Need examples of NATO Comms traffic.

[ArmySGT.]

Originally Posted by TicToc

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Body of Message: Senders intent is usually the first thing, followed by background information that will elaborate on the intent. Specific guidance such as suspense times and go/no go criteria will be annotated in the intent section.

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082110ZOCT08

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From National Command Authority
To COMSubPacFlt

Per Orders SECDEF, SSBN USS Alabama is detached from duty and coordination with all US and Allied operations in Pacific Theater.

Per Orders SECDEF, COM USS Alabama is further task organized directly under SECDEF for immediate deployment.

Per Orders SECDEF, COMSUBPACFLT is authorized accelerated deployment of follow on SSBN deployment, USS Nevada.

Authentication. A5GH-56GH-JI89-MD7K

Acknowledge receipt of transmission required.

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