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@NOTIFY - MEU HQ on behalf of Mr. Badger.

hello, I'm new to arma3 and i bought and joined it because of the videos i have seen from this server, my question is where can i learn the radio chatter that i hear all the time in the videos? the understanding of what is being said and what it requires to be done is what i am seeking. i can find no explanation on you-tube or the forums which is why i am asking here. i want to join in on the server and play but because i don't know the radio chatter I'm worried about jumping i and messing other peoples games up.

I learned by movies and watching combat footage. There’s a large number of videos on YouTube where you can hear military chatter. Like the others said. Short and sweet, and simple. Learn phonetic and other pro words. It also doesn’t hurt to write things down before talking over the net.

My favorite, "It's push to talk, not push to think."

This. All of the information with the phoenetic alphabet and prowords is shorten the time on the radio with our transmissions and to ensure we are heard, even in unsuitable terrain/slightly out of range. Just hop in and listen to the radio if you aren't comfortable talking, or just wing it and use some plain english. It is the public server, no one is going to have their gameplay ruined. Just remember to preplan what you intend to say, and keep it short and sweet.

Plain English is also a full proof way

In regards to this, pages 3A-1 to 3A-7 are particularly useful for common phrases.

If you're eager and don't mind a bit of reading, I'd recommend skimming through the NATO Allied Communications Propublications 125: Communications Instructions—Radiotelephone Procedures: http://www.k1chr.org/ACP 125 (G) Radio Telephone Procedures NOV 2016.pdf Not all of that document is applicable to what happens in game, but there is a lot of valuable information in there. Especially so for communication on shared tactical nets, which happens regularly on our public server.

Another useful search term is "Military Communications Prowords". Taking some time to learn the phonetic alphabet will also help. http://www.stanag6001.com/radio-communication-rules/

I didn't know any of it when I came in and after just two weeks of practice, you get it.

I wouldn't worry about messing up someone elses game and I'm sure anyone would be glad to help in-game. What your looking for though is radio etiquette and usually playing and listening to the radios is a good way of picking it up.