The term BREVITY indicates a collection of words "tags" associated with actions or situations that facilitate the understanding and execution of operations. For pilots and controllers Fighter Guide it is vital to know the operational meaning of these words. Below are the main words used for our simulations.
BREVITY |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
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ABORT (ABORT CODE) |
Cease action or terminate the attack prior to weapons release or event or mission. |
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ACTION |
Initiate a briefed attack sequence or manoeuvre. |
X |
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[system] ACTIVE [location, direction] |
Radiate(ing) on electronic equipment, specify type if desired. |
X |
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[High or Low] ACCURACY |
Advisory call to inform package that a pre-briefed criteria is met during geolocation; must be briefed by package commander (or outlined in the special instructions (SPINS)/standards). |
X |
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AJAX |
Landing zone/pick up zone is clear of threats. |
X |
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ALARM |
Terminate or terminating emissions control procedures. Opposite of SNOOZE. |
X |
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ALPHA CHECK |
Confirm/verify position of BULLSEYE or other specified point relative to the friendly aircrafts position. (“GN 55 ALFA CHECK - 045/20”- i.e. BULLSEYE in use is 20 NM north-east of fighter position) |
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ALTERNATE |
The attacker will attack the alternate target. |
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ALTITUDE |
Height of contact reported in hundreds of ft in three digits (e.g. “ALTITUDE zero zero five” equals 500 ft) |
X |
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ANCHOR(ED) [location] |
1. Involved in a visual fight and unable to leave. 2. Orbit about a specific point; refuelling track flown by tanker. |
X |
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ANGELS |
Height of FRIENDLY aircraft in thousands of feet from mean sea level (MSL). |
X |
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ANYFACE |
Friendly GCI/AEW&CS/C2 agency when callsign is not known. |
X |
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ARIZONA |
No anti-radiation missile ordnance remaining. |
X |
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ARM (SAFE/HOT) |
Order/ Command to switch select armament to safe/ hot. |
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ARMED (SAFE/HOT) |
Confirmation select armament is switched safe/hot. |
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AS FRAGGED |
Unit or element will be performing exactly as briefed or scheduled. |
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ATTACK COMPLETE |
Mandatory call from the attack aircraft to the FAC/JTAC during type III control indicating completion of ordnance release. |
X |
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AUTHENTICATE |
A coded challenge or a response to a coded challenge. |
X |
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[number, weapon type] AWAY |
Release or launch of specified weapon at designated target (e.g., 1 AWAY, 2 PIGS AWAY, BIRDS AWAY, etc.). At minimum number or weapon type required. NOTE Include launch location in BULLSEYE format and weapons track direction when appropriate |
X |
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AZIMUTH |
A picture label describing two GROUPs separated laterally. GROUP names will be referenced by cardinal directions (e.g., NORTH GROUP, SOUTH GROUP, or EAST GROUP, WEST GROUP). |
X |
BREVITY WORD |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
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BANDIT |
Positively identified as an enemy IAW theatre ID criteria. The term does not imply direction or authority to engage. |
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BANZAI |
Execute(ing) launch and decide tactics with the intent to manoeuvre into the visual arena. |
X |
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BARCAP |
Barrier Combat Air Patrol. |
X |
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BASE [+/- number] |
Reference number used to indicate such information as headings, altitude, fuels, etc. |
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BEAM [direction] |
CONTACT stabilised within 70 to 110 degrees of aspect. |
X |
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[system] BENT |
System indicated is inoperative. Cancelled by SWEET. |
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BINGO |
Fuel state needed for recovery. |
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BIRD(S) |
FRIENDLY Surface to Air Missile(s) |
X |
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BIRD(S) NEGATE HOSTILE_____ |
Information call indicating unit is unable to engage designated target (is used for SAM as well). |
X |
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BIRD(S) AWAY HOSTILE_____ |
Missile has been fired on designated target (is used for SAM as well). |
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BIRDDOG |
Call to configure sensors IAW mission planning/brief. |
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BLEMISH |
Notification of potential for blue-on- blue (fratricide) or blue on-neutral situation. |
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BLIND |
No visual contact with FRIENDLY aircraft, ship or ground position. Opposite of VISUAL. |
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BLOW THROUGH |
Directive call to continue straight ahead at the MERGE and do not become ANCHORED with target(s). |
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BLOWING THROUGH |
Informative call that the intercepting aircraft is dropping targeting responsibility and commencing a BLOW THROUGH. |
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BLUR |
Radar being jammed. |
X |
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BOGEY |
A CONTACT whose identity is unknown. |
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BOGEY DOPE |
Request for information on indicated or closest GROUP in BRAA format (with appropriate fill-ins). |
X |
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BOX |
Picture label with GROUPs in a square or offset square. |
X |
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BRAA |
1. The following information is in a tactical control format providing target bearing, range, altitude, and aspect (BRAA) relative to the specified FRIENDLY aircraft. 2. Switch to BRAA format to a specific GROUP or CONTACT. |
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BRACKET |
Aircraft will manoeuvre to a position on opposing sides, either laterally and/or vertically from target(s). |
X |
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BREAK (Direction) |
Perform “An immediate maximum performance turn in the direction indicated”. |
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BREAK AWAY |
Tanker or receiver call indicating that an immediate disconnect and vertical and nose or tail separation between tanker and receiver is required. |
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BREAK OFF |
Discontinue the approach but maintain contact unless otherwise indicated |
X |
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BROKE LOCK |
Intentional termination of radar/IR lock-on |
X |
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BRUISER |
air launched anti-ship missile. |
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BUCKET |
C2 is experiencing radar electronic deceptive jamming in a specified geographic area. |
X |
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BUDDY [LASE or GUIDE] |
To have guidance of a weapon from a source other than delivering aircraft. |
X |
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BUDDY LOCK [position, heading, altitude] |
Fighter has radar locked to a known friendly aircraft. Normally a response to a SPIKE or BUDDY SPIKE call. |
X |
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BUDDY SPIKE [position or heading or altitude] |
RWR indication of a friendly AI-radar lock-on (“RED 3, BUDDY SPIKED, BULLSEYE 240/15”). |
X |
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BUG OUT [direction] |
Separation from a particular engagement or attack or operation with no intent to reengage or return. |
X |
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BULLRING |
Maritime aircraft patrol zone. |
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BULLSEYE |
A common reference point Position of an object will be established by bearing (magnetic) and range (NM) from this point. |
X |
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BUMP/ BUMP-UP |
A fly-up to acquire LOS to the target or laser designation. |
X |
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BUSTER |
Fly at maximum continuous speed (military power). |
X |
BREVITY WORD |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
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CANDYGRAM |
Informative call that EW targeting information is available on a briefed secure net. |
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CANYON |
Use electronic jamming on radar frequency indicated or IAW previous orders or informative call for execution electronic attack (EA) list or EA against designated group. |
X |
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CAP(ING) [location] |
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X |
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[target or object] CAPTURED |
Specified surface target or object has been acquired and is being tracked with an onboard sensor. |
X |
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CAVOK |
Cloud and Visibility Okay (International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO) term meaning no significant clouds below 5,000 ft, visibility at least six miles, no precipitation or storms). |
X |
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CEASE ENGAGEMENT |
In air defence, break the engagement on the target specified and prepare to engage another target. Missiles in flight will continue to intercept. |
X |
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CHAFF |
Chaff has been detected or to deploy chaff. |
X |
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CHAMPAGNE |
A picture label of three distinct GROUPs with two in front and one behind. GROUP names should be NORTH LEAD GROUP and SOUTH LEAD GROUP or WEST LEAD GROUP and EAST LEAD GROUP and TRAIL GROUP. |
X |
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CHARLIE |
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X |
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CHATTERMARK [comm type] |
Begin using briefed communication procedures to counter communications jamming. If no modifier specified, “radio” is understood. |
X |
X |
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CHEAPSHOT |
Active radar missile data link is supported to high PRF, but not to medium PRF active. |
X |
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CHECK ( ) |
Directive to momentarily monitor (specified items/systems). No response is required if status is normal. |
X |
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CHECK [number, left or right] |
Turn (number) degrees left or right and maintain a new heading. |
X |
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CHECK CAPTURE |
Target appears to be no longer tracked by sensor. |
X |
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CHECK FOCUS |
Sensor image appears to be out of focus. |
X |
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CHECKPRINT [track number] |
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X |
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CHERRY |
Informative call from intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) or CAS platform to the inbound aircraft that the landing zone (LZ)/helicopter landing zone (HLZ)/drop zone (DZ) has enemy activity above the pre briefed risk tolerance of the ground force commander (GFC). Opposite of and cancels ICE. |
X |
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CHICK(S) |
1. Friendly aircraft 2. Friendly interceptor aircraft |
X |
X |
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CLARA |
The radar scope is clear of enemy contacts (“BLUE 1, CONTACT, BULLSEYE 270/20, BLUE2, CLARA”). |
X |
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CLEAN |
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X |
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CLEARED |
Requested action is authorised. NOTE Engaged support roles not established or transferred. |
X |
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CLEARED HOT |
Type 1 and 2 CAS terminal attack control when granting weapons release clearance to an aircraft attacking a specific target. |
X |
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CLOSING |
Decreasing separation. |
X |
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COLD |
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X X x |
x x |
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COMEBACK [direction] |
Directive call to reverse course. |
X |
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COME OFF [direction] |
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X |
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COMMIT(TED) (BULLSEYE, POSITION) |
The intention to conduct an intercept against BOGEY(S)/ BANDIT(S) |
X |
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CONS/CONNING |
Threat/bogey aircraft leaving contrails. |
X |
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CONTACT(S) |
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X |
X |
X |
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CONTACT (POSITION) |
Receiver position where the receptacle of the aircraft makes contact with the drogue or boom. |
X |
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CONTAINER |
Inner GROUP formation with four CONTACTs oriented in a square or offset square. |
X |
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CONTINUE |
Continue present manoeuvre, does not imply a change in clearance to engage or expend ordnance. |
X |
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CONTINUE DRY |
Continue present manoeuvre, ordnance release not authorised. Used to provide approval to aircraft to continue the pass without expending ordnance during Type 1, 2, or 3 control. (JTAC must use “Type 3, CONTINUE DRY” for dry Type 3 control). NOTE Simulated weapons deliveries may be performed. |
X |
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CONTINUE PORT(right) /LEFT. |
Continue turning right/left at present rate of turn to magnetic heading indicated (3 figures) or continue turning left for number of degrees indicated. |
X |
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COVER |
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X |
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CRANK [direction] |
An F/A-Pole manoeuvre in a specific direction (RED 1, crank south). |
X |
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CROSSING |
Two GROUPs initially separated in azimuth decreasing azimuth separation to pass each other. |
X |
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CRUISE |
Return to cruise speed (after BUSTER or GATE). |
X |
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CUTOFF [direction] |
Request(s) for, or directive(s) to, intercept using cutoff geometry. |
X |
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CYCLOPS |
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. |
X |
BREVITY WORD |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
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DASH [number] |
Aircraft position within a flight. Use if specific call sign is unknown. |
X |
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(weapon) DAZZLE (ON/OFF) |
Suppressive non-lethal fire on a target to degrade sensor performance below the level needed to fulfill its mission objectives. |
X |
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DEADEYE |
Laser designator system inoperative. |
X |
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DECLARE |
Inquiry as to the ID of a specified track(s), target(s), or correlated GROUP. Responses include: FRIENDLY, BOGEY, BANDIT, HOSTILE, NEUTRAL, UNABLE, CLEAN, or FURBALL. Full positional data (BULLSEYE) must accompany responses. |
X |
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DECLUTTER |
Request for the pilot or operator to remove targeting symbology to allow the user to see a better picture of the target area. |
X |
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DEEP |
Indicates separation between the nearest and farthest GROUPs in range in a relative formation of three or more GROUPs, used to describe a LADDER, VIC, CHAMPAGNE, or BOX. |
X |
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DEFENDING [direction] |
Aircraft is in a defensive position and manoeuvring with reference to a SAM threat. |
X |
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DEFENSIVE |
Aircraft is under attack, manoeuvring defensively, and unable to ensure deconfliction or mutual support. |
X |
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DELOUSE |
Detect, identify, and engage (if required) unknown platform trailing FRIENDLY platform. |
X |
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DELTA [altitude] [position] |
Hold and conserve fuel at altitude and position indicated during shipboard operations. |
X |
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DEPLOY |
Maneuver to brief positioning. |
X |
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DETAILS |
Request for attack or execution brief. |
X |
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DIAMONDS [with position] |
A surface infrared (IR) event location. |
X |
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DIVERT |
Proceed to alternate base. |
X |
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[system] DOWN [location, direction] |
[EW] Referenced emitter has stopped radiating at the stated location or along the stated bearing. NOTE DOWN does not mean system destroyed. |
X |
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DRAG [cardinal direction] |
Contact stabilised within 0 and 70 degrees. |
X |
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DROP |
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X |
X |
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DROPPING |
Fighter has discontinued tracking responsibility. GCI is responsible for further monitoring of the respective target |
X |
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DROP TRACK |
Remove the emitter/target from tactical picture/track stores. |
X |
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DRY CONTACT |
AAR contact during which no fuel is transferred |
X |
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DUFFER |
Direction finding equipped unit. |
X |
BREVITY WORD |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
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ECHELON [subcardinal direction] |
Fill-in to a picture label describing GROUPs aligned behind and to the side of the closest GROUP. |
X |
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ELEVATOR [altitude] |
Directive or request call to change altitude to the requested altitude in thousands of feet MSL. |
X |
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EMPTY |
No emitters of interest detected. |
X |
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ENGAGE |
A fire control order used to direct or authorise units and/or weapon systems to fire on a designated target. NOTE Not to be utilised in a CAS engagement. |
X |
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ENGAGED |
Inter-flight call from a fighter manoeuvring in the visual arena to establish deconfliction responsibilities. |
X |
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ENGAGEMENT COMPLETE |
Mandatory call from the attack aircraft to the JTAC or forward air controller during Type 3 CAS terminal control indicating completion of ordnance release. See also CLEARED TO ENGAGE. |
X |
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EXTEND(ING) [direction] |
Short-term manoeuvre to gain energy, distance, or separation with the intent of reengaging. |
X |
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EYEBALL |
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X |
BREVITY WORD |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
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FADED |
Radar contact is lost on unknown/non friendly contact. |
X |
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FAKER |
A FRIENDLY track acting as a HOSTILE for exercise purposes. |
X |
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FAST |
Target speed of 600–900 knots ground speed or Mach 1.0 to 1.5. |
X |
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FATHER |
TACAN |
X |
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FEET WET/DRY |
Flying over water or land. |
X |
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FENCE [IN/OUT] |
Set cockpit switches as appropriate before entering or exiting the combat area. |
X |
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FLANK [direction] |
Contact stabilised within a 110 and 150 degree aspect. |
X |
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FLARES |
Deploy flares |
X |
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FLASH [system] |
Temporarily activate a specified system for ID purposes (identification, friend or foe (IFF), or afterburner, flare or chaff, etc.). |
X |
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FLASHLIGHT |
Directive term for helicopter to turn on IR floodlight (pointed at ground to aid visual acquisition by escort aircraft). |
X |
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FLIGHT LEVEL |
ICAO term giving height in hundreds of ft (e.g.FLIGHT LEVEL 250 equals 25.000 ft MSL) |
X |
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FLOAT(ING) |
Expand(ing) the formation laterally within visual limits to maintain radar contact or prepare for a defensive response. |
X |
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FLOW [direction or heading] |
Manoeuvre in stated direction or heading. Can be used to begin cold operations. |
X |
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FORCE CAP |
Combat Air Patrol over friendly forces. |
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FOX [number] |
Simulated or actual launch of air- to-air weapons. (ONE): Semi active radar-guided missile. (TWO): IR-guided missile. (THREE): Active radar-guided missile. |
X |
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FOX MIKE |
Very high frequency (VHF)/frequency modulation (FM) radio. |
X |
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[2nd] FOX THREE/TWO/ONE [number] SHIP |
Simulated or actual missile launch against separate targets (assumes one missile per target) (e.g., “SWORD 12, FOX THREE 2 SHIP”). When 2nd prefix is used indicates simulated or actual launch of multiple missiles on the same target. |
X |
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FURBALL |
Non-FRIENDLY aircraft and FRIENDLY aircraft are inside of 5 nautical miles of each other. Can be response to a DECLARE request. |
X |
BREVITY WORD |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
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GADABOUT [number] |
Upper limit of height sanctuary for fighters in the missile engagement zone. (“GADABOUT 25” means the upper limit of the height sanctuary is 25,000 feet (ft); “GADABOUT 16–24” means the height sanctuary is between 16,000 and 24,000 ft. |
X |
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GADGET |
Radar or emitter equipment |
X |
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GATE |
Fly as quickly as possible, using after- burner or maximum power. |
X |
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GENIE |
Emitter is employing electronic protection measures. |
X |
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GIMBAL(S) (W/BRAA) |
Call indicating radar target is approaching azimuth or elevation limits, implies a request to flight lead to modify intercept geometry, or direct PRESS/SPLIT/DROP |
X |
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GOODWILL |
Boundary of an active FRIENDLY missile engagement zone. |
X |
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GOPHER |
A tracked CONTACT that has not conformed to safe passage routing, airspeed or altitude procedures. Will only be used when safe passage or minimum risk routing procedures are part of an ID matrix. |
X |
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GORILLA |
Large force of indeterminate numbers and formation of unknown or non-friendly aircraft. |
X |
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GRANDSLAM |
All aircraft of a designated track (or against which the mission was tasked) are shot down. |
X |
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GREYHOUND |
FRIENDLY ground attack cruise missile (e.g., Tomahawk land attack missile). |
X |
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GROUP(S) |
Any number of air CONTACT(S) within 3 nautical miles in azimuth and range of each other. |
X |
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GUNS |
Aircraft gun is being employed. |
X |
BREVITY WORD |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
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HARD HOSE |
A hose condition that is likely to damage receiver’s probe. |
X |
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HARD [left, right, direction] |
High-G-force, energy sustaining turn in the indicated direction (default is a 180-degree turn). |
X |
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HEAD ON |
BOGEY/BANDIT which is closing a reporting aircraft from ahead |
X |
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HEADS UP |
Alert of an activity of interest. |
X |
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HEAVY |
A GROUP known to contain three or more CONTACTs. |
X |
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HIGH |
Target altitude is above 40.000’ MSL. |
X |
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HIT(S) |
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X |
X |
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HOLD DOWN |
Key transmitter for direction-finding steer. |
X |
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HOLD FIRE |
Do not open fire/cease firing (missiles in flight must be destroyed). The direction to hold fire should be repeated at the end of a transmission |
X |
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HOLDING HANDS |
Aircraft are joined or in close formation |
X |
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HOLSTER |
Directive call to cancel shoot communications or shoot priorities. |
X |
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HOME PLATE |
Home airfield or ship. |
X |
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HOMING |
Friends returning for recovery. |
X |
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HOOK |
(direction) Perform an in-place, 180-degree turn. |
X |
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HOSTILE |
A contact identified as enemy upon which clearance to fire is authorised IAW theatre rules of engagement. |
X |
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HOT |
1. Refers to the start of the CAP leg in the direction of the threat. 2. High aspect target. 3. (a) Attack geometry will result in roll out in front of the target. 4. Group heading towards FRIENDLY aircraft. 5. ordnance employment authorised, expected or completed (A/G), Cleared IN/OFF. 6. [A/S] Defined area is expected to receive fire (enemy or friendly) |
X |
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HOTEL FOX |
High Frequency radio. |
X |
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HUSH |
Execute emission control IAW emission control policy. |
X |
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HUSKY |
Active radar missile is at high pulse repetition frequency active range. |
X |
BREVITY WORD |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
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ICE |
Informative call from ISR or CAS platform to inbound aircraft that the LZ/HLZ/DZ has enemy activity below the pre-briefed risk tolerance of the GFC. Opposite of and cancels CHERRY. |
X |
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ID |
Directive call to identify the target or track. A(type) [A/A] ID is accomplished, followed by type. |
X |
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IDLE |
Surface vehicles and/or vessels are stationary. |
X |
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IN [direction] |
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X |
X |
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INDIA |
Mode IV IFF. |
X |
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IN HOT/DRY |
Aircrew has begun final attack run and intends to expend ordnance (hot) or to conduct a simulated attack without expending ordnance (dry). |
X |
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IN PLACE [direction] |
Perform indicated manoeuvre simultaneously. |
X |
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INTERROGATE |
Interrogate the designated contact of the IFF mode indicated. |
X |
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INTERVENE (___) TO |
Immediately divert a track of interest to: 1. an airport 2. a specified direction |
X |
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IN THE DARK |
CONTACT is in a known radar blind zone. |
X |
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IN THE BLIND |
A radio term indicating an agency/aircraft/unit is transmitting without having established two way communications with desired participants. May be utilised if experiencing radio jamming. |
X |
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INTRUDER |
An individual, unit, or weapon system in or near an operational or exercise area, which represents the threat of intelligence gathering or disruptive activity. |
X |
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INVESTIGATE |
Verify specified element(s) of ROE, positive identification (PID), collateral damage estimation (CDE), and/or coordination of forces on the referenced target or track.. |
X |
BREVITY WORD |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
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JAM |
Directive call to initiate jamming. |
X |
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JAMMER |
Non-friendly jammer. |
X |
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JINK |
Perform an unpredictable manoeuvre to negate a tracking solution. |
X |
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JINKING |
Unpredictable manoeuvres, i.e. to negate a weapons tracking solution. |
X |
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JOINED |
Two or more radar returns have come together. |
X |
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JOINING |
Aircraft joining or rejoining the formation |
X |
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JOKER |
Fuel state above BINGO at which separation or BUGOUT or event termination should begin. |
X |
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JUDY ANGLE |
I have a contact and am tracking over intercept by angle lock-on; continue to give frequent range data. |
X |
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JUDY |
Aircrew has taken control of the intercept and only requires situation awareness information; controller will minimise radio transmissions. |
X |
BREVITY WORD |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
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KILL (ED) |
A fighter call to indicate the targeted threat aircraft has been successfully engaged. |
X |
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KNOCK-IT-OFF |
Safety directive to cease air combat exercise manoeuvres/attacks/activities |
X |
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KOBOLD |
MEZ is not active. (Opposite of OILFIELD). |
X |
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LADDER |
Picture label with three or more GROUPs on the same azimuth but separated by range. GROUP names should be LEAD GROUP, SECOND GROUP, THIRD GROUP, and TRAIL GROUP or LEAD GROUP, MIDDLE GROUP, and TRAIL GROUP. |
X |
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LAME DUCK |
An aircraft in a minor state of emergency resulting from ordnance or radio failure, oxygen leak, or other cause |
X |
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LASER ON |
Start laser designation |
X |
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LASING |
The speaker is firing the laser. |
X |
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LAST |
C2 term that provides the last contact altitude from a high fidelity source (e.g., fighter radar, etc.). |
X |
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LEAD-TRAIL |
Inner GROUP formation of two CONTACTS separated in range. |
X |
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LEAKER(S) |
Airborne threat has passed through a defensive layer. |
X |
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LEAN [direction] |
Offset package or element in specified direction maintaining briefed altitude, airspeed, and formation. |
X |
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LEVEL |
Contact is co-altitude (interflight call). |
X |
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LIGHTBULB |
Turn all position lights to bright. |
X |
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LIGHST ON/OFF |
Turn on/off exterior lights |
X |
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LINE ABREAST |
Inner GROUP formation of two or more contacts separated in azimuth. |
X |
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LINER |
Fly at speed giving maximum cruising range. |
X |
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LOCKED |
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X |
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LONG RIFLE (Report launch location in BULLSEYE format and weapons track direction) |
Friendly, long range air to surface missile launch (e.g. AGM-130, SLAM-ER) |
X |
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LOOKING |
Aircrew does not have the ground or surface object, reference point, or target in sight (opposite of CONTACT). |
X |
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LOOSE CONTROL |
A form of aircraft mission control in which the aircraft commander selects his own speed, altitude, heading and appropriate tactics required to accomplish the assigned task. |
X |
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LOOK-THROUGH |
To disengage to ensure parameters are still current. |
X |
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LOST CONTACT |
Sensor information on a friendly aircraft is lost. |
X |
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LOST LOCK |
Loss of radar/IR lock-on. GCI is to provide target information. |
X |
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LOST _____ |
Reporting unit doesn’t hold contact anymore for which it has reporting responsibility. |
X |
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LOW |
Target altitude is between 500 and 1000’ MSD. |
X |
X |
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LOWDOWN |
A request for the tactical ground picture in an area of interest. |
X |
X |
BREVITY WORD |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
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MADDOG |
Visual AIM-120 launch |
X |
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MAGNUM [system, location] |
Launch of FRIENDLY anti- radiation missile. |
X |
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MANEUVER [azimuth, range, altitude] |
Specified GROUP is manoeuvring in azimuth, range, and/or altitude. |
X |
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MAPPING |
Multifunction radar in an air-to- ground mode. |
X |
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MARK |
Record the location of a point or object of interest. |
X |
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MARKING |
Friendly aircraft is leaving contrails. |
X |
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MARSHAL(LING) |
Establish(ed) at a specific point, typically used to posture forces in preparation for an offensive operation. |
X |
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MATCH [type] |
Overlay requested target designator type (e.g., MATCH SPARKLE, MATCH LASER). |
X |
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MEDIUM |
Target altitude between 1000 ft. MSD and 40.000 ft. MSL |
X |
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MERGE(D) |
1. Radar returns/tracks have come together. 2. Friendlies and targets have arrived in the same visual arena. |
X |
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METALLICA |
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X |
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MIDNIGHT |
C2 sensors are unavailable due to degradation. Opposite of SUNRISE. |
X |
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MILLER TIME |
Completion of A/S ordnance delivery. Generally used by the last striker in conjunction with a pre coordinated egress plan. |
X |
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MINIMISE |
The radio frequency is becoming saturated, degraded, or jammed and briefer transmissions must follow. |
X |
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MONITOR(ING) [GROUP or object] |
Maintain(ing) sensor awareness on specified GROUP or object. Implies that tactically significant changes will be communicated. |
X |
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MOON BEAM |
After-the-fact advisory report to indicate a spillover or reflection of laser energy that occurred on a specific target. |
X |
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MOTHER |
Parent ship. |
X |
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MOVER(S) |
Unidentified surface vehicle(s) in motion. |
X |
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MUD [type with direction, range if able] |
RWR ground threat displayed with no launch indication. SEE DIRT AND SINGER |
X |
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MUSIC |
Electronic jamming. |
X |
BREVITY WORD |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
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NAILS [direction] |
Radar warning receiver indication of airborne interceptor (AI) radar in search. |
X |
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NAKED |
No radar warning receiver indications. |
X |
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NEAR-FAR |
Fighter term describing a radar-apparent description of two or more contacts within a group separated in range. |
X |
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NEGATIVE CONTACT |
No sensor information is available on a friendly aircraft. |
X |
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NEGATIVE LASER |
Laser energy has not been acquired. |
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NEW PICTURE |
Used by controller or aircrew when tactical PICTURE has changed. Supersedes all previous calls and reestablishes PICTURE for all players. |
X |
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[object] NO FACTOR |
Stated [object] is not a threat. |
X |
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NO JOY |
Aircrew does not have visual contact with the TARGET or BANDIT. Opposite of TALLY. |
X |
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NOTCH(ING) [direction] |
Directive / Descriptive that an aircraft is manoeuvring defensively to position the bandit on the aircraft’s wingline (“WHITE 2, NOTCHING south”). |
X |
BREVITY WORD |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
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OCCUPIED |
Ground equipment present at tasked target location. Opposite of VACANT. |
X |
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___O’CLOCK___ |
In clock code section and at range indicated (heading of own aircraft or unit being twelve o’clock). |
X |
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OFF [direction] |
Attack is terminated, and manoeuvring to the indicated direction. |
X |
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OFFSET [direction] |
Manoeuvre in a specified direction with reference to the target. |
X |
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OILFIELD |
MEZ is active (opposite of KOBOLD). |
X |
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OPENING |
Increasing separation. |
X |
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ORBIT(ING) |
Hold on current or indicated position. |
X |
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ON/OFF STATION |
I have reached/left my assigned station. |
X |
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OUT [direction] |
Turn or turning to a cold aspect relative to a known threat. |
X |
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OUTLAW |
CONTACT has met point of origin criteria for ROE. |
X |
BREVITY WORD |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
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PACKAGE |
Geographically isolated collection of GROUPs outside of briefed range. |
X |
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PACMAN |
Fighters have found the end of the threat formation and are converting; given in bearing and range from the BULLSEYE (e.g., “BLUE 44 is PACMAN 290/5”). |
X |
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PADLOCKED |
Aircrew cannot take eyes off an aircraft, ground target, or surface position without risk of losing TALLY or VISUAL. |
X |
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PAINT(S) |
An interrogated GROUP or radar contact that is responding with any of the specified IFF, or selective ID feature modes and correct codes established for the ID criteria. |
X |
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PANCAKE |
Land or request to land (reason may be specified; e.g., PANCAKE AMMO, PANCAKE FUEL). |
X |
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PARROT |
A military IFF transponder. |
X |
|||||
PASSING |
Two GROUPs initially separated in range, decrease range separation and are passing each other. |
X |
|||||
PICTURE |
A request to provide information pertinent to the mission in a digital bullseye format unless briefed otherwise. |
X |
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PIG(S) |
FRIENDLY glide weapon(s) (e.g., joint stand-off weapon). See (weapon) AWAY. |
X |
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PIGEONS [bearing, range] |
Bearing in magnetic and range in nautical miles to HOME PLATE. |
X |
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PINBALL |
Laser guided munition has separated from its launching vehicle and captured laser designator. |
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PINCE |
Threat manoeuvring for a bracket attack. |
X |
|||||
PING |
Precision guided munition has established communication link with supporting vehicle. |
X |
|||||
PINNACLE |
An emission believed to originate from a platform assumed to be FRIENDLY. |
X |
|||||
PITBULL |
Air intercept missile (AIM)-120 is at MPRF active range. |
X |
|||||
PITCH/PITCHBACK [left/right] |
Fighter or flight to execute a nose-high heading reversal. |
X |
|||||
PLAYMATE |
Friendly ship, submarine or aircraft with which I am co-operating. |
X |
|||||
PLAYTIME |
Amount of time aircraft can remain on station, given in hours plus minutes (e.g., ONE PLUS THIRTY equals 1 hour and 30 minutes). |
X |
|||||
[freq] POGO [freq] |
Switch to communication channel number preceding POGO. If unable to establish communications, switch to channel number following POGO. If no channel number follows POGO, return to this channel. |
X |
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POP |
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X |
X |
||||
POPCORN |
Combat search and rescue aircraft departing the LZ. Usually followed by a number of recovered personnel, (e.g., "STING 1, POPCORN PLUS 2"). |
X |
|||||
POPEYE |
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X |
|||||
POP-UP |
Informative call about a contact or group that has suddenly appeared inside decision range (DR). |
X |
|||||
POSIT |
Request for FRIENDLY position; response in terms of a geographic landmark or from a common reference point. |
X |
|||||
POSITIVE CONTROL |
The controlling unit is responsible for taking actions for collision avoidance, such as ordering the necessary alterations to heading, SPEED and altitude to maintain separation criteria. |
X |
|||||
POST ATTACK [direction, directive] |
Desired direction or directives after completion of intercept or engagement. |
X |
|||||
POST HOLE |
Rapid descending spiral. |
X |
|||||
PRESS |
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X |
X |
||||
PRINT [type] |
Valid noncooperative target recognition reply. |
X |
|||||
PULSE |
Illuminate(ing) a position with flashing energy. |
X |
|||||
PUMP |
The fighters are manoeuvring up to 180 degrees away from the threat with the intention of recommitting, depending on the tactical situation. |
X |
|||||
PURE |
Pure pursuit is being used or directive to go pure pursuit. |
X |
|||||
PUSH [channel] |
Switch to designated frequency; no acknowledgment required. |
X |
|||||
PUSHING |
Departing designated point. |
X |
BREVITY WORD |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QUAIL |
Enemy air- or surface-launched cruise missile. |
X |
|||||
RANGE |
A PICTURE label describing two GROUPs separated in distance along the same line of bearing. GROUP names will be LEAD GROUP or TRAIL GROUP. |
X |
|||||
RAYGUN [position, heading, altitude] |
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X |
|||||
RECYCLE [system] |
Directive call for aircrew to turn IFF or selective ID feature or specified system off and on. |
X |
|||||
REFERENCE [direction or heading] |
Assume stated direction or heading. |
X |
|||||
RENEGADE |
A civil platform that is assessed as operating in such a manner as to raise suspicion that it might be used as a weapon. |
X |
|||||
REPORTED [information] |
Information provided is derived from an off-board source. |
X |
|||||
RESCAP |
Rescue Combat Air Patrol. Provides protection to rescue vehicles from HOSTILE forces during all phases of SAR. |
X |
|||||
RESET |
Proceed to a pre briefed position or area of operations. |
X |
|||||
RE-STAKE |
Drive a new STAKE at the target centroid reported with direction of travel and elevation. Initiated by aircrew. |
X |
|||||
RESUME |
Resume last formation, route, or mission ordered. |
X |
|||||
RETROGRADE (ING) |
Withdraw/withdrawing in response to a threat, continue mission as able, may RESET/RESUME if threat is negated. |
X |
|||||
RIDER |
A BOGEY that is complying with airspace control order or safe passage procedures. |
X |
|||||
RIFLE [number, time] |
AGM-65 MAVERICK launch. |
X |
|||||
RIPPLE |
Two or more munitions will be released or fired in close succession. Typically associated with number and type of weapon with release interval. (Normally discussed during the pre-strike game plan between aircraft and/or between aircraft and ground tactical controller). |
X |
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ROGER |
Radio transmission received; does not indicate compliance or reaction. |
X |
|||||
ROLEX [+/- time] |
Timeline adjustment in minutes for the entire mission; always referenced from the original pre planned mission execution time. “Plus” means later; “minus” means earlier. |
X |
|||||
ROPE |
Circling an IR pointer around an aircraft to help the aircraft identify the FRIENDLY ground position. CAUTION This technique may damage night-vision devices. |
X |
|||||
ROVER |
Platform is ROVER video downlink capable. |
X |
BREVITY WORD |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SADDLED |
Wingman or element has returned to briefed formation position. |
X |
|||||
SAFE/HOT |
Select armament (SAFE/HOT) or armament is SAFE/HOT |
X |
|||||
SAM [direction] |
Visual acquisition of a SAM in flight or a SAM launch; should include position. |
X |
|||||
SAME |
Aircrew has the identical information as was just stated. |
X |
|||||
SANDWICHED |
Aircraft or element is between opposing aircraft or elements. |
X |
|||||
SAUNTER |
Fly at best endurance. |
X |
|||||
SCAN |
Search sector indicated and report any CONTACTS. |
X |
|||||
SCRAM [direction] |
FRIENDLY asset is in immediate danger. Withdraw clear in the direction indicated for survival. No further mission support from the FRIENDLY asset is expected. |
X |
|||||
SCRAMBLE |
Takeoff as quickly as possible. |
X |
|||||
SCRUB |
Moving target indicator return that signifies a low slow airborne target. |
X |
|||||
SEPARATE (ING) |
Leaving a specific engagement; may or may not reenter. |
X |
|||||
SEPARATION |
Request for separation between two GROUPS. Response will include the follow-on GROUPS separation, altitude, and fill-ins. |
X |
|||||
SEAD |
Directive call to execute pre- briefed suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD) contracts. |
X |
|||||
SET |
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X |
X |
||||
SHACKLE |
One weave; a single crossing of flight paths; manoeuvre to adjust or regain formation parameters. |
X |
|||||
SHADOW |
Follow indicated TARGET. |
X |
|||||
SHIFT [direction, track number] |
Shift laser, IR, radar, device energy, or aim point. NOTE Can be used to shift from the offset position onto the target. Also used during multi-aircraft attack to shift laser energy or target assignments. |
X |
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SHOOTER |
Aircraft or unit designated to employ ordnance. |
X |
|||||
SHOPPING |
An aircraft request to forward air controller, JTAC, or C2 platform for a target or task. |
X |
|||||
SHOTGUN |
Pre-briefed weapons state. |
X |
|||||
[system] SILENT |
|
X |
|||||
SINGER (type, direction) |
Radar warning receiver indication of SAM launch. See MUD and DIRT. |
X |
|||||
SINGLE |
One GROUP, CONTACT, etc. |
X |
|||||
SKATE |
Informative or directive call to execute launch and leave tactics at a pre-briefed range. Modifiers can include LONG and SHORT. |
X |
|||||
SKINNY |
Current survivor coordinates. |
X |
|||||
SKIP IT |
Directive call for a specific platform to not engage the indicated track. Usually followed with further directions. |
X |
|||||
SKOSH |
Aircraft is out of or unable to employ active radar missiles. |
X |
|||||
SLAPSHOT [type, bearing] |
Immediately employ a best available anti-radiation missile against a specified threat at the specified bearing. |
X |
|||||
SLEW |
Move sensor in direction indicated (usually accompanied with a unit of measure). For example, “SLEW left one half screen.” |
X |
|||||
SLICE/SLICEBACK [left/right] |
Perform a high-G descending turn in the stated direction, usually 180-degree turn. |
X |
|||||
SLIDE |
Continue(ing) present mission while flowing from station in response to perceived threat, implies intent to RESET. |
X |
|||||
SLIP(PING) |
1. The attacker will attack the target at the alternate TOT. 2. Time delay to individual flight/element event. |
X |
|||||
SLOW |
Target ground speed is below 200 kts. |
X |
|||||
SMACK |
Clearance to employ ordnance or fires on surface target coordinates. Link-16 track, ROE, PID, CDE, clear field of fire, coordination of forces, and commander’s guidance requirements on the referenced target or track have been satisfied. Not to be utilised in a CAS engagement. |
X |
|||||
SMASH [ON/OFF] |
Turn on/off anti-collision lights. |
X |
|||||
SMOKE |
Smoke marker used to mark a position. |
X |
|||||
SNAKE |
Oscillate an IR pointer in a figure eight about a target. |
X |
|||||
SNAP |
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X |
X |
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SNAPLOCK [BRAA] |
Fighter has obtained a radar lock inside pre briefed threat range. |
X |
|||||
SNIPER [type, location (range, bearing)] |
Aircraft to employ a range known anti-radiation missile against a specified threat at the specified location. |
X |
|||||
SNOOZE |
Initiate(ing) emission control procedures. Opposite of ALARM. |
X |
X |
||||
SORT |
Assign responsibility within a group; criteria can be met visually, electronically (radar) or on basis of datalink systems. |
X |
|||||
SORTED |
Sort responsibility within a GROUP has been met. |
X |
|||||
SOUR |
1. Equipment indicated is not operating efficiently (opposite of SWEET). 2. (mode type) Invalid/no responses to an administrative IFF/SIF check. 3. (link name) (E.g. TIMBER SOUR) indicates there are potential problems with net entry and initiates pre mission link troubleshooting. |
X |
|||||
SPADES |
An interrogated GROUP or radar contact that lacks all of the air tasking order (or equivalent) IFF or selective ID feature modes and codes required for the ID criteria. |
X |
|||||
SPARKLE |
1. Target marking by infrared pointer. 2. Target marking by gunship or airborne forward air controller using incendiary rounds. 3. Platform is IR point capable. |
X |
|||||
SPIKE(D) [direction] |
RWR indication of a HOSTILE AI radar lock-on (“RED 4, SPIKED, right 2 o’clock”). |
X |
|||||
SPIN |
Execute(ing) a timing or spacing manoeuvre. |
X |
|||||
SPITTER [direction] |
An aircraft that has departed from the engagement or is departing the engaged fighter’s targeting responsibility. |
X |
|||||
SPLASH(ED) |
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X |
|||||
SPLIT |
Flight member is leaving formation to pursue a separate attack; VISUAL may not be maintained. |
X |
|||||
SPLITTING |
Contact is dividing. |
X |
|||||
SPOT |
|
X |
|||||
SPOTTED |
|
X |
|||||
SQUAWK [mode, code] |
Operate IFF/selective ID feature as indicated or IFF or selective ID feature is operating as indicated. |
X |
|||||
SQUAWKING [mode number] |
BOGEY is responding with an IFF or selective ID feature mode or code other than that prescribed by the air tasking order or ID criteria. |
X |
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STACK |
|
X |
|||||
STAKE |
The nominated starting point for a talk on which is near the target. |
X |
|||||
STALKER |
A BANDIT with counter space capability that has significantly refined orbital parameters required to engage a high value asset. |
X |
|||||
STANDOFF [role] |
Directive call to execute stated role (SEAD/SUPPORT/TARGET) and remain outside of a pre-briefed coordination range from known SAM locations. |
X |
|||||
STARE [laser code, reference point] |
Cue the laser spot search or tracker function on the specified laser code in relation to the specified reference point. Reference point may include the following: steerpoint, geographic reference (GEOREF), bearing and range, or data link point. |
X |
|||||
STATUS [phase] |
1. Request for an individual’s tactical situation. 2. (group) Request for a full positional update in digital BULLSEYE format on the specific group. |
X |
|||||
STEADY |
Stop oscillation of IR pointer. |
X |
|||||
STERN |
Requests for, or directive to, intercept using STERN geometry. |
X |
|||||
STIFF ARM |
Fighter adjusts intercept flow to avoid package or threat group. |
X |
|||||
STINGER |
Three-ship inner GROUP formation with two lead CONTACTs line abreast and the SINGLE in trail. |
X |
|||||
STOP |
1. Stop IR illumination of a target. 2. (BURN) Directive call to stop IR/EO illumination of a target. |
X |
|||||
STRANGER |
An unknown contact not associated with action in progress (bearing, range and altitude relative to you). |
X |
|||||
STRANGLE [system] |
Turn off system indicated (e.g., STRANGLE PARROT). |
X |
|||||
STRIPPED |
An AC separated from its element formation |
X |
|||||
STROBE(S) [bearing] |
Radar indication(s) of noise jamming. |
X |
|||||
SUNRISE |
C2 sensors are available. Opposite of MIDNIGHT. |
X |
|||||
SUNSHINE |
Illuminating target with artificial illumination. |
X |
|||||
SUPPORT |
Directive call to execute pre-briefed support contracts. |
X |
|||||
SUPPORTING |
Speaking unit or element is assuming a supporting role, is in a position to influence the outcome, and assumes deconfliction responsibility. |
X |
|||||
SWEET |
|
X |
|||||
SWEPT [subcardinal direction] |
Inner GROUP formation with the trailer displaced approximately 45 degrees behind the leader. |
X |
|||||
SWITCHED |
Attacker is changing from one aircraft to another. |
X |
|||||
SWITCH FIELD OF VIEW |
Switch between wide (filed of view) FOV or narrow FOV. |
X |
|||||
SWITCH POLARITY |
Request from the FMV operator to ask the aircrew to switch the FLIR polarity. |
X |
|||||
SWITCH SENSOR |
Request from the FMV operator to ask the aircrew to switch to CCD (TV) mode or FLIR (IR) mode. |
X |
BREVITY WORD |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TALLY |
Sighting of a target, non-friendly aircraft, or enemy position. Opposite of NO JOY. |
X |
|||||
TARCAP |
Target area Combat Air Patrol. |
X |
|||||
TARGET |
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X |
|||||
TARGETED |
Fighter has acquired assigned GROUP and has assumed responsibility for it. |
X |
|||||
TEN SECONDS |
Standby for (weapon) ON call in approximately 10 seconds. (e.g, LASER ON, TORCH ON, etc.) |
X |
|||||
TERMINATE |
1. Cease local engagement without affecting the overall exercise. 2. Stop laser illumination of a target. |
X |
|||||
TESLA |
Mode V IFF. |
X |
|||||
THREAT [direction] |
Untargeted HOSTILE or BANDIT or BOGEY is within a briefed range of a FRIENDLY aircraft. |
X |
|||||
THROTTLES |
Reminder to set throttles appropriately considering the IR threat and desired energy state. |
X |
|||||
TIED |
Positive radar contact with element or aircraft. |
X |
|||||
TIGER |
Enough fuel and ordnance to accept a commitment. |
X |
|||||
TIMBER |
Link 16 Network. |
X |
|||||
TIMECHECK |
Check or change IFF code. |
X |
|||||
TIMEOUT |
|
X |
X |
||||
TOGGLE [system] |
Execute the briefed setting change on specified system. |
X |
|||||
TORCH |
|
X |
|||||
TOY |
high speed anti-radiation missile (HARM) targeting system (HTS) pod. |
X |
|||||
TRACKING |
1. Stabilised gun solution. 2. Continuous illumination of a target. 3. Group/contact direction of flight/movement. |
X |
|||||
TRASHED |
FRIENDLY missile has been defeated. |
X |
|||||
TRESPASS [system, position] |
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X |
|||||
TROJAN |
Deployment of air launch decoy. |
X |
|||||
TUMBLEWEED |
I have limited situational awareness, (i.e., NO JOY, BLIND) and request information. |
X |
BREVITY WORD |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
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UNABLE |
Cannot comply as requested or directed. |
X |
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UNIFORM |
Ultra-high frequency (UHF)/amplitude modulation (AM) radio. |
X |
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VACANT |
Ground equipment not present at specific or tasked target location. Opposite of OCCUPIED. |
X |
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VAMPIRE |
Hostile anti-ship missile. |
X |
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VECTOR [heading] |
Alter heading to indicated. |
X |
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VERY FAST |
Target speed greater than 900 knots/1.5 mach. |
X |
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VIC |
Picture label with three GROUPS with the single closest in range and two GROUPS, AZIMUTH split, in trail. GROUP names should be LEAD GROUP and NORTH TRAIL GROUP and SOUTH TRAIL GROUP or EAST TRAIL GROUP and WEST TRAIL GROUP. |
X |
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VICTOR |
VHF/AM radio. |
X |
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VISUAL |
Sighting of a FRIENDLY aircraft or ground position or ship. Opposite of BLIND. |
X |
BREVITY WORD |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
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WALL |
Picture label with three or more GROUPS primarily split in azimuth. GROUP names should be NORTH GROUP, MIDDLE GROUP, SOUTH GROUP or WEST GROUP, MIDDLE GROUP, EAST GROUP. |
X |
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WEAPONS [status] |
I have ___ active, ___semi-active, ___IR missiles, gun ammunitions (PLUS/MINUS/ZERO) remaining, and chaff and/or flares.
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X |
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WEDGE |
Three-ship inner GROUP formation with a single CONTACT closest in range and two trail CONTACTs line abreast. |
X |
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WEIGHTED [cardinal direction] |
Fill-in for a CHAMPAGNE, VIC, WALL, or LADDER when one or more GROUPS are out of position or offset from the standard picture label. |
X |
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WHAT LUCK |
Request for results of missions or tasks. |
X |
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WHAT STATE |
Request for amount of fuel and missiles remaining. Response to WHAT STATE is:
(2nd number) number of semi-active radar missiles remaining. (3rd number) number of IR missiles remaining. (MINUS) No gun or not sufficient ammunition for gun attack. BY (4th number) thousands of pounds of fuel (given to one decimal point), or time remaining. Example response to WHAT STATE: “Blue 44 is 3-1-2 by 7 POINT 5” is equivalent to 3 AIM-120s, 1 AIM-7, 2 AIM-9s, gun with ammunition, and 7,500 lbs. of fuel remaining.
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X |
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WIDE |
Separation between the farthest GROUPS in azimuth in a relative formation of three or more GROUPS, used to describe a WALL, VIC, CHAMPAGNE, or BOX. |
X |
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WILCO |
Will comply with received instructions. |
X |
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WINCHESTER |
No ordnance remaining. |
X |
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WORDS |
Directive or interrogative call regarding further information or directives pertinent to the mission. |
X |
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WORKING |
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X |
X |
BREVITY WORD |
MEANING |
GEN |
A/A |
A/S |
EW |
A/MAR |
AAR |
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YARDSTICK |
Use A/A tactical air navigation for ranging. |
X |
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ZAP |
Request for data link information. |
X |
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ZIPLIP |
Limit transmissions to critical information only. |
X |
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ZOOM (in/out) |
Use the zoom feature to examine target detail. NOTE ZOOM IN/OUT is normally followed by “ONE, TWO, THREE, or FOUR” to indicate the number of FOVs to change. |
X |