The Default Hot-Keys for ACRE are as follows:



CTRL + SHIFT + X
- Open your current radio GUI, if you have one


CTRL + SHIFT + A
- Hot-swap between the radios you are carrying as your active radio


CAPS LOCK
- Radio PTT (Push to Talk) Key


CTRL + SHIFT + UP
- Change the current radio to be in both ears


CTRL + SHIFT + LEFT
- Change the current radio to be in your left ear


CTRL + SHIFT + RIGHT
- Change the current radio to be in your right ear

Radio Transmission:



Whenever a person speaks or you yourself speak on a radio, you will hear two different types of 'squawks'. indicating both begin and end of transmission. If you do not hear a squawk when you being your radio transmission, you are not transmitting. This is generally fixed by restarting Teamspeak and launching as Admin.


'Stepping over' is transmitting at the same time as someone else. Both people will be heard and will near always be misunderstood; avoid if possible. You know you are stepping or being stepped over when you hear more than one 'squawks' at the beginning of your transmission.


To minimize the the chance of this happening:

1.) Do not say unnecessary things over the radio.
2.) Utilize different radios and/or frequencies.
3.) Use brevity when speaking over the radio.


brev·i·ty
/ˈbrevitē/

1. concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

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Speaking in 'Direct':

Use your normal Teamspeak PTT (Push to Talk) Key, whatever you have configured it as. You will hear people move about you in Proximity.

PRC-343:





PRC-343 is the most basic of all radios. These are generally given to everyone for basic squad communication.

- Channel Knob is most left knob
- Left click to increase channel
- Right click to decrease channel

- Volume Knob is most right knob
- Left click to increase volume
- Right click to decrease volume



AN/PRC-148:





AN/PRC-148 is generally given to FTL leads, high command, FAC, and special fireteams (such as MAT and MMG teams. These are typically used for command to issue orders.

- Channel interface is default interface when Radio GUI is opened
- Left click UP arrow to increase channel
- Left click DOWN arrow to decrease channel
- Press ENT when you have selected a channel

- You can browse interfaces with MODE button.
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- I'll get back to this~
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AN/PRC-119:





The AN/PRC-119 consists of multiple functions on the radio. Currently, some are not enabled. The functionality available as of right now is as follows:

6 pre-programmed channels


- You are able to click the knob to 'turn' it between channels
- Switching between power(PWR) modes. These are 400mW, 2200mW, 4000mW, and 40,000mW
- 40,000mW is "PA Mode", which is only available in vehicles

Programming to a custom frequency for a channel or in manual mode:


In a simple scenario, you can simply click the channel knob, and you will be on those frequencies. If you wish to program a custom frequency, you can do the following:

- Click the 'CLR' button to clear the current frequency
- Program the 5-digit frequency you wish to use.

- Example: if you want the frequency 3.111, this would be programmed by clicking: 0 - 3 - 1 - 1 - 1
-Click 'CTO' to use that frequency.

Radios are set up in a way that alleviates the communications burden and clutter for single squads, and entire platoons by separating specific squads into distinct 343 channels. The following are the default radio channels, if Lead or Command does not say otherwise, you should be on adhere to:


PRC-343 Defaults

Alpha - 1
Bravo - 2
Charlie - 3

AN/PRC-148 Defaults

Command (ASL, BSL, PltCO, Air Assets (Transport Choppers and such) - 11
FAC/CAS - 12

Before I start this section off, I want to put in my two cents on the subject. This section isn't in the guide for the sake of roleplaying or sounding 'cool', but for brevity's sake.


brev·i·ty
/ˈbrevitē/

1. concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

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'Copy/Copies' - Used as an acknowledgement, generally in response to a radio message or some kind of command.
Example - Alpha Squad Lead: '1, Be Advised you have a squad of EI approaching from your west.'
Alpha Fireteam Leader: '1 Copies.'


'Be Advised' - Used to signify that the following is important information.
Example - Alpha-1 Fireteam Lead: 'Lead, Be Advised, 1 has eyes on Armor to the west of Staroye.'


'Stepping Off' - This is one of the many 'Moving Out' type phrases people may use to signify that their team, or squad, is beginning a move order. Generally only the leading element will radio this in, and the other teams are just required to pay attention and stay with the leading element.
Example - Alpha-1 Fireteam Leader: '1, stepping off.' *moves*
Alpha 2 and 3 Fireteam Leaders: In Direct Chat, 'Alright team, let's move.' *moves*


'Hold One' - This is basically 'Hold the ♥♥♥♥ up' in proper tactical speak. If your lead is asking for a report, or anything similar and you need to let him know that you are busy and cannot answer yet or get his information, use this.
Example - Alpha Squad Lead: '1, I need a status report.'
Alpha 1 Fireteam Leader, Currently fighting off an enemy flanking maneuver, 'This is 1, Hold One Lead.'


'Set' - This is used to signify that a team is ready to begin an order/ in position to carry out an order/ any other kind of situation that would require a radio'd 'Ready'.
Example - Alpha-1 FTL, after arriving at the staging area and in the proper position: 'Lead, 1 is Set.'

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Acronyms

(There are heaps of acronyms, but I'll list the ones that I feel are important to know.)

A/B/C - Alpha/Bravo/Charlie

FT/FTL - Fireteam/Fireteam Leader

SL - Squad Lead

AR - Automatic Rifleman

AAR - Assistant Automatic Rifleman

AT - Anti-Tank

MMG - Medium Machine Gun

CAS - Close Air Support

FAC - Forward Air Controller

FOB - Forward Operating Base

LOA - Limit of Advance

LZ - Landing Zone

AA - Anti-Air

APC - Armored Personnel Carrier

UAV - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

UI - User Interface

AI - Artificial Intelligence

EI - Enemy Infantry