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RAAF-IL2 Squadron
Updated: 23JAN03
CONTENTS:
Section 1. INTRODUCTION………………………….
Section 2. COMMUNICATIONS……………………..HARDWARE
……………………..TS/RW
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..……………………STANDARD PHRASEOLOGY
(a)
Common
phraseology/procedures
(b)
Combat phraseology
INTRODUCTION:
RAAF-IL2 comprises a
group of like-minded individuals dedicated to the pursuit of fun in a WW2
simulator environment.
We fly Russian/Allied aircraft.
This Manual strives to give some
structure to, and guidance on, RAAF-IL2 flying and communications procedures and should be
used as a reference guide for all our STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES in conjunction with the various Training Manuals also provided on the RAAF SIMS site.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE is as
follows
Commanding Officer:
Wng Cdr David
“Strela” Freer
Executive Officer:
Peter “Sqn Ldr Pete "Peterr” Read
Qualified Flying Instructor:
Sqn Ldr Brad “
Zapper” Marsh
Communications Officer:
Flg Off Cornay
“Cornay” Sinac
Paint and Camo:
Flg Off Brett
“Stoli” Kennedy
COMMUNICATIONS:
Hardware In order for the communications to be effective, all pilots must have a set of headphones with a microphone. Being able to communicate quickly and effectively with your wingman/element is VITAL to the survival of you and your team.
Voice Program At present Teamspeak is the primary means of communication used by RAAF-IL2. You are expected to have it installed and tested.
Please download TS if you have not
already done so at: www.teamspeak.org
And follow the links to the TS
2 Client version of TS. Instructions on set-up can be found on the Voice Comms Page in the Training Department
Teamspeak Servers The primary server is at 203.123.71.133 and the backup server is at trimotorsports.pointclark.net
Mission Card Ever been tongue-tied in battle? Don't remember the position of “Bullseye”? Dunno who is your Section Leader? not a good start as you should have bought him lots of beer in the Mess the night before How much fuel you should have on? Where is the RV? What was the phone number of the pretty WAAF on the gate as you drove in? and other important stuff
Well then you need a Mission Card! RAAF Mission Card V4 Simply scribble in your Flight Details (i.e. Buckshot, Striker etc.) and other relevant info given to you by your Section Leader and Mission Commander to avoid having the 'Fog of War' obliterate your memory and you end up landing at an enemy base or worse yet one where there is no beer in the Officers Mess.
Homeplate For standardization, the departure field and runway direction will be used for the RTB {return landing} and will be recorded on your Mission Card. Remember that runway direction is
always referenced to its magnetic direction, so if the takeoff heading is 283 degrees,
the runway is called RWY 28 and it's reciprocal (or opposite direction) is RWY 10. See the RAAF Circuit Training Page for more info
RT {Radio Telephony} Procedures In making any radio call it is essential that you use standard phraseology and format. You must always identify yourself first and then get the attention of the person you are calling. So you always say first your callsign, then the callsign of the station you are addressing and then the information you wish to pass.
Bullseye is an arbitrary position chosen prior to each mission by the Mission Commander. It is a point from which we refer our own or a contacts relative position. In the following example you are Trojan 4 and your mate is Drifter 2. The town of
STANDARD PHRASEOLOGY/PROCEDURES:
This is not an exhaustive list, but instead gives a starting point for us all to use. I have used a lot of references to come up with a set of calls that will hopefully be easy to use and understand. Comms are broken up into 2 areas. Common phraseology/ procedures are those used to get started and return from a mission …the day-to-day stuff. When addressing other stations the RAAF Standard is to use individual callsigns rather than Section and Slot numbers, Colour assignments etc.
Combat phraseology is used for tactical flying in the combat zone.
(a) Common Phraseology and Procedures:
FLIGHT CHECK IN:
On arrival on the runway/apron from the Menu, the Section Leader should 'check in' his flight in the following manner. This will also be used for inflight checks:
"BUCKSHOT CHECK!"
"SHARK!"
"SPARRO!"
"DIVE!"
Note: Each member only responds in order of Slot Number after hearing the preceding aircraft call. Responses should be short and sharp allowing the check to be completed in minimum time.
CALLS WHICH DO REQUIRE A RESPONSE
Any call from the Leader which has the word "Acknowledge!" appended to it, any instruction to change STUD or Frequency, any call for Tally, any specific instruction such as: "Spazz Bug out to RV hold". In the case of a STUD change all members wait until the Number 4 has answered, then switch immediately to new STUD and await Section Leader's call.
CALLS WHICH DO NOT REQUIRE A RESPONSE
Rolling, Heading, Thrust, Angels and other nonessential stuff. The guide should be that if you can comply without saying anything then do so. The quieter it is the better but if you unsure at any time then speak. Section Leaders are resonsible for developing everyone's awareness of what is appropriate, and for maintaining RT Discipline
As one example a Section Leader will call "Rolling!" no responses or other rolling calls to be made. Just watch the guy in front has already rolled and then away you go
Same applies for getting airborne, configuration changes and other sensible stuff.
(b) Combat Phraseology :
These are the RAAF Radio Brevity Phrases. You are expected to know and use most if not all of these as there is little time for longwinded explanations once you are engaged! Attempt to become familiar with the terms and use them as much as possible so as to minimise radio chatter.
HOMEPLATE The departure airfield
BULLSEYE Pre-determined reference point
RV Pre-determined renedevous point
ANGELS Altitude. ”Angels 1” = A1000
BUSTER Max Power = WEP and Radiator closed if at all possible.
CONTINUE AS FRAGGED You are to continue your mission as briefed via planned Waypoints
TUMBLWEED Pilot has no situational awareness.
FEET WET Over water
FEET DRY Over land
AUGERED IN Aircraft crashed in to ground.
LAWN DART Aircraft crashed in to ground.
HELMET FIRE Zapper is pushing me too hard and I am pissed off!
BOGEY An unknown contact
BANDIT A confirmed enemy aeroplane
TALLY I see a contact aircraft you are calling
VISUAL I see you (implies also your 6 is clear)
BLIND I have lost visual contact with package or bogey
PADLOCKED I am looking at the bandit and cannot look away
CHECK SIX Look behind you there may be a baddie there.
BREAK Max performance turn to save life. Direction may also be nominated
SHOOTER/SHOOTER Both lead and wing attack to designated target.
SHOOTER/COVER Lead will attack designated target, while wingman covers. Implies Free Fighter Tacitcs will be used
ENGAGING I am commencing attack
PRESS The wingman’s call responding to the “Engaging” call. Indicates the wingman can support engaged fighter and seals the contract that he accepts free fighter responsibilities
SPLASH I got one!
OFF NORTH I am breaking off my attack/pass in a particular direction
LAG The wingman’s call responding to the “Engaged” call if he cannot provide immediate support. Also implies that if engaged fighter can delay his attack, the free fighter will be in position to assist
EASE Relax the turn: reduce ‘G’
GUNS IN XX Will be opening fire in XX seconds & be able to support
EXTEND Accelerate in a straight line. Heading may also be nominated
KNOCK IT OFF Stop the engagement immediately.
BUGOUT XXX Depart the fight on the given heading XXX degrees
STATUS Report fuel status (in %), ammo state if possible and damage state
DAKOTA Aircraft out of AG ordinance.
KANSAS Aircraft out of AA ordinance.
BINGO Minimum fuel and must Return To Base (RTB)
JOKER Insufficinet fuel to RTB or diverting to Alternate Airfield To Base (RTB)
GOOSE EGGS All pilots missed their targets.
JULIET SIERRA All pilots missed their targets.