Actually its not a code name, its shorthand for easy and positive identification. The commo devices are encrypted so "code" names are not really so much of a security issue.
In the Army the traditional call sign identifiers were alpha numeric. The commander's numeric was always SIX. So, one might be designated "Rifle SIX" or "Gunner SIX" or some such.
Since I was/am Cavalry, if I could choose my own it would be "Sabre SIX"
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