 Accuracy
 Brevity
 Clarity

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Radio Conversation Overview
 Originator – the member starting the conversation
 Receiver – Who the originator is speaking to/would like to speak to

1) Initiate Contact (also known as the handshake)

[Receiver’s call sign] this is [Originators call sign]
Zero Alpha this is Bravo 1-0

2) Receiver is ready/able to speak

[Receiver’s call sign], [Originators call sign] send
Zero Alpha, Bravo 1-0 send

3) Format for remaining conversation

a. Call sign speaking identifies themselves first
b. Message is given
c. When finished speaking, the term ‘over’ is used

[Originators call sign] [Receiver’s call sign] [Message] over

Bravo 1-0 Zero Alpha, be advised Bravo Squad has secured checkpoint Chicken, over

4) Receiver replies, following the above format

Zero Alpha Bravo 1-0, I need Bravo to hold checkpoint until notified otherwise, over

5) Repeat steps three (3) and four (4) until all information is discussed

6) Ending conversation
a. Usual radio etiquette dictates the person originating the conversation finishes it, however,
as with all operational matters, Chain of Command takes precedence
[Originators call sign] [Receiver’s call sign] [Message] out
Bravo 1-0 Zero Alpha, we will hold checkpoint until notified otherwise, out

Joining a Frequency
If a member moves frequencies (to communicate with another team), they’re required to transmit an
introductory message on the new frequency. The member would complete a handshake and then state;

[callsign] is now on frequency [frequency number]

An example of Charlie 1-1 (Charlie 1 Team Lead, shown in red) joining Bravo’s squad frequency;

Bravo 1-0, this is Charlie 1-1

Bravo 1-0, send Charlie 1-1
Charlie 1-1, Bravo 1-0 Charlie, 1-1 has joined frequency 35 over
Bravo 1-0 copies, Charlie 1-1 has joined 35, 5 by 5, out

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