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7CAV-FM-102
7TH CAVALRY REGIMENT FIELD MANUAL
RADIO COMMUNICATION
HANDBOOK
REGIMENT TRAINING AND OPERATION DEPARTMENT

HEADQUARTER, 7TH CAVALRY REGIMENT
2009
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Field Manual 7CAV-FM-102 v1.0
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DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Distribution authorized to all 7th Cavalry Members. This

determination was made on 20 NOVEMBER 2009. Other requests for this document will be referred
to: S-3 OIC, FORT HOOD, TX 76544.
DESTRUCTION NOTICE: Destroy by any method that will prevent disclosure of contents or
reconstruction of the document.
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DOCUMENT AUTHORED BY
SPC. Zedic
Platoon Sergeant
3rd Platoon, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment
DOCUMENT APPROVAL
BG. Whitey Mack

S3 OIC
7th Cavalry Regiment

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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

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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.

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CHAPTER 1
BASIC COMMUNICATION

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Chapter 1 - The Basics of 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.

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Components of All Radio Transmissions

The following is the rough breakdown of a Transmission so you can understand what goes where and
why.
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.
(e.g. "APACHE 1, THIS IS APACHE 2.")
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."

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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.")
Types of Frequencies and Proper Utilization (Ventrilo)

Element Channel
Squad Level Communication is just that. It is the lowest form of communication in game and does not
require Callsigns for individuals, just use names of persons within the squad. Although the only point I
am going to make with respect Squad Level chat is if the Squad Leader is talking, you should not be!
Element Leaders Net/Lower Means

Squad Leader to Element Commander Communication should be the most commonly used type of
any. This is considered the "Lower Means" for all intensive purposes. Speaking directly to your
Element Commander is how 75% of all your communication as a Squad Leader should be. The
remaining 25% is there for times when you must use Ventrilo on the Task Force Net to coordinate
with other Elements and Assets. The following is a list of Reports and Returns that should be sent
through the Lower Means to the Element Commander.
i. MESSAGE (unless it is to another Squad Leader)

ii. SITREP
iii. LOCSTAT
iv. CONTACT REPORT
v. REQUEST FOR SUPPLIES
vi. REQUEST FOR TRANSPORT (APC/Helicopter (Initial Request just to get things going,
remaining coordination done directly to Pilots via TEAMSPEAK))
vii. REQUEST FOR REINFORCEMENT/SUPPORT
viii. REQUEST FOR CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (Initial Request just to get things going, remaining
coordination done directly to Pilots via Ventrilo if able)

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Task Force Operations Net/Higher Means

Task Force Operations Net is the means with which the Task Force/Mission Commander
communicates to all the Element Leaders for their orders and for asset coordination. The Task Force
Net is referred to as "HIGHER MEANS" because on it you can get a hold of all the Element
Commanders and the Air/Artillery Assets. Keeping in mind that everyone can hear your Traffic, the
ABCs of Communication have never been more important, so keep your Communications
appropriate.
The following "REPORTS AND RETURNS" are recommended for Higher Means use.
i. REQUEST FOR TRANSPORT (APC/Helicopter)

ii. REQUEST FOR REINFORCEMENT/SUPPORT
iii. REQUEST FOR CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (Helicopter)
iv. REQUEST FOR CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (Fixed Wing)
v. REQUEST FOR DIRECT FIRE (Tanks/APCs)
vi. REQUEST FOR IN-DIRECT FIRE (Artillery)
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CHAPTER 2
REPORTS AND RETURNS

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Chapter 2 - Reports and Returns
The Real Information
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.
"APACHE 1, THIS IS APACHE 2, MESSAGE, OVER?"

"APACHE 1, SEND."
"APACHE 2, BLOGGINS NEEDS TO GO, HIS COOKIES ARE BURNING IN THE OVEN,
OVER"
"APACHE 1, ROGER, LOSER...."
"APACHE 2, OUT."

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SITREP (Situation Report)

SITUATION REPORTS SHOULD BE SENT EVERY 10-20 MINUTES. THE FOLLOWING IS THE
FORMAT
PARA A: INITIATE TRAFFIC WITH RECEIVING CALLSIGN
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 D: OWN ACTIONS (What do you plan on doing)
PARA E: ADMINISTRATIVE POINTS (Do you need anything? Ammo? Medical? Supplies?
Reinforcements? Etc?)
A SITREP WILL LOOK LIKE THIS:
"APACHE 6 THIS IS APACHE 3, SITREP, OVER."

"APACHE 6 SEND."
"APACHE 3, GRID 079 987, CENTERED ON GRID AND SPREAD NORTH-WEST TO SOUTH-
EAST 40 METERS, BREAK."
"APACHE 3, WE ARE OBSERVING A POSSIBLE ENEMY WEAPONS CACHE AND ENEMY
INFANTRY IN AREA OF GRID 079 979, BREAK."
"APACHE 3, WILL ADVISE IF COME UNDER CONTACT BUT MY INTENT IS TO HOLD FIRM,
BREAK."
"APACHE 3, REQUEST HELICOPTER RECON OF POSSIBLE ENEMY CACHE ON FORE-
MENTIONED GRID, HOW COPY?"
"APACHE 6, SOLID COPY ON ALL, REFERENCE REQUEST, WAIT, OUT."
LOCSTAT (Location Status/Report)

**NOTE** THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT IN THE MORE DIFFICULT GAME MODES. WITHOUT
KNOWING HOW TO DO A LOCSTAT, COMMAND MAY BE UNABLE TO PROPERLY
COORDINATE ASSETS.
PARA B: SEND GRID OF POSITION AND DISPLACEMENT
PARA C: SEND GRID OF INTENDED DESTINATION

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A LOCSTAT WILL LOOK LIKE THIS:
"WARHORSE, SABER 2, LOCTSTAT, OVER."

"WARHORSE, SEND."
"SABER 2, MY LOC (Location), GRID 0898 1155, MOVING WEST TO GRID 0884 1161,
OVER?"
"WARHORSE, ROGER."
"SABER 2, ROGER, OUT."
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.
PARA B: SEND GRID OF ENEMY POSITION AND TARGET DESCRIPTION, SEND

SUBSEQUENT GRIDS AND DESCRIPTIONS AS REQUIRED
PARA C: YOUR ACTIONS/INTENT.
PARA D: REQUIRED SUPPORT
A CONTACT REPORT WILL LOOK LIKE THIS:
"APACHE 6, APACHE 1, CONTACT, WAIT, OUT."

"APACHE 6, SEND."
*Squad 1 collects information and is ready to send*
"APACHE 1, CONTACT, GRID 0986 1456, 1 TIMES ENEMY SQUAD ON POSITION, BREAK,"
"APACHE 1, GRID 0983 1443, 1 TIMES ENEMY TANK AND APC, BREAK."
"APACHE 1, TARGETS ARE STATIONARY AND FIRING ON OUR POSITION, BREAK."
"APACHE 1, MY SQUAD IS HOLDING FIRM AND ENGAGING THE ENEMY INFANTRY WHILE
MOVING OUT OF VIEW OF THE ARMOUR, BREAK."
"APACHE 1, REQUEST CLOSE AIR SUPPORT ON ENEMY ARMOUR AT FORE-MENTIONED
GRID, WILL LAZE ON CALL, OVER?"
"APACHE 6, SOLID COPY ON ALL, LIGHTNING 2'1 IS ON STATION AND BEING
DISPATCHED TO YOU NOW, ETA 45 SECONDS, LAZE NOW, OVER."
And subsequent messages will follow, but then this becomes a CAS request. The CONTACT
REPORT is over.

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REQUEST FOR SUPPLIES

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)
A SUPPLY REQUEST WILL LOOK LIKE THIS:
"EAGLE 6, THIS IS HEADHUNTER 1, REQUESTING SUPPLY DROP, OVER?

*Squad Leader marks rough position on Map with the icons if able*
"EAGLE 6, ROGER, SEND."
"HEADHUNTER 1, GRID 1178 9654, WILL MARK WITH PURPLE SMOKE, BREAK."
" HEADHUNTER 1, LZ GREEN, APPROACH FROM SOUTH-EAST, HOW COPY?"
"EAGLE 6, SOLID COPY ON ALL, SUPPLIES INBOUND, ETA 2 MINUTES."
"HEADHUNTER 1, 2 MINUTES, OUT."
REQUEST FOR TRANSPORT (APC/Helicopter)

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: HELO IS ON APPROACH AND MARKING LZ WITH SMOKE/FLARE
A REQUEST FOR TRANSPORT [HELICOPTER/APC] LOOKS LIKE THIS:
"APACHE 6, APACHE 3, REQUEST FOR [HELO EXTRACTION/APC PICK-UP], OVER?"

"APACHE 6, ROGER, SEND."
"APACHE 3, GRID 125 656, NORTH SIDE OF HILL IN THE VALLEY, BREAK."
"APACHE 3, [LZ GREEN, APPROACH FROM WEST/PICK UP POINT SECURE], OVER."
"APACHE 6, ROGER, [HELO INBOUND, CALLSIGN BULL-WHIP 1'1, 50 SECONDS/APC EN
ROUTE, ETA 3 MINUTES], OUT."
"APACHE 3, ROGER, OUT"
"APACHE 3, THIS IS BULL-WHIP 1'1, INBOUND, 1KM, POP SMOKE, OVER?"
"APACHE 3, ROGER, PURPLE SMOKE, OVER?"
"BULL-WHIP 1'1, PURPLE SMOKE, OUT."
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REQUEST FOR REINFORCEMENT/SUPPORT

PARA B: SEND YOUR GRID, AND WHERE YOU NEED SAID

REINFORCEMENTS/RENDEVOUS GRID
PARA C: WHAT THE TASK OF THE REINFORCEMENTS IS
PARA D: FURTHER COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS (e.g. Ensure they bring a specific kit,
supplies, an extra medic, etc)
A REQUEST FOR REINFORCEMENTS/SUPPORT LOOKS LIKE THIS:
"APACHE 1, THIS IS APACHE 2, REQUEST FOR INFANTRY SUPPORT OVER?"

" APACHE 1, SEND."
" APACHE 2, MY LOC, GRID 5456 3415, SEND SUPPORT TO MY LOC, BREAK."
" APACHE 2, HAVE THEM HOLD ON THAT GRID IN AMBUSH FOR ENEMY ARMOUR AND
INFANTRY, BREAK."
" APACHE 2, ENSURE THEY BRING A JAVELIN AND GPMG, HOW COPY?"
" APACHE 1, SOLD COPY, REINFORCEMENTS TO GRID 5456 3415, ACQUIRING KIT AND
WILL BE EN ROUTE, ETA 6 MINUTES, OUT."
REQUEST FOR CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (Helicopter)

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.

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A REQUEST FOR CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (Helicopter) LOOKS LIKE THIS:
"EAGLE 6, THIS IS APACHE 6 6, REQUESTING CLOSE AIR SUPPORT, OVER?"

"APACHE 6, GO FOR EAGLE 6."
"APACHE 6, TARGET GRID 0204 1385, 1 TIMES ENEMY ARMOUR, REQUEST HELLFIRE ON
TARGET, HOW COPY?"
"EAGLE 6, COPY ALL, TARGET, ENEMY ARMOUR, GRID 0204 1385, OVER."
"APACHE 6, ROGER, ATTACK VECTOR SOUTH-EAST, NO ENEMY AAV SITED, OVER?"
"EAGLE 6, ROGER, SOUTH-EAST. OUTLAW 1'1 WILL BE IN-BOUND, ETA 2 MINUTE."
"APACHE 6, ROGER."
*2 Minutes pass and they are in area*
"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).*
REQUEST FOR CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (Fixed Wing)

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.

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REQUEST FOR CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (Fixed Wing) LOOKS LIKE THIS:
"LIGHTNING 2'2, THIS IS HEADHUNTER 5, REQUESTING CLOSE AIR SUPPORT, OVER?"

"HEADHUNTER 5, GO FOR LIGHTNING 2'2."
"HEADHUNTER 5, ROGER, TARGET GRID 0308 5464, 1 TIMES ENEMY AAV, REQUEST
BOMB, OVER?"
" LIGHTNING 2'2, I CONFIRM, GRID 0308 5464, ENEMY AAV, BOMB ARMED, OVER."
"HEADHUNTER 5, ROGER, ATTACK VECTOR NORTH-WEST, RECOMMEND DIVE ON
TARGET, EGRESS NORTH-EAST, OVER."
" LIGHTNING 2'2, WILCO, ETA 45 SECONDS, LAZE NOW."
"HEADHUNTER 5, LAZING NOW, *wait for the laze to stick and reply with* SPOT ON,
CLEARED HOT!"
" LIGHTNING 2'2, CLEARED HOT."
"BOMBS AWAY."
"HEADHUNTER 5, GOOD HIT, TARGET DESTROYED."
" LIGHTNING 2'2, TARGET DESTROYED, OUT."
REQUEST FOR DIRECT FIRE (Tanks/APCs)

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)
PARA D: CONFIRM SHOTS ON TARGET, IF NOT ADJUST FIRE
A REQUEST FOR DIRECT FIRE LOOKS LIKE THIS:
"SABER 1'2, THIS IS APACHE 4, REQUEST DIRECT FIRE, OVER."

"SABER 1'2, SEND."
"APACHE 4, GRID 1454 6332, ENEMY INFANTRY, REQUEST [HEAT/HEI-T], OVER?"
"SABER 1'2, GRID 1454 6332, ENEMY INFANTRY, ROGER."
"APACHE 4, ROGER, LEFT-HAND EDGE OF TREE LINE, SUPPRESS AREA, OVER?"
"SABER 1'2, ROGER FIRING NOW."
"APACHE 4, ADJUST FIRE SLIGHTLY LEFT."
"SABER 1'2, SLIGHTLY LEFT, ROGER."

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"APACHE 4, ON TARGET."
"SABER 1'2, ROGER."
"APACHE 4, CHECK FIRE, GOOD SHOOTING, OUT."
REQUEST FOR IN-DIRECT FIRE/FIREMISSION (Squad leader to Forward Observer or Artillery)

PARA B: SEND GRID OF TARGET AND BEARING TO TARGET
PARA C: TYPE OF TARGET, AND TYPE OF MISSION (SCREEN, SUPPRESSION,

SATURATION)
PARA D: CONFIRM SHOT
PARA E: CONFIRM SPLASH, FOLLOWED BY CORRECTIONS AS REQUIRED
A REQUEST FOR IN-DIRECT FIRE/FIREMISSION LOOKS LIKE THIS:
"STEEL RAIN, THIS IS APACHE 1, REQUEST FIREMISSION, OVER."

"STEEL RAIN, FIREMISSION, SEND."
" APACHE 1, TEN FIGURE GRID 15478 85284, BEARING 010, OVER?"
"STEEL RAIN, GRID 15478 85284, BEARING 010, OVER"
" APACHE 1, ROGER, ENEMY INFANTRY ON POSITION, REQUEST SATURATION, OVER."
"STEEL RAIN, ENEMY INFANTRY, SATURATION, OVER."
" APACHE 1, ROGER, OVER."
"STEEL RAIN, ROGER, OUT."
"STEEL RAIN, SHOT."
"APACHE 1, SHOT, OUT"
"STEEL RAIN, SPLASH."
" APACHE 1, SPLASH, OUT."
*IF ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED, SEND NEW GRID OR ADJUSTMENT AND PROWORD

REPEAT*
"STEEL RAIN, THIS IS APACHE 1, OVER"

"STEEL RAIN, SEND."

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" 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."

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CHAPTER 3
1ST BATTALION CALLSIGNS

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Chapter 3 - Common Callsigns To Be Used
(Subject to Change on COs Order)

List of 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
1st PLATOON, CHARLIE COMPANY(ARMOUR):

WARHORSE 6 – CHARLIE COMPANY COMMANDER
WARHORSE 5 – CHARLIE COMPANY EXECUTIVE OFFICER
WARHORSE 8 – CHARLIE COMPANY FIRST SERGEANT
SABER 1 – 1ST PLATOON, LEADER/ALPHA SECTION LEADER
SABER 2 – 1ST PLATOON, BRAVO SECTION LEADER
SABER 3 – 1ST PLATOON, CHARLIE SECTION LEADER
SABER 4 – 1ST PLATOON, DELTA SECTION LEADER
2nd CHARLIE COMPANY (ARTILLERY):

STEEL RAIN 6 – ARTILLERY PLATOON LEADER/FIRE SUPPORT OFFICER
STEEL RAIN 5 – ARTILLERY PLATOON SERGEANT
STEEL RAIN 1 – ARTILLERY PLATOON, ALPHA GUN SECTION
STEEL RAIN 2 – ARTILLERY PLATOON, BRAVO GUN SECTION
HAVOC (1-4) – FIRE SUPPORT OBSERVERS
3rd PLATOON, CHARLIE COMPANY(MECHANIZED INFANTRY):

APACHE 6 – 3rd PLATOON LEADER
APACHE 5 – 3rd PLATOON SERGEANT
APACHE 1 – 3rd PLATOON, ALPHA SECTION LEADER
APACHE 2 – 3rd PLATOON, BRAVO SECTION LEADER
APACHE 3 – 3rd PLATOON, CHARLIE SECTION LEADER
APACHE 4 – 3rd PLATOON, DELTA SECTION LEADER

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GLOSSARY

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Glossary
General Terms
SAY AGAIN - Say your last transmission as I did not understand it
ROGER - I understand
WILCO - Will Comply
HOW COPY - Did you receive last traffic
SOLID COPY - I got it, I understand
GOOD COPY - Same as above
ACK – Acknowledged
BREAK - Used to divide up points, use when changing topics, or when your running out of time using
the "In-Game" chat.
SEND - Send your transmission
MORE TO FOLLOW - More information coming
I CONTINUE - I am continuing last message
CONTACT - I am engaged by effective enemy fire
WAIT - Wait.....
OVER - My message is complete
OUT - This transmission is complete
REPEAT - Repeat last Firemission or Close Air Support Mission
LOC (Said like the word "LOCK") – Location
CHECK FIRE - Cease firing
RV - Rendezvous Location
ORV - Objective Rendezvous Location, the position to move to the Objective from.

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FIGURES - Numbers to Follow
OSCAR MIKE - On the Move
LUP - Lying Up Point
Aircraft Terms
RTB - Returning to Base
BINGO - Mission fuel spent
WINCHESTER - Mission ammo spent
SPOT ON - Target is Lazed
CLEARED HOT - Aircraft cleared to engage target
LZ - Landing Zone
LZ GREEN - Landing Zone Clear and Secure
LZ YELLOW - Landing Zone is receiving sporadic enemy, move in with caution
LZ RED - Landing Zone area is in Contact and engaged
LZ HOT - Helo will not touch down, Enemy in immediate area of Landing Zone
RAS – Restricted Air Space

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REGIMENT TRAINING AND OPERATION DEPARTMENT

DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Distribution authorized to all 7th Cavalry Members. This

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Chapter 1 - The Basics of Communication

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Components of All Radio Transmissions

(e.g. "APACHE 1, THIS IS APACHE 2.")

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Types of Frequencies and Proper Utilization (Ventrilo)

Element Leaders Net/Lower Means

i. MESSAGE (unless it is to another Squad Leader)

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Task Force Operations Net/Higher Means

i. REQUEST FOR TRANSPORT (APC/Helicopter)

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Chapter 2 - Reports and Returns

The Real Information

"APACHE 1, THIS IS APACHE 2, MESSAGE, OVER?"

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SITREP (Situation Report)

PARA A: INITIATE TRAFFIC WITH RECEIVING CALLSIGN

PARA D: OWN ACTIONS (What do you plan on doing)

A SITREP WILL LOOK LIKE THIS:

"APACHE 6 THIS IS APACHE 3, SITREP, OVER."

LOCSTAT (Location Status/Report)

PARA A: INITIATE TRAFFIC WITH RECEIVING CALLSIGN

PARA B: SEND GRID OF POSITION AND DISPLACEMENT

PARA C: SEND GRID OF INTENDED DESTINATION

A LOCSTAT WILL LOOK LIKE THIS:

"WARHORSE, SABER 2, LOCTSTAT, OVER."

PARA A: INITIATE TRAFFIC WITH RECEIVING CALLSIGN

PARA B: SEND GRID OF ENEMY POSITION AND TARGET DESCRIPTION, SEND

PARA C: YOUR ACTIONS/INTENT.

PARA D: REQUIRED SUPPORT

A CONTACT REPORT WILL LOOK LIKE THIS:

"APACHE 6, APACHE 1, CONTACT, WAIT, OUT."

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REQUEST FOR SUPPLIES

A SUPPLY REQUEST WILL LOOK LIKE THIS:

"EAGLE 6, THIS IS HEADHUNTER 1, REQUESTING SUPPLY DROP, OVER?

REQUEST FOR TRANSPORT (APC/Helicopter)

PARA D: HELO IS ON APPROACH AND MARKING LZ WITH SMOKE/FLARE

A REQUEST FOR TRANSPORT [HELICOPTER/APC] LOOKS LIKE THIS:

"APACHE 6, APACHE 3, REQUEST FOR [HELO EXTRACTION/APC PICK-UP], OVER?"

REQUEST FOR REINFORCEMENT/SUPPORT

PARA B: SEND YOUR GRID, AND WHERE YOU NEED SAID

PARA C: WHAT THE TASK OF THE REINFORCEMENTS IS

A REQUEST FOR REINFORCEMENTS/SUPPORT LOOKS LIKE THIS:

"APACHE 1, THIS IS APACHE 2, REQUEST FOR INFANTRY SUPPORT OVER?"

REQUEST FOR CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (Helicopter)

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A REQUEST FOR CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (Helicopter) LOOKS LIKE THIS:

"EAGLE 6, THIS IS APACHE 6 6, REQUESTING CLOSE AIR SUPPORT, OVER?"

*2 Minutes pass and they are in area*

REQUEST FOR CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (Fixed Wing)

2 Minutes pass and they are in area