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Military Communication Codes Explained

The document outlines various military communication methods, including the ICAO code for spelling words during radio transmissions and Morse code. It emphasizes the importance of standardized hand and arm signals for quiet communication among team members. Additionally, it provides a list of military police radio codes for various situations, enhancing operational efficiency.

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Military Communication Codes Explained

The document outlines various military communication methods, including the ICAO code for spelling words during radio transmissions and Morse code. It emphasizes the importance of standardized hand and arm signals for quiet communication among team members. Additionally, it provides a list of military police radio codes for various situations, enhancing operational efficiency.

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Military Languages

ICAO code (Military Alphabet)


This is officially termed the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) code. The
ICAO is a United Nations department. Initially used by the US military, the code has since
gained pervasive adoption by the airlines and is used throughout all civil aviation.

Use this code to spell words during radio transmissions or to give (code)names to persons,
objects, places, drills, ... A for Alpha, B for Bravo, C for Charlie, ... (See below)

Morse Code
Hand and Arm Signals
Hand and arm signals are a great way of communicating when you don't want to be heard.
quieter and often more reliable than whispering into a radio mike. You should have a
standardized set for your cell. When on the move, shoot an eye towards your cell members
every ten or fifteen seconds in case they’re trying to signal you. Get in the habit of passing
the signals on: when one member of the cell uses a hand and arm signal, everyone who sees it
should repeat it. That will let the signaler know that his sign is acknowledged and increases
the chance that the intended recipient (who may be looking away at any given moment) will
get the message.

A few common signals used by military and SWAT teams are shown below. You can use
them as is, modify them for your purposes, or make up your own from scratch. But in any
event, have a set that everyone in the cell knows and recognizes.

Standardized Hand Signals for Close Range Engagement (CRE) Operations


Numbers
Military Police Radio Codes

10-2: Ambulance urgently needed 10-22: Fire


10-3: Motor vehicle accident 10-23: Disturbance
10-4: Wrecker requested 10-24: Suspicious person
10-5: Ambulance requested 10-25: Stolen/abandoned vehicle
10-6: Send civilian police 10-26: Serious accident
10-7: Pick up prisoner 10-27: Radio check
10-8: Subject in custody 10-28: Loud and clear
10-9: Send police van 10-29: Signal weak
10-10: Escort/transport 10-30: Request assistance (non-emergency)
10-11: In service 10-31: Request investigator
10-12: Out of service 10-32: Request MP duty officer
10-13: Repeat last message 10-33: Stand by
10-14: Your location? 10-34: Cancel last message
10-15: Go to... 10-35: Meal
10-16: Report by landline 10-36: Any messages?
10-17: Return to headquarters 10-38: Relief/change
10-18: Assignment completed 10-39: Check vehicle/building
10-19: Contact/call... 10-40: Acknowledge
10-20: Relay to... 10-50: Change frequency...
10-21: Time check

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