Phase 2

Phase 2 will challenge everything you know about squad-to-squad communication by teaching you the basics of radio use, which radios we use, how to use its interface, and effectively communication between squad members.

It is important to realize early in your career with the 9th Cavalry that we do not use soldier's names over the radio for any reason when talking from one squad to another. By doing so you are giving away information about the person's indentity, rank, unit, assets and other information that OPFOR may be monitoring for over our coms. With that being said it is expected that all members of the unit regardless of rank, keep radio traffic brief, clear, and quick.

AN/PRC-152
The AN/PRC-152 is the standard short-range personal radio used by the 9th Cavalry. The interface simple to use and it features up to 9 preset channels for quick squad micromanagement. It is light weight at 2.7 lb (with battery and GPS) and has a range of  30-512Mhz / 5 km.

RT-1523G (ASIP - Big)
The RT-1523G is a backpack style radio with ample storage space aswell as a housing unit with a range of 20 km. The RT-1523G is used by Squad Leaders, Team Leaders, SOTACC Officers, and can also be used by vehicles that are fitted with one (or another variant of the RT-1523G. It is important that.

Squad Member to Squad Leader Interactions
There will be times when you will have to convey a message to your squad leader if you are too far away to be heard by voice. One of these situations might be that you are been split off into groups and sent on a flanking maneuver, or maybe you're a medic and you are told to hang back while the fire teams clear a room with suspected demolitions identified. There are a few simple steps you must use.

Dont assume that just because you are talking on the radio your squad leader is comprehending or ready to receive information. You need to first alert him that information needs to be sent so he can prepare himself for the oncoming transmission. Example: Typical Medic Communication By keeping the information short and to the point the squad leader can make a immediate decision on who to call, or what action to take immediately. By minimizing the communication from the Squad Leader back to whoever the sender is he can keep focused on the situation and quickly get the support needed to continue the mission.
 * 1) Identify who the receiver is
 * 2) Wait for receiver to respond with his callsign
 * 3) Send message
 * 4) Receiver will respond with "Clear" or "Out" or his call sign
 * 1) Hammer 1-1
 * 2) Go for Hammer 1-1
 * 3) Multiple wounded, advise evac on coordinates ASAP!
 * 4) Clear. Hammer 1 -1

Squad To Squad Interactions
When dealing with  squad to squad interactions over a radio it is important to use a format that is universal and easily understood by both parties. There are seven. basic steps when sending verbal traffic over the airwaves. Example: Once the initial contact is made between squads i.e. the sender and receiver have acknowledged once another and stated who they are so that other squads listening can differentiate who the traffic is for. It is implied that all messages between one another are for the initially contacted members only unless otherwise stated. With that being said you do not need to address the receiver again unless a significant amount of time has passed leaving messages open to interpretation as to who they are for.
 * 1) Identify who the Receiver is.
 * 2) Identify who the Sender is. (receiver acknowledges)
 * 3) Sender relays traffic once communication line is established.
 * 4) Receiver reads back traffic to Sender.
 * 5) Sender checks read back for discrepancies
 * 6) If no discrepancies  Sender says "Clear"
 * 7) Receiver says "Clear"
 * 1) Hammer 1-1
 * 2) Spectre 1-1 (receiver acknowledges)
 * 3) You have seven, count seven, hostile foot mobiles heading 2-4-6 moving towards you.
 * 4) I have seven hostile foot mobiles heading 246 moving towards me.
 * 5) Sender checks read back for discrepancies
 * 6) Readback is Correct Spectre 1-1 clear
 * 7) Hammer 1-1 clear.

Ground To Air Interactions (SOTAC)
When calling in a fire mission a six-line format is utilized for both rotary and fixed wing propeller planes. Before doing a six-line fire-mission contact a pilot as shown above in the squad to squad interactions. Advise them of a fire-mission request and to tell the pilot to standby for tasking. Example:
 * 1) Controller position and markings.
 * 2) Direction to TGT from controller.
 * 3) Distance to TGT from controller
 * 4) TGT Description
 * 5) TGT Markings
 * 6) Remarks
 * 7) Pilot reads back prior instructions.
 * 8) Controller responds "Standby" or "Execute"
 * 1) Spectre 1-1 current position 0-2-8-0-1-1.
 * 2) Target is heading 1-9-0.
 * 3) at 550m.
 * 4) Target is a(n) T-100.
 * 5) Marked with/ (Laser Designated, Red Smoke, Etc) if none apply say "None" or "Not Marked"
 * 6) Target is near a Red Barn with Black Roof. Use GBU if able.
 * 7) Pilot reads back prior instructions.
 * 8) Controller responds "Standby" or "Execute"