Charlie (Callsign)

Charlie is the third letter of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet, corresponding to the letter "C". The word Charlie is normally used instead of that letter in all communications.

The term "Charlie" is typically used as the Callsign for the third Squad in the first Infantry Platoon. Since almost all ShackTac videos include at least one infantry platoon, this callsign is one of the most common.

Uses

 * The third Squad in the first (or only) Infantry Platoon is almost always called "Charlie". If there are players on two or more Sides of a mission, each side may have its own Charlie squad.


 * If Charlie Squad has any armed vehicles directly attached to it, whether for transport or close fire support, those vehicles receive the callsign "Charlie Victor", meaning "Charlie Vehicle". This is typically shortened to "Charlie Vic" ("CV" on the map).


 * Objectives for Charlie Squad are marked with the letter "C", but will be referred to as "Charlie Objective", "Charlie Rally", "Charlie Resupply", etc.


 * In an Armored Company with no infantry present, the callsign "Charlie" will typically be assigned to the third Tank Platoon in that company. All of the above applies equally to this tank platoon.

Examples
Since a "Charlie Squad" appears in almost each and every ShackTac video, specific examples are not necessary.

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