CH 01 · ASA CONTROL
You say
The full alphabet
Numbers are said one digit at a time: 22 is "two two", not "twenty-two", and zero is always "zero", never "oh". For the radio procedure words and how to structure a message, read the phonetic alphabet guide on the blog.
FAQ
What is the NATO phonetic alphabet?
A standard set of 26 words, Alpha to Zulu, one for each letter, used on the radio so letters are not confused: B and D, M and N, S and F sound alike but Bravo, Delta, Mike, November, Sierra and Foxtrot do not.
How do you say numbers in the phonetic alphabet?
One digit at a time: 22 is "two two", 100 is "one zero zero". Zero is always said "zero", never "oh".
Do security guards need to know the phonetic alphabet?
Yes. It is part of the communications unit on the SIA Door Supervisor and Security Guard courses and is assessed in the radio practical, and CCTV operators use it every shift when passing descriptions and registrations.
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