Kurai First Army RTO

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the lecture regarding the operations, formations, commands, and abbreviations used in the Kurai First Army. You should have read the RTO handbook prior to doing this, as it doesnt cover every single situation. This was made to cover the majority of RTO knowledge, but it is almost impossible to cover every situation.

Tactical Communications (TACOMS)

Structured communication protocols used during operational activities to ensure clear and secure information relay.

ROE

Rules Of engagement, define circumstances and limitations on the use of force.

HVT

High-Value Target

AR

Automatic Rifleman

AT

Anti Tank

CLS

Combat Life Saver

DMR

Designated Marksman Rifleman

EOD

Explosive Ordinance Disposal

FAC

Forward Air Controller

FTL

Fire Team Leader

JTAC

Joint Terminal Attack Controller

PL

Platoon Leader

RTO

Radio Telephone Operator

TL

Team Leader

CAP

Combat Air Patrol

CAS

Close Air Support - Aircraft provide direct support to ground forces engaged in combat, targeting enemy troops, vehicles, and installations often close proximity to friendly forces.

CSAR

Combat Search and Rescue - Aimed at recovering personnel, usually those who are downed or stranded in hostile territory. The objective is to locate and extract these individuals safely

MOUT

Military Operations in Urban Terrain

QRF

Quick Reaction Force - Typically a unit that is held in readiness to respond quickly to emerging threats or incidents. QRFs are usually used for rapid deployment to provide support

SAR

Search and Rescue

AA

Anti-Aircraft

AO

Area of Operations

CP

Combat Post

DZ

Drop Zone

OP

Observation Post

AH

Attack Helicopter - Any Helicopters with mounted guns

MH

Multi-Mission Helicopter

APC

Armored Personnel Carrier - Stryker

ACE

Ammo, Casualties, Equipment

PID

Positive Identification

SALUTE

Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, Equipment

SITREP

Situation Report

KIA

Killed in Action

MIA

Missing in Action

RTB

Return to Base

RTP

Return to Point

CASVAC

Casualty Evacuation - Used with vehicles

MEDEVAC

Medical Evacuation - Used with Helicopters

ETA

Estimated Time of Arrival

ETD

Estimated Time of Departure

NSTR

Nothing Significant to Report

White Smoke

Used for Concealment

Red Smoke

Used for Marking Enemy Positions

Green Smoke

Supply Drop/Dust-off/Medevac

Yellow Smoke

Described Mark

Blue Smoke

Friendly Position or Landing Zone ( Use Yellow until Added )

Flare

Use in Place of Smokes During Night

Chemlight

Use in Place of Smokes During Night

What is a term you could use to acknowledge?

Roger, Copy, Solid Copy, Copies Last, Copies Loud, or Acknowledged

What do you use in place of “yes”?

Afirm or Affirmative

Wilco

Will Comply

What do you say in place of “No”?

Negative

Advise Ready to Copy

Adivse Me When You are Ready For Me to Send Traffic

Ready to Copy

You are Ready to Copy, also can be said as “Send it”

Send It

Send Message, You can also say “Send Message”, “Send Traffic” or other combinations.

Out Copy

Repeat my Previous Transmission Back to Me

I Copy

Indicates the Following Message is a Readback for “Out Copy”

Good Copy

Indicates that “Out Copy” (Or any other readback message) was readback correctly

Confirm Copy

Nothing Heard

Didnt Hear or Didnt Get a Response

Say Again

Didnt Copy Message, Say Again

What does 'Half-load' mean?

Half-load refers to loading supplies only half full, ensuring that the load is balanced but not completely maximized.

What is a 'Full-load' in supply loading?

Full-load means loading supplies to the maximum capacity allowed, utilizing all available space without going over limits.

Define 'Overload' in the context of supply loading.

Overload indicates loading supplies to the maximum, including any turret inventory, potentially exceeding standard safety limits.

What does 'All [type]' signify in supply loading?

All [type] means to load all supplies of the requested type, ensuring nothing is left behind of that category.

What does 'Majority [type]' imply for loading supplies?

Majority [type] signifies loading mostly supplies of the requested type, but not exclusively, allowing for some variation in load distribution.

Explain 'Split' in supply loading terms.

Split indicates loading an equal amount, specifically 50/50, between medical supplies and ammunition, ensuring both are available in sufficient quantities.

What is meant by 'Partial [type]'?

Partial [type] refers to loading under half of the supplies for the requested type, resulting in a limited supply of that category available for use.

What does 'All after' mean in communication protocols?

'All after' is a proword that instructs the recipient to repeat the message starting from the specified word or phrase that follows this proword.

Explain the term 'All before' in communication contexts.

'All before' is a proword used to request that the recipient repeat the message up to, but not including, the specified word or phrase that follows this proword.

What does 'Stand by' imply during communications?

'Stand by' means to wait for the sender to respond or finish talking before proceeding with the conversation.

Define 'More to follow' in terms of communication.

'More to follow' indicates that the sender is not yet finished communicating and that additional information related to the current topic will be provided soon.

What is the meaning of 'Wait one'?

'Wait one' instructs the recipient to pause for one second as the sender has more information to provide and requests that no further transmissions occur until then.

Explain the term 'Wait Over'.

'Wait Over' indicates that the sender will respond shortly, similar to 'Stand by,' but allows other stations to communicate if necessary or urgent.

What does 'Wait Out' signify in radio communication?

'Wait Out' means that the sender will terminate the current communication but will reach out again shortly. This phrase is the only form of 'Out' that can be used by either station.

What does 'On station' indicate in military communication?

'On station' means that personnel are ready and on duty, fully prepared to perform their assigned tasks.

What does 'Off station' mean?

'Off station' indicates that a unit is no longer ready or is off duty, implying they are unavailable for the moment.

Define the term 'Off net'.

'Off net' is used to notify others that the person will be ignoring or turning off their radio. It serves a similar purpose to 'Clear' but should not be used instead of 'Out'.

What does 'On net' signify in communication?

'On net' informs others that the sender is back on the radio and actively listening for communications.

Explain 'Visual/Seen/Eyes on'.

'Visual/Seen/Eyes on' means that the sender can visually confirm the target’s presence and is tracking it.

What does 'Proceeding' mean in a military context?

'Proceeding' indicates movement toward a specified location, e.g., 'Proceeding to RP Alpha time is now.'

What does 'Oscar-Mike' refer to?

'Oscar-Mike' means 'On the move,' indicating that the person is currently moving to a new location.

Define 'On site'.

'On site' means that the unit has arrived at the predetermined location.

What does 'Digging in' refer to?

'Digging in' means that personnel are establishing a defensive position and preparing for a potential enemy attack; this is a response for 'Dig-in'.

What does 'Dug-in' indicate?

'Dug-in' advises others that the personnel are in a defensive position and ready for an enemy attack.

What is the meaning of 'Priority' in military communications?

'Priority' is stated at the beginning of a message or request to indicate it is of immediate importance, commonly used in high-pressure situations or high-traffic communication channels, especially while in heavy contact.

What does 'Use full procedure' mean in communication?

Use full procedure means that all stations are required to follow complete operational procedures until further notice. Readback is active.

Define 'Full call/Signs full'.

Full call/Signs full indicates that call signs must be transmitted in their entirety until further notice.

What does 'Repeat' instruct personnel to do?

Repeat directs personnel to execute the previous task again, and should not be confused with 'Say again', which has a different meaning.

What does 'Hold' signify in a military command?

Hold means to stop performing the current task, which can include ceasing fire, stopping movement, or halting transmission.

Explain the term 'Close down'.

Close down instructs stations to shut down operations when notified, requiring full acknowledgments from all involved.

What is meant by 'Dig-in'?

Dig-in means to take up a defensive position. Personnel should hold a perimeter when not moving, and prepare for defense when this order is given, especially when expecting an enemy attack.

Define 'Get small'.

Get small instructs individuals to take cover or go prone. If repeated twice, it indicates there is no time to seek cover and they must go prone; if said three times, it prepares them for a direct hit from danger close engagements.

What does 'On initiate' refer to?

On initiate means that the following order or instruction is to be executed only after the word 'Initiate' is given, and readback confirmation is required, typically stated as 'Wilco, On Initiate' or 'Ready for Initiate'.

Explain the command 'Initiate'.

Initiate indicates that a specified callsign is to execute the assigned task, but only after the 'On initiate' order has been received. Only one unit executes at a time.

What does 'Initiate, Initiate, Initiate' mean?

This command instructs specified callsigns to execute their assigned tasks as per the 'On initiate' order. Stating it three times directs the order to multiple callsigns.

What does 'Location/Pos' request?

Location/Pos instructs personnel to state their current position or location clearly.

Explain 'Moral check'.

Moral check, also referred to as 'Vibe Check,' requests the RTO to assess how the team feels about the operation and their morale during it.

What does 'Bodycam' refer to in military communication?

If someone (typically an Advisor) requests 'bodycam', it is a request for the RTO to share their stream, providing a live feed to the command chat.

What does 'Clear comms' instruct personnel to do?

'Clear comms' instructs all personnel to stop talking and not to communicate until 'Silence free' is called.