Introducing 2 new characters into a short story and figured I'd lead with some humor. Well, what do you think? Any ratelo think there is any humor there or should I just keep it frosty and ghost recon like?

I thought it was funny, sort of.

Not unrealistic

FIFY

I realize this is a joke, but just FYI, using names and profanity are not considered proper radio etiquette.

Also, when reporting on a target, you would typically be less ambiguous.  Instead of “possible foot mobiles crossing the river” your observation report should sound like “Approximately 15 Republican Guard (or enemy*) foot mobiles currently crossing the river 100 meters west of my pos., equipped with body armor, AK47s, and 3 RPG7s".

Look up a SALUTE report.  SALUTE is an acronym for reporting on enemy activity.  It Stands for Size Activity Location Unit Time Equipment.


For example, the exchange I outlined would break down as:

Size: 15 enemy foot mobiles (similarly, you could simply say “squad-sized element”)

Activity: crossing the river

Location: 100 meters west of my pos. (pos.= position)

Unit: Republican Guard (*in this instance, you would probably just say ‘enemy’ because they would likely be the only enemy in your AO)

Time: currently (if for some reason you observed enemy activity, but were out of radio contact, you could report the activity later by saying something to the effect of “at 0900”)

Equipment: body armor, AK47s, 3 RPG7s (reporting on enemy equipment is critical to developing a proper response.  Say your air support ended up being helicopters, you would want to report all observable enemy equipment in case they had some kind of anti-air craft weapons.)



I know that explanation is a little into–the-weeds, but I hope it helps

probably funnier if radio chatter is second nature to you.
too much work for me to follow...and I personally don't find profanity funny.  If that makes me so be it.

762 edit is good.  

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