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Force Manual

The FM outlines our core skills, policies and guides to ensure every member stands ready for the mission ahead.

FM/G69 · Verbal Communications

Direct Communication

Passages
5
Reading time
1 min
Views
77
Owned by
Unit Command
Platforms
Every platform
Role cards
98 cards
Published
23 Sep 2026
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Common phraseology

CalloutMeaning
Go firmInstruction to stop in place for a long amount of time and therefore to  take long-term defenses, such as establishing proper cover, building trenches etc.
ARDAll round defense. Instruction to establish security in a full 360° arc. Usually elements/individuals will be assigned to a sector of this defense.
Set security ([arc in degrees]) [cardinal direction] Instruction to take security centered around particular direction for the specified width. e.g. “Set security 180 north”, means hold position and establish security covering West through North, through to East. The direction specified is often the most likely direction of enemy attack and therefore usually held by the individual with the most firepower (e.g. the Automatic Rifleman/Machine Gunner). If no arc is specified it is 90°.
  

Voice volume usage

During operations, always be mindful of your voice volume, as the enemy can hear you, and your choice could impact the success or failure of the mission. 

Generally, use a normal voice when you have radios and the situation is calm. Switch to yelling when urgent communication is needed, like when throwing a grenade, overcoming loud external noise, or if radios aren't available. Use whispering to keep your position concealed when infiltrating behind enemy lines, setting up and coordinating ambushes or simply when you don't want the guy on the other side of the wall hear you approach him as you coordinate with your team.

Alert others when throwing a grenade

When throwing a grenade, shout:

[type of grenade] out

TypeGrenade category
FRAGFragmentation grenade
SMOKESmoke grenade
FLASHBANGFlashbang

Alert others to a threatening grenade

When you see a grenade landing or being thrown in your direction, shout: 

grenade

Alert others to incoming indirect fire

When hearing or observing incoming indirect fire, shout: 

IDF incoming

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On 98 role cards in 15 combat areas.

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The other 96 roles read it through these cards.

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