Types of transactional networks
A transactional net is one in which transmissions must form part of a transaction. In transactional nets callsigns first identify with one another, and once ident has been completed, a series of tranmissions take place, and then the transaction is ended with the proword "OUT".
- When a transaction is taking place between two callsigns, only those callsigns can use the net, other callsigns on the net must remain silent until they hear "OUT" which indicates that the transaction is completed.
- UNITAF does not use the pro-word "OVER".
- If a callsign who is not part of the ongoing transaction has urgent information to send, they can use the proword "BREAK BREAK BREAK" to break a transaction.
- Once a series of transmissions in a transaction are underway, IDENT does not need to happen for each message, just at the start and end of the transaction.
The below table shows the types of nets and their usage of IDENT and transactional communication procedures.
| Activity | Fireteam | Squad | Platoon | Company | Direct/Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDENT | Use names or buddy team colours | Short callsigns | Full callsigns | Full callsigns | Full callsigns |
| TRANSACTIONAL | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES |
