Cover letter_JPR JOG_ACT approved - European Defence Agency

184NATO UNCLASSIFIED RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC4.5 Brevity words4.4.1 Element/section lead initiates comm checks0406. Obtain ATIS (if applicable) prior to the comm check. The flow for comm checks is:UHF - VHF - PLS - HF - FM - Have Quick -Secure respond by position to inform the lead ofany communication or aircraft limitations not previously briefed after the comm check.The EF commander needs to be included in the Comm Check.0407. The lead then calls “comm check complete” For example:• “Formation, check Uniform”• “2” - “3”• “Formation, check Victor”• “2” - “3”• “Formation, Comm check complete”4.4.2 Communications check continuation procedures0408. Go through the complete communications check and do not trouble-shoot radiosuntil the lead calls “comm check complete” and directs trouble-shooting. Following thecommunications check, push conform the Communications Card (COMCARD). A possibleCOMCARD to use can be found in Annex P in paragraph P.2.a. Call signs: The element/section will use the lead’s call sign for all communicationsconcerning the flight. Intra-flight communications will use the individualcall signs, for example “Brussels”, which consists out of 1, 2 and 3 will proceed asfollows; “Brussels, hook right 270” – “2” – “3”b. Push and Roll will be used for frequency changes and check-in. If flight lead pushesthe package on a certain frequency, aircraft will respond during first check-in. Ifflight lead rolls the package, an initial response from all aircraft is not required.4.4.3 PLS check procedures0409. Recovery vehicles need to check their Personal Locator System (PLS) prior todeparture.4.5 Brevity wordsBrevity words are short words to communicate procedures or information in a fast manner.These brevity words can be used in planning or executing a PR mission. NATObrevity words can be found in APP-7. An excerpt of most frequently used brevity wordscan be found in Annex P.NATO UNCLASSIFIED RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC