English lesson plan for military English teachers. The English class comprises reading and listening part. The speaking part relates to the previously presented article and recording and uses "The patrol" game rules. Radio communication is done via Skype.

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Radio
communication.
Military patrols
(exercises)
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Listen to the recording:
http://www.theguardian.com/world/audio/2010/nov/17/military-
afghanistan-sangin
Answer the following questions:
-What was sergeant Andy Hughes’s job in Afghanistan?
-Where did they sleep?
-Who was the worst casualty for him? Why?
Read the article:
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/nov/17/royal-marines-
horrible-reality-afghanistan
Answer the following questions:
-Why was the 40 Commando’s duty so hard in Sangin?
-Who was usually targeted by the Talibans?
-What was the most lethal TB’s tactics concerning IEDs?
-Why did the Commando’s situation improve during last three months?

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N
SHUGA patrol base
„FOX 06”
Foot patrol
from FOB
JACKSON,
3 km N
direction
Report to your TOC („EAGLE 01”) what you are doing.

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REMEMBER:
EXAMPLE:
When you want to initiate radio exchange, first you must call out the
addressee of your message. To notify the addressee about incoming
message call him/her twice, giving his/her call sign. Then give your call
sign. When you expect the other part to answer, finish your portion of
message with a word “OVER.” If there is a traffic on the air, use “BREAK,
BREAK” to cut into the network. Only in case of higher priority of your
message!
-EAGLE 01, EAGLE 01, this is FOX 06, over.
-FOX 06, this is EAGLE 01, proceed.
-EAGLE 01, this is FOX 06. We continue our patrol. We passed by SHUGA
patrol base and we are at 42S VC 34560 90430. Over.
-FOX 06, this EAGLE 01. Say again the last three digits, over…

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EAGLE 01: Are the local citizens present in the town? What is the POL?
Town of ALQUEB

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REMEMBER:
EXAMPLE:
In case of some interference or just to confirm how your message was
received you may need to ask about the reception. In this instance we
use “HOW DO YOU COPY?” or even shorter “HOW COPY?” To ask about
general quality of the reception you may also ask “HOW DO YOU
READ?” There are two ways of responding to such questions. You may
simply answer “COPY LOUD AND CLEAR” (=”LIMA CHARLIE”) or give the
answerer the notion of the signal quality by giving the note from 1 to 5.
-EAGLE 01, EAGLE 01, this is FOX 06, over.
-FOX 06, this is EAGLE 01, copy 2 out of 5. Say again.
-EAGLE 01, this is FOX 06. We reached ALQUEB town, I SAY AGAIN, we
are at ALQUEB town, how copy?
-FOX 06, this is EAGLE 01, LIMA CHARLIE now. What is the status of the
local population in the town? Any visual contact with civilians? Over.
-EAGLE 01, this is FOX 06. We have eyes on 4 ECHO, over.

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You encountered an aggressive mob (c.50pax). Report the situation.
crowd

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A car has just
exploded in a crowd!
1x FF WIA
12x LN KIA
42 x LN WIA

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REMEMBER:
EXAMPLE:
When reporting any event, you can use SALTUR template:
S – Strength
A – Action
L – Location
T – Time
U – Unit
R – Reaction / Recommendation
-EAGLE 01, EAGLE 01, this is FOX 06, over.
-FOX 06, this is EAGLE 01, ready to copy, over.
-EAGLE 01, this is FOX 06. Suicide bomber attack in the town. Prepare for
receiving SALTUR, over.
-This is EAGLE 01, ready to copy.
-This is FOX 06, Line 1: …., LINE 2:…

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One suicide bomber detonated in a nearby house. What do you suggest?
Any
survivors?
Is it safe? Any
subsequent attack
to happen?