Fwd: [etranger] Call for Fire
From: Bryn Monnery <littlegreenmen.geo@y...>
Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2002 01:38:58 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Fwd: [etranger] Call for Fire
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The New Call for Fire Procedure for the Army of One
Picture troops under fire, desperately needing
artillery support, making a cellphone call and hearing
the following:
Thank you for calling the 25th Infantry Division's
automated artillery support request line. Please be
assured that we will attempt to assist you with all
available resources in the shortest time possible.
For air support, please call the U.S. Air Force at
1-800-BOMBNOW.
For naval gun fire, please call 1-888-SEASICK.
If you are attacking a fixed enemy position, please
press 1.
If you are engaged in mobile defense, please press 2.
If you are defending a fixed position, please press 3.
If you are setting up a hasty defense or are about to
be overrun, please press 4.
If you wish to cancel a prior fire mission request,
please press 5. Press the star key at any time to
return to the main menu.
If you are using a TA-312, remain on the line and one
of our customer support counselors will be with you
shortly.
Please select the type of fire mission you would like.
If you would like 81 mm or 4.2 inch mortars, please
press 1.
If you would like 155 mm howitzers, please press 2.
If you would like advanced munitions, such as fuel-oil
explosives or scattering mines, please press 3 to
speak with one of our soldier advocates to complete
our brief Advanced Firepower Usage Survey.
If you would like to request chemical or nuclear
weapons, please press 4 and hold the line. The
Secretary of Defense will speak with you as soon as
possible.
Enter the map coordinates of the target you would like
to strike, followed by the pound sign.
If you need to enter map grid designations, please use
the star for a "q" and the pound sign for an "i."
Please remember to verify your coordinates and that
your request may take several minute to process.
[Beep-beep-beep-beep-beep-beep-beep-beep]
You have entered co-ordinates 32364519.
If this is correct, please press 1.
If this is incorrect, please press 2 and re-enter the
coordinates. Thank you.
Please enter your battalion, company and platoon
passcodes, each followed by the pound sign. As soon as
we verify your passcodes, we will begin processing
your request.
If you have forgotten your passcode, please contact
1-800-IFORGOT for a temporary passcode.
Please enter your passcode now.
[Beep-beep-beep-beep-beep-#, beep-beep-beep-beep-#,
beep-beep-beep-beep-beep-beep-#]
Thank you. [Pause] Your passcodes have been verified
and your request will be processed.
We strongly suggest that you and your comrades take
cover as soon as possible.
Thank you for using the 25th Infantry Division's
artillery request support line and have a nice day.
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The New Call for Fire Procedure for the Army of One<BR>
<BR>
Picture troops under fire, desperately needing<BR>
artillery support, making a cellphone call and hearing<BR>
the following: <BR>
<BR>
Thank you for calling the 25th Infantry Division's<BR>
automated artillery support request line. Please be<BR>
assured that we will attempt to assist you with all<BR>
available resources in the shortest time possible. <BR>
<BR>
For air support, please call the U.S. Air Force at<BR>
1-800-BOMBNOW. <BR>
For naval gun fire, please call 1-888-SEASICK. <BR>
If you are attacking a fixed enemy position, please<BR>
press 1. <BR>
If you are engaged in mobile defense, please press 2. <BR>
If you are defending a fixed position, please press 3.<BR>
<BR>
If you are setting up a hasty defense or are about to<BR>
be overrun, please press 4. <BR>
If you wish to cancel a prior fire mission request,<BR>
please press 5. Press the star key at any time to<BR>
return to the main menu. <BR>
If you are using a TA-312, remain on the line and one<BR>
of our customer support counselors will be with you<BR>
shortly. <BR>
<BR>
Please select the type of fire mission you would like.<BR>
<BR>
If you would like 81 mm or 4.2 inch mortars, please<BR>
press 1. <BR>
If you would like 155 mm howitzers, please press 2. <BR>
If you would like advanced munitions, such as fuel-oil<BR>
explosives or scattering mines, please press 3 to<BR>
speak with one of our soldier advocates to complete<BR>
our brief Advanced Firepower Usage Survey. <BR>
If you would like to request chemical or nuclear<BR>
weapons, please press 4 and hold the line. The<BR>
Secretary of Defense will speak with you as soon as<BR>
possible. <BR>
<BR>
Enter the map coordinates of the target you would like<BR>
to strike, followed by the pound sign. <BR>
If you need to enter map grid designations, please use<BR>
the star for a "q" and the pound sign for an "i."
<BR>
<BR>
Please remember to verify your coordinates and that<BR>
your request may take several minute to process. <BR>
<BR>
[Beep-beep-beep-beep-beep-beep-beep-beep] <BR>
You have entered co-ordinates 32364519. <BR>
If this is correct, please press 1. <BR>
If this is incorrect, please press 2 and re-enter the<BR>
coordinates. Thank you. <BR>
Please enter your battalion, company and platoon<BR>
passcodes, each followed by the pound sign. As soon as<BR>
we verify your passcodes, we will begin processing<BR>
your request. <BR>
If you have forgotten your passcode, please contact<BR>
1-800-IFORGOT for a temporary passcode. <BR>
<BR>
Please enter your passcode now. <BR>
[Beep-beep-beep-beep-beep-#, beep-beep-beep-beep-#,<BR>
beep-beep-beep-beep-beep-beep-#] <BR>
<BR>
Thank you. [Pause] Your passcodes have been verified<BR>
and your request will be processed. <BR>
<BR>
We strongly suggest that you and your comrades take<BR>
cover as soon as possible. <BR>
<BR>
Thank you for using the 25th Infantry Division's<BR>
artillery request support line and have a nice day. <BR>
<BR>
<BR>
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