On 10 Feb 2004 00:23:38 GMT, (ArtKramr) wrote:

Subject: Radio - foul language
From: "Paul J. Adam"

Depends on timescales. If you're calling in a fire mission from a
battery in direct support, or reporting a hot contact... the enemy will
gain nothing from intercepting and translating your radio messages. They
already know that Our Guys are fighting Their Guys at grid 123987, the
spooks get told to clear the net for useful messages
Paul J. Adam MainBoxatjrwlynch[dot]demon{dot}co(.)uk

Radio silence. Above all radio silence. Only guys on their first mission and
scared to hell blurt over the command radio. And are so severely disciplined
on landing that they will never do it again.


Arthur Kramer

Radio discipline is important. It's an absolute, even when it isn't
necessary--as in modern ops where you've got secure comm. It still
demonstrates professionalism if the radio chatter is eliminated.

That being said, however, Art overlooks the situation. It's a ground
commander calling for fire support. The ground commander's rep, calls
for fire and must communicate the situation. If he maintains radio
silence, no one knows the need for fire. If, under the duress of the
moment, the FAC or controller adds an adjective, that can readily be
forgiven.


Ed Rasimus
Fighter Pilot (USAF-Ret)
"When Thunder Rolled"
Smithsonian Institution Press
ISBN #1-58834-103-8