Standard Qualification 2: Difference between revisions
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== Advanced communication == | == Advanced communication == | ||
In SQ-1, very basic radio communication etiquette was discussed. In SQ-2, we are going to get slightly more advanced. | |||
=== Controlled and uncontrolled environments === | |||
Certain radio frequencies, or environments, are ''controlled'' or ''uncontrolled''. This is a fancy way of saying that some environments have stricter standards on brevity and use of prowords (or "procedure words"), while others are far more laid back. Generally speaking, short-wave radios designed for communication within a fireteam or squad are ''uncontrolled'', and any radio of a decent range that is communicating with a completely different element (e.g full squad to another full squad), and/or a command element, is ''controlled.'' | |||
=== Over and out === | |||
A common Hollywood mistake that sometimes causes milsim enthusiasts and military professionals to cringe is when the phrase "over and out" is used by characters. This is because the terms "over" and "out" are not synonymous and have different meanings. | |||
When communicating a message, if the person speaking is expecting a reply from an individual, the message is ended with "over". If said person does ''not'' expect or want a reply, they say "out". | |||
* controlled vs uncontrolled radio env | * controlled vs uncontrolled radio env | ||