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ARMY AIR FORCES
Example 2
Call Domino this is Shamrock.
Text (subject matter) Tanks are at base.
Ending Out.
12. Time of origin.-The time of origin when employed will be
expressed as prescribed in paragraph 9 and will be preceded by the
word "time." The four digits will, when so ordered, be followed by
the zone suffix letter.
13. Procedure phrases.-It is inadvisable to lay down precise
wording for all procedure phrases likely to be required in radiotelephone
work. However, the following have been adopted:Word or phrase
Roger
Acknowledge '
Wilco
How do you hear me?'
Speak slower
Wait
Say again
I say again
Verify
Message for you
Send your message
Read back
That is correct
Words twiceMeaning
"I have received all of your last transmission."
Used by originator: "Let me know that you
have received and understand this mes-
sage."
"Your last message (or message indicated) re-
ceived, understood, and (where applicable)
will be complied with."
If used by itself: "I must pause for a few
seconds." If the pause is to be longer than
a few seconds,"Wait" "Out" should be used.
If "Wait" is used to prevent another sta-
tion's transmitting, it must be followed by
the ending "Out."
"Repeat."
" I will repeat."
"Check coding, check text (subject matter)
with the originator and send correct
version."
"I wish to transmit a message to you."
"I am ready for you to transmit."
"Repeat all of this message back to me ex-
actly as received after I have given 'Over.' "
"You are correct."
a. As a request.-"Communication is
difficult. Please send every phrase (or
every code group) twice."
b. As information.-"Since connnunica-
tion is difficult every phrase (or every code
group) in this message will be sent twice."11-18
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