Phonetic Alphabet
ProWords
Military Reports
100

Proper pronunciation of the letter A

Alpha (AL FAH)

100

This proword is used to signify:

This is the end of my transmission to you and no answer is required or expected

OUT

100

A report consisting of nine lines, transmitted to request the evacuation of injured personnel

What is a MEDEVAC

200

Proper pronunciation of the numeral 3

TREE

200

This proword is used to signify:

An error has been made in this transmission. Transmission continues with the last word correctly transmitted.

CORRECTION

200

The Acronym SALUTE stands for what?

What is Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, Equipment

300

Proper pronunciation of the numeral 1748

Wun, Sev-en, Fow-er, Ait

300

This proword is used to signify:

I have received your last transmission satisfactorily.

ROGER

300

The first five lines of a MEDEVAC request must be transmitted in under ____ seconds to initiate the movement of assets. 

What is 25 seconds

400

Proper pronunciation of the grid reference point 16Q SH15879540

Wun, Six, Quebec (Keh Beck), Sierra (See Air Rah), Hotel (Hoh Tell), Wun, Fife, Ait, Sev-en, Nin-er, Fife, Fow-er, Ze-ro

400

This proword is used to signify:

Repeat all of your last transmission

SAY AGAIN

400

What report is collected and submitted by team leaders to report the status of their team's strength?

What is a LACE report (Liquid, Ammo, Casualties, Equipment)

500

Proper pronunciation of 9000

Nin-er, Tou-Sand

500

This proword is used to signify:

I have received your signal, understand it and will comply.

WILCO

500

This is submitted by subordinate units to their higher HQ on the tactical situation and status. It is submitted daily, after significant events, or as otherwise requested by the platoon leader or commander.

What is a Situation Report (SITREP)