ISPI
ISPI—That’s the acronym I remember from my time in the service for when a unit is in trouble and must communicate for help. The “I” reminds us that we need to communicate our identity. The “S” stands for situation and prompts us to communicate the emergency to others who can help. The “P” is for position and the last “I” is for intention. A standard call for help would go something like: “Mayday, mayday, mayday, this is Tango Charlie Two Four. We are taking on water in positi
