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'''"Actual"''' is the [[wireless]] callsign for the commanding officer, borrowed from the real-world communications term for the officer-in-charge (e.g. the commander of a military vessel, task force or unit).  
'''Actual''' is a [[wireless]] term for the principal officer in command.


It is used to distinguish the commanding officer from other personnel who may use the communications channel, without resorting to a code name or other identification. It is frequently used when sensitive information needs to be communicated directly to the officer-in-charge or when a direct and urgent order must be rendered.
A real-world communications term signifying that the officer-in-charge (e.g. the commander of a military vessel, task force or unit) is speaking or  required on-air.  


Example: A pilot from battlestar ''Pacifica'', callsign "Joker," is ordered to engage a target.
It is used to distinguish the commanding officer from other personnel who may use the communications channel, without recourse to code names or other means of identification, and frequently used when sensitive information needs to be communicated directly to the officer-in-charge, or when a direct and urgent order must be rendered.


: '''Pacifica''': Joker, Pacifica.  Engage the unidentified craft, weapons free.
Example: Assume pilot call sign Joker, based on battlestar Pacifica, is required to engage in a dangerous maneuver.
: '''Pilot''': Pacifica, Joker. Confirm.
 
: '''Pacifica''': Joker, Pacifica Actual.  Execute the order.
Pacifica: Joker, Pacifica.  Engage the unidentified craft, weapons free.
Pilot: Pacifica, Joker. Confirm order.
Pacifica: Joker, Pacifica Actual.  Execute order.
 
[[William Adama]] is known as ''[[Galactica]]'s'' actual.  


When communicating over wireless aboard ''{{RDM|Galactica}}'', [[William Adama]] is "Galactica actual".


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