Communication in the Army
The way that soldiers talk is completely different than that in the civilian world. Below is an example of how soldiers communicate on the battlefield via the radio. If you listen closely you will here phrases that you normally do not hear. These phrases are listed below:
Alpha 1 this is Skyscraper Extra
Requesting fire mission
Danger Close
Grid Square Charlie Bravo Foxtrot Hotel 073
Good Copy
Niner
ETA 10 Minutes
This is the type of language that is used in the military setting. Each thing is said so that you know what is intended without any other interpretation. You can also note that there are not any details besides what is exactly needed to know with diction that is clear without any fillers or mumbling. When talking over the radio, a soldier must talk using a code because otherwise the enemy may be listening and if they are, we want to have as much security as possible.
Alpha 1 this is Skyscraper Extra
Requesting fire mission
Danger Close
Grid Square Charlie Bravo Foxtrot Hotel 073
Good Copy
Niner
ETA 10 Minutes
This is the type of language that is used in the military setting. Each thing is said so that you know what is intended without any other interpretation. You can also note that there are not any details besides what is exactly needed to know with diction that is clear without any fillers or mumbling. When talking over the radio, a soldier must talk using a code because otherwise the enemy may be listening and if they are, we want to have as much security as possible.
How we talk
When you meet anyone who has been in the military, especially if they were an officer, they all communicate in a similar manner. An officer is what we are training to be and when they talk they say what they mean and mean what they say. A little cliche but it is what defines how things are said. Time is of the essence with the military so people only say what they need to because if you take too much time talking, you could wind up getting yourself or your comrades killed. Details are given if they are essential but fillers are excluded. Complete sentences are not even used sometimes. Getting the information down the chain of command is the key. When talking to someone with higher rank, one must address them with said rank.
If they are an officer, they are addressed as "Sir." By addressing them with their rank shows respect which is a big part of the Army. When someone says the wrong rank or does not say it, they are immediately corrected. With the respect comes posture and this is when you are talking to someone or are leading in general. How you present yourself is really big in the military. We are the elite of the country here to protect it and it is required that we uphold that standard.
If you are on a radio, there are things said such as "Roger," "WILCO," "Say Again," which all have a purpose. If one is to say "repeat" on the radio, that is consistent with repeating an artillery strike not repeating the last transmission where you say, "say again." This doctrine on communication is taught to the detail because communication is the key to the smooth, effective functionality of today's Army.
If they are an officer, they are addressed as "Sir." By addressing them with their rank shows respect which is a big part of the Army. When someone says the wrong rank or does not say it, they are immediately corrected. With the respect comes posture and this is when you are talking to someone or are leading in general. How you present yourself is really big in the military. We are the elite of the country here to protect it and it is required that we uphold that standard.
If you are on a radio, there are things said such as "Roger," "WILCO," "Say Again," which all have a purpose. If one is to say "repeat" on the radio, that is consistent with repeating an artillery strike not repeating the last transmission where you say, "say again." This doctrine on communication is taught to the detail because communication is the key to the smooth, effective functionality of today's Army.