Does the Army use "10-4" in radio commands?

Will Boyd — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:18:47 -0500

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Jan 19 at 2018 12:23 AM

SSG Edward Tilton — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:23:08 -0500

No it doesn't

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2018 12:24 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:24:58 -0500

Will Boyd I was a Marine Radio Operator. 10-4 was police code. The military would say Roger" for understood, and then "Out" for end of transmission.

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Jan 19 at 2018 12:47 AM

SSG Trevor S. — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:47:45 -0500

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2018 1:04 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 01:04:07 -0500

They're not supposed to, but I've heard Soldiers say "10-4" numerous times over the radio while on TOC duty. It never fails to make me chuckle.

Response by SGT Matthew S. made Jan 19 at 2018 8:17 AM

SGT Matthew S. — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 08:17:29 -0500

No, the military doesn't use 10-codes. After becoming an emergency responder after the military, I feel that it's for the better as well.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2018 8:55 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 08:55:44 -0500

10-91

Response by SFC Greg Bruorton made Jan 19 at 2018 9:51 AM

SFC Greg Bruorton — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 09:51:01 -0500

No. "Roger" is used for acknowledgment, "Over" for allowing the recipient to respond, and "Out" to end the transmission connection. Also, "WILCO" for "will comply" is often used. Other terms used are "Say again," "I say again," and "Wait One," meaning a short pause.

Response by SPC David Willis made Jan 19 at 2018 9:53 AM

SPC David Willis — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 09:53:44 -0500

Only time Ive ever used it was when I was on internal comms with my buddy pretending to be a lonely trucker looking fer lot lizzards.

Response by Sgt Tee Organ made Jan 19 at 2018 10:06 AM

Sgt Tee Organ — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 10:06:09 -0500

Sure if you want a one on one with a First Sgt. Or in my case, a knot in the back of the head by a SSgt who overhears. Net protocols are essential when transmitting message and any language outside of that protocol constitutes broken transmissions due to the listener having to decide if the speaker is a legit source. If you're calling in a nine line and use any language outside of what is to be expected it will delay it or cancel it. This means a set of protocols will have to be in place to verify the source communicator to re establish the communication, which could mean that you have to restate the nine. In combat this could be critical, and should at least warrant a boot to the head from a platoon Sgt. Now if you're on commercial traffic and reporting the conditions of the barracks, that scrutiny isn't necessary but it's always a great practice to stay within the protocols. 10-4 is jargon mostly associated with the local security forces to mean what we use "affirmative." Stick with that and you'll be safe.

Response by LCpl Mike Zacher made Jan 19 at 2018 11:09 AM

LCpl Mike Zacher — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 11:09:11 -0500

Army thinks its a cb radio

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2018 11:21 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 11:21:15 -0500

Military police use 10-code. :-)

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Jan 19 at 2018 12:06 PM

SSG Edward Tilton — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:06:07 -0500

There are even large city departments that don't. They would rather that you speak clearly

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jan 19 at 2018 12:09 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:09:46 -0500

Will Boyd 21 Years a Military Communicator, I can Assure You, No Such Critter used by Us.

Response by Sgt Tee Organ made Jan 19 at 2018 12:36 PM

Sgt Tee Organ — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:36:58 -0500

One thing to keep in mind is often times when transmitting voice over electronic communication it's hard to decipher some words like stop and step. So having a system of protocols helps to process the transmission within a set of established phonetics that leave very little to the imagination. Prime example is the phonetic alphabet used in military transition. It enhances communication and eliminates confusion. Anything outside of the protocol does the opposite.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2018 12:44 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:44:27 -0500

no, its a civilian thing, the proper answer is ROGER - I have received your last transmission satisfactorily.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jan 19 at 2018 1:13 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:13:25 -0500

OH MY GOD!!! Any RTO using the 10 codes would have a real long personal talk with me!!

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Jan 19 at 2018 7:05 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 19:05:30 -0500

Only if the person saying it is trying to be a smartass.

Response by PO3 Michael James made Jan 19 at 2018 7:20 PM

PO3 Michael James — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 19:20:03 -0500

Will Boyd, Sir; Military NEVER used the 10 code before... 10 codes are for use as civilian Communications.. 10-4, would be roger, or roger that... Military used classified codes "Q and Z" signals when communicating via "keyboard".. Computer... Voice was primarily phonic .. Also heavy use of "call signs".. There were other means.. Morse code.. and certain Classified ways to communicate... Best to you... Mike

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Jan 19 at 2018 9:48 PM

SFC Joseph Weber — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 21:48:42 -0500

Sometimes. Usually right after I said Aye Aye to my Commander or First Sergeant. They love that stuff.

Response by MAJ Albert McCaig made Jan 19 at 2018 10:14 PM

MAJ Albert McCaig — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 22:14:10 -0500

Response by SSgt Jimmy Jackson made Jan 20 at 2018 7:59 AM

SSgt Jimmy Jackson — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 07:59:33 -0500

Nope....Wait, out was always a good one....Keeps them guessing.

Response by SGT Robert Taylor made Sep 5 at 2020 12:08 PM

SGT Robert Taylor — Sat, 05 Sep 2020 12:08:35 -0400

It depends as a MP in th 80's we would use a bastardized 10 code but generally we would ise plain english