RTO PROCEDURES

TASK: Provide basic level instruction in proper radio-telephone operating (RTO) procedures. CONDITION: Given conference style instruction in a classroom environment. STANDARD: Soldiers better prepared to transmit and receive messages on unit radios.

AGENDA General operating rules Transmission security Procedure words Reports

GENERAL OPERATING RULES Precheck correct COMSEC/SOI data before deploying Preplan message before transmitting Use lowest power setting necessary Make only authorized transmissions Maintain alert watch for station calls

GENERAL OPERATING RULES (cont.) Listen before transmitting Transmit clearly and accurately Demand authentication Use the phonetic alphabet Maintain transmission security

TRANSMISSION SECURITY DO NOT: Hold personal or unofficial conversations Transmit personal information (names, SSN, etc...) Use unauthorized prowords (I.e. Repeat) Use profanity

PROCEDURE WORDS (PROWORDS) MUST be committed to memory

I have received your last transmission satisfactorily. (PROWORDS) “ROGER” I have received your last transmission satisfactorily.

I have received your signal, understand it, and will comply. (PROWORDS) “WILCO” I have received your signal, understand it, and will comply.

(PROWORDS) “OVER” This is the end of my transmission to you and a response is necessary. Go ahead; transmit.

This is the end of my transmission and no answer is required. (PROWORDS) “OUT” This is the end of my transmission and no answer is required.

I must pause for a few seconds. (PROWORDS) “WAIT” I must pause for a few seconds.

I must pause longer than a few seconds. (PROWORDS) “WAIT-OUT” I must pause longer than a few seconds.

“CORRECTION” (PROWORDS) (PLAIN TEXT) G48 - This is C28 - message - request time you crossed creek CORRECTION crossed check point bravo - over (CODED TEXT) F48 - This is - J48 - message - groups five - break OZU DTY HBC LQO EVX CORRECTION LQO EUX - over

“WORDS TWICE” (PROWORDS) G48 G48 This is D48 D48 WORDS TWICE WORDS TWICE convoy has arrived - Convoy has arrived - Time 0630s time 0630s, over. RESPONSE D48 D48 This is G48 G48 roger roger, out.

“DO NOT ANSWER” (PROWORDS) D48 - This is - F28 message - Enemy troops crossing within two five meters of your position move to point alpha authentication is ______ I SAY AGAIN D48 this is - F28 message - authentication is out.

I received your last transmission satisfactory (PROWORDS) F28 this is G48 Radio Check Over “RADIO CHECK” G48 this is F28 Roger - Out I received your last transmission satisfactory SIGNAL STRENGTH READABILITY LOUD VERY WEAK GOOD FADING CLEAR DISTORTED READABLE WITH INTERFERENCE UNREADABLE INTERMITTENT

(PROWORDS) REPETITION 1. Say again. 2. Say again all after. 3. Say again all before. 4. Say again to . 5. Say again word after. 6. Say again word before. RESPONSE I say again.

ACE REPORT Used within the convoy to complete Command Information Requirements to submit to higher

ACE REPORT: AMMUNITION: Basic load remaining per individual/crew- served weapon system after contact CASUALTIES: Number and type sustained after contact EQUIPMENT: Damage or losses sustained as result of contact

SPOT REPORT/UXO/IED Is used to send a quick report on an event either during the occurrence or after the convoy is out of danger

SPOT REPORT SIZE : Number or personnel/equipment POSITION: Observer’s position and location OBSERVER’S ACTIONS: Actions observed TIME: Time action took place

IED/UXO DTG Discovered Reporting unit and location Contact method (telephone number or radio) Type of Munitions NBC Contamination Resources Threatened Impact on Mission Protective Measures Taken Recommended Priority (Immediate/Indirect/Minor/None)

SALUTE REPORT Is used in the same manner as the SPOT report-it simply contains more detail

SALUTE REPORT SIZE: Number of personnel and equipment ACTIVITY: What the enemy is doing LOCATION: Grid coordinates UNIT: Uniforms/Clothing TIME: When the activity happen EQUIPMENT: Description of equipment

MEDEVAC REQUEST To request Air transportation of any injured or sick person or personnel.

MEDEVAC REQUEST LOCATION OF PICK UP SITE RADIO FREQUENCY NUMBER OF PATIENTS BY PRECEDENCE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED (REQUIRED) NUMBER OF PATIENTS BY TYPE SECURITY OF PICKUP SITE(WARTIME) METHOD HOW PICKUP SITE WILL BE MARKED PATIENT NATIONALITY AND STATUS OBTAIN PICKUP SITE IF IN A NUCLEAR,BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL LOCATION

SUMMARY Most efficient communications within a net is attained when operators habitually use proper procedures in transmitting and receiving messages.

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