Air Extraction
Requesting an air extraction for friendly forces.
Hello 6-1. This is (Callsign). Request Air Extraction. Over
| A | OWN LOCATION | “Friendly Forces marked on map as (indicator) at Grid 123456" |
| B | DESCRIPTION OF FF | “We are a Section size (give numbers i.e times 6). Friendly position marked by smoke” (or IR). |
| C | LZ LOCATION | "LZ at Grid 12345678. We are N/S/E/W xxxm from enemy location." (8 figure grid reference) |
| D | LZ DESCRIPTION | "Possible harrasing fire from EF in tree line, danger (AA/SAM) and Hazards." |
| E | WHEN | “Time Now. Read Back. Over" |
| “STOP, STOP, STOP” | “To halt an air extract (possibly due to new threat)” |
- Have essential information filled in before calling HQ
- Try to speak slowly and clearly
- Try to do what the pilot tells you, when they tell you
- Be prepared to mark your own and the enemy forces position (not with white smoke)
- Pro Word: TIC = Troops in Contact