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Callouts are concise phrases designed to broadcast as much information about the enemy as possible in as few syllables. ''Splatoon'' squads should consider using them to improve team coordination.

Callouts use a common format of '''[number of enemies] at [location]'''. More detailed information may be called out: '''[weapon held by enemy] at [location] moving to [location]'''.

If the enemy has taken damage: '''[weapon held by enemy] is weak'''.

To say that the enemy is located where the player got splatted: '''on my X'''. To signal the location, the splatted player needs to press the [[signal]] button {{Button|DPad}}.

'''Traded with [weapon held by enemy]''' is used to communicate that both the player and the enemy got splatted.

'''Got [number of enemies]''' or '''got [weapon held by enemy]''' are used to report any successful splats.

'''[weapon held by enemy] got me''' is used to communicate that the player got splatted and the team is one down.

'''[weapon held by enemy] jumped out''' is used to communicate that the enemy [[Super Jump]]ed away.

For example, a typical callout would be "charger on their snipe". This callout alerts the team that a [[Splat Charger]] or [[E-liter]] player is at the most common sniping location.

==Weapon naming==
The full weapon name could be used, but these abbreviations and alternate names make communication more efficient. [[Special weapon]]s should also be called out if they are being deployed.

The common prefix "V-" refers to the unbranded or "Vanilla" kit of a main weapon. Similarly, "K-" refers to the Kensa kit given to many main weapons in Splatoon 2. Both have been shortened further, for example into "Viper" ("vanilla" Splatana Wiper) and "Krapid" (Kensa Rapid Blaster). Certain other kits have received the same treatment for various reasons, such as the "Clapples", "Zimi" and "Diper".

Note that weapons are often given more specific callouts in contexts where they need to be differentiated from each other - for example, the Sloshing Machine may be called "Slosher" when alone, "Machine" when paired with another Slosher-class weapon, or "V-Machine" when paired with a Sloshing Machine Neo.

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===Shooters===
Generic - None (Too varied and too common for a generic callout to have any meaning).
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|.52 Gal}} - 52, Gal.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|.52 Gal Deco}} - 52, Gal, 52 Deco.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|.96 Gal}} - 96, Gal.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|.96 Gal Deco}} - 96, Gal, 96 Deco.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Aerospray MG}} - Aero, MG, OG.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Aerospray PG}} - Aero, PG.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Aerospray RG}} - Aero, RG.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Annaki Splattershot Nova}} - Annaki, Annaki Nova, Nova.
* {{Weapon|S|Main|Berry Splattershot Pro}} - Berry, Berry Pro, Pro.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Cherry H-3 Nozzlenose}} - H-3, Cherry.
* {{Weapon|S|Main|Custom Dual Squelcher}} - Squelcher.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Custom Jet Squelcher}} - C-Jet, Jet.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Custom Splattershot Jr.}} - Junior, Custom Junior.
* {{Weapon|S|Main|Dual Squelcher}} - Squelcher.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Foil Squeezer}} - Squeezer
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Forge Splattershot Pro}} - Forge, Forge Pro, Pro.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|H-3 Nozzlenose}} - H-3.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|H-3 Nozzlenose D}} - H-3.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Hero Shot Replica}} - Splattershot, Hero Shot.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Jet Squelcher}} - Jet.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa .52 Gal}} - 52, Gal.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa L-3 Nozzlenose}} - L-3.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Splattershot}} - Splattershot, Kshot, Kensashot.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Splattershot Jr.}} - Junior, Kjunior.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Splattershot Pro}} - Pro, Kpro.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|L-3 Nozzlenose}} - L-3.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|L-3 Nozzlenose D}} - L-3.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Neo Splash-o-matic}} - Splash.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Neo Sploosh-o-matic}} - Sploosh.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|N-ZAP '83}} - N-zap.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|N-ZAP '85}} - N-zap.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|N-ZAP '89}} - N-zap.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Octo Shot Replica}} - Tentatek, T-tek, Octo Shot.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Splash-o-matic}} - Splash.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Splattershot}} - Splattershot.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Splattershot Jr.}} - Junior.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Splattershot Nova}} - Nova.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Splattershot Pro}} - Pro.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Sploosh-o-matic}} - Sploosh.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Sploosh-o-matic 7}} - Sploosh.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Squeezer}} - Squeezer.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Tentatek Splattershot}} - Tentatek, T-tek, Octo Shot.
* {{Weapon|S|Main|Wasabi Splattershot}} - Wasabi.

===Blasters===
Generic - Blaster.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Blaster}} - Blaster.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Clash Blaster}} - Clash.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Clash Blaster Neo}} - Neo Clash, Clash.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Custom Blaster}} - Blaster.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Custom Range Blaster}} - Range, CRB.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Grim Range Blaster}} - Range, Grim.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Rapid Blaster}} - Rapid, Krapid.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Luna Blaster}} - Luna.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Luna Blaster}} - Luna.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Luna Blaster Neo}} - Luna.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Range Blaster}} - Range, VRB, RB.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Rapid Blaster}} - Rapid.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Rapid Blaster Deco}} - Rapid.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Rapid Blaster Pro}} - Rapid.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Rapid Blaster Pro Deco}} - Rapid.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|S-BLAST '92}} - S-Blast, 92.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|S-BLAST '91}} - S-Blast, 91.

===Chargers===
Generic - Charger (rarely used for Bamboozlers).
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Bamboozler 14 Mk I}} - Bamboo.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Bamboozler 14 Mk II}} - Bamboo.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Bamboozler 14 Mk III}} - Bamboo.
* {{Weapon|S|Main|Bento Splat Charger}} - Bento.
* {{Weapon|S|Main|Bento Splatterscope}} - Bento.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Classic Squiffer}} - Squiffer.
* {{Weapon|S|Main|Custom E-liter 3K}} - E-liter, 3K.
* {{Weapon|S|Main|Custom E-liter 3K Scope}} - E-liter, 3K.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Custom E-liter 4K}} - E-liter, 4K.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Custom E-liter 4K Scope}} - E-liter, 4K.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Custom Goo Tuber}} - Goober.
* {{Weapon|S|Main|E-liter 3K}} - E-liter, 3K.
* {{Weapon|S|Main|E-liter 3K Scope}} - E-liter, 3K.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|E-liter 4K}} - E-liter, 4K.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|E-liter 4K Scope}} - E-liter, 4K.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Firefin Splat Charger}} - Firefin.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Firefin Splatterscope}} - Firefin, Sscope.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Fresh Squiffer}} - Squiffer.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Goo Tuber}} - Goober.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Hero Charger Replica}} - Charger.
* {{Weapon|S|Main|Kelp Splat Charger}} - Kelp.
* {{Weapon|S|Main|Kelp Splatterscope}} - Kelp, Sscope.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Charger}} - Charger.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Splatterscope}} - Sscope.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|New Squiffer}} - Squiffer.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Snipewriter 5B}} - Pencil.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Snipewriter 5H}} - Pencil.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Splat Charger}} - Charger.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Splatterscope}} - Sscope.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Z+F Splat Charger}} - Charger, Zekkofin.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Z+F Splatterscope}} - Sscope, Zekkofin.


===Rollers===
Generic - None (The callout "Roller" is specific to Splat Rollers).
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Big Swig Roller}} - Big Swig.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Big Swig Roller Express}} - Big Swig, Big Swig Express.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Carbon Roller}} - Carbon.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Carbon Roller Deco}} - Carbon, CRD.
* {{Weapon|S|Main|CoroCoro Splat Roller}} - CoroCoro, Roller.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Dynamo Roller}} - Dynamo.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Gold Dynamo Roller}} - Dynamo.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Flingza Roller}} - Flingza.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Foil Flingza Roller}} - Flingza.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Hero Roller Replica}} - Roller.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Dynamo Roller}} - Dynamo.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Splat Roller}} - Roller, Kroller.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Krak-On Splat Roller}} - Krak-On, Roller.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Splat Roller}} - Roller.
* {{Weapon|S|Main|Tempered Dynamo Roller}} - Dynamo.

===Brushes===
Generic - Brush.
Brushes have no specific callouts, as there are rarely multiple in the same context.

===Sloshers===
Generic - Slosher.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Bloblobber}} - Blob.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Bloblobber Deco}} - Blob.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Custom Explosher}} - Explo.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Dread Wringer}} - Dread, Wringer.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Dread Wringer D}} - Dread, Wringer.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Explosher}} - Explo.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Sloshing Machine}} - Sloshine, Machine.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Slosher}} - Bucket.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Slosher Deco}} - Bucket.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Sloshing Machine}} - Sloshine, Machine.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Sloshing Machine Neo}} - Sloshine, Machine.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Soda Slosher}} - Bucket.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Tri-Slosher}} - Bucket, Tri-Slosher, Tri.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Tri-Slosher Nouveau}} - Bucket, Tri-Slosher, Tri.

===Splatlings===
Generic - Splatling, Ling.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Ballpoint Splatling}} - Ballpoint, BP.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Ballpoint Splatling Nouveau}} - Ballpoint, BP.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Custom Hydra Splatling}} - Hydra, Hydraling, Custom Hydra.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Heavy Edit Splatling}} - Edit.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Heavy Splatling}} - Heavy, Heavyling.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Heavy Splatling Deco}} - Heavy, Heavyling.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Heavy Splatling Remix}} - Heavy, Heavyling, Remix.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Hydra Splatling}} - Hydra, Hydraling.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Mini Splatling}} - Mini, Vimi.
* {{Weapon|S|Main|Refurbished Mini Splatling}} - Mini, Remi.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Zink Mini Splatling}} - Mini, Zink, Zimi.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Mini Splatling}} - Mini, Kimi.

===Dualies===
Generic - None (The callout "Dualies" is specific to Splat Dualies).
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Clear Dapple Dualies}} - Dapples, Clapples.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Custom Dualie Squelchers}} - CDS.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Dapple Dualies}} - Dapples.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Dapple Dualies Nouveau}} - Dapples.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Dark Tetra Dualies}} - Tetras.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Dualie Squelchers}} - Squelchies, Squelchers.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Enperry Splat Dualies}} - Enperries, Dualies.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Glooga Dualies}} - Gloogas.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Glooga Dualies Deco}} - Gloogas.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Hero Dualie Replicas}} - Dualies.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Glooga Dualies}} - Gloogas.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Splat Dualies}} - Dualies.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Light Tetra Dualies}} - Tetras.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Splat Dualies}} - Dualies.

===Brellas===
Generic - Brella (Rarely used for Tenta Brellas).
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Hero Brella Replica}} - Brella.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Kensa Undercover Brella}} - Kunder.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Sorella Brella}} - Sorella.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Splat Brella}} - Brella.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Tenta Brella}} - Tent.
* {{Weapon|S2|Main|Tenta Camo Brella}} - Tent.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Tenta Sorella Brella}} - Tent.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Undercover Brella}} - Vunder.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Undercover Sorella Brella}} - Sunder.

===Stringers===
Generic - Bow.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Tri-Stringer}} - Stringer, Bow.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Inkline Tri-Stringer}} - Stringer, Bow.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|REEF-LUX 450}} - Reef-Lux, Lux, Bow.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|REEF-LUX 450 Deco}} - Reef-Lux, Lux, Bow.

===Splatanas===
Generic - Splatana, Sword.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Splatana Wiper}} - Wiper.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Splatana Wiper Deco}} - Diper, Wiper.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Splatana Stamper}} - Stamper, Sword.
* {{Weapon|S3|Main|Splatana Stamper Nouveau}} - Stamper, Sword.

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==Location naming==
<ref>[http://squidboards.com/threads/guide-team-communication-callouts-now-with-map-overviews.2701/ Guide: Team Communication + Callouts]</ref>
<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ip5fuQstlvYSTmc8h4ErgGW0LaoYmtgGibMNxAwkqgM/edit/ Communication Tutorial]</ref>

* Our and Their - These modifiers are used to distinguish things on "our" side versus "their" side. This leads to names like "our perch" and "their halfpipe".
* Left and Right - Used to identify one of the repeated features on the left or right side of a map. This leads to names like "our left box" and "our right box".
* Spawn - The area near the [[spawn point]].
* Zone - The zones in [[Splat Zones]].
* Tower - The Tower in [[Tower Control]].
* Goal - The [[Rainmaker]] goal.
* Mid - The middle of the map.
* Structures - Areas can be called out by their shape or structure: Square, Wall, Bridge.
* Decorations - Naming an area based on the decorations near it can result in callouts that are very easy to remember. An area with a shovel prop could be called Tool. The area near a tree would be called Tree. The area near a box or crate could be called Box or Crate.
* Hill or Ramp - An incline.
* Snipe - An area commonly used for sniping.
* Top, Perch, Pillar, or Overlook - An elevated location.
* Plat - A platform.
* Court - An open area.
* Street - A long ramp or walkway.
* Open - Ramps and walkways that are lacking cover.
* Close - Ramps and walkways that are closed off by a wall, ceiling, or tunnel.
* Back - A generally avoided or less-used area of the map that is "in the back" and out of the way.
* Sneaky - A stealthy path to a location.
* Alley - A narrow path, often enclosed by walls.
* Cubby - A location with walls on three sides. Often a good spot to place a {{Weapon|S2|Sub|Squid Beakon}}.
* Cat - Catwalk. These are [[grate]]d surfaces that squids will drop through.
* Jump - A location where a jump is required to move from one location to another.
* Elbow - Walkways with a ninety-degree angle.
* Shoulder - A ramp leading up the side of a tall or large structure.

==Maps==
===''Splatoon''===
A team could label areas of these map templates with their preferred callouts.

<gallery>
Map Legend Callouts.png|Map legend.
Ancho-V Games Terrain Map.png|[[Ancho-V Games]]
Arowana Mall Terrain Map.png|[[Arowana Mall]]
Blackbelly Skatepark Terrain Map.png|[[Blackbelly Skatepark]]
Bluefin Depot Terrain Map.png|[[Bluefin Depot]]
Camp Triggerfish Terrain Map.png|[[Camp Triggerfish]]
Flounder Heights Terrain Map.png|[[Flounder Heights]]
Hammerhead Bridge Terrain Map.png|[[Hammerhead Bridge]]
Kelp Dome Terrain Map.png|[[Kelp Dome]]
Mahi-Mahi Resort Phase A Terrain Map.png|[[Mahi-Mahi Resort]] Phase A
Mahi-Mahi Resort Phase B Terrain Map.png|[[Mahi-Mahi Resort]] Phase B
Moray Towers Terrain Map.png|[[Moray Towers]]
Museum d'Alfonsino Terrain Map.png|[[Museum d'Alfonsino]]
Piranha Pit Terrain Map.png|[[Piranha Pit]]
Port Mackerel Terrain Map.png|[[Port Mackerel]]
Saltspray Rig Terrain Map.png|[[Saltspray Rig]]
Urchin Underpass Terrain Map.png|[[Urchin Underpass]]
Walleye Warehouse Terrain Map.png|[[Walleye Warehouse]]
</gallery>

===''Splatoon 2''===
* [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3prVTgFFXASZm1EQkdFbk1JYVk Callout maps by FLC]

==References==
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