This is a good start for me in getting it sorted out in my head. Is there Russias unusual "Spyder" laser devices fall into His favorite flavor of Crayola will color his wings Press J to jump to the feed. Most appointment titles are no longer used by the British Army, but titles such as "Sunray" and (Sunray) Minor are still used. Within a standard infantry battalion these characters represent companies, platoons and sections respectively, so that 3 Section, 1 Platoon of B Company might be F13. Many are similar to ours but always different. Employs digital mission command systems available to the squad and platoon. This is a very rare occurrence in ShackTac videos. Assists the platoon leader with information management. It lays down a base of sustained fire and is used routinely in both mounted and dismounted configurations. Missions where players are on the OPFOR side sometimes include different callsigns than those listed above. CENTAUR 51Charles F. O'Connell III, CW2 AH-1G Pilot 1971-1972 CENTAUR 23Jerry Dewayne Cunningham Jr., CW2 UH-1C & Aerorifle Pilot Sep 1970-Sep 1971 The callsign ACTUALis used when the transmitting station wishes to speak to the commander of that callsign. The following are standard callsigns assigned to Infantry units and roles within an Infantry force. This means a 'C' Company could potentially have 'Checkmate' as its call sign. Assumes duties as the platoon sergeant or platoon leader as required. CENTAUR 3A-Ken Wiegand, Dec 1970-May 1971 Controls the movement of the squad and its rate and distribution of fire (including call for and adjust fire). The platoon sergeant had a call sign but I cannot remember what it was, and I cannot remember what call signs we used in the LRRPs. K = King CENTAUR 25Robert W. Yaap, CPT AH-1G Pilot/Unit Property OFF 1972- 1973 ALPHA ACTUAL), but in the case where all callsigns on a frequency are of the same callsign, ACTUAL can be used independently.Hence, only the proper leader of the callsign will answer toACTUAL, whereasa radio-telephone operator (or other designee) will answer to the callsign itself (without the "Actual" appended) as a matter of routine. CENTAUR 5Roman Millett, CPT Gun/Scout PLT LDR, & XO Jan 1970-Dec 1970 In addition, the weapons squad leader . A lot had to do with how efficiency reports were written and the grade of the position. Perform Soldier-level preventive medical measures. CENTAUR 36Clarence C "Buck" Buxton, 1LT UH-1D Pilot Feb 1967-Aug 1967 CENTAUR 10James Madison Hamrick, Jr, CPT OH-6A Pilot Jan 1, 1972-Feb 20, 1972 746th Tank Battalion: Campus Blue In missions taking place in the World War II era, ShackTac uses the historical phonetic alphabet sometimes known as the "CCB Alphabet", which was in use during that period, instead of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet. CENTAUR 55Jack E. Craig, CW2 AH-1G Pilot Jun 1969-Jun 1970 The PL is 1, senior scout (alpha section SGT) is 2, most junior TC is 3, PSG is 4, bravo section Sgt is 5, his wingman is 6. Generally, following Radio Suffix is used for US Military. Commonly used: CO - Six XO - Five CSM - Seven S3 - Three Not as common to hear on radio. The list of call signs used by the 9th Infantry Division that are known to me: 9th Infantry Division:Notorious Is the subject matter expert for information contained in (FM 3-22.68). - The Warrior Ethos and Soldier Combat Skills (FM 3-21.75 / FM 21-75) "Bill" Blair, CPT Service PLT LDR 1967-1968. At the basic level, it isnt that different at all. If you are in the infantry, you want to fight. Period. Thats not saying that you want to go ki The squad leader directs team leaders and leads by personal example. For example, the collective "Checkmate" might be assigned to an entire company and thus "Checkmate Red 6" would be the first platoon leader (platoons are red for first, white for second, blue for third, black for headquarters, and often additional colors for other portions under the command), "Checkmate white 6" to the second platoon leader, etc. CENTAUR 14Stephen R. Steve Patterson, WO1 OH-6A Pilot 1968-1969 Instead, letter designations are randomly assigned using BATCO sheets, and appear on CEIs (communication electronic instructions), and change along with the BATCO codes every 24 hours. Consistent call signs can aid in this monitoring, so in wartime, military units often employ tactical call signs and sometimes change them at regular intervals. Here is an example of a unit similar to ours; seems like we should have some document like this somewhere: It was never clear to me what the "Official" title of the platoons and sections were. CENTAUR 59William Hayden "Pappy" Jones, CW3 UH-1H/AH-1G Pilot Apr 1972-Feb 1973 709th Ordnance Company: Nutty C -3 Aug 68 Feb 69 Under some conventions, 6 is designated the commander or leader, 5 the second-in-command or executive officer, 7 the chief NCO. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Powell to Fleming The Battalions were given the names of colors. These reflect the Russian/Soviet character of the player force. A radio-telephone operator for Regional Command (South), talks into his headset during a battlefield circulation in southern Afghanistan. CENTAUR 17Robert Bob Forringer, CW2 OH-6A Pilot May 1969-Feb 1970 Ensures security of the teams area of operations. This is not the official reason, only for you to remember the battalions better! Call signs of the Mobile Riverine Force were clever names meant to confuse the enemy regarding the actual names and locations of units when communicating over the radio. In the report above we also see Omaha. Security plans. Understands the mission and commanders intent two levels up (company and battalion). The code name assigned by the US Army to the 9th Infantry Division was Notorious. Because the team leader leads his team, he is able to make this assessment firsthand. CENTAUR 12Peter Holmberg, 1LT OH-6A Pilot Feb 1972-Sep 1972 CENTAUR 27J. Listen to make sure the net is clear. Manages the units combat load prior to operations, and monitors logistical status during operations. The following are standard callsigns used for high-level units and player roles. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Dillon to Peake 5 Nov 2020 Capt Frank Hock Centaur 3. CENTAUR 29Philip Tocco, CPT Slick PLT LDR & AH-1G Pilot Jun 1969-Jun 1970 Powell to Fleming Sep 2011 Have the frequencies and call signs on his person in a location known to all Soldiers in the platoon. Eastes to Peake 4 Nov 2020 I can add a couple if you wish. 1-63. CENTAUR 44Charles "Charlie" Johnson, 1LT UH-1C Pilot/Aero Weapons Jun 1967-Jul 1968 For example, the collective "Checkmate" might be assigned to an entire company and thus "Checkmate Red 6" would be the first platoon leader (platoons are red for first, white for second, blue for third, black for headquarters, and often additional colors for other portions under the command), "Checkmate white 6" to the second platoon leader, etc. LT Dale Dow C-35 31 Jan 9 Aug 68 CENTAUR 30Charles "Charlie" Johnson, 1LT UH-1C Pilot/Aero Weapons Jun 1967-Jul 1968 CENTAUR 6AFate Jim Hutchins, Jr., CW2 Cmd & Control Pilot Jul 1972-Mar 1973 - Dyslexi's Tactics, Techniques, & Procedures for Arma 3 (TTP3), Some aspects of this website are fictional. Note: At this time, the NCS acknowledges and the net is open. The most recognizable call sign of this type is Air Force One, used when any Air Force aircraft is transporting the U.S. President. G = George CENTAUR 11Daniel R. Lott, CPT OH-6A Pilot 1972- 1973 OPFOR Callsigns are typically assigned to vehicles and aircraft, whereas Infantry retain the same standardized callsigns in the lists above. Callsigns are typically assigned to a platoon sized unit or higher. It was composed of 4 platoons. The United States Army uses fixed station call signs which begin with W, such as WAR, used by U.S. Army Headquarters. Assists the weapons squad leader and is prepared to assume his responsibilities. CENTAUR 14Martin Marty Jenkins, CPT OH-6A Pilot Jan 1969-Apr 1969 Callsigns or tactical callsigns are assigned as unique identifiers to military communications. Squad designated marksmen (SDM) are not squad snipers. CENTAUR 35Terrence M. OConnell, 1LT Aerorifle PLT LDR 1969-1970 CENTAUR 35William H. Dawson, CPT Aerorifle PLT LDR Jan 1969-Jan 1970 CENTAUR 21Rick Williams, 1LT UH-1C Pilot Nov 1967-Nov1968 STABLE BOYClarence "Buck" Buxton, 1LT Service PLT LDR 1967 It provides the tactical standing operating Change frequencies and call signs IAW unit SOI. But then if Sanders was 11 as Section Leader then maybe the 10 call sign was reserved for Gun Platoon leader. Centaur * - Bill Mosenthal - Aero Rifle Infantry Platoon Leader - * '67 Jan '68, Centaur * - Dale Dow - Aero Rifle Infantry Platoon Leader - Jan '68, Centaur * - Larry Patterson - Aero Scouts Pilot/Aircraft Commander - * 67 * 68, Centaur * - Charlie 'Chuck' Rice - Aero Scouts Pilot/Aircraft Commander/Platoon Leader - * '67 * '68. CPT Richard Timmermeyer - C-30 ??? Rick Williams was C21 in 68. Maybe Collins can help us out with the Call Sign structure of the LRRPs. CENTAUR 40Charles "Charlie" Johnson, 1LT UH-1C Pilot/Aero Weapons Jun 1967-Jul 1968 Centuar 3 was the Flight Operations Officer Frank Delvy. During World War 2, the first letter of a Division would usually be the first letter of the call sign name. CENTAUR 39William "Bill" Altenhofen, SSG Aerorifles PLT SGT Feb 1967Feb 1968 Military Life One of the honors associated with achieving a certain rank or position in the military is the replacement of your actual name with a call sign. The standardized callsigns listed above only describe the most common callsigns, which always (or nearly always) have the same meaning and can be used to identify a unit/person's type and role instantly. 40 always seemed to be the Section Leader of the Hogs, so I had assumed the Baby Scout leader was 10. 1-49. CENTAUR 31John Mackey, CPT Cobra Pilot Gun PLT LDR 1972 In my unit (USMC, Infantry) platoon commander is always "actual" and platoons sergeant is "6". Understands the mission two levels up (squad and platoon). Maybe Bruce will remember. Centaur 38 - Mike Banks - Aero Rifle/Slicks Pilot/Aircraft Commander Note that on Infantry Squad 343 channels, individual player nicknames can be used more freely than on any other radio net. Also was Centaur 3 the Operations Officer (Yes)? I seem to remember that Mark Schmidt, kia Dec 67, was C25, but I am not positive on that. CENTAUR 41Paul V. Martindale, CPT AH-1G Pilot Nov 1971-Apr 1972, KIA 28 April 1972 (per 1972 letter) CENTAUR 42 CENTAUR 25?Mark Vedder Schmidt, WO1 UH-1C Gun Pilot 10 Feb 1967-27 Dec 1967 Leader = Leader. Employs mission command systems available to the squad and platoon. A rifleman with Company C, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment, fires his M-4 carbine during qualification on a Fort Drum range. If we take a look at this code name example: Nutmeg = 60th Infantry Regiment The rifleman is an expert in handling and employing the weapon and placing well-aimed fire on the enemy. The leader sufficiently weighs the main effort for each mission (for example, machine guns and antiarmor weapons) to ensure success. Centaur ** - Pat 'Joaquin' Eastes - Heavy Scouts/Mini-Guns Pilot/Aircraft Commander Dan Keirsey, 1LT UH-1H Slick Pilot 1972-1973 This translatesto being the 1st Platoon Leader of Company A, part of 1st Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment. Establishes and operates the units casualty collection point (CCP). Controls fires and establishes fire control measures. CENTAUR 28Allen Brinckerhoff, 1LT UH-1H Slick Pilot SEP 1970CENTAUR 28William R. Cooper, CW2 UH-1H Slick Pilot 1971-1972 CENTAUR 24James R. Rick Arthur, CW2 UH-1C Pilot Mar 1967-Mar 1968 You can substitute Bravo with Hitman since the call sign of Bravo company in the battallion was Hitman. Centaur 44 - Richard Spalding - Gun Platoon/Cobra Pilot/Aircraft Commander The. Know the duties of his teammates and is prepared to fill in with their weapons, if needed. CENTAUR 48Lloyd E. Goldsmith, 1LT AH-1G Pilot Jun 1971 to Mar 1972. United Task Force is an online gaming organisation that simulates real-world military operations using Arma 3, a sandbox PC game and custom software. "ALPHA" is dropped because both elements carry the same callsign. Provide your input to Michael Peake (Unit Historian) see recent comments - & additional comments: 1966-67, Finally, he assesses the risk throughout. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. CENTAUR 17Walter Cooke, CW2 OH-23 Scout Pilot 1967-1968 He is normally the senior Soldier of the fire team and must . Is prepared to assume the duties of squad leader and platoon sergeant. They do not operate as semi-autonomous elements on the battlefield as snipers, nor do they routinely engage targets at the extreme ranges common to snipers. CENTAUR 15John Evans, 1LT OH-6A Pilot 1969 CENTAUR 65 --Call Sign for the Operations Shack. The weapons squad leader is usually the senior squad leader, second only to the platoon sergeant, and performs all the duties of the rifle squad leader. The gunner is normally the senior member of the medium machine gun team. CENTAUR 30John Whitehead, CPT Aerorifle PLT CDR FebAug 68, UH-1H/Gun PLT LDR 1968-1969 In tactical situations, the Marine Corps utilizes call signs naming conventions similar to the Army's. CENTAUR 6AWilliam Clifton Jesse, CW2 UH-1H PIC Nov 2, 1971-May 2, 1972 Fleming to Peake 7 Nov 2020 Mike you could add "Stable Boy" CPT Tom Fleming Service Platoon. CENTAUR 52Erik G. Brethen, CW2, AH-1G Feb 70 until DEROS Itis appended at the end (e.g. H = How, 3rd Battalion: The United States Army uses fixed station call signs which begin with W, such as WAR, used by U.S. Army Headquarters. Classified documents on the F-16 have been leaked on the What in the horrible fresh hell is this ad?!? CENTAUR 30Joe K. Owen, 1LT Scout PLT LDR/Aerorifle PLT CDR Feb 1968-Feb 1969 CENTAUR 10Larry Wilkerson was Centaur 10 mid 69 to mid 70 CENTAUR 40Bruce A. Powell, CPT Aero Weapons Jul 1968 -Aug 1968 1-48. Be capable of engaging all targets with well-aimed shots. Callsigns are assigned to units before the mission begins. CENTAUR 20AP For all the line formations I was in, on paper: 1st platoon was always red platoon, white second, blue third, and we had a "green" platoon that existed off and on. If communication with the platoons next higher element is lost, the radiotelephone operator immediately informs the platoon leader or platoon sergeant. CENTAUR 15Mackie A. Webb, CW2 OH-23G Scout Pilot Jun 1967-Jun 1968 1-55. The automatic rifleman employs his weapon system to suppress enemy Infantry and bunkers, destroy enemy automatic rifle and antitank (AT) teams, and enable the movement of other teams and squads. CENTAUR 40Mike Joest was Centaur 40 in early 69 after Cirincione CENTAUR 46Terry W. Branham, 1LT AH-1G Pilot Dec 1969-Nov 1970 CENTAUR 6Rodolpho (Rubin) Guitierrez, CPT F Troop CDR Jul 1971-Sep 1971 Task Organization: States how the unit is organized for the operation and gives who is the main effort. Is the subject matter expert (SME) on all battle and individual drills? CENTAUR 3Y CENTAUR 30Bill Wilde, MAJ HVY WPS SEC LDR, OPS OFF/Aerorifle PLT CDR 1966-1967 Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division participate in Squad Designated Marksman training, focused on engaging targets with the M4 rifle beyond 300 meters. S-6 = Commander. Knows the maximum ranges for each type of target of the grenade launcher. Determine the abbreviated call sign and answering sequence for your duty position. The following are standard callsigns specifically used for Aircraft. CENTAUR 38 AP I = Item A Marine Corps aircraft might use a call sign like "Marine Delta November One-Zero-Two" or "Shamrock One-Zero-Two." Prepares to assume the role and responsibilities of the platoon leader. The automatic riflemans primary weapon is currently the 5.56-mm M249 light machine gun. Relying on the expertise of the platoon sergeant, the platoon leader regularly consults with him on all platoon matters. The letter part of the call sign is not the company's letter (B vs F in the above example). In early Feb 67 I was told that Cpt Delvy was the gun platoon leader. CENTAUR 3Richard P. Timmermeyer, CPT 1968-1969, OPS OFF Feb 68Aug 68 MILITARY CALLSIGN LIST AS OF APRIL 2009 Compiled by Ron (mdmonitor@verizon.net) This list is the work of many people. If you start at Squadron level (Cavalry ) 6th Regiment 3rd Squadron . The unit would often have either an official or unofficial nickname , 3/6 is Status of ammunition, casualties, and equipment to the platoon sergeant. CENTAUR 24Albert J. CPT John Whitehead C-30 Feb Aug 68 When he made Major and DROSed, Billy Vinson moved to Flt Opns, Harold Fisher moved to XO Bill Wilde moved to Aero Rifle C-30 and I moved to CDR. CENTAUR 22Allen J. Tesini, OH-6A/UH-1H Pilot & UH-1 IP Mar 1971-Feb 1972 He must be able to execute the entire range of individual and collective rifleman tasks within the squad. Ops Officer 72. 2. He is prepared to assume the gunners role in any situation. E = Easy Military communications are conducted from callsign to callsign. The letter part of the call sign is not the company's letter (B vs F in the above example). A machine gunner and other 4-2 SBCT Soldiers patrol through a palm grove near Rashidiyah, Iraq. When I was there I inherited C-34 as fourth squad leader. CENTAUR 32 (Patrol) & Ambush Patrol There are two cases where this generally happens: When an infantry squad operates outside the primary chain of command (Special Forces), or when a new squads are created to Reinforce existing platoons or completely new platoons. CENTAUR 28Dennis Mike Hogan, CW2 UH-1H Slick Pilot 1972-1973 Safe Side", https://www.army.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-11/northern_ireland_operational_aide_memoire_1978_0.pdf#page=21, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Military_call_sign&oldid=1093180135. LT William Mosenthal C -35 Aug 67 30 Jan 68 The weapon section was by MTOE a separate section. CENTAUR 45Michael W. BG Woods, CPT AH-1G Pilot Oct 1971-Nov 1972 CENTAUR 4Clarence C "Buck" Buxton, 1LT SER/MNT PLT LDR STABLE BOY Aug 1967-Feb 1968 Do you remember if Vinson outranked Delvy? The call sign tradition is celebrated by aviation communities across all military branches. Titles such as "Sunray" and (Sunray) Minor are still used. CENTAUR 16Wesley Franklin Frank Walker, 1LT OH-6A Pilot 1972 This means a 'C' Company could potentially have 'Checkmate' as its call sign. Call Sign Nutty for the attached 709th Ordnance Company. CENTAUR 24Marcus A. Kempson, CW2 UH-1H/Nighthawk Pilot 1969-1970 VII Corps: Jayhawk Is an expert in radio procedures, report formats such as close combat attack, (see Figure 1-6), call for indirect fire (see Figure 1-7) or medical evacuation, (see Table 7-1a) plus is an expert on types of field expedient antennas. Within a standard infantry battalion these characters represent companies, platoons and sections respectively, so that 3 Section, 1 Platoon of B Company might be F13. For example, "Mike One", "Mike Two". In that case the vehicle often has the same bumper number, so you'd say "Charlie 1-6, what's your front line trace?" All I remember when I arrived in Feb67, was Cpt Sanders saying he was C-11 and I was assigned C-17. ShackTac uses a standard array of callsigns for specific types of units or player roles. He is chosen for his demonstrated shooting ability, maturity, reliability, good judgment, and experience. CENTAUR 34B When then-president George W. Bush, a former Air National Guard fighter pilot, was flown to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in a Navy S-3B Viking, it was the first use of the "Navy One" call sign. All player roles and most units in a ShackTac mission will have such standard callsigns, while the occasional unit may have a non-standard one (see next chapter). Army Platoon Call Signs LoginAsk is here to help you access Army Platoon Call Signs quickly and handle each specific case you encounter. CENTAUR 14Larry M. Dau, CW2 OH-6A Pilot Sep 1970-Sep 1971 A soldier with the last name of Dude received the call sign of The. He became The The USAF also uses semi-fixed identifiers consisting of a name followed by a two or three digit number. Knows the ballistic effects of the weapon on all types of targets. Callsigns are assigned to two different kinds of things: Most Callsigns are "standardized", being assigned to the same units / individuals in each mission. Nutmeg (60th Infantry Regiment) General Routine Order (G.R.O.) However many other callsigns exist, and can carry themes such as birds, animals and chess pieces. As a general rule, if you are speaking to an element that is not from the same superior callsign as yours, then you must always use your full callsign in all messages. Manage his food, water, and ammunition during operations. Recommends medium machine gun employment to the platoon leader. CENTAUR 3Frank M. Hock, CPT OPS OFF 1972 CENTAUR 14Ronald Ron A. Radcliffe, CPT OH-6A Pilot Sep 1971- Jun 1972 So "Hunter 2-1 Actual" (as in the Call of Duty franchise) would be inaccurate? However, the platoon sergeant traditionally . This includes . CENTAUR 17Bruce Powell, CPT OH-23 Scout/AH-1G Pilot Feb 1967-Aug 1968 The more effective the enemys fire, the lower the level of movement. CENTAUR 51Bruce W. Sikkema, CW2 AH-1G Pilot Dec 69-Jun1971 This is a product of four elements. even when only one platoon is present. Sometimes cool guy nicknames would be used if something weird like two red platoons wound up working with each other. C-10,20,30,40 were considered Platoon Leaders C-3,4,5,6 were administrative level leaders. CENTAUR 6John J. Spencer, MAJ F Troop CDR Feb 1972-Aug 1972 Battalions: Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Bravo Tree Fife This is Bravo Seven One Under fire 32674534 Out Bravo Seven One on the way Out Bravo Tree Fife Adjust 100 right O Other leaders must be sensitive to his decision on movement. The aircraft with the number "One" typically has some extra responsibility and authority to manage other aircraft of the same callsign, though this can easily change according to the situation. CENTAUR 47Walter Russ Miller, Jr., CPT AH-1G Pilot/Blues PLT LDR Nov 1971-Nov 1972 Also, companies often have the letter they are designated by ('A', 'B', 'C' or 'D') be the first letter of their call sign. Tactical call signs are often assigned to a company sized unit or higher. At the point in time you are referring to C-10 was the Aero Scout Platoon Cdr and it was Cpt Billy R. Vinson which was the Heavy Scout Leader. CENTAUR 10 APCENTAUR 10Leland H. Smokey Burgess, Jr., 1LT OH-23 Scout PLT LDR 1967-1968 The USAF also uses semi-fixed identifiers consisting of a name followed by a two or three digit number. A = Able This, together with frequency changes and voice procedure aimed at making every unit sound the same, protects the military against simple traffic analysis and eavesdropping. C = Charlie (explains Camp Jay Hawk in Verviers), First US Army: Master The squad leader is the senior Infantry Soldier in the squad and is responsible for everything the squad does or fails to do. The United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard use a mixture of tactical call signs and international call signs beginning with the letter N. For example, the carrier USS John F. Kennedy had the call sign NJFK for unclassified and navigation communications with other vessels, but uses tactical call signs that vary with its mission. CENTAUR 3Francis X. Delvy, MAJ UH-1C Pilot & OPS OFF Apr 1966-Sep 1967 The name is assigned to a unit on a semi-permanent basis; they change only when the U.S. Department of Defense goes to DEFCON 3. Individual movement techniques (IMT). Earlier systems used a series of appointment titles to identify users and individuals, "Sunray", for instance, referring to the appropriate leader. 1st Battalion =Red This was a code word for each group to protect any form of information that might fall into the hands of the enemy. Feb 1967- Sept 1968. S-5 = Executive Officer CENTAUR 13?Harlan Gray Sparrow III, CW2 OH-6A Pilot Apr 1971-Apr 1972 All components of the Ninth Division were given code names that started with the letter N. 3rd Battalion = Blue. (Refer to FM 3-22.9 for more information. Pat Eastes Jan 2014: for years I thought that when I was in heavy scouts that I was C21, but that was evidently Rick Williams. These positions were reserved for commissioned officers (if there was one to fill the position). CENTAUR 10Aubrey D. Dismukes, CPT OH-6A Pilot Oct 1971-Apr 1972 ACTUAL is used as the trasmittor is trying to speak to the commander proper. CENTAUR 24Ronald D. Holmes, 1LT UH-1H Slick Pilot 1972-1973 CENTAUR 25Thomas Tom Meeks, CW2 AH-1G Pilot Oct 1967-Oct 1968 CENTAUR 28Steven J. Zorger, HU-1H AC CDR/"Nighthawk" PIC Dec 1968-Aug 1969 Under NATO conventions, 6 is designated the commander or leader, 5 the second-in-command or executive officer, 7 the chief NCO. CENTAUR 38Michael R. Banks, CW2 UH-1D Slick Pilot Jul 1966-Jul 1967 Other radio users, like B20, do not fit into the standard battalion model but are also assigned a call sign for protection. CENTAUR 10Roman Millett, CPT Gun/Scout PLT LDR, & XO Jan 1970-Dec 1970 I always thought that the OH-23 Section didn't have a name, other than "Ash and Trash" and "Taxi Service" branch of the Light Scout Section. Sdm ) are not squad snipers Infantry units and player roles kia Dec 67, was Sanders! Horrible fresh hell is this ad?! '' is dropped because both elements carry the same callsign,... Expertise of the call sign tradition is celebrated by aviation communities across all Military branches Collins help. Missions where players are on the OPFOR side sometimes include different callsigns than those listed above gunners role any! Usually be the Section leader of the medium machine gun team 3, a PC... Prepares to assume the duties of his teammates and is used for aircraft high-level and! 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