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Radio Etiquette
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Radio Etiquette
Radio Etiquette Guidelines
-A set of guidelines and procedures for using military radios to ensure clear and effective communication between units.
-By following these guidelines and principles, soldiers can ensure effective and efficient communication over the radio, which is crucial for mission success and unit safety.
-Common practices and principles of radio etiquette in the U.S Army:
Use Standardized call signs
Use Standardized call signals
-All units,vehicles ,and individuals using a radio should have a standardized call sign, which should be announced at the beginning and end of each transmission
- Helps identify who is speaking and who the message is intended for.
Speak Clearly and Concisely
Speak Clearly and Concisely
-Use simple and clear language to convey your message, and avoid slang or jargon that may not be understood by others. Be brief and to the point, and avoid unnecessary conversation that may be clutter the channel.
Listen before Transmitting
Listen before transmitting
-Before transmitting, listen to the channel to make sure it is clear adn that you are not interrupting ongoing communication.
-If the channel is busy, wait for a pause in the conversation before transmitting.
Use prowords and brevity codes
-Use standarized prowords (such as "over" to indicate the end of your transmission) and brevity codes (such as "roger" to indicate that you have recieved a message) to save time and reduce confusion.
Use Prowords and brevity codes
Identify yourself and your location
-When transmitting, identify yourself and your location as well as the unit or individual you are addressing.
Identify yourself adn your location
Maintain Operational Security (OPSEC)
-Avoid giving out sensitive or classified information over the radio, use code words or other measures to protect the security of your communication.
Be prepared and Attentive
Be Prepared and Attentive
-Make sure your radio is functioning properly and that you have all necessary equipment and documentation before using it.
-Pay attention to incoming messages and respond promptly and appropriately.
Radio Communication
Radio Communication
-Military personnel all use AM,FM, high frequency (HF), ultra high frequency (UHF) electromagnetic waves to carry messages.
-U.S. Military uses international morse code as standard for the simplest communication which involves the use of a radio transmitter with an oscillator.
-U.S. military uses Zulu Time to time radios precisely for the purpose of encrypting ratio transmissions.
-Military personnel use the military alphabet to spell out call signs and messages to ensure clear communication and avoid confusion
Radio Protocol
-Pause a moment after pressing the "push-to-talk" (PTT) button.
Be direct and short when communicating.
-Speak slowly and clearly
-Spell out letters and numbers, using the Military Alphabet (NATO Phonetic Alphabet)
-Use correct lingo and prowords to reduce confusion and shorten transmitted messages.
Common Prowords
Prowords
-Acknowledge
-All after
-All before
-Authenticate
-Break
-Clear
-Correct
-Correction
-Disregard this transmission-out
-Do not answer
-Exempt
-Figures
-Groups
-Info
-I Authenticate
-Immediate
-Read back
-Out
-Over
Military Alphabet
S-Sierra
T-Tango
U-Uniform
V-Victor
W-Whiskey
X-X-ray
Y-Yankee
Z-Zulu
A-Alpha
B-Bravo
C-Charlie
D-Delta
E-Echo
F-Foxtrot
G-Golf
H-Hotel
I-India
J-Juliet
K-Kilo
L-Lima
M-Mike
N-November
O-Oscar
P-Papa
Q-Quebec
R-Romeo
Radio Checks
-Communicating on a two-way radio comes with both advantages and disadvantages. One of the main drawbacks is that communication doesn't come across as clearly as talking on a mobile phone.
-Two-way radio communicators may experience:
-Interference
-Noise and Static
-A shared Frequency
-Poor Reception
-Performing a radio check will not only allow you to confirm you're coming in loud and clear on the recieving end, but also that the recipient understands your message.