Radio Procedures

Radio Communication Procedures

Clear and concise communication is critical to operational success. All personnel must follow standardized radio procedures during operations.

Channel Structure

• Command Net — Reserved for communication between company commanders and task force command.

• Company Net — Intra-company communication between squad leaders and the company commander.

• Squad Net — Internal squad communication for fireteam leaders and squad members.

Transmission Format

When initiating a call, use the following format:

"[Recipient callsign], this is [Your callsign], [message], over."

Example:

"ALPHA, this is OVERLORD, advance to Phase Line Green, over."

Key Rules

1. Keep transmissions short and relevant — do not narrate actions in real time.

2. Wait for a clear channel before transmitting. If you hear an ongoing transmission, hold your message.

3. Use "Break" to separate multiple parts of a long message.

4. Use "Say again" instead of "Repeat" — the word "repeat" has a specific meaning in fire missions.

5. Acknowledge receipt of orders by reading back the key information.

Priority Messages

Messages involving casualties, contact reports, or emergency requests take priority over routine traffic. Preface priority messages with "Priority" to alert all listeners.

Brevity Codes