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THE MEANS RADIO PROCEDURES MANUAL

Operating a two way radio is an art in which Milsim operator plays an important role. Proper voice procedure t will provide operators with the basic knowledge of how to improve their skills in the use of two-way radio communication. Even the best radio system can suffer from interference, because of this it is possible that the enemy can hear anything that is transmitted. Therefore it is of utmost importance that proper voice procedure is used to camouflage or secure what is transmitted where possible. There are two basic considerations when talking on the air. A. WHAT TO SAY - Voice procedure B. HOW TO SAY IT - Voice Technique 1. WHAT IS VOICE PROCEDURE Voice procedure is a set of rules designed to provide SECURITY, ACCURACY and DISCIPLINE when speaking on the radio. If you neglect these rules then it will jeopardize the operation and allow leakage of information to the enemy. 1.1. Security a) Think before you speak b) Use correct procedure c) Be brief d) Encode/ Decode information 1.2. Accuracy The necessity for clear speech on two-way radio cannot be over emphasized. Therefore the RSVP system should be used to enhance better voice procedure and technique as follows: R S V P RHYTHM SPEED VOLUME PITCH Adequatepauses. Slower than usual conversation. Speak directly into the microphone. The voice should be pitched at a higher levelthan for normalconversation.

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PHONETIC ALPHABETS ALPHABET & NUMBER A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R HOW TO PRONOUNCE ALPHA BRAVO CHARLIE DELTA ECHO FOXTROT GOLF HOTEL INDIA JULIET KILO LIMA MIKE NOVEMBER OSCAR PAPA QUEBEC ROMEO ALPHABET & NUMBER S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 HOW TO PRONOUNCE SIERRA TANGO UNIFORM VICTOR WHISKEY X RAY YANKEE ZULU ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE SIX SEVEN EIGHT NINER ZERO

1.3. Discipline Radio discipline is the responsibility of every operator, and should adhereto the following: a) Listen before you speak. b) Use correct voice procedure c) Answer all calls promptly d) Keep the airways free of unnecessary talk or transmission e) Be brief and to the point

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PRO-WORDS PRO-WORDS
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE READING YOU LOUD AND CLEAR OVER OUT ROGER ROGER SO FAR WILCO GO AHEAD SAY AGAIN REPEAT BREAK

SWITCH

Switch to other channel for long transmission or clear the airways Transmit message to other squad/ operator Next word will be spelt out using the phonetic alphabet Numbers to follow To conform transmission Means a situation report at your location Indicates an error has been made and the message will be repeated from the last correctly transmitted word

MEANING
Yes No I understand what you say

RELAY MASSAGE I SPELL FIGURE

I have finished talking and I am listening for your reply. Short for "Over to you." I have finished talking to you and do not expect a reply. I understand what you just said. Confirm parts of long message before continuing with rest of message Will comply directions). (after receiving new

RADIO CHECK SITREP WRONG

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PASSWORD CODE Password throughout the game for MEANS faction will be:

Send your transmission. Please repeat your last message Please repeat your last message Signals a pause during a long transmission to open the channel for other transmissions, especially for allowing any potential emergency traffic to get through. Signals to all listeners on the frequency, the message to follow is priority. Almost always reserved for emergency traffic. Pause for the next transmission. This usually entails staying off the air until the operator returns after a short wait. Sometimes an individual (generally a superior) may have a person monitor the network for them. Saying "actual" after their call sign asserts you wish to speak to the specific person the call sign is attached to.

To be set during Game Commencement by MEANS High Command

5. GAME CODE WORDS CODE WORD LIMA OSCAR CHARLIE ROMEO VICTOR GOLF ROMEO ALPHA TANGO TANGO DELTA FOXTROT TANGO ROMEO HOTEL PAPAH MIKE VICTOR ROMEO CHARLIE MEANING LOC Location RV Rendezvous (Point Of Meeting) GR Grid Reference ATT Attack DF Defensive TR - Tactical Redeployment Retreat HP Hold Position MV Move RC Reconnaissance

BREAK BREAK

STANDBY

CALLSIGN - ACTUAL

ROMEO FOXTROT ALPHA MIKE KILO INDIA ALPHA MIKE INDIA ALPHA WHISKEY INDIA ALPHA IRON RAIN IRON STRIKE IRON SIDE BLUE FALCON BIG BROTHER MAGIC CARPET MIKE VICTOR 6. CODE WORDS FOR LOCATION CODE WORD AMBASSADOR HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE CHARLIE PAPAH OSCAR PAPAH FOXTROT BRAVO 7. MEANS CALLSIGN CODE WORDS CALL SIGN FRATERNITY FRATERNITY MINOR FRATERNITY EYES

Reinforcement Ambush K.I.A. (Killed In Action) M.I.A. (Missing In Action) W.I.A. (Wounded In Action) Artillery/ Mortar Air Support Tank/ APC UAV NUKE Air Lift Medevac (Medical Evacuation)

ASSASSINS ASSASSINS ACTUAL GUARDIANS GUARDIANS ACTUAL SORORITY SORORITY ACTUAL BULLETPROOF LONEWOLF SURGEON PHYSICIAN BUILDER EINSTEIN GHOST RECON ONE

Assassins Squad Assassins Squad Leader Guardians Squad Guardians Squad Leader Sorority Squad Sorority Squad Leader MG Gunner Squad Sniper Scout Medic Medevac Engineer Nuke Engineer Recon Squad One Recon Squad Two

MEANING United Nation HQ (UN) Safe Zone Command Post (CP) Observation Post (OP) Forward Operation Base (FOB) 8.

GHOST RECON TWO MEANS FREQUENCY ASSIGNMENT FREQUENCY UHF / VHF .? UHF / VHF .? UHF / VHF .? UHF / VHF .?

PERSONAL FRATERNITY (High Command) Assassins Squad Guardians Squad Sororitys Squad Recon Squad

PERSONNEL Commander General Executive Officer Intelligence Officer

UHF / VHF .?

*The frequency to be set during game Commencement by MEANS High Command

THE MEANS HAND BASIC SIGNAL

Hand and Arm signals are one of the most common forms of communication used by United States Army soldiers or group of soldiers when a radio silence is in effect or if the soldiers need to remain undetected. Through the use of these signals military leaders, such as team leaders, squad leaders, platoon leaders, etc..., are able to keep command and control (C2) over their particular element. All new recruits are taught to utilize the proper hand and arm signals found in the FM. However, it is not uncommon for units to adopt and/or create their own signals. These signals ultimately become known as SOP or standard operating procedure. Visual signals are any means of communication that require sight and can be used to transmit prearranged messages rapidly over short distances. This includes the devices and means used for recognition and identification of friendly forces. 1. Types of visual signals There are a number of ways that visual communication can be executed. The most common types are: hand and arm signals, flags, pyrotechnic, chemicallights and ground-to-air signals. It must be known that soldiers and units are not limited to this select list. Soldiers are only limited in their choice of visual communication by their initiative and imagination, as well as the ability of others to understand what he or she is trying to convey. 2. Limitations Just like all other types of communication, visual signals do have their downfalls and limitations. The first limitation one can see is the range and reliability. Within this limitation, visual communication can become greatly disrupted during periods of poor visibility or when the terrain restricts clear observation. The second limitation one can see is misunderstanding. Many units do not follow specific Army doctrine (FM), but rather adopt their own SOP's. With thousands of different units, it is highly likely that unit SOP's will begin to overlap and cross each other. The third limitation one can see is how vulnerable visual signals are to enemy interception; thus allowing the enemy to use our own signals for deception purposes

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Alphabet Hand Signal