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Abort
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Cease action/attack/event/mission.
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Action
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Initiate a briefed attack sequence or maneuver. [See: PUMP, SPIN]
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Alarm P
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Terminate / terminating EMCON procedures. Opposite of SNOOZE.
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Alpha Check
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Request for/confirmation of bearing and range from described point to requesting aircraft.
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Anchor
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1. Directive call to orbit about a specific point.
2. Refueling track flown by tanker. |
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Angels
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Height of friendly aircraft in thousands of feet MSL.
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Arm
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CONTACTS resulting from target manuevers exceeding group criteria inside meld.
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AWOL
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Informative call indicating violation of assigned procedural deconfliction measure.
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Azimuth
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A picture label describing 2 groups separated laterally. Group names will be referenced by cardinal directions. (NORTH GROUP
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Bandit
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Aircraft positively identified as an enemy IAW theater identification criteria. The term doesn't necessarily imply direction or authority to engage.
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Beam
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Target stabilized within 70-110 degrees of aspect. [Usually given in cardinal directions- BEAM East]
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Bittersweet
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Notification of possible blue-on-blue (fratricide) or blue-on-neutral situation
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Blind
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No visual contact with friendly aircraft/ground position; opposite of visual.
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Blow Through
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Directive or informative call that indicates aircraft will continue strait ahead at the merge and not become ANCHORED with target/targets.
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Bogey
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A radar or visual air CONTACT whose identity is unknown.
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Bogey Dope
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Request for target information as requested or [if no GROUP specified] for closest group in BRAA (with appropriate fill-ins).
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Box
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A picture label describing 4 distinct groups with 2 in front and 2 behind in a square or offset square orientation.
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BRAA
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1. Following information is in a tactical control format providing target Bearing, Range, Altitude, and Aspect, relative to the specified friendly aircraft.
2. Switch to tactical BRAA control format to a specific GROUP/CONTACT |
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Bracket
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Directive call to maneuver to a position on opposing sides
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Break
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Directive call to perform an immediate max performance 180 degree turn (or as directed) in the indicated direction. Default is a 180 degree turn. Assumes a defensive situation requiring infrared missile defense (IRMD).
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Broke Lock
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Advisory call regarding loss of radar/IR lock-on.
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Buddy Lock
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Locked to a known friendly aircraft. Normally a response to a SPIKE or a BUDDY SPIKE.
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Buddy Spike
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Friendly aircraft air to air radar track indication on radar warning receiver (RWR).
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Bugout
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Separation from that particular engagement/attack/operation; no intent to reengage or return.
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Bullseye
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An established reference point from which the position of an object can be referenced by bearing (magnetic) and range (NM) from this point. It will not be truncated to "bull".
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Bullseye Check
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Request for confirmation of ownship postion relative to BULLSEYE.
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Buster
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Directive call to fly at max continuous speed (Mil power).
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Cap(ping)
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Establish a CAP at a specific location.
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Cease Engagement
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A fire control order used to direct units to stop tactical action against a specified target. Guided missiles already in flight will continue to intercept.
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Cease Fire
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Discontinue firing
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Champagne
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A picture label describing 3 distinct groups with 2 in front and 1 behind.
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Cheap shot
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AIM-120 missile data link terminated between high pulse repetition frequency (HPRF) and medium pulse repetition frequency (MPRF).
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Check
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Turn (number) degrees left or right and maintain new heading.
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Chicks
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FRIENDLY aircraft.
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Clean
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No sensor information on nonfriendly aircraft of interest.
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Cleared
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Requested action is authorized.
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In non-ATC airspace
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in informative term used by tactical C2 indicating approval to flow as indicated.
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Cleared To Engage
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JTAC type III control clearance. Attack aircraft flight leaders may intiate attacks within the parameters imposed by the JTAC.
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Closing
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Decreasing in separation.
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Cold
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A descriptive/directive call to intiate a turn in the CAP away from the anitcipated threats.
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Comeback
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Comeback.
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Comeoff
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Directive call to maneuver as indicated to either regain mutual support or to deconflict flight paths. Implys both visual and tally.
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Commit
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Directive call to intercept a GROUP of interest.
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Cons/Conning
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Threat or bogey aircraft is leaving contrails.
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Contact
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1. Sensor contact at the stated position. [“Dog 11, CONTACT, B/E 270/25, 20K, Declare”]
2. Acknowledges sighting of a specified reference point, visually or via sensor. 3. Individual radar return within a GROUP or ARM. |
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Container
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Inner group formation with four contacts oriented in a square or offset square.
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Continue
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Continue present maneuver. Doesn't imply a change in clearance to engage
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Cover
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Directive/informative call to assume a supporting position that will allow engagement of a specified track or threat to the flight if required.
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Crank
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F-pole maneuver
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Crossing
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Two groups intially separated in azimuth decreasing azimuth separation to pass each other.
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Cutoff
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Request for
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Cyclops
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Any unmanned aircraft.
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Dash (number)
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Aircraft position within a specfic flight. Use if the callsign is unknown.
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Declare
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Inquiry into the identification of specified tracks
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Deep
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Descriptive term used to indicate separation between the nearest and farthest GROUPS in range in a relative formation in three or more groups; used to describe a LADDER
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Defending (with direction)
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Aircraft is in a defensive position and maneuvering with a reference to a surface to air threat.
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Defensive
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Speaker is under attack
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Delouse
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Directive call to detect
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Deploy
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Directive call for the flight to maneuver to briefed position.
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Dirty
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Link is not encrypted.
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Dog
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Air Towed Decoy.
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Drag (w/ cardinal & subcardinal directions)
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Target stabilized at a 0-60 degree angle from the tail or a 120-180 degree angle from nose.
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Drop(ping)
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Directive/Informative call to stop monitoring a specific emitter/target and resume search responsibility.
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Echelon (w/ sub-cardinal direction)
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An amplification to a picture label describing groups aligned behind and to the side of the closest group.
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Echo
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Positive System M/Mode X reply or comparable system reply.
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Engaged
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Informative call used to establish engaged and support roles in the visual arena.
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Established
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Call made when reaching assigned geographic location.
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Exit (w/ subcardinal direction)
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Individual aircraft is executing a max performance defensive maneuver to turn cold to the threat.
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Extend (w/ direction)
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Short term maneuver to gain energy
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Eyeball Narrow
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Electro optical EO/IR contacts are viewed in narrow field of view and are too close for resolution via radar.
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Faded
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Radar contact is lost or unknown/non-friendly group.
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Fast
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Target speed is 600-900 knots ground speed/Mach 1 to 1.5..
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Flank
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Contact aspect stabilized at a 120-150 degree angle from the tail or a 30-60 degree angle from the nose.
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Flash (system)
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Temporarily activate a specified system for identification purposes. (IFF
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Flashlight
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Directive turn for helocopter to turn on IR flood light (pointed at ground to aid in visual acquisition by escort aircraft.)
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Float
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Directive or informative call to expand the formation laterally within visual limits to maintain radar contact or prepare for a defensive response.
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Flow
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Directive call to fly a stated heading.
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Fox
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A/A weapons employment.
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Friendly
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A positively identified friendly aircraft
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Furball
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Non-friendly and friendly aircraft are in close proximity to each other. Can be a response to a DECLARE request.
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Gadget
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Radar emitter or equipment.
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Gate
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Directive/Informative call to fly as quickly as possible
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Gimbal (w/BRAA)
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Sensor target is approaching azimuth or elevation tracking limits.
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Gopher
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A CONTACT that has NOT conformed to safe passage routing, airspeed, or altitude procedures. Will only be used when safe passage or minimum risk routing (MRR) procedures are part of an ID matrix. [See: RIDER]
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Gorilla
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Large force of indeterminate numbers and formation of unfriendly aircraft.
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Grand Slam
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All HOSTILE aircraft of a designated track (or against which a mission was tasked) are shot down.
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Grease (heading/altitude)
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A defensive maneuver designed to maximize merge survivability. Use cardinal direction for heading.
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Green (w/ direction)
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Direction of no known enemy threats.
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Group
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Any number of air contacts within 3 NM in azimuth & range of each other.
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Guide (w/ cardinal direction & location)
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Directive term to intercept and move TOI as directed using ICAO procedures.
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Guns
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Aircraft gun being employed.
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Hard (w/ direction)
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High G-energy sustaining 180-degree turn (or as directed) in the indicated direction.
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Headbutt
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Directive term to fighters/interceptors to immediatley divert a track of interest clear of a restricted or prohibited area. Also referred to as INTERVENE in Link-16 format.
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Heads Up
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Alert of an activity of interest.
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Heavy
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A group known to contain three or more individual entities/contacts.
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High
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Contact is greater than 40
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Hits
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1. Momentary radar return(s). [definition 1 is used by AICs for radar video not solid enough to be a GROUP/ARM/CONTACT]
2. (A/A) Indicates approximate target altitude (e.g., Dog 11 GROUP BULLSEYE 360/10, HITS 15 thousand). [only Fighters use this definition, not AIC. Say ESTIMATE if unsure of altitude] 3. (A/G) Weapons impact within lethal distance. |
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Hold Fire
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An emergency fire control order to stop firing on a designated target to include destruction of any missiles in flight.
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Holding Hands
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Aircraft in visual formation.
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Hook
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Directive call to perform an in place 180 degree turn.
Data link directive call to cue sensors to described point (POI, SAM, Markpoint, TN, etc.) |
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Hostile
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A contact identified as enemy upon which clearance to fire is authorized in accordance with theater rules of engagement.
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Hot
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1. A descriptive/directive call to initiate a turn in the CAP toward the anticipated threats.
2. *Defined area is expected to receive fire (enemy or friendly). 3. (A/S) Ordnance employment intended or completed. 4. Contact aspect stabilized at 160-180 degrees angle from tail or 0 - 20 degrees angle from nose. 5. Intercept geometry will result in passing in front of the target. |
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Husky
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Informative call that the AIM-120 is at HPRF active range.
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ID
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1. Identify the target/track.
2. Identification is accomplished, followed by type. |
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In
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Informative call indicating a turn towards a known threat. Opposite of OUT/EXIT.
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In Place (w/ direction)
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Perform indicated maneuver simultaneously.
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India
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Mode 4.
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Inspect
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Establish visual contact with cockpit of TOI (implies closure within 500ft). Attempt communcations and report all observations of activity. Multiple passes may be required depending on TOI airspeed.
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Interrogate
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Interrogate the designated contact of the identification friend or foe (IFF)/selective identification feature (SIF) mode indicated.
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Intervene
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Immediately divert a TOI clear of a restricted or prohibited area.
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Investigate
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Verify specified elements fo ROE
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Jink
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Directive call to perform an unpredictable maneuver to negate a gun tracking solution.
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Judy
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Aircrew has taken control of the intercept
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Kill
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In training
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Knock-it-off
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Directive call to cease air combat maneuvers/attacks/activities.
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Ladder
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A picture label describing 3 or more groups on the same azimuth but seperated in range.
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Last
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Command and Control (C2) term that provides the last contact altitude from a high fidelity source (flight radar).
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Lead-Trail
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Inner group formation of 2 CONTACTS seperated by range.
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Leakers
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Airborne threat has passed through a defensive layer. Call should include amplifying information.
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Lean
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Offset package/element in specified direction maintaining briefed altitude
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Level
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Intra-flight informative call that contact is co-altitude.
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Line Abreast
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Inner group formation of 2 or more contacts separated in azimuth.
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Locked
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1. (w/Group Label) Radar lock-on; SORT is not assumed.
2. (w/Position) Radar lock-on; correct targeting is not assumed. |
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Lost Contact
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Previous contact lost
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Low
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Contact less than 5000 ft AGL.
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Maddog
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Visual AIM-120 launch.
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Maneuver (AZIMUTH /RANGE/ ALTITUDE)
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Specified GROUP is maneuvering in azimuth, range, and/or altitude.
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Marking
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Friendly aircraft leaving contrails.
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Marshal(ing)
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Establish(ed) at a specific point.
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Meld
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1. Bias radar coverage IAW briefed parameters.
2. Shift radar responsibilities from sanitizing to gaining SA on assigned GROUP. |
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Merge(d)
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Informative call that friendlies and targets have arrived in the same visual arena.
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Midnight
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Informative call that C2 radar functions are unavailable due to degradation. Advisory information may still be available. Opposite of SUNRISE.
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Monitor(ing)
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Maintain(ing) sensor awareness on specified GROUP/object. Implies that tactically significant changes will be communicated.
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Music
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Radar electronic deceptive jamming.
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Nails
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RWR indication of AI radar search.
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Naked
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No RWR indications.
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Negative Contact
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No sensor information is available on friendlies.
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Neutral
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A positively identified aircraft
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New Picture
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Used by controller or aircrew when tactical picture has changed. Supersedes all previous calls and reestablishes picture for all players.
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No Factor
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Not a threat.
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No Joy
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Aircrew does not have visual contact with the target/bandit. Opposite of TALLY.
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Notch(ing)
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Directive (informative) for an all-aspect missile defense maneuever to place threat radar/missile near the beam.
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Off
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Informative call indicating attack is terminated and maneuvering to the indicated direction.
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Off Station
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Informative call that unit/aircraft is not in position or no longer performing assigned tasks. Opposite of ON STATION.
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On Station
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Informative call that the assigned unit/aircraft has reached assigned station.
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Opening
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Increasing in separation.
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Out
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Directive call indicating a turn to a cold aspect relative to the known threat. Used in launch and leave tactics and for all flight members to execute.
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Outlaw
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Informative call that a CONTACT has met point of origin criteria for ROE.
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Package
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Geographically isolated collection of GROUPS outside of bounding range.
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Padlocked
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Informative call indicating the aircrew cannot take eyes off an auircraft
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Paints
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An interrogated group/radar contact that is responding with any of the specified IFF/SIF modes and correct codes established for the identification criteria.
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Parrot
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IFF/SIF transponder.
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Passing
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Descriptive term for when 2 GROUPS intially seperated in range decrease range and pass each other.
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Picture
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A request to provide air information pertinent to the mission in a digital bullseye format unless briefed otherwise.
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Pitbull
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Informative call that the AIM-120 is at MPRF active range.
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Pitch/Pitchback
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Directive call for fighter/helo or flight to execute a nose-high heading reversal.
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Playmate
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Cooperating Aircraft.
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Pop
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1. Starting climb for A/S attack.
2. Max performance climb out of low-altitude structure. |
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Popeye
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Flying in clouds or area of reduced visibility.
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Pop-up
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1. (A/A) GROUP that has suddenly appeared inside of briefed [usually Meld/No New Picture] range.
2. (S/A)** Criteria used as a self-defense method, within the ROE, to protect friendly air defense elements from HOSTILE aircraft. |
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Posit
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Request for friendly position; response in terms of a geographic landmark or off a common reference point.
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Posthole
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Rapid descending spiral.
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Press
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Requested action is approved and mutual support will be maintained. Supportive role will be assumed by the speaker.
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Print
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Unambiguous non-cooperative target recognition (NCTR) reply.
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Pump
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A briefed maneuver to minimize closure to threat or geographical boundary with the intent to reengage. Will be used to intiate a grinder tactic.
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Pure
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Informative call to indicate that pure pursuit is being used or directive to go pure pursuit.
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Pushing
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1. Departing designated point.
2. (GROUP / descriptions) [A/A] GROUP(S) have turned cold and will continue to be monitored. |
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Range
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A picture label describing 2 GROUPS separated in distance along the same line of bearing. Group names will be LEAD GROUP/TRAIL GROUP.
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Reported
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Information provided is derived from an off-board source.
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Renegade
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A civil platform that is assessed as operating in such a manner as to raise suspicion that it might be used as a weapon to perpetuate a terrorist attack.
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Reset
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Proceed to a prebriefed position or area of operation (AO).
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Resume
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Resume last formation/route/mission ordered.
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Retrograde(ing)
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Withdraw/withdrawing
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Rider
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A BOGEY that is conforming to ACO safe passage procedures.
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Rolex
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Time line adjustment in minutes always referenced from original preplanned mission execution time. Plus means later; minus means earlier.
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Rumba
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Radar has detected jamming/mutual interference but has not resolved the type.
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Saddled
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Informative call from wingman or element indicating the return to briefed formation position.
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Sandwiched
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A situation where an aircraft or an element finds themselves between opposing aircraft or elements.
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Saunter
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Fly at best endurance.
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Schlem
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Simulated high off boresight IR missile launch. Not assessable for simulated kill/kill removal.
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Scram
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Friendly asset is in immediate danger. Withdraw in the direction indicated for survival. No further HVAA mission support is expected.
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Scramble
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Take off as quickly as possible.
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Scrub
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MTI return that signifies a low, slow airborne target.
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Separation
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Request for separation between 2 GROUPS. Response will include the follow-on GROUP's separation
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Search
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Perform sensor search of indicated position.
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Separate
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Leaving a specific engagement; may or may not reenter.
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Shackle
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One weave
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Shadow
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Follow indicated target.
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Short Stake
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Directive to execute launch-and-leave mechanics no later than minimum abort range
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Shotgun
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Pre-briefed weapons state.
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Silent
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1. (time) [A/A] System will be unavailable for time indicated.
2. Datalink is, or should be placed, in receive only. 3. [N][EW] Broadcast station is not transmitting. May also be used as an order and must be followed by a frequency or station designator. If possible it should be followed by an estimated time of return to the air. |
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Single
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Descriptive call indicating 1 GROUP or CONTACT.
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Skate
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Informative or directive call to execute launch and leave tactics and be out no later than desired out range (DOR).
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Skip It
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Veto of fighter commit call
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Skosh
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Aircraft is out of or unable to deploy active radar missiles.
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Slice/Sliceback
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Directive call to perform a high G descending turn in the stated direction
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Slide
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Continue present mission while flowing from station in response to percieved threat; implies intent to RESET.
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Slow
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Target with ground speed of 100-250 knots.
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Snap
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1. [GROUP Name] Fighter request for immediate BRAA call (with appropriate fill-ins) to the group described. Indicates fighter intent to intercept/join.
2. (heading) Urgent directive call to turn to a heading. |
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Snaplock
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Indicates fighter has obtained a radar contact inside briefed range, aspect or radar mode and is unable to complete sanitization responsibilities implying ownership.
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Sniff
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Passive sensor indication of a stated radar emitter.
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Snooze
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Directive or informative call indicating initiation of emission control (EMCON) procedures. Opposite of ALARM.
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Sort(ed)
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Directive call to assign responsibility within a GROUP; criteria can be met visually
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Sour
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Opposite of SWEET.
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Spades
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An interrogated group/radar contact which lacks all of the ATO (or equivalent) IFF/SIFF modes and codes required for the identification criteria.
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Spike
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RWR indication of an AI threat in track or launch.
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Spin
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Directive or informative call to execute a timing/spacing maneuver.
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Spitter
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An aircraft that has departed from the engagement or is departing the engaged fighter's targeting responsibility.
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Splash
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Target destroyed.
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Split
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An informative or directive call that a flight member is leaving formation to pursue a seperate attack; visual may not be maintained.
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Spoofer
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An entity employing electronic or tactical deception measures.
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Squawk(ing)
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Operate IFF/SIFF as indicated or IFF/SIFF is operating as indicated.
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Stack
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Two or more contacts within GROUP criteria with an altitude separation of 10
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Standby
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1. More information is coming
2. (GROUP) Eyeball fighter is preparing to call VID of target aircraft. No radio transmissions should be made [by anyone] until either ID is made or the eyeball fighter calls “unable VID” |
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Status
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1. Request for an individual's tactical situation.
2. (GROUP) Request for a full positional update on the specified group (default is digital bullseye). |
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Stern
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Request for a directive to intercept using stern geometry.
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Stinger
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Three ship inner GROUP with 2 lead contacts line abreast and the single in trail.
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Stranger
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Unidentified traffic that is not a participant with the action in progress.
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Strangle
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Turn off equipment indicated.
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Strength
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Numerical strength of a TRACK/GROUP.
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Stripped
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Informative call that aircraft is out of pre-briefed formation.
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Strobe
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Radar indications of noise jamming.
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Sunrise
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Informative call that C2 radar functions are available. Opposite of MIDNIGHT.
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Supporting
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Speaking unit or element is assuming a supporting role
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Sweet
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Valid response to an adminstrative IFF/SIF check request.
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Swept
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Inner GROUP formation with the trailer displaced approximately 45 degrees behind the leader.
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Switched
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Indicates an attacker is changing from one aircraft to another.
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Tally
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Sighting of a target, non-friendly aircraft, or enemy position. Opposite of NO JOY. [See: VISUAL, BLIND]
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Target
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1. Assignment of targeting responsibilities.
2. [A/S] [S/S] ROE, PID, coordination of forces, and Commanders Guidance requirements on the referenced target / track have been satisfied. Target / track correlation and CDE must be accomplished prior to employing ordnance / fires. |
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Targeted
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Fighter has acquired assigned group and has assumed responsibility for it.
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Terminate
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1. Stop laser illumination of a target.
2. In training, cease local engagement without affecting the overall exercise. [See: Knock It Off] |
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Threat
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Untargeted HOSTILE/BANDIT/ BOGEY is within a briefed range of a friendly aircraft.
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Throttles
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Reminder to set throttles appropriately considering the IR threat and desired energy state.
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Tied
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Positive radar contact with element or aircraft.
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Tiger
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Enough fuel and ordnance to accept a commit.
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TOI
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Track of Interest. The label of a group/contact that is perceived as a threat to North America or national security.
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Track
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A group/contact's direction of flight/movement; voiced in eight cardinal/sub-cardinal directions.
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Trashed
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Informative call that a missile has been defeated.
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Tumbleweed
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Indicates limited SA
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Very Fast
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Target speed greater than 900 knots ground speed/Mach 1.5.
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Very Slow
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Target speed less than 100 knots ground speed.
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VIC
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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. |
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Visual
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Sighting of a friendly aircraft or ground position. Opposite of BLIND.
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Wall
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A picture call describing 3 or more groups separated primarily in azimuth.
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Wedge
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Three-ship-inner group formation with a single contact closest in range and two trail contacts line abreast.
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Weighted
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Descriptive term used as a picture fill-in for a three or more GROUP formation (WALL
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What Luck
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Request for results of missions or tasks.
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What State
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Request for amount of missiles and fuel remaining.
Response: (1st No.) = number of active radar missiles remaining; (2nd No.) = number of semi-active radar missiles remaining; (3rd No.) = number of IR missiles remaining; (MINUS) No gun/insufficient ammo for gun attack By (4th No) = pounds of fuel (given to one decimal point), or time remaining [in hours & minutes of on-station time]. Example response to WHAT STATE: “BLUE TWO IS 3-1-2 BY 7 POINT 5" [or BY ZERO PLUS THIRTY] is equivalent to 3 AIM-120s, 1 AIM-7, 2 AIM-9s and 7,500 lbs of fuel [or 0.5 hours time on station] remaining. Ammunition and oxygen are reported only when specifically requested or critical. |
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Wide
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Descriptive term used to indicate the separation between the GROUPS in azimuth in a WALL
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Winchester
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No ordnance remaining.
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Working
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Platform gathering EOB on a designated emitter.
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Yardstick
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Directive to use A/A TACAN for ranging.
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ADD * (system/category)
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(EW) Add a specific (system) or (EOB category) to search responsibilities.
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ALLIGATOR
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Link-11/ TADIL A.
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ARIZONA
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No ARM [Anti-Radar Missile] ordnance remaining.
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ANCHOR (location)
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1. Directive call to orbit about a specific point.
2. Refueling track flown by tanker. |
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ANYFACE
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Friendly GCI/AEW command and control agency when callsign is not known.
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AS FRAGGED
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Unit or element will be performing exactly as briefed. [Key items to note: differences between tasked numbers/ordnance load & any system failures. “Dog 11, checking in, Depot 360/30, AS FRAGGED]
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ASLEEP
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(EW) No longer detecting land/surface emitter activity via COMINT. Opposite of AWAKE
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ATTACK
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Directive command to commence air-to-surface delivery on a specific ground target. Direction / bearing from which the weapon will be coming may be given. Not to be used in a CAS engagement.
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ATTACK COMPLETE
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(A/S) Mandatory call from the attack aircraft to the Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC)/FAC during Type III CAS terminal control indicating completion of ordnance release. (See also CLEARED TO ENGAGE)
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ATTACKING
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Aircraft are committed to air-to-surface delivery on a specific ground target.
Direction/bearing from which the weapon will be coming may be given. |
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AUTHENTICATE
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A coded challenge or a response to a coded
challenge. |
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AUTOCAT
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Any communications relay using automatic retransmissions.
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AWAKE
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Land/Surface emitter activity detecting via COMINT. Opposite of ASLEEP
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(weapon) AWAY
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Release/launch of specified weapon. (e.g. BIRDS AWAY, PIGS AWAY, LONG RIFLE AWAY, etc.) NOTE: Include launch location in bullseye format and weapons track direction for PIGS and LONG RIFLE.
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BANZAI
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Execute / executing launch and decide tactics with intent to maneuver into the visual arena. [See: SKATE]
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BASE (+/- Number)
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Reference number used to indicate such information as headings, altitude, fuels, etc.
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BEAD WINDOW
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Last transmission potentially disclosed unauthorized information.
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(system) BENT
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System indicated is inoperative. Cancelled by
SWEET. |
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BINGO
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Fuel state needed for recovery.
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BIRD (number)
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Friendly surface-to-air missile (SAM). [Enemy SAM is “SAM”]
ONE: Semiactive radar SAM TWO: Exoatmospheric SAM THREE: Active radar SAM |
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BIRD(S) AFFIRM
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Friendly unit is able and prepared to engage a specified target with SAMs. Friendly unit has fire control solution on a specified target with SAMs. Opposite of BIRD(S) NEGATE.
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BIRD(S) 1/2/3 AWAY (Group Name)
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FRIENDLY SAM has been fired at designated target
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BIRD(S) NEGATE
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Surface-to-Air informative call indicating a friendly unit is unable to engage a specified target with SAMs. Opposite of BIRD(S) AFFIRM.
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BREAK AWAY
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Tanker or receiver call indicating immediate vertical and nose/tail separation between tanker and receiver is required.
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BRUISER
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Friendly air launched anti-ship missile. [See: BULLDOG]
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BULLDOG
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Friendly surface/submarine launched anti-ship missile. [See: BRUISER]
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BUTTON
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Radio channel setting.
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BUZZER
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Electronic communications jamming. (NOTE: same as NATO term, CHATTER)
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BUZZSAW
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A chemstick tied to a string swung overhead to mark a friendly position
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CANDYGRAM
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Electronic warfare (EW) targeting information is available on a briefed secure net.
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CAP (location)
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Establish a combat air patrol at a specified location.
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CAPTURED (target / object)
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Specified surface target / object has been acquired and is being tracked with an onboard sensor.
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CEASE (activity)
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Discontinue stated activity; e.g. CEASE BUZZER, CEASE LASER, etc.
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CHARLIE
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1.* (AIR-MAR) The expected landing time on the ship.
2. (AIR-MAR) Directive to land aircraft on ship. 3.* (time in minutes) (AIR-MAR) An advisory call modifying/delaying the briefed recovery time (e.g., CHARLIE TEN). |
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CHATTERMARK
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Begin using briefed radio procedures to counter communications jamming.
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CHECKPRINT (TRACK #)
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1. Air Defense Commander request for unit(s) to provide amplifying information on a specified track.
2. Reply/informative to Air Defense Commander followed by positive track information using format specified in applicable OPTASK document. |
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CHERUBS
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Height of a friendly aircraft in hundreds of feet AGL. (NOTE: NATO definition, when adopted, will not specify AGL or MSL) [See: ANGELS]
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CLEARED HOT
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1. [A/S] Type 1 and 2 close air support terminal control clearance to release ordnance
on this pass. 2. Training range operations: RCO / RSO authorizes ordnance release |
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COLOR** (System/Position)
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Request for information on a type (system) at stated location; implies a request for ambiguity resolution. May be used with datalink data message- COLOR, DATA.
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CONFETTI
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Chaff lane or corridor.
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CONTINUE DRY
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Continue present maneuver, ordnance release not authorized. Note: Simulated weapons deliveries may be performed.
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DANGER CLOSE
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(A/S, S/S) Friendly troops are within0.1% PI distances from the target (determined by the weapon/munition delivered/fired). NOTE: Specific DANGER CLOSE distances, assumptions, and procedures are contained in J-Fire MTTP pub.
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DATA (object, position)
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Standby for data link message concerning object at stated location.
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DEADEYE
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Laser designator system inoperative.
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DETAILS
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Request for modified J-FIRE nine-line brief from Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS).
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DIRT
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RWR indication of surface threat in search mode. See MUD. [See also SINGER, SAM]
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DOLLY
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Link-4A/TADIL C.
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DONORIZE(D)
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Aircraft data has been input into the host aircraft as a flight, team or donor to enable target/data sharing among tactical data link participants
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(system) DOWN (location/ direction)
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(EW) Referenced emitter has stopped radiating at the stated location or along the stated bearing. NOTE: DOWN does not mean system destroyed. [Opposite of ACTIVE, see EMPTY]
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EMPTY
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No emitters of interest detected.
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ESTIMATE
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Provides estimate of the size, range, height, or other parameter of a specified contact; implies degradation.
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EYEBALL
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1. Fighter with primary visual identification responsibility. [See: SHOOTER]
2. EO/IR/NVD acquisition of an aircraft. Normally followed by number of aircraft observed (if more than one). |
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EYEBALL NARROW
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EO/IR contacts are viewed in narrow field of view & are too close for resolution via radar.
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FATHER
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Surface TACAN station.
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FEET WET/DRY
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Flying over water/land.
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FENCE (IN/OUT)
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Set cockpit switches as appropriate before entering/exiting the combat area. [Abbreviation of: Fire Control, ECM, NAV, COMM, Expendables]
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FLAVOR
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Visually identified nationality of a contact.
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FOX MIKE
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VHF/FM radio.
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GO ACTIVE
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Go to briefed frequency agile net.
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GO BROADCAST
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Switch to broadcast control format. [“Hawk, Go BROADCAST” Format: “Hawk, (X) Grps, Grp B/E X, Altitude, Track North, ID;etc" Do not Label/Name Groups. See: GO TACTICAL, BRAA, BOGEY DOPE]
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GO SECURE
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Use encrypted voice communications. [USN will say “Go Green”, most USAF pilots understand “Go Green” but be prepared to say “Go Secure” if you run into one who doesn’t ]
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GO TACTICAL
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Switch to tactical control. [AIC directed to use Picture Labels, Group Names & Tactical aspect (Hot/Flank vice Track) vice Group B/E, Group B/E, Group B/E. Does NOT imply using BRAA. See GO BROADCAST]
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GREYHOUND
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Friendly ground attack cruise missile (e.g., TLAM). [See: QUAIL]
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HANDSHAKE
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1. Link 16 Air Control NPG initiation between air control unit and controlled aircraft.
2. ** Video datalink established, Opposite of HOLLOW. |
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HOLD DOWN
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Key transmitter for DF steer.
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HOME PLATE
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Home airfield or ship.
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HOTDOG (color)
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Informative/directive call that a friendly aircraft is approaching or is at a specified standoff distance from the sovereign airspace of a nation (as defined by national boundaries or territorial sea and airspace). (COLOR may indicate additional standoff distance.) Follow briefed procedures.
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HOTEL FOX
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HF radio.
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IN THE DARK
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Contact is in known radar blind zone.
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INTRUDER
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An individual, unit or weapon system in or near an operational or exercise area, which represents the threat of intelligence gathering or disruptive activity.
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JAMMER
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Non-friendly jammer
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JELLO
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Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR)
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LAME DUCK
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An aircraft in a minor state of emergency.
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LEADING EDGE
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The groups closest to the fighters meeting labeling criteria in a multiple group
formation. Used when all groups cannot be included using a traditional label or label with an additional group. |
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LEAN (direction)
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Offset package / element in specified direction maintaining briefed altitude, airspeed, and formation. (NOTE: equivalent NATO term is KICK)
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LEANING ON
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A GROUP shows bias to one element over another
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LONG RIFLE
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Friendly, long range A/S missile launch (e.g. AGM-130, SLAM- ER). See
(weapon) AWAY. |
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LOOKING
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Aircrew does not have the ground object, reference point, or target in sight (opposite
of CONTACT) |
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LOWDOWN
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A request to provide tactical ground/surface information pertinent to the mission.
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MICKEY
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HAVE QUICK time-of-day (TOD) signal.
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MILLER TIME
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1. (A-G) Informative call indicating completion of air-to-ground ordnance delivery. Generally used by the last striker in conjunction with a pre-coordinated egress plan.
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MOTHER
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Parent ship.
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MOVER(S)
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Unidentified surface vehicles(s) in motion.
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MUD (type/ w/bearing & range if able)
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1. RWR ground threat displayed with no launch indication
2. ** [A/S][E/W] RWR indication of surface threat in track mode. See DIRT and SINGER. [See also: SAM, SPIKE, NAILS] |
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OFFSET (direction)
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Maneuver in a specified direction with reference to the target.
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ORBIT(ING)
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Hold / holding on current or indicated position
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PACMAN
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[NATO] Fighters have found the end of the threat formation and are converting; given in range and bearing from the BULLSEYE (e.g. “BLUE 44 is PACMAN Bullseye 290/5”).
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PEEPSHOW
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Perform non-traditional ISR on the referenced target/track.
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PEPPER
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Directive call for an aircraft to strafe 1000 ft ahead of the bow of a vessel.
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PIG(S)
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Friendly glide weapon (i.e., JSOW). See (weapon) AWAY.
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PIGEONS
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Magnetic bearing and range to HOMEPLATE.
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PINCE
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Threat maneuvering for a bracket attack. [See: BRACKET]
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PLAYTIME
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Amount of time aircraft can remain on station, given in hours plus minutes (e.g. ONE PLUS THIRTY equals one hour and thirty minutes)..
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(freq) POGO (freq)
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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. [Only use POGO this way: (On Freq A) “C/S, Switch Freq B POGO Freq C.” Do NOT say “C/S, Switch Freq B POGO” Switching back to Freq A if No Joy is SOP, no need to brief it.]
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POINT
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Datalink sensor point/track of interest.
** DROP POINT: Data link target sorting message is no longer needed/desired. ** HOLD POINT: Maintain weapons quality track data. ** TARGET POINT: Target the referenced datalink target sorting message (Example: IRON FOUR, TARGET IRON ONES POINT). |
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POLAR BEAR (direction)
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[NATO] Friendly aircraft has VISUAL/contact on the FRIENDLY PACKAGE and is joining.
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PUSH
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Go to designated frequency; no acknowledgment required. [USN will use "Kick"]
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PUSHING
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1. Departing designated point.
2. (GROUP / descriptions) [A/A] GROUP(S) have turned cold and will continue to be monitored. |
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QUAIL
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Enemy air-/surface-launched cruise missile. [See: GREYHOUND]
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RACKET
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(EW) Intercepted electronic emission that has been assigned to a number of the
trackblock. |
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RAYGUN (Position [off Bullseye] /Heading/ Altitude)
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1. Indicating a radar lock-on to unknown aircraft.
2. A request for a "BUDDY SPIKE" reply from friendly aircraft meeting these parameters. |
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RECYCLE
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Directive call for aircrew to turn IFF/SIF equipment off & on.
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REFERENCE (direction)
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Assume stated heading.
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RE-STAKE
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Drive a new STAKE at the target centroid reported with direction of travel and elevation. Initiated by aircrew.
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RIFLE
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Friendly air-to-surface missile launch. [e.g., Maverick, Hellfire, etc. See: LONG RIFLE, BRUISER, BULLDOG, GREYHOUND]
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ROBBER
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A surface vessel that is identified as an enemy in accordance with theater ID ctireria. The term does not necessarily imply clearance to engage. [See: SKUNK, HOSTILE]
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ROGER
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Indicates the receipt of radio transmission; does not indicate compliance or reaction. [See: WILCO]
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ROPE
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Circling an IR pointer around an aircraft to help the aircraft identify the friendly ground position.
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ROTATOR
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MTI returns that signifies a high probability of a rotating antenna.
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SAM (direction)
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Visual acquisition of a SAM in flight or a SAM launch, should include position. [See: SINGER, MUD, BIRD]
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SAME
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Aircrew has the identical information as was just stated.
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SET ___
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1. A command to set (or have set) a particular speed. May be in knots/indicated or in Mach.
2. ** No longer slewing sensor and awaiting further updates. 3. Overwatch aircraft is in position |
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SEPARATION
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Request for separation between two groups. Response will include the follow-on group's separation, altitude, and fill-ins. [In a 2 Grp Label, just measure the slant range & add fill-ins. In a 3 or 4 Grp Label, measure Separation as straight-back Depth range between Lead Group(s) & Trail Group(s), NOT slant range.
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SHOPPING
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An aircraft request to FAC / JTAC / C2 platform for a target.
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(system) SICK
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System indicated is degraded/partially operative. Cancelled by SWEET
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SINGER (type/direction)
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Informative call of RWR indication of SAM launch. [See: MUD, DIRT, SAM]
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SKINNY
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Current survivor coordinates.
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SKUNK
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A radar or visual maritime surface contact whose identity is unknown. [See: ROBBER, HOSTILE]
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SLAPSHOT (type/bearing)
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Immediately employ a best available HARM against a specified threat at the specified bearing. [See: MAGNUM, SNIPER]
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SLIP(PING)
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Time delay to individual flight / element event. [See:ROLEX, SPIN]
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SMACK
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Clearance to employ ordnance / fires on surface target coordinates. ROE, PID,
CDE, coordination of forces, and Commanders Guidance requirements on the referenced target/track have been satisfied. Not to be used in a CAS engagement. |
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SMASH (on/off)
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Directive call to turn on/off anti-collision lights.
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SNAKE
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Directive call to oscillate an IR pointer in a figure eight about a target.
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SNIPER (type, location [range, bearing])
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Aircraft to employ a range-known HARM against a specified threat at the specified location.
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SORTED
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Sort responsibility within a group has been met. [See: LOCKED, TARGETED]
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SPIDER
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Cooperative Engagement Capable (CEC) Network
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SQUAWK (mode/Code)
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Operate IFF/SIF as indicated or IFF/SIF is operating as indicated.
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SQUIRTER
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A ground-born object of interest departing the objective area.
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STAKE
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1. Reference point for A/S targeting operations.
2. * A full motion video system mark has been set and is used as a frame of reference. |
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STARE (w/ laser code and reference point)**
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Cue the laser spot search/tracker function on the specified laser code in relation to the specified reference point. Reference point may include the following: INS steerpoint, GEOREF, bearing and range or datalink point.
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STROKE
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Directive call for third party track production source to provide best possible continuous track data for weapon targeting purposes.
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TAG (System, location)
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1. Response to an emitter ambiguity resolution request (COLOR).
2. Informative call to a helicopter lead that the last aircraft of a flight is airborne. |
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THUMP
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Aircraft will conduct low altitude, high speed pass over or abeam a designated vessel. Do not cross bow, Supersonic airspeed is authorized as long as damage is not anticipated.
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TIMBER
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Air control NPG of Link 16/TADIL J.
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TIMECHECK
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Informative call to check/change IFF code. [IAW ATO/SPINS]
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TIMEOUT
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Fighter assesses valid BVR shot parameters have been met and missile has reached termination.
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TOY
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HTS [HARM Targeting System on F-16CJ] pod.
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(system) TRACKING
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Enemy air defense system is maintaining situational awareness on FRIENDLY.
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TRACK NUMBER (#)
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Datalink information file.
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UNIFORM
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UHF/AM radio.
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UNABLE
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Cannot comply as requested or directed.
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VAMPIRE
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Hostile anti-ship missile.
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VANISHED
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Special case of FADED defined as a GROUP/ARM/CONTACT with no available sensor data and is:
1. Not in a known sensor blind zone (terrain masking or Dopple blind zone) 2. Correlated to a shot by friendly forces. |
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VECTOR
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Alter heading to magnetic heading indicated.
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VICTOR
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VHF/AM radio.
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WARNING (color)
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Hostile attack is:
RED Imminent or in progress. YELLOW Probable. WHITE Improbable. |
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WEAPONS ( )
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(S/A) Fire only:
FREE At targets not identified as friendly IAW current ROE. TIGHT At targets positively identified as hostile IAW current ROE. HOLD / SAFE* (USN/NATO) In self-defense or in response to a formal order. NOTE: USN/NATO USE "WEAPONS SAFE" TO AVOID CONFUSION WITH THE PHRASE "HOLD FIRE." |
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WILCO
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Will comply with received instructions.
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WORDS
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Directive or interrogative call regarding further information or directives pertinent to the mission.
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ZIPLIP
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Directive call to minimize radio transmissions. (See MINIMIZE.)
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MINIMIZE
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The radio frequency is becoming saturated, degraded or jammed and briefer transmissions must follow.
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(system) ACTIVE * (location/direction)
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Referenced emitter is radiating at the stated location or along the stated bearing. (ELINT derived.) [Opposite of DOWN]
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ANCHORED* (location)
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Informative call to indicate a turning engagement at a specific location [call off Bullseye]
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