Field Manual / Acronyms / RTO
RTO
ACRONYMRadio Telephone Operator
Radio Telephone Operator: carries and operates the unit's radio.
On air
“Bravo Six, this is Bravo Two RTO. Platoon leader is on the way. Over.”
In conversation
Check with the RTO before you move.
The RTO stays close to the platoon leader at all times.
The RTO checks the batteries and the antenna before every patrol.
Enemy snipers often look for the RTO by the antenna.