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RADIOMAN/GRENADIER
The Radioman doubles as a Grenadier (as do most of the men carrying the CAR-15). The Radioman's job is to carry the squad's external communication equipment, and to use it skillfully when called upon by the PL to do so. A good Radioman can achieve communications with the HQ or fire support in any terrain or environment, utilizing field expedient antennae and trouble shooting the most difficult communication problems. He need not be told by the PL to call for fire support during a firefight, or to conduct radio checks with HQ on schedule. The radioman is responsible for preparing a detailed communications plan, with brevity codes, an execution checklist alerting the HQ upon the completion of key events (like insertion, compromise, target assaulted, ready for extraction, etc.). He will have primary frequencies, secondary and tertiary frequencies, back-up handsets, and batteries as well as a back-up radio if necessary. A few of the most common radios used are the LST-5 and URC-110 Satcom radios. These require a dedicated satellite or piggyback link. The PRC 117 is an excellent VHF radio. For UHF line of sight, the PRC-113 is preferred. For long range HF, the PRC-104 can transmit and receive clear across a continent if the conditions are right. The good Radioman is a force multiplier because he can amplify the combat power of a squad one hundred times by effectively calling in an air strike or fire support (Naval Gunfire, Mortar, Helo gunship or fixed wing attack). He is an indispensable member of the team.
STANDARD DESERT OPERATOR LOAD OUT
The SEAL operators adapt to the cruel environment of the world's deserts by outfitting themselves with long range M-14's, desert camouflage fatigues, dust goggles, sat-com radios, gps, night vision devices, camelback hydration systems (see the Commissary for more information) and a host of other specialty gear.
The Radioman doubles as a Grenadier (as do most of the men carrying the CAR-15). The Radioman's job is to carry the squad's external communication equipment, and to use it skillfully when called upon by the PL to do so. A good Radioman can achieve communications with the HQ or fire support in any terrain or environment, utilizing field expedient antennae and trouble shooting the most difficult communication problems. He need not be told by the PL to call for fire support during a firefight, or to conduct radio checks with HQ on schedule. The radioman is responsible for preparing a detailed communications plan, with brevity codes, an execution checklist alerting the HQ upon the completion of key events (like insertion, compromise, target assaulted, ready for extraction, etc.). He will have primary frequencies, secondary and tertiary frequencies, back-up handsets, and batteries as well as a back-up radio if necessary. A few of the most common radios used are the LST-5 and URC-110 Satcom radios. These require a dedicated satellite or piggyback link. The PRC 117 is an excellent VHF radio. For UHF line of sight, the PRC-113 is preferred. For long range HF, the PRC-104 can transmit and receive clear across a continent if the conditions are right. The good Radioman is a force multiplier because he can amplify the combat power of a squad one hundred times by effectively calling in an air strike or fire support (Naval Gunfire, Mortar, Helo gunship or fixed wing attack). He is an indispensable member of the team.
STANDARD DESERT OPERATOR LOAD OUT
The SEAL operators adapt to the cruel environment of the world's deserts by outfitting themselves with long range M-14's, desert camouflage fatigues, dust goggles, sat-com radios, gps, night vision devices, camelback hydration systems (see the Commissary for more information) and a host of other specialty gear.
