AUSTRALIAN ARMY CADETS RADIO OPERATORS COURSE CADET ADVANCED RADIO OPERATORS COURSE This presentation corresponds to Chapter 6 of the AAC CADET INSTRUCTOR RADIO COMMUNICATIONS HANDBOOK This course has been designed, written and developed by LTCOL(AAC) G.R. Newman-Martin, CSM, RFD ©LTCOL(AAC) G.R. NEWMAN-MARTIN, 2011

Topic 6 © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

Transmission of messages Topic 6 Transmission of messages This presentation refers to Chapter 6 of the Instructor Notes. The information contained in this presentation should take one to two 40-minute instructional periods to teach, depending on the class and the amount of time spent in practising the exercises © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

INFORMAL MESSAGES

ASKING TO SPEAK TO A PARTICULAR PERSON If you wish to speak to a particular person, for example: © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

ASKING TO SPEAK TO A PARTICULAR PERSON If you wish to speak to a particular person, for example: Commander –‘SUNRAY’, or Transport Officer – ‘PLAYTIME’ etc © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

ASKING TO SPEAK TO A PARTICULAR PERSON If you wish to speak to a particular person, for example: Commander –‘SUNRAY’, or Transport Officer – ‘PLAYTIME’ This person is called the ‘nominated individual’ in the following example. © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

ASKING TO SPEAK TO A ‘NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL’ This person can either be: © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

ASKING TO SPEAK TO A ‘NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL’ This person can either be: at his/her radio and can answer immediately, OR © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

ASKING TO SPEAK TO A ‘NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL’ This person can either be: at his/her radio and can answer immediately, OR NOT at his/her radio, and has to be called to the set. © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

ASKING TO SPEAK TO A ‘NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL’ In the following example, NOTE the use of these prowords: FETCH SPEAKING WAIT WAIT OUT

NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL IS AT RADIO SET Conversation between 0A and 11 © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL IS AT RADIO SET 11 initiates call: “0A – (THIS IS) 11 – FETCH PLAYTIME – OVER”

EXAMPLE – NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL IS AT RADIO SET 11 initiates call: “0A – (THIS IS) 11 – FETCH PLAYTIME – OVER”   0A replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) 0A – PLAYTIME SPEAKING – OVER”

EXAMPLE – NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL IS AT RADIO SET 11 initiates call: “0A – (THIS IS) 11 – FETCH PLAYTIME – OVER”   0A replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) 0A – PLAYTIME SPEAKING – OVER” 11 replies: “(0A) – (THIS IS) 11 – MOONBEAM SPEAKING – send vehicle now – OVER”

EXAMPLE – NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL IS AT RADIO SET 11 initiates call: “0A – (THIS IS) 11 – FETCH PLAYTIME – OVER”   0A replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) 0A – PLAYTIME SPEAKING – OVER” 11 replies: “(0A) – (THIS IS) 11 – MOONBEAM SPEAKING – send vehicle now – OVER” “(11) (THIS IS 0A) – (PLAYTIME SPEAKING ) – WILCO – OVER”

EXAMPLE – NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL IS AT RADIO SET 11 initiates call: “0A – (THIS IS) 11 – FETCH PLAYTIME – OVER”   0A replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) 0A – PLAYTIME SPEAKING – OVER” 11 replies: “(0A) – (THIS IS) 11 – MOONBEAM SPEAKING – send vehicle now – OVER” “(11) (THIS IS 0A) – (PLAYTIME SPEAKING) – WILCO – OVER” 11 (originator) ends: “(0A) (THIS IS) 11 – OUT”

CONVERSATION BETWEEN 0A AND 11 NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL NOT AT RADIO SET BUT IS NEARBY © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL NOT AT RADIO SET BUT IS NEARBY 11 initiates call: “0A – (THIS IS) 11 – FETCH PLAYTIME – OVER”

EXAMPLE – NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL NOT AT RADIO SET BUT IS NEARBY 11 initiates call: “0A – (THIS IS) 11 – FETCH PLAYTIME – OVER” 0A replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) 0A – WAIT”

EXAMPLE – NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL NOT AT RADIO SET BUT IS NEARBY 11 initiates call: “0A – (THIS IS) 11 – FETCH PLAYTIME – OVER” 0A replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) 0A – WAIT” Other stations may NOT send communications during this brief period.

EXAMPLE – NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL NOT AT RADIO SET BUT IS NEARBY 11 initiates call: “0A – (THIS IS) 11 – FETCH PLAYTIME – OVER” 0A replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) 0A – WAIT” Other stations may NOT send communications during this brief period. The operator calls the Transport Officer (who is nearby) to the radio set

EXAMPLE – NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL NOT AT RADIO SET BUT IS NEARBY 11 initiates call: “0A – (THIS IS) 11 – FETCH PLAYTIME – OVER” 0A replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) 0A – WAIT” Other stations may NOT send communications during this brief period. The operator calls the Transport Officer (who is nearby) to the radio set PLAYTIME at 0A replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) 0A – PLAYTIME SPEAKING – OVER”

EXAMPLE – NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL NOT AT RADIO SET BUT IS NEARBY 11 initiates call: “0A – (THIS IS) 11 – FETCH PLAYTIME – OVER” 0A replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) 0A – WAIT” Other stations may NOT send communications during this brief period. The operator calls the Transport Officer (who is nearby) to the radio set PLAYTIME at 0A replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) 0A – PLAYTIME SPEAKING – OVER” 11 continues, and (as originator) ends: “0A – (THIS IS) 11 – Vehicle has arrived - OUT”

Conversation between 0A and 11   NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL NOT AT RADIO SET BUT IS TOO FAR AWAY TO ANSWER IMMEDIATELY Conversation between 0A and 11 © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL NOT AT RADIO SET BUT IS TOO FAR AWAY TO ANSWER IMMEDIATELY   MOONBEAM at 11 initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 11 – F E T C H PLAYTIME – OVER” © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL NOT AT RADIO SET BUT IS TOO FAR AWAY TO ANSWER IMMEDIATELY   MOONBEAM at 11 initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 11 – FETCH PLAYTIME – OVER” 0A replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) 0A – W A I T O U T ” © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL NOT AT RADIO SET BUT IS TOO FAR AWAY TO ANSWER IMMEDIATELY   MOONBEAM at 11 initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 11 – FETCH PLAYTIME – OVER” 0A replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) 0A – WAIT OUT” Other stations may now continue to send communications. © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL NOT AT RADIO SET BUT IS TOO FAR AWAY TO ANSWER IMMEDIATELY   MOONBEAM at 11 initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 11 – FETCH PLAYTIME – OVER” 0A replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) 0A – WAIT OUT” Other stations may now continue to send communications. The operator calls PLAYTIME to radio set © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL NOT AT RADIO SET BUT IS TOO FAR AWAY TO ANSWER IMMEDIATELY   MOONBEAM at 11 initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 11 – FETCH PLAYTIME – OVER” 0A replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) 0A – WAIT OUT” Other stations may now continue to send communications. The operator at 0A calls PLAYTIME to radio set PLAYTIME at 0A replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) 0A – PLAYTIME SPEAKING – OVER” © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL NOT AT RADIO SET BUT IS TOO FAR AWAY TO ANSWER IMMEDIATELY – continued   11 replies: “(0A) – (THIS IS) 11 – MOONBEAM S P E A K I N G – send vehicle now – OVER” © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL NOT AT RADIO SET BUT IS TOO FAR AWAY TO ANSWER IMMEDIATELY   11 replies: “(0A) – (THIS IS) 11 – MOONBEAM SPEAKING – send vehicle now – OVER” PLAYTIME at 0A replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) (0A) WILCO – OVER” © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL NOT AT RADIO SET BUT IS TOO FAR AWAY TO ANSWER IMMEDIATELY   11 replies: “(0A) – (THIS IS) 11 – MOONBEAM SPEAKING – send vehicle now – OVER” PLAYTIME at 0A replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) (0A) WILCO – OVER” MOONBEAM (as the originator) at 11 ends: “0A – THIS IS 11 – OUT” © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

OFFERING MESSAGES I’ve got a message for you!

OFFERING MESSAGES Messages are ‘offered’:   Messages are ‘offered’: © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

OFFERING MESSAGES Messages are ‘offered’:   Messages are ‘offered’: to see if called station is ready to receive © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

OFFERING MESSAGES Messages are ‘offered’:   Messages are ‘offered’: to see if called station is ready to receive before sending reports or orders © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

OFFERING MESSAGES Messages are ‘offered’:   Messages are ‘offered’: to see if called station is ready to receive before sending reports or orders in poor or difficult conditions © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

OFFERING MESSAGES Messages are ‘offered’:   Messages are ‘offered’: to see if called station is ready to receive before sending reports or orders in poor or difficult conditions if message must be written down © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

OFFERING MESSAGES Messages are ‘offered’:   Messages are ‘offered’: to see if called station is ready to receive before sending reports or orders in poor or difficult conditions if message must be written down when NCS states that net is directed © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

OFFERING MESSAGES   When message is offered, it is not given during initial transmission © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

OFFERING MESSAGES   When message is offered, it is not given during initial transmission Message is offered using one of these prowords: © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

OFFERING MESSAGES   When message is offered, it is not given during initial transmission Message is offered using one of these prowords: MESSAGE CRYPTO MESSAGE SITREP, CASEVAC REQUEST etc © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

OFFERING MESSAGES Receiver must take down offered message in writing   When message is offered, it is not given during initial transmission Message is offered using one of these prowords: MESSAGE CRYPTO MESSAGE SITREP, CASEVAC REQUEST etc Receiver must take down offered message in writing © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

LONG MESSAGES

LONG MESSAGES Long message – one which takes > 30 seconds to transmit   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

LONG MESSAGES Long message – one which takes > 30 seconds to transmit Sent in sections each lasting approx 30 seconds   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

LONG MESSAGES Long message – one which takes > 30 seconds to transmit Sent in sections each lasting approx 30 seconds Each section terminates with proword ‘MORE TO FOLLOW – OVER’   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

LONG MESSAGES Long message – one which takes > 30 seconds to transmit Sent in sections each lasting approx 30 seconds Each section terminates with ‘MORE TO FOLLOW – OVER’ Receiving stations acknowledge each section in turn – with callsign followed by ‘OVER’   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

LONG MESSAGES Procedure may be interrupted after any section by urgent traffic   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

LONG MESSAGES Procedure may be interrupted after any section by urgent traffic If no interruption, next section is transmitted using ‘ALL AFTER’ – followed by last word or phrase of section previously transmitted   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

LONG MESSAGES Procedure may be interrupted after any section by urgent traffic If no interruption, next section is transmitted using ‘ALL AFTER’ – followed by last word or phrase of section previously transmitted This procedure is continued until message is completed   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

LONG MESSAGES Procedure may be interrupted after any section by urgent traffic If no interruption, next section is transmitted using ‘ALL AFTER’ – followed by last word or phrase of section previously transmitted This procedure is continued until message is completed Receiving stations then acknowledge the last section & end with proword ‘OUT’  

REPORTS © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

REPORTS LOCSTAT – location statement   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

REPORTS LOCSTAT – location statement SITREP – short situation report   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

REPORTS LOCSTAT – location statement SITREP – short situation report MAINTDEM – demand for essential supplies   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

REPORTS LOCSTAT – location statement SITREP – short situation report MAINTDEM – demand for essential supplies INCIDENTREP – report of an incident   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

REPORTS LOCSTAT – location statement [SHORT] SITREP – short situation report MAINTDEM – demand for essential supplies INCIDENTREP – report of an incident MOVEREQ – movement (i.e. transport) request   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

REPORTS LOCSTAT – location statement SITREP – short situation report MAINTDEM – demand for essential supplies INCIDENTREP – report of an incident MOVEREQ – movement (i.e. transport) request [SHORT] NOTICAS – notification sick/injured not requiring evacuation. Use FIELD NOTICAS [SHORT]   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

REPORTS LOCSTAT – location statement SITREP – short situation report MAINTDEM – demand for essential supplies INCIDENTREP – report of an incident MOVEREQ – movement (i.e. transport) request (SHORT) NOTICAS – notification sick/injured not requiring evacuation. Use FIELD NOTICAS (SHORT) FATALCAS – SHORT NOTICAS format – reports fatality   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

REPORTS LOCSTAT – location statement SITREP –situation report MAINTDEM – demand for essential supplies INCIDENTREP – report of an incident MOVEREQ – movement (i.e. transport) request NOTICAS – notification sick/injured not requiring evacuation. FATALCAS – SHORT NOTICAS format – reports fatality CASEVAC REQUEST– sick or injured requiring urgent evacuation.  

LOCSTAT © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

LOCSTAT ALPHA. Callsign BRAVO. Time (Date/Time Group) CHARLIE. Location (GR) DELTA. Direction (if moving) or length of halt (if halted) LOCSTAT to be provided on request If no change from previous LOCSTAT, state ‘LOCSTAT: No change’  

Conversation between 0A and 11   LOCSTAT Conversation between 0A and 11 © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

Note how punctuation marks such as full stops are spelled out as prowords. This draws attention to the start of each section. It also allows a brief catch up time when the receiver writes down the message.   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE - LOCSTAT At 0900 hours on 31 July 2006,   At 0900 hours on 31 July 2006, 11 sends a LOCSTAT to 0A stating that they are at GR 563 728 and are heading North to checkpoint 3 (nickname CLEAR FOX) © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE - LOCSTAT 11 initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 11 – LOCSTAT – OVER”     © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE - LOCSTAT 11 initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 11 – LOCSTAT – OVER” NCS replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) – 0A – SEND LOCSTAT – OVER”   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE - LOCSTAT 11 initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 11 – LOCSTAT – OVER” NCS replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) – 0A – SEND LOCSTAT – OVER” 11 replies with LOCSTAT: “(0A) – (THIS IS) 11 – LOCSTAT –   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE - LOCSTAT 11 initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 11 – LOCSTAT – OVER” NCS replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) – 0A – SEND LOCSTAT – OVER” 11 replies with LOCSTAT: “(0A) – (THIS IS) 11 – LOCSTAT – ALPHA – FULL STOP – One One [callsign]   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE - LOCSTAT 11 initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 11 – LOCSTAT – OVER” NCS replies: “(11) – (THIS IS) – 0A – SEND LOCSTAT – OVER” 11 replies with LOCSTAT: “(0A) – (THIS IS) 11 – LOCSTAT – ALPHA – FULL STOP – One One BRAVO – FULL STOP – Three One–Zero Niner Zero Zero – JULY – Zero Six [Date/Time Group]   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE - LOCSTAT (continued) CHARLIE – FULL STOP – GRID – Six–Five–Three – Seven– Two–Eight [Grid Reference]   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE - LOCSTAT (continued) CHARLIE – FULL STOP – GRID – Six–Five–Three – Seven– Two–Eight DELTA – FULL STOP – heading North to CLEAR FOX [direction]   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE - LOCSTAT (continued) CHARLIE – FULL STOP – GRID – Six–Five–Three – Seven– Two–Eight DELTA – FULL STOP – heading North to CLEAR FOX 0A acknowledges receipt of the LOCSTAT: “(11) – (THIS IS) – 0A – OVER”   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE - LOCSTAT (continued) CHARLIE – FULL STOP – GRID – Six–Five–Three – Seven– Two–Eight DELTA – FULL STOP – heading North to CLEAR FOX 0A acknowledges receipt of the LOCSTAT: “(11) – (THIS IS) – 0A – OVER” 11 (originator) ends: “(0A) – (THIS IS) – 11 – OUT”   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

SITREP © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

SITREP – Situation report   ALPHA. Callsign    © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

SITREP – Situation report   ALPHA. Callsign BRAVO. Current situation overview   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

SITREP – Situation report   ALPHA. Callsign BRAVO. Current situation overview CHARLIE. Remarks   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

SITREP – Situation report   ALPHA. Callsign BRAVO. Current situation overview CHARLIE. Remarks DELTA. Admin situation   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

SITREP – Situation report   ALPHA. Callsign BRAVO. Current situation overview CHARLIE. Remarks DELTA. Admin situation ECHO. General (must include future intentions)   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

SITREP – Situation report   ALPHA. Callsign BRAVO. Current situation overview CHARLIE. Remarks DELTA. Admin situation ECHO. General (must include future intentions) FOXTROT. Commander’s evaluation   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

Conversation between 11A and 0A   EXAMPLE OF SITREP Conversation between 11A and 0A © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

  Punctuation marks – such as FULL STOP and COMMA – in the written message are pronounced as prowords when the message is transmitted by voice. © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – SITREP 11A initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 11A – SITREP – OVER”   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – SITREP 11A initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 11A – SITREP – OVER” 0A replies: “(11A) – (THIS IS) – 0A – SEND SITREP – OVER”   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – SITREP 11A initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 11A – SITREP – OVER” 0A replies: “(11A) – (THIS IS) – 0A – SEND SITREP – OVER” 11A sends SITREP: “(0A) – (THIS IS) 11A – SITREP –   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – SITREP 11A initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 11A – SITREP – OVER” 0A replies: “(11A) – (THIS IS) – 0A – SEND SITREP – OVER” 11A replies: “(0A) – (THIS IS) 11A – SITREP – ALPHA – FULL STOP – One One Alpha – [callsign]   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – SITREP [current situation overview] 11A initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 11A – SITREP – OVER” 0A replies: “(11A) – (THIS IS) – 0A – SEND SITREP – OVER” 11A replies: “(0A) – (THIS IS) 11A – ALPHA – FULL STOP – One One Alpha – BRAVO – FULL STOP – behind time due to terrain [current situation overview]  

EXAMPLE – SITREP CHARLIE – FULL STOP – Nil – [remarks]   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – SITREP CHARLIE – FULL STOP – Nil – DELTA – FULL STOP – Moving slowly and will not reach destination until after ETA – [admin situation]   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – SITREP CHARLIE – FULL STOP – Nil – DELTA – FULL STOP – Moving slowly and will not reach destination until after ETA – ECHO – FULL STOP – Moving slowly and will not reach destination until after ETA. Intend to reach checkpoint one tonight. [general – must include future intentions]   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – SITREP CHARLIE – FULL STOP – Nil – DELTA – FULL STOP – Moving slowly and will not reach destination until after ETA – ECHO – FULL STOP – Moving slowly and will not reach destination until after ETA. Intend to reach checkpoint one tonight. FOXTROT – FULL STOP – Intend to reach checkpoint two tomorrow as arranged [Commander’s intentions]   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – SITREP CHARLIE – FULL STOP – Nil – DELTA – FULL STOP – Moving slowly and will not reach destination until after ETA – ECHO – FULL STOP – Moving slowly and will not reach destination until after ETA. Intend to reach checkpoint one tonight. FOXTROT – FULL STOP – Intend to reach checkpoint two tomorrow as arranged 0A gives a receipt: “(11A) – (THIS IS) – 0A – (ROGER) – OVER”   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – SITREP CHARLIE – FULL STOP – Nil – DELTA – FULL STOP – Moving slowly and will not reach destination until after ETA – ECHO – FULL STOP – Moving slowly and will not reach destination until after ETA. Intend to reach checkpoint one tonight. FOXTROT – FULL STOP – Intend to reach checkpoint two tomorrow as arranged 0A gives a receipt: “(11A) – (THIS IS) – 0A – (ROGER) – OVER” 11A (the originator) ends: “(0A) – (THIS IS) – 11A – OUT”   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

CASEVAC REQUEST © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

CASEVAC REQUEST ….REQUEST FOR TRANSPORT SUPPORT…. TO MOVE SICK OR INJURED PERSON. ……FROM THEIR PRESENT LOCATION… …………..TO A MEDICAL FACILITY……… FOR TREATMENT © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

CASEVAC REQUEST Commence with CASEVAC PRIORITY PRI ONE: evacuation essential within 1 hour to save life or prevent serious permanent disability PRI TWO: evacuation essential within 6 hours or patient will become a PRI 1 case PRI THREE: evacuation required within 24 hours.   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

CASEVAC REQUEST A. Callsign of unit requiring evac B. CASEVAC PRIORITY (highest priority casualty) C. Number of stretcher cases D. Number of sitting cases E. Type of injury (or illness) F. Location of RV (as Grid Reference) G. Time at RV H. Remarks  

EXAMPLE OF CASEVAC REQUEST Conversation between 12A and 0A ‘NODUF’ means ‘this is real, this is not an exercise’ © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – CASEVAC REQUEST   12A initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 12A – NODUF CASEVAC REQUEST – OVER” © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – CASEVAC REQUEST   12A initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 12A – NODUF CASEVAC REQUEST – OVER” 0A replies: “(12A) – (THIS IS) – 0A – SEND – OVER” © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – CASEVAC REQUEST   12A initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 12A – NODUF CASEVAC REQUEST – OVER 0A replies: “(12A) – (THIS IS) – 0A – SEND – OVER” 12A replies: “(0A) – (THIS IS) 12A – ALPHA – FULL STOP – ONE TWO ALPHA [callsign] © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – CASEVAC REQUEST   12A initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 12A – NODUF CASEVAC REQUEST – OVER 0A replies: “(12A) – (THIS IS) – 0A – SEND – OVER” 12A replies: “(0A) – (THIS IS) 12A – ALPHA – FULL STOP – ONE TWO ALPHA [callsign] BRAVO – FULL STOP – CASEVAC PRIORITY ONE [priority of most serious injury] © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – CASEVAC REQUEST   12A initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 12A – NODUF CASEVAC REQUEST – OVER 0A replies: “(12A) – (THIS IS) – 0A – SEND – OVER” 12A replies: “(0A) – (THIS IS) 12A – ALPHA – FULL STOP – ONE TWO ALPHA [callsign] BRAVO – FULL STOP – CASEVAC PRIORITY ONE [priority of most serious injury] CHARLIE – FULL STOP – one [number of stretcher cases] © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – CASEVAC REQUEST   12A initiates call: “0A – THIS IS 12A – NODUF CASEVAC REQUEST – OVER 0A replies: “(12A) – (THIS IS) – 0A – SEND – OVER” 12A replies: “(0A) – (THIS IS) 12A – ALPHA – FULL STOP – ONE TWO ALPHA [callsign] BRAVO – FULL STOP – CASEVAC PRIORITY ONE [priority of most serious injury] CHARLIE – FULL STOP – ONE [number of stretcher cases] DELTA – FULL STOP – TWO [number of sitting cases]

EXAMPLE – CASEVAC REQUEST ECHO – FULL STOP – ONE BY SUSPECTED SPINAL INJURIES – COMMA – TWO BY LEG FRACTURES [types of injuries]   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – CASEVAC REQUEST ECHO – FULL STOP – ONE BY SUSPECTED SPINAL INJURIES – COMMA – TWO BY LEG FRACTURES [types of injuries] FOXTROT – FULL STOP – GRID SIX ONE SEVEN – FOUR FIVE TWO [location of RV]   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – CASEVAC REQUEST ECHO – FULL STOP – ONE BY SUSPECTED SPINAL INJURIES – COMMA – TWO BY LEG FRACTURES [types of injuries] FOXTROT – FULL STOP – GRID SIX ONE SEVEN – FOUR FIVE TWO [location of RV] GOLF – FULL STOP – ONE SIX ONE FIVE HOURS [time at RV – local time]   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – CASEVAC REQUEST ECHO – FULL STOP – ONE BY SUSPECTED SPINAL INJURIES – COMMA – TWO BY LEG FRACTURES [types of injuries] FOXTROT – FULL STOP – GRID SIX ONE SEVEN – FOUR FIVE TWO [location of RV] GOLF – FULL STOP – ONE SIX ONE FIVE HOURS [time at RV – local time] HOTEL – FULL STOP – Need spinal stretcher – OVER’   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – CASEVAC REQUEST ECHO – FULL STOP – ONE BY SUSPECTED SPINAL INJURIES – COMMA – TWO BY LEG FRACTURES [types of injuries] FOXTROT – FULL STOP – GRID SIX ONE SEVEN – FOUR FIVE TWO [location of RV] GOLF – FULL STOP – ONE SIX ONE FIVE HOURS [time at RV – local time] HOTEL – FULL STOP – Need spinal stretcher – OVER’ 0A acknowledges: “(12A) – (THIS IS) 0A – Vehicle WILL BE ABLE TO ARRIVE AT ROMEO VICTOR AT ONE SIX THREE ZERO HOURS – OVER”   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

EXAMPLE – CASEVAC REQUEST ECHO – FULL STOP – ONE BY SUSPECTED SPINAL INJURIES – COMMA – TWO BY LEG FRACTURES [types of injuries] FOXTROT – FULL STOP – GRID SIX ONE SEVEN – FOUR FIVE TWO [location of RV] GOLF – FULL STOP – ONE SIX ONE FIVE HOURS [time at RV – local time] HOTEL – FULL STOP – Need spinal stretcher – OVER’ 0A acknowledges: “(12A) – (THIS IS) 0A – Vehicle WILL BE ABLE TO ARRIVE AT ROMEO VICTOR AT ONE SIX THREE ZERO HOURS – OVER” 12A (originator) ends: “(0A) – (THIS IS) – (12A) – OUT”  

RECEIPTS

RECEIPTS No message is considered to have been delivered unless a receipt has been obtained.   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

RECEIPTS No message is considered to have been delivered unless a receipt has been obtained. A receipt is given by transmitting the proword ‘ROGER’ ( ‘I understand’) or   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

RECEIPTS No message is considered to have been delivered unless a receipt has been obtained. A receipt is given by transmitting the proword ‘ROGER’ (‘I understand’) or ‘WILCO’ (‘I have received your message)   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

RECEIPTS No message is considered to have been delivered unless a receipt has been obtained. A receipt is given by transmitting the proword ‘ROGER’ (‘I understand’) or ‘WILCO’ (‘I have received your message and understood what you say and   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

RECEIPTS No message is considered to have been delivered unless a receipt has been obtained. A receipt is given by transmitting the proword ‘ROGER’ (‘I understand’) or ‘WILCO’ (‘I have received your message and understood what you say and will comply with your request / direction’   © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011

Any questions? © LTCOL G. Newman– Martin 2011