What should you do if communication fails during an operation with the AN/PRC-152?

If communication fails during an operation using the AN/PRC-152 radio, the most effective course of action is to verify communications with other net members. This step involves checking in with fellow unit members to understand whether the communication issue is isolated to one individual or more widespread. By doing this, you can determine if the problem lies with your equipment or if it's affecting the entire team.

This approach is crucial in a combat situation because maintaining situational awareness and ensuring that team members can coordinate effectively is vital to mission success. Engaging other net members allows for troubleshooting and can often yield solutions or alternative means of communication if the issue is found to be equipment-related.

While checking the battery, reloading COMSEC data, or selecting a different preset may serve as potential troubleshooting steps for communication issues, verifying with others creates a broader context and can provide immediate confirmation if the problem is collective, thus facilitating faster resolution and maintaining operational effectiveness.