Military communication is a crucial aspect of military operations. The need for clarity, precision, and brevity in communication has led to the development of various systems, including radio codes and phonetic alphabets. This article explores these systems, their history, and how they are used.
Radio codes are used by military police to communicate specific scenarios, requests, or actions quickly and efficiently. These codes usually begin with the number "10", followed by a second number which denotes a specific situation or action.
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10-2: Ambulance urgently needed
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10-3: Motor vehicle accident
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10-4: Wrecker requested
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10-5: Ambulance requested
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10-6: Send civilian police
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10-7: Pick up prisoner
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10-8: Subject in custody
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10-9: Send police van
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10-10: Escort/transport
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10-11: In service
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10-12: Out of service
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10-13: Repeat last message
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10-14: Your location?
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10-15: Go to…
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10-16: Report by landline
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10-17: Return to headquarters
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10-18: Assignment completed
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10-19: Contact/call…
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10-20: Relay to…
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10-21: Time check
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10-22: Fire
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10-23: Disturbance
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10-24: Suspicious person
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10-25: Stolen/abandoned vehicle
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10-26: Serious accident
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10-27: Radio check
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10-28: Loud and clear
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10-29: Signal weak
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10-30: Request assistance (non-emergency)
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10-31: Request investigator
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10-32: Request MP duty officer
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10-33: Stand by
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10-34: Cancel last message
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10-35: Meal
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10-36: Any messages?
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10-38: Relief/change
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10-39: Check vehicle/building
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10-40: Acknowledge
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10-50: Change frequency
