1. RTO
PROCEDURES
SFC Norvell

2. 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.

3. AGENDA General operating rules Transmission security Procedure words
Reports

4. 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

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

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

7. PROCEDURE WORDS (PROWORDS)
MUST be
committed
to memory

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

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

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

11. 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.

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

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

14. “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

15. “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.

16. “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.

17. 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

18. (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.

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

20. 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

21. 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

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

23. 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)

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

25. 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

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

27. 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

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

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