CENTAUR 15Robert D. Pooch Johnston, WO1 OH-6A Pilot 1968-1969 1-48. Be an expert on his weapon system, his rifle, its optics, and its laser-aiming device, and is effective with this weapon system day or night. 1-52. 1-67. Do note that this implies, that e.g. The aircraft with the number "One" typically has some extra responsibility and authority to manage other aircraft of the same callsign, though this can easily change according to the situation. It has always been very confusing, both the Call Signs and the Section and Platoon names. Battalions: CENTAUR 3A-Roger G. Martin, CW2 UH-1 Slick Pilot/Asst OPS OFF Jun 1969-Jun 1970 Do not interrupt any ongoing communications. Company Names: Similarly, when the President is flown in a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter, the call sign is Marine One. During tactical radio communications, from Squad networks and above, names of personnel are never used in communications, callsigns are used instead. Understands the mission and commanders intent two levels up (company and battalion). CENTAUR 40Charles "Charlie" Johnson, 1LT UH-1C Pilot/Aero Weapons Jun 1967-Jul 1968 I came upon a note where Burgess referred to Ernie Sanders, OH-23 Section leader, as Centaur 11. LT Dale Dow C-35 31 Jan 9 Aug 68 Is an expert in radio procedures, report formats such as close combat attack, (see Figure 1-6), call for indirect fire (see Figure 1-7) or medical evacuation, (see Table 7-1a) plus is an expert on types of field expedient antennas. But then if Sanders was 11 as Section Leader then maybe the 10 call sign was reserved for Gun Platoon leader. When Centaurs communicated on the radio, they used the word "Centaur" and a number to identiy themselves.Provide your input to Michael Peake (Unit Historian) , see recent comments - & additional comments: 1966-67, 1968-69, 1970-71, 1972, CENTAUR 3Robert Graham, MAJ UH-1C Pilot & OPS OFF Apr 1966-Feb 1967 In wartime, monitoring an adversary's communications can be a valuable form of intelligence. The Operation Order - OPORD. In UNITAF Callsigns are assigned to Platoons or to Companies. Notorious (9th Infantry Division) Sign for its Forward Command Post. Centaur ** - Pat 'Joaquin' Eastes - Heavy Scouts/Mini-Guns Pilot/Aircraft Commander In the Armor/CAV world platoons are labeled as red, white, and Blue for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The rifleman provides the baseline standard for all Infantry Soldiers and is an integral part of the fire team. During operations, the RTO , Figure 1-6. CENTAUR 55Cary J. Bacon, CW2 AH-1G Pilot, Mar 1970-Apr 1971 This section describes the duties and responsibilities of personnel and habitual attachments in the Infantry rifle platoon and squad. It gets confusing I know. Know the duties of his teammates and is prepared to fill in with their weapons, if needed. CENTAUR 47Walter Russ Miller, Jr., CPT AH-1G Pilot/Blues PLT LDR Nov 1971-Nov 1972 I think you are correct, that there was no official call sign like C-6 or C-30. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division participate in Squad Designated Marksman training, focused on engaging targets with the M4 rifle beyond 300 meters. Safe Side", https://www.army.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-11/northern_ireland_operational_aide_memoire_1978_0.pdf#page=21, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Military_call_sign&oldid=1093180135. Callsigns or tactical callsigns are assigned as unique identifiers to military communications. Status of ammunition, casualties, and equipment to the platoon sergeant. If that occurs, the callsign may be reassigned to a new unit created to replace the original one. Establishes and operates the units casualty collection point (CCP). WebAn official special designation is a "nickname granted to a military organization " which has been authorized by the Center of Military History and recognized through a certificate signed by the Secretary of the Army. CENTAUR 10Roman Millett, CPT Gun/Scout PLT LDR, & XO Jan 1970-Dec 1970 The grenade launcher allows the grenadier to perform three functions: suppress and destroy enemy Infantry and lightly armored vehicles with HE or high explosive dual purpose (HEDP), provide obscurants to screen and cover his squads fire and movement; and employ illumination rounds to increase his squads visibility and mark enemy positions. Alphabet-based callsigns for non-infantry units may or may not change. In addition to what the other people here have said, I'd like to add something. There may also be a second controller - either a backup station or a commander who has delegated communication tasks to a signaller but may occasionally wish to speak in person - using the call sign 0A ("zero alpha"). 9th Quartermaster Company: Nougat What was Billy Vinsons position? First, the PL attempts to know what is happening in present terms of friendly, enemy, neutral, and terrain situations. Fleming to Peake 6 Nov 2020 Maj. Harold Fisher moved from the Aero Rifle Platoon to XO D Troop in September 1967 and served in that position until December 1967 when he ended his tour in Vietnam. 3rd Battalion = Blue. The squad leader directs team leaders and leads by personal example. CENTAUR 6Thomas Fleming, MAJ D Troop CDR Aug 1967-Jan 1968 He also receives training available within the units resources to improve the squads precision engagement capabilities at short and medium ranges. CENTAUR 17John Thomas, Jr, CW2 OH-6A Pilot 1968-1969 The USAF also uses semi-fixed identifiers consisting of a name followed by a two or three digit number. - Leadership Development (FM 6-22) He has complete authority over his subordinates and overall responsibility for those subordinates actions. Be familiar with field expedient firing aids to enhance the effectiveness of his weapon example, aiming stakes. This translatesto being the 1st Platoon Leader of Company A, part of 1st Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment. Maybe Collins can help us out with the Call Sign structure of the LRRPs. The following are standard callsigns used for high-level units and player roles. For example, the collective "Checkmate" might be assigned to an entire company and thus "Checkmate Red 6" would be the first platoon leader (platoons are red for first, white for second, blue for third, black for headquarters, and often additional colors for other portions under the command), "Checkmate white 6" to the second platoon leader, etc. CENTAUR 12Billy R. Vinson, MAJ Gun PLT LDR, OPS OFF and D Troop XO 1967-1968 Centaur 5 - Harold Fisher - Troop Executive Officer The Battalions were given the names of colors. Two Slick platoon consisted of 10 helicopters each which inserted, transported, and extracted troops. The call signs of Alpha and Charlie are Assassin and Raptor, and they can be used interchangeably. In my unit (USMC, Infantry) platoon commander is always "actual" and platoons sergeant is "6". His fire enables the fire team to achieve complementary effects with high trajectory, HE munitions, and flat trajectory ball ammunition from the teams weapons. Powell to Fleming Sep 2011 (Refer to FM 3-22.9 for more information. They are fully integrated members of the rifle squad who provide an improved capability for the rifle squad. "Bill" Blair, CPT Service PLT LDR 1967-1968. Requests logistical support from the higher headquarters, and usually coordinates with the companys first sergeant or executive officer. CENTAUR 20AP Provide your input to Michael Peake (Unit Historian) see recent comments - & additional comments: 1966-67, You'll find the perfect stickers CENTAUR 27Thomas Tom Meeks, CW2 AH-1G Pilot Oct 1967-Oct 1968 There may also be a second controller - either a backup station or a commander who has delegated communication tasks to a signaller but may occasionally wish to speak in person - using the call sign 0A ("zero alpha"). Understands the mission two levels up (platoon and company). Fixed call signs for the United States Air Force stations begin with A, such as AIR, used by USAF Headquarters. A Platoon leader gives a short briefing to his platoon. CENTAUR 23James Jim Tonelli, CW2 UH-1H Slick Pilot Aug 1969-Aug 1970 Sometimes cool guy nicknames would be used if something weird like two red platoons wound up working with each other. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Is prepared to assume the duties of squad leader and platoon sergeant. One = 1st Platoon CENTAUR 23Jeff D. Halliday, CW2 UH-1C Pilot Jun 1967-Jul 1968 CDR Feb 1968-Feb 1969 REFERENCESUNITAF Standard Operating procedures (SOP) are adapted primarly from US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). CENTAUR 40Roman Millett, CPT Gun/Scout PLT LDR, & XO Jan 1970-Dec 1970 Non-standard callsigns are rarer, and typically reserved for Reinforcements and/or Special Forces. CENTAUR 12Bruce Powell, CPT OH-23 Scout/AH-1G Pilot Feb 1967-Aug 1968 CENTAUR 19Michael Wilson, CW2, LOH Pilot 1969-70 CENTAUR 51Bruce W. Sikkema, CW2 AH-1G Pilot Dec 69-Jun1971 One specific call sign used Army wide is DUSTOFF, dating back to the first dedicated Air Ambulance unit in Vietnam. Military communications are This is the lowest level of movement. I doubt if "Baby Scouts" was ever on the record, however the term was used in a Nov 1967 issue of the Tropic Lightning News (attached). UH-1D Slick Pilot [images show WO1] 1967-1968,BR/> He provides the fire team with a high trajectory and an HE capability out to 350 meters. WebARMY. Employs the available digital mission command systems to the squads and platoon. Army Platoon Call Signs LoginAsk is here to help you access Army Platoon Call Signs quickly and handle each specific case you encounter. Most standardized callsigns are letters in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet, with some common exceptions. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. CENTAUR 3John Whitehead, CPT Gun/Slick PLT LDR 19681969 A weapons squad leader directs one of his gun teams during Operation Southern Strike II near Ganjitsu, Afghanistan. CENTAUR 15John Evans, 1LT OH-6A Pilot 1969 1-65. CENTAUR 43Don Borey, CPT AH-1G Pilot Mar 1971-Jan 1972CENTAUR 43John Mackey, CPT Cobra Pilot Gun PLT LDR Apr 1972-Nov 1972 Within a standard infantry battalion these characters represent companies, platoons and sections respectively, so that 3 Section, 1 Platoon of B Company might be F13. Military call signs are call signs assigned as unique identifiers to military communications. 1-60. He must know how to occupy covered and concealed positions in all environments and what protection they provide from direct fire weapons, and is competent in the performance of these tasks while using night vision devices. CENTAUR 39William "Bill" Altenhofen, SSG Aerorifles PLT SGT Feb 1967Feb 1968 [1] Several other armed forces still use appointment titles, including the Australian and Canadian army. A unit callsign is permanently attached to the unit itself, and will persist so long as the unit continues to exist. I seem to remember that Mark Schmidt, kia Dec 67, was C25, but I am not positive on that. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Centuar 3 was the Flight Operations Officer Frank Delvy. To make it easy for you to remember, you can think of the 9th Infantry Division shoulder patch from the top to bottom. Completely non-standard Callsigns are also occasionally encountered in ShackTac. The battalions were made up of companies: 1st Battalion: All I remember when I arrived in Feb67, was Cpt Sanders saying he was C-11 and I was assigned C-17. 60th Field Artillery Battalion: Nuptial Earlier systems used a series of appointment titles to identify users and individuals, "Sunray", for instance, referring to the appropriate leader. PL knows his Soldiers, how to employ the platoon, its weapons, and its systems. Im a Jarhead. Yeah, but. The USMC pushes tasks further down the ranks than the Army. Calling for fire is an NCO task in the Army. Its a task a La You can substitute Bravo with Hitman since the call sign of Bravo company in the battallion was Hitman. Delvy out ranked Vinson. Listen to make sure the net is clear. Please contact me for any additions or corrections to this page. Dow and Mosenthal can give us that of the Aerorifle Platoon. an attached Radio Operator will only respond without the appended ACTUAL (if the proper leader is not monitoring this frequency, the calls should obviously answered nontheless but this circumstance should be stated). CENTAUR 59William Hayden "Pappy" Jones, CW3 UH-1H/AH-1G Pilot Apr 1972-Feb 1973 Once a unit has a Callsign assigned to it, it will keep that callsign until the entire unit is wiped out or merged into another unit. I started in 1998 with a basic list that I pulled off of the web. CENTAUR 13Erik G. Brethen, CW2 OH-6A/AH-1G Pilot IP/Test Pilot May 1969-Dec 1970 Tactical voice communications ("combat net radio") use a system of call signs of the form letter-digit-digit. Is the subject matter expert (SME) on all battle and individual drills? Understand the mission two levels up (squad and platoon). Provides a supply of ammunition to the gun when employed. I think you are correct, that there was no official call sign like C-6 or C-30. The USAF also uses semi-fixed identifiers consisting of a name followed by a two or three digit number. I checked the photo of the crew status board that Mike Galloway sent me. The letter part of the call sign is not the company's letter (B vs F in the above example). Words that sound like they end more abruptly are much better for real world use, such as "Backstop" "Tombstone" "Roman". CENTAUR 36Michael D. Mike Siegel, CW2 UH-1D Slick Pilot Sep 1967-Sep 1968 This means a 'C' Company could potentially have 'Checkmate' as its call sign. In missions taking place in the World War II era, ShackTac uses the historical phonetic alphabet sometimes known as the "CCB Alphabet", which was in use during that period, instead of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet. Furthermore, you can find the Troubleshooting Ensures the platoon is prepared to accomplish its mission, which includes supervising precombat checks and inspections. This was a code word for each group to protect any form of information that might fall into the hands of the enemy. CENTAUR 6Kermit E. Larson, MAJ F Troop CDR Sept 1972-Feb 1973 CENTAUR 52Thomas M "Sam" Dooling, CW2 AH-1G/OH-6A Pilot Jan 1969-Aug 1970 (per Mark Jackson Info) He has authority over his subordinates and overall responsibility of those subordinates actions. 607th Tank Destroyer Battalion; Nylon "Checkmate 6" is the Company Commander and "Checkmate 6 Romeo" is the commander's radio-telephone operator (Romeo the NATO phonetic of the letter R). CENTAUR 3Francis X. Delvy, MAJ UH-1C Pilot & OPS OFF Apr 1966-Sep 1967 I personally would not approve "Conquerer". If radio contact cannot be made as required, he informs the platoon sergeant or platoon leader. At the basic level, it isnt that different at all. If you are in the infantry, you want to fight. Period. Thats not saying that you want to go ki After doing some research, I was able to find several of the call signs that were used by the 9th Infantry Division. CENTAUR 35John Alto, Aerorifle PLT LDR Jan 1966-Feb 1967 For example, JAMBO 51 would be assigned to a particular B-52 aircrew of the 5th Bomb Wing, while NODAK 1 would be an F-16 fighter with the North Dakota Air National Guard. Controls the movement of his team and its rate and distribution of fire. Centaur 44 - Charlie 'Chuck' Johnson - Aero Weapons/HOGS Pilot - Aug '67/ Nov '67 CENTAUR 46Richard M. Ward 1st LT Jan 1969-Jan 1970 S-6 = Commander. Another option would be to use a unit callsign from the publication known as JANAP 119, such as "Old Nick Two-Zero-One." CENTAUR 21Lewis Lew L. Barger, CPT UH-1C Heavy Scout 1966-1967 This, together with frequency changes and voice procedure aimed at making every unit sound the same, protects the military against simple traffic analysis and eavesdropping. During operations, the gunner . Dan Keirsey, 1LT UH-1H Slick Pilot 1972-1973 Occasionally, a "Sierra", "Mike", or "Tango" vehicle group can be split even further, in which case the first number indicates which specific group the vehicle belongs to, while a second number indicates the vehicles position within that group. Instead, letter designations are randomly assigned using BATCO sheets, and appear on CEIs (communication electronic instructions), and change along with the BATCO codes every 24 hours. 2nd Plt: White 1, 3rd Plt: Blue 1. Coordinates directly with the platoon leader for medium machine gun base-of-fire effects, and plans accordingly. In the Armor/CAV world platoons are labeled as red, white, and Blue for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. CENTAUR 53Kenneth R. Hundt, CW2 AH-1G Pilot 1972 Nutmeg (60th Infantry Regiment) General Routine Order (G.R.O.) 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