Communication For Ground Team Leaders Major Don Dalton

Communications Communications Basics What to Communicate When to Communicate Why do we Communicate Recovering Lost Communications

Communications Basics Listen Before Transmitting Use Proper Call Signs Know the Jargon (prowords) Be familiar with the radio equipment and how to use it. Know what frequency is being used (channel) Know your check-in intervals

What do you need to communicate? Status and location of your team during your check-in Any type of clue Any type of emergency or injury The “Find”

When to Communicate When completing assigned actions identified ahead of time Departure and return to base Entering and leaving search areas Any extended stops, such as meal breaks Adhere to assigned check-in times

Why do we Communicate To keep Mission Base informed; Sortie progress Emergency situations Search Clues Finds Changes in Team Status

Lost Communications Check the Radio, Battery, antenna and hand mic are connected Move to Higher Ground Use Duplex Mode Request ground or air relay If in a vehicle, move to another location Use a cell phone if possible

Radio Operations Tips If more than one radio on Team only use one or two at a time. Keep the radio warm during cold winter operations Use low power setting to save battery

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