Field Manual / Acronyms / QRF
QRF
ACRONYMQuick Reaction Force
A ready unit that can move fast to help other units in trouble.
On air
“Hammer Six, Bravo Two-One, in heavy contact, request QRF. Over.”
“Bravo Two-One, QRF is Oscar Mike, ten mikes out. Over.”
In conversation
Second squad is the QRF tonight, so stay near the trucks.
The quick reaction force must be ready to leave in fifteen minutes.
QRF duty means you sleep in your boots.