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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ABORT | Cease action/attack/event/mission |
| ACTION | [A/A][A/S][S/A] Initiate a briefed attack sequence or manuever |
| ACTIVE | [EW] Referenced emitter is radiating at the stated location or along the stated bearing |
| ADD | [EW] Add specific(system) or (EOB category) to search responsibilities |
| ALARM | [A/A][EW] Terminate/terminating EMCON procedures. Opposite of SNOOZE |
| ALLIGATOR | [EW] Link-11/TADILA |
| ALPHA CHECK | Request for/confirmation of bearing and range from described point to requesting aircraft |
| ANCHOR | 1. Orbit about a specific point 2. Refueling track flown by tanker |
| ANCHORED | [A/A] Turning engagement at the specific location |
| ANGELS | Height of friendly aircraft in thousands of feet from MSL |
| ANYFACE | Friendly GCI/AEW/C2 agency when call sign is unknown |
| ARIZONA | [A/S][EW] No ARM ordnance remaining |
| ARM | [A/A] CONTACT(S) within a single GROUP that manuevers outside of the GROUP criteria inside MELD range |
| AS FRAGGED | Unit or element will be performing exactly as breifed |
| ASLEEP | [EW] No longer detecting lond/surface emitter activity via COMMINT. Opposite of AWAKE |
| ATTACK | [A/S] A 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 |
| ATTACKING | [A/S] Aircraft will be commited to air-to-surface delivery on a specific ground target. Direction/bearing from which may be given |
| AUTHENTICATE | A coded challenge or a response to a coded challenge |
| AUTOCAT | Any communications relay using automatic retransmissions |
| AWAKE | [EW] Land/surface emitter activity detecting via COMINT. Opposite of ASLEEP |
| AWAY | [A/S][S/A] Release/launch of specified weapon (e.g., BIRDS AWAY, PIGS AWAY, etc) Note:Include location in bullseye format and weapons track direction for PIGS and LONG RIFLE) |
| AWOL | Informative call indicating a violation assigned procedural deconfliction measure |
| AZIMUTH | [A/A] A picture label describing two GROUPs separated laterally. GROUP names will be referenced by cardinal directions [S/A] Direction to threat |
| BANDIT | [A/A][AIR-MAR] Positively identified as enemy IAW theater ID criteria. The term does not necessarily imply direction or authority to engage |
| BANZAI | [A/A] Execute/executing launch and decide tactics with the intent to manuever into the visual arena |
| BASE | Reference number used to indicate such information as headings, altitiude, fuels, etc. |
| BAY | [NATO][EW] Carry out deception plan indiacted or in accordance with previous orders |
| BEAD WINDOW | Last transmission potentially disclosed unauthorized information |
| BEAM | [A/A] CONTACT stablized 70 to 110 degrees of aspect |
| BEAM RIDER | [A/A][A/S] Potential jammer along the stated azimut from a ground unit or aircraft stated from the unit/aircraft's location. Usually followed by a request to search using alternate radar source |
| BENT | System indicated is inoperative. Cancelled by SWEET |
| BINGO | Fuel state needed for recovery |
| BIRD | [S/A] Friendly SAM (ONE): Semi-active radar-guided SAM (TWO): Exoatmospheric interceptor SAM (THREE): Active radar-guided SAM |
| BIRD(S)(ONE/TWO/THREE) AFFIRM | [S/A] FRIENDLY unit is able and prepared to engage. Friendly unit has firing solution on a specified target with SAMs.Opposite of BIRDS NEGATE-- BIRDS AWAY: FRIENDLY SAM has been fired at designated target |
| BIRD(S) NEGATE | [S/A] FRIENDLY unit is unable to engage a specified target with SAMs. Opposite of BIRDS AFFIRM |
| BITTERSWEET | Notification of potential for blue-on-blue (fratricide) or blue-on-neutral situation |
| BLIND | [A/A][S/A] No visual contact with FRIENDLY aircraft /ground position. Opposite of VISUAL |
| BLOTTER | [NATO][EW] ECM receiver |
| BLOW THROUGH | [A/A] Continue straight ahead at the merge and do not become ANCHORED with target(s) |
| BOGEY | [A/A][S/A] A radar or visual air CONTACT whose identity is unknown |
| BOGEY DOPE | [A/A] Request for target information as requested or for closest GROUP in BRAA(with approriate fill-ins) |
| BOX | [A/A] Picture label with GROUPs in a square or offset square. See CHAMPANGE and VIC fro GROUP names |
| BRAA | [A/A][S/A]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/CONTACT |
| BRACKET | [A/A][A/S] Manuever to a position on opposite sides, either laterally or vertically from the target |
| BREAK | [A/A] Perfrom an immediate maximum performance turn in the indiacted direction (default is a 180-degree turn) |
| BREAK AWAY | Tanker or receiver call indicating immediate vertical and nose/tail separation between tanker and receiver is required |
| BROKE LOCK | [A/A] Loss of host radar/IR lock-on |
| BROKEN SPUR | [A/S] Helicopter buddy/self-extraction is not possible |
| BRUISER | [A/S] Friendly air launched anti-ship missile |
| BUDDY (LASE/GUIDE) | [A/S] Request or informative communications to have guidance of a weapon from a source other than delivering aircraft |
| BUDDY LOCK | [A/A] Radar locked to known friendly aircraft . Normally a response to a SPIKED or BUDDY SPIKE calls |
| BUDDY SPIKE | [A/A] Friendly system radar lock-on indication on RWR |
| BUGOUT | [A/A] Separation from that particular engagement/attack/operation with no intent to reengage/return |
| BULLDOG | [S/S] Friendly surface/submarine launched anti-ship missile |
| BULLRING | [AIR-MAR] Maritime aircraft patrol zone |
| BULLSEYE | An established reference point from which the position of an object can be refernced by bearing(magnetic) and range(NM) from this point |
| BUMP/ BUMP-UP | [A/S] A climb to aquire LOS to the target or laser designation |
| BURN | [A/S] IR illuminator is being used to provide illumination of surface points of interest for AC-130 operations |
| BUSTER | Fly at maximum continuous speed (military power) |
| BUTTON | Radion channel setting |
| BUZZER | [EW] Electronic communications jamming. Note: Same as NATO term CHATTER |
| BUZZSAW | [A/S][UAS] A chemstick tied to a string swung overhead, used to mark friendly position |
| CANDYGRAM | [EW]Electronic warfare targeting information is available on a briefed secure net |
| CANYON | [NATO][EW] Use electronic jamming on frequncy indicated or IAW with previous orders |
| CAP(ING) | [A/A] 1. Establish CAP at specific loaction 2. Aircraft established in an orbit |
| CAPTURED | [A/S][UAS]Specified surface target/object has been aquired and is being tracked with an onboard sensor |
| CEASE ACTIVITY | Discontiue stated activity;e.g. CEASE BUZZER, CEASE LASER, CEASE SPARKLE, etc. |
| CEASE ENGAGEMENT | A fire control order used to direct units to stop tactical action against a specific target. Guided missiles already in flight will continue to intercept. |
| CEASE FIRE | Dicontinue firing/do not open fire. Missiles in flight are allowed to cntiue to intercept; continue to track |
| CEASE LOADING | [S/S] An order to fire rounds that have already been loaded, but no additional rouns may be loaded. |
| CHAMPAGNE | [A/A] 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. |
| CHARLIE | [AIR-MAR] 1.The expected landing time on the ship 2. Directive to land aircraft on ship 3. (time in minutes) An advisory call modifying/delaying the briefed recovery time(e.g., CHARLIE TEN) |
| CHATTERMARK | Begin using briefed radio procedures to counter communications jamming |
| CHEAPSHOT | [A/A] Active missile data link terminated between high and medium PRF active |
| CHECK | [A/A] Turn (number) degrees left or right and maintain new heading |
| CHECK CAPTURE | Target appears to be no longer traked by sensor |
| CHECK FIRE/FIRING | [S/S][A/S] Immediate pause of direct or indirect fires. May require coordination to continue |
| CHECK FOCUS | Sensot image appears to be out of focus |
| CHECK SOLUTION | [S/S] Otder sent by the spotter for the ship to check the fire control solution when an excessive initial ot SALVO-to-SALVO error is observed |
| CHECKPRINT | [AIR-MAR]1. Request by an air defense commander for unit(s) to provide amplifying information on a specific track 2.Reply/informative to air defense commander followed by positive track information using format specified in applicable OPTASK document |
| CHECK TIDS | Directive/descriptive call to reference data link display and may be followed by amplifying information. |
| CHERUBS | Height of friendly aircraft in hundreds of feet above surface |
| CHICK(S) | Administrative term used to denote FREINDLY aircraft |
| CLAM | [NATO][EW] Cease emissions on specified equipment |
| CLEAN | [A/A] 1. No sensor information on group of interest 2. No visible battle damage 3. Aircraft not carrying external stores |
| CLEARED | Requested action is authorized. Note: Egaged/support roles not established/transferred |
| CLEARED HOT | [A/S]1. Type 1 and 2 CAS terminal attack conrol clearance to release ordnance on this pass 2. Training range operations: RCO/RSO authorizes ordnance release |
| CLEARED TO ENGAGE | [A/S][UAS]1. Type 3 CAS terminal attack control clearance. Attack aircraft flight leaders may initiate attacks within parameters imposed by the JTAC. [A/A][A/S][UAS]2. Clearance to fire on designated GROUP/target |
| CLIFF | [EW] Jamming signal |
| CLOAK/CLOAKING | Switch/switching from normal/overt external lighting to covert NVD only compatible lighting |
| CLOSING | [A/A] Decreasing deparation |
| CLOVER | [A/S] Rotary wing direcive call to establish clover patterns in stated direction |
| COLD | [A/A]Initiate a turn in the CAP away from threats.[A/S][UAS] Area is not expected to receive fire(enemy/FREINDLY).[A/A] Intercept geometry will result in a pass or roll out behind the target...Contact aspect stabilized 0-20(tail) or 160-180 degrees (nose) |
| COLOR | [EW] Request for infromation on a type (system) at stated location; implies a request for ambiguity resolution. May be used with data link message (e.g., color, data) |
| COMEBACK | Directive call to reverse course |
| COME OFF | [A/A] Manuever as indicated to either regain mutual support or to deconflict flight path. Implies both VISUAL and TALLY [A/S][UAS] Manuever or execute a specific instruction (e.g., COME OFF DRY) |
| COMMIT | [A/A][S/A] Intercept the GROUPS(s) of interest. [A/A] Set briefed inercept geometry |
| CONFETTI | Chaff lane or corridor |
| CONFIDENCE | Confidence indication IAW operational directives |
| CONS/CONNING | [A/A] Unknown/nonfriendly aircraft producing contrails |
| CONTACT | 1. Sensor SA at the stated position 2.[A/S] Acknowledges sighting of a specific refernce point (either visually or via sensor) 3. [A/A] Individual radar return within a GROUP or ARM |
| CONTAINER | [A/A] Inner GROUP information with four CONTACTs oriented in a square or offset square |
| CONTINUE | Continue present manuever, does not imply a change in clearance to engage or expend ordnance |
| CONTINUE DRY | [A/S] Continue present manuever, ordnance release not authorized. Note: Simulated weapons delivery may be performed |
| COVER | [A/A][A/S] Assign S/A weapons or establish an A/A posture that will allow engagement of a specified track or threat if required |
| CRANK | [A/A] F-Pole manuever in the direction indicated. Implies illuminating target at/near radar GIMBAL limits |
| CRATER | [S/A] Expected threat TBM impact point |
| CRISS CROSS | [NATO][EW] A position or track derived from the plotting of DF bearings |
| CROSSING | [A/A] Two GROUPs initially separated in azimuth decreasing azimuth separation to pass each other |
| CRUISE | Return to cruise speed (after BUSTER or GATE) |
| CURVE | [NATO][EW] Deception signal |
| CUTOFF | [A/A] Requests for, or directive to, intercept using cutoff geometry |
| CYCLOPS | Any UA |
| DANGER CLOSE | [A/S][S/S][UAS] FREINDLY troops are within 0.1% PI distances from the target (determined by the weapon/munition delivered/fired) Note: Specific DANGER CLOSE disances, assumtions, and procedures are contained in the JFIRE MTTP publication |
| DARK STAR | [S/S] An illumination round that fails to propely ignite or fails to properly deploy its parachute |
| DASH | Aircraft position within a flight. Use if specific call sign is unknown |
| DATA | Standby for data link message concerning object at stated location |
| DEADEYE | Laser designator system inoperative |
| DECLARE | [A/A][S/A] Inquiry as to the identification of a specific track(s), target(s), or correlated GROUP. Responses include FREINDLY, BOGEY, BANDIT, HOSILE, NEUTRAL, UNABLE, or CLEAN. Full positional data must accompany declaration responses |
| DECLUTTER | [A/S] Auhoritative request for the pilot/operator to remove targeting symbology to allow the user to see a better picture of the target area |
| DEEP | [A/A] Indicates separation between the nearest and farthest GROUPs in range in a rlative formation of three ro more GROUPs, used to describe a LADDER, VIC, CHAMPAGNE, or BOX |
| DEFENDING | [A/A][A/S] Aircraft is in a defensive position and manuevering with reference to a surface-to-ait threat. |
| DEFENSIVE | [A/A][A/S] Aircraft is under attack, manuevering defensively, and unable to ensure decinfliction or mutual support |
| DELOUSE | [A/A][S/A] Detect, identify, and engage (if required) unknown platform trailing freindly platform |
| DELTA | [AIR-MAR] Hold and conserve fuel at altitude and position indicated during shipboard operations |
| DEPLOY | [A/A] Manuever to briefed positioning |
| DETAILS | [A/S] Request for modified 9-line/15-line (NATO) brief |
| DIAMONDS | A surface IR event action |
| DIRT | [S/A] RWR indication of surface threat in search mode. See MUD |
| DIRTY | 1. Link is not encrypted 2. [A/A] Aircraft in landing configuration. 3. [A/A] Aircraft equipped with external stores (i.e., DIRTY wings) |
| DIVERT | Proceed to alternate base |
| DOG | [A/A][S/A] Air towed decoy. COLLORED: Decoy is retracted. LEASHED: Decoy is extended. SNIPPED: Decoy is severed from aircraft |
| DOLLY | Link-4A/TADIL C |
| DONORIZE(D) | Aircraft data has been input into the host aircraft as flight, team, or donor to enable target/data sharing among tactical datalink participants |
| DOWN | [EW] Referenced emitter has stopped radiating at the stated location or along the stated bearing. Note: DOWN does not mean system destroyed |
| DRAG | [A/A] Conttact aspect stabilized at 0-60 degrees angle from tail or 120-180 degrees from nose |
| DROP(PING) | 1.[A/A][A/S] Stop/stopping monitoring of specofoed emitter/target/GROUP and resume/resuming search responsibilities. 2.(Track) Remove emitter/target from tactical picture stores. 3.[EW] Remove specific system or EOB category from search responsibilities |
| DUCK | [A/A] Descend and increase speed |
| DUFFER | [EW] DF equipped unit |
| ECHELON | [A/A] Fill-in to a picture label describing GROUPs aligned behind and to the side of closest GROUP |
| ECHO | [A/A] Positive system M/Mode X (or comparable systems) reply |
| EMPTY | [EW]No emitters of interest detected |
| ENGAGE | [A/S][S/A] A fire control order used to direct or authorize units and/or weapon systems to fire on a designated target. Not to be utilized in a CAS engagement. |
| ENGAGED | [A/A] Intraflight call from an aircraft manuevering in teh visual arena to relinquish deconfliction responsibilities |
| ENGAGEMENT COMPLETE | [A/S][UAS] Mandatory call from the attack aircraft to the JTAC/FAC during Type 3 CAS terminal control indicating completion of ordnanace release. See also CLEARED TO ENGAGE |
| ESTIMATE | [A/A] Estimate of the size, range, height, or other parameter of a specified contact; implies degradation |
| EXTEND/EXTENDING | [A/A][A/S]Short-term manuever to gain energy, distance, or separation, with the intent of reengaging |
| EYEBALL | [A/A] 1. Fighter with primary visual identification responsibility 2. EO/IR/NVD acquisition of an aircraft. Normally followed by number of aircraft observed (if more than one) |
| EYEBALL NARROW | [A/A] EO/IR contacts are viewed in narrow field of view and are too close for resolution via radar |
| EYELID | [A/S][S/S][UAS]Object of interest detected via airborne/ground sensor. Usually followed by amplifying information |
| FADED | [A/A][S/A] Sensor contact is lost on GROUP/CONTACT. Requires target information of last known position |
| FAKER | [AIR-MAR] A FREINDLY track acting as a HOSTILE for exercise purposes |
| FALLEN ANGEL | Downed aircraft |
| FAN__ TRACK __ | [NATO][EW] Left and right hand edges of jammed sector are__ and ___ |
| FARM | [A/S] Helicopter status of fuel (expressed in PLAYTIME), ammo, rocket and missile. (e.g. "Taz 31, FARM 2+00, 300, 14, 4") See WHAT STATE |
| FAST | [A/A] Target speed of 600-900 knots ground speed /Mach 1.0 to 1.5 |
| FATHER | [AIR-MAR] Surcface TACAN station |
| FEELER | [NATO][EW] Shipborne fire control radar |
| FEET WET/DRY | Flying over water/land |
| FENCE (IN/OUT) | Set cockpit switches as appropriate before entering/exiting the combat area |
| FERRET | [NATO][EW] Airborne electronic reconnaissance activity or aircraft |
| FLANK | [A/A] CONTACT aspect stabilized at 120-150 degrees angle from tail or 30-60 degrees angle from nose |
| FLASH | 1.[A/A]Temporarily activate specified system for identification purposes (IFF/flare/chaff/etc.) 2.[A/S][S/S][UAS]Clear net immediately, critical information to follow(e.g. FLASH, FLASH, FLASH this is Frontier 6, immediate MEDEVAC, grid to follow) |
| FLASHLIGHT | [A/A] Directive term for helicopter to turn on IR floodlight (pointed at ground to aid aquisition by escort aircraft) |
| FLAVOR | Visually identified nationality of contact |
| FLOAT(ING) | [A/A] Expand/expanding the formation laterally within visual limits to maintain radar contact or prepare for a defensive response |
| FLOW | [A/A] Fly stated heading |
| FLY-BY | [A/S][AIR-MAR] Aircraft will conduct low altitude pass abeam/overhead the vessel/location. See THUMP, PEPPER |
| FOX | [A/A] Simulated/actual launch of A/A weapons. (ONE) Semiactive radar-guided missile. (TWO) IR-Guided missile. (THREE) Active radar guided missile |
| FOX MIKE | VHM/FM radio |
| FOX THREE/TWO(number)SHIP | [A/A] Simulated/actual missile launch against separrate targets (assumes one missile per target)(e.g., "SWORD 12, FOX THREE 2 SHIP") |
| 2nd FOX THREE/TWO/ONE | [A/A] Simulated/actual launch of multiple missiles on the same target |
| FREEZE BURN | Freeze the IR illuminator position in the present location for AC-130 operations |
| FRESH TARGET | [S/S] Order that can be sent any time during a fire mission to indicate that a spotter requires engagement of a target or higher priority. Call for fire begins with FRESH TARGET and the ship ends fire on the original target to engage the FRESH TARGET |
| FRIENDLY | A positively identified friendly aircraft, ship or ground position |
| FUEL STATE | [AIR-MAR] A helicopter's fuel quantity, expressed in hours and minutes before having to make a controlled emergency landing |
| FURBALL | [A/A] Nonfreindly aircraft and FREINDLY aircraft are in close proximity to each other. Can be response to a DECLARE request |
| GADABOUT | [NATO] Upper limit of height sanctuary for fighters in the MEZ ("GADABOUT 25" means the upper limit of the height sanctuary is 25,000 ft) |
| GADGET | Radar or emiiter equipment |
| GATE | Fly as quickly as possible, using after-burner/max power |
| GENIE | [EW] Emitter is employing electronic protection measures |
| GENESIS | [S/A] Threat TBM launch point |
| GIMBAL | [A/A] Sensor target is approaching azimuth or elevation tracking limits |
| GINGERBREAD | Voice imitative deception is suspected on this net |
| GOALIE | [A/S] A back-up laser-capable platform appointed to laze the target if the primary designator's laser fails after weapons release |
| GOALIE, GOALIE, GOALIE | [A/S] Directive call from the primary lasing platform for the appointed Goalie to begon lasing target (Primary lasig platform's laser is bent) |
| GOGGLE/ DEGOGGLE | [A/A][A/S] Directive call for aircrew to put on/take off NVD/NVG |
| GOGGLES ON/OFF | [A/A][A/S]An informative call that NVD/NVG are on/off |
| GOODWILL | Boundary of an active freindly MEZ |
| GOPHER | [A/A] A CONTACT that has not conformed to safe passage routing, airspeed, or altitude proceedures. Will only be used when safe passage or minimum risk routing procedures are part of an ID matrix |
| GORILLA | [A/A] Large force of intermediate numbers and formation of unknown/nonfreindly aircraft |
| GRANDSLAM | [A/A][S/A] All HOSTILE aircraft of a designated track (or against which mission was tasked) are shot down |
| GREEN | [A/A] Direction of no known enemy threats |
| GREYHOUND | Freindly ground attack cruise missile(e.g., TLAM) |
| GRIDIRON | [NATO][EW] Jamming signal appears on my PPI scope or jamming signal prevents determination of range and bearing ___% of the time |
| GROUP | [A/A] 1. Any number of air CONTACTs within 3nm in azimuth and range of each other [AIR-MAR]2. Any number of surface contacts within 1 nm of each other |
| GUIDE | [A/A] Directive term to intercept and move TOI as directed using ICAO procedures |
| GUNS | [A/A][A/S] Aircraft gun is being employed |
| HANDSHAKE | 1. Link 16 Air Control NPG initiation between air control unit and controlled aircraft [A/S][UAS]2. Video data link established. Opposite of HOLLOW |
| HARD (lef/right) | High-G energy sustaining turn in the indicated direction (default is a 180-degree turn) |
| HEADBUTT | [A/A] Directive term to fighters/interceptors to immediately divert a track of interest clear of a restricted or prohibited area |
| HEADS UP | Alert an activity of interest |
| HEAVY | [A/A] A GROUP known to contain three or more CONTACTS |
| HIGH | [A/A][S/A] Contact is greater than 40,000ft MSL |
| HIT(S) | 1. Momentary radar return(s) 2.[A/A]Indicates approxiamte target altitude (e.g. GROUP BULLSEYE / HITS 15 Thousand) 3.[A/S] Weapons impact within lethal distance |
| HOLD DOWN | Key transmitter for DF steer |
| HOLD FIRE | An emergency fire control order to stop firing on a designated target, to include destruction of any missiles on flight |
| HOLDING HANDS | [A/A] aircraft in visual formation |
| HOLLOW | 1. Any data link message not recived 2.[A/S][UAS] lost video data link. Opposite of HANDSHAKE (Expect HOLLOW)[A/S] A condition will likely exist that limits video data link reception (e.g. manuevers, terrain, etc.) |
| HOME PLATE | Home airfield or ship |
| HOMING | [NATO] Friends returning for recovery |
| HOOK | 1.(direction)[A/A] Perform an in-place, 180-degree turn 2.(descriptor) Data link directive call to cue sensors to described point (e.g. point of interest, SAM, markpoint, TN, etc.) |
| HOOTER | [EW] FREINDLY jammer |
| HOSTILE | [A/A] A contact identified as enemy upon which clearance to fire is authirized in accordance with theater ROE. WARNING: This use of HOSTILE is as a brevity term for air-to-air engagements and should not be confused with the same term in TADIL and ROE |
| HOT | [A/A] Initiate/ing a turn in the CAP toward the threats 2. Defined area expected to receive fire 3.Ordnance employment intended or completed 4.[A/A] CONTACT aspect 160-180 (tail)/0-20 deg (nose) 5. [A/A] Intercept geometry will pass in front of tgt |
| HOTDOG | Freindly aircraft is approaching or is at a specified standoff distance. (Color may indiacte additional standoff distance.) Follow briefed procedures |
| HOTEL FOX | HF radio |
| HOUNDDOG | [A/A] Call made by a fighter indicating fighter is in a position to employ weapons. Used in response to COVER |
| HUSH | [NATO][EW] Execute emission control IAW emission control policy |
| HUSKY | [A/A] Active radar missile is at HPFR active range |
| ID | [A/A] 1. Identify the target track 2. Identification is accomplished, followed by type |
| IDLE | [A/S][UAS] Surface vehicles are stationary |
| IN | 1.[A/A] Turning toward a known threat. Opposite of OUT 2.[A/S] Entering terminal phase of an air-to-ground attack. Opposite of OFF |
| INDEX | Unique number assigned to a tactical data link J12.6 message to differentiate between more than one POINT or MARKPOINT(e.g. SCREWTOP 23, POINT INDEX 2 is disabled vehicle) |
| INDIA | Mode IV IFF |
| IN PLACE | [A/A] Perform indicated manuever simultaneously |
| INSPECT | [A/A] Establish visual contact with cockpit of TOI, attempt communications, and report all observations of activity |
| INTERROGATE | [A/A] Interrogate the designated contact of the IFF mode indicated |
| IN THE DARK | Contact is in known radar blind zone |
| 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 |
| INVESTIGATE | 1.[A/S][UAS] Verify specified element(s) of ROE, PID, CDE, and/or coordination of forces on the refernced target/track 2.[AIR-MAR] Verify specified element(s) of ROE, PID, clear field of fire, and/or coordination of forces on the referenced target/track |
| JACKAL | Surviellance NPG of Link 16/TADIL J |
| JAMMER | [EW] Nonfreindly jammer |
| JELLO | Inverse synthetic aperture radar |
| JINK | [A/A][A/S] Perform an unpredictable manuever to negate a tracking solution |
| JOKER | Fuel state above BINGO at which separation/bugout/event termination should begin |
| JUDY | [A/A] Aircrew has taken control of teh intercept and only requires situation awareness information; controller will minimize radio transmissions |
| KICK | Change radio or data link to specified net or frequency. See also PUSH |
| KILL | [A/A] In training, fighters are TALLY or EYEBALL at assessed missile timeout |
| KILLCHAIN | [UAS] Informative call UAS kinetic engagement firing sequence initiated |
| KNOCK-IT-OFF | [A/A][A/S] Cease all air combat manuevers/attacks/activities/exercises (training use only) |
| LADDER | [A/A] Picture label with three or more GROUPs on the same azimuth but separatd by range. GROUP names should be LEAD GROUP, MIDDLE GROUP, TRAIL GROUP |
| LAME DUCK | An aircraft in a minor state of emergency |
| LASER ON | [A/S][S/S][UAS] Start/acknowledge laser designation |
| LASING | [A/S][S/S][UAS] The speaker is firing the laser |
| LAST | [A/A] C2 term that provides last contact altitude from a high fidelity source(e.g. fighter radar, etc.) |
| LEAD-TRAIL | [A/A] Inner GROUP formation of two CONTACTs separated in range |
| LEAKER(S) | [A/A][A/S] Airborne threat has passed through a defensive layer. Call should include amplifying information |
| LEAN | [A/A][A/S] Offset package/element in specified direction maintaing briefed altitude, airspeed, and formation |
| LEANING ON | [A/A] a GROUP shows bias to one element over another |
| LEVEL | 1. Contact is coaltitude(interflight call) 2. Briefed altitude has been reached |
| LIGHT | [S/A]Mission status RED:Threats not mitigated for execution. Aircraft evaluate position relative to threat and take action YELLOW:Designated assets continue to operate relative to threat; other assets hold GREEN:All aircraft are cleared to execute mission |
| LIGHTBULB | Turn all position lights to bright |
| LINE ABREAST | [A/A] Inner GROUP formation of two or more contacts separated in azimuth |
| LINER | Fly at speed giving maximum cruising range |
| LOCKED | 1.(with GROUP label)[A/A] Radar lock-on;SORT is not assumed 2.(with position)[A/A] Radar lock-on; correct targeting is not assumed |
| LONG RIFLE | [A/S] FREINDLY long range A/S missile launch (e.g. AGM-130, SLAM-ER). See (weapon) AWAY |
| LOOKING | [A/S][UAS] Aircrew does not have the ground object, refernce point, or target in sight (opposite of CONTACT) |
| LOW | [A/A] A CONTACT less than 5,000 ft AGL |
| LOWDOWN | A request for the tactical ground picture in an area of interest |
| MADDOG | [A/A] Visual AIM-120 launch |
| MAGNUM | [A/S][EW] Launch of friendly anti-radiation missile |
| MANEUVER | [A/A] Specified GROUP is maneuvering in azimuth, range, and/or altitude |
| MAPPING | [A/S] Multifunction radar is in A/G mode |
| MARK | 1. Record the location of a point/object of interest 2.[A/S][S/S] Spotting round, normally WP or illumination on the deck to indicate targets to aircraft, ground troops, or fire support |
| MARKING | [A/A] Friendly aircraft is leaving contrails |
| MARKPOINT | Data link nondesignated geographic point of interest (J12.6 SID 9 message) |
| MARSHAL(LING) | Establish/established at a specific point |
| MATCH SPARKLE | [A/S][S/S] Overlay IR point |
| MELD | 1.[A/A] Bais radar coverage IAW briefed parameters 2.[A/A] Shift radar responsibilities from sanitizing to gaining SA on the assigned GROUP |
| MERGE/MERGED | 1.[A/A] FREINDLIES and targets have arrived in the visual arena 2. Radar returns have come together |
| MICKEY | HAVE QUICK time-of-day signal |
| MIDNIGHT | [A/A] C2 sensors are unavailable due to degradation. Opposite of SUNRISE |
| MILLER TIME | [A/S] Completion of A/G ordnance delivery. Generally used by the last striker in cinjunction with a precoordinated egress plan |
| MINIMIZE | The radio frequency is becoming saturated, degraded, or jammed and briefer transmissions must follow |
| MIRROR BEAM | [A/A] GROUPs in azimuth that manuever to a beam opposite each other |
| MONITOR(ING) | 1.[A/A][A/S][UAS] Maintain/maintaining sensor awareness on specified GROUP/object. Implies that tactically significant changes will be communicated 2.[AIR-MAR] Maintain contact/targeting information on a maritime surface contact |
| MOSQUITO | [A/A][UAS] Slow speed and low RCS target |
| MOTHER | [AIR-MAR] Parent ship |
| MOVE BURN | [A/S] Move IR illumination in a specified direction. Note: Do not use LEFT/RIGHT for moving a BURN |
| MOVER(S) | Unidentified surface vehicle(s) in motion |
| MUD | 1.[A/S][EW] RWR ground threat displayed with no launch indication 2.[A/S][EW] RWR indication of surface threat in track mode. See DIRT and SINGER |
| MULTIPLE | [NATO][EW] There are a number of stations on the same frequency |
| MUSIC | [A/A] Radar electronic deceptive jamming |
| NAILS | 1.[A/A] RWR indication of AI radar in search. 2.[A/S] 2.75-inch flechette rockts |
| NAKED | [A/A] No RWR indications |
| NEAR-FAR | [A/A] Fighter term depicting a radar-apparent description of two or more contacts within a GROUP separated in range |
| NEGATIVE CONTACT | [A/A] No sensor information is available on a freindly aircraft |
| NEGATIVE LASER | [A/S] Laser energy has not been acquired |
| NEGLECT | [S/S] Used by a ship to indicate the last SALVO was fired on incorrect data |
| NEW PICTURE | [A/A] Used by controller or aircrew when tacical picture has changed. Supercedes all previous calls and reestablishes picture for all players |
| NEW TARGET | [S/S] Order that can be sen any time during a fire mission to indicate the spotter requires engagement to a target, not necessarily of a higher priority than the one already being engaged. |
| NEUTRAL | A positively identified aircraft, ship, or ground position whose characteristics, behavior, origin, or nationality indicate it is neither supporting nor opposing FREINDLY forces |
| NO FACTOR | [A/A][S/A] Not a threat |
| NO JOY | [A/A][A/S][S/A] Aircrew does not have visual contact with the TARGET/BANDIT. Opposite of TALLY |
| NOTCH(ING) | [A/A][A/S][S/A] Aircraft is in a defensive position. Maneuvering with reference to a threat |
| OCCUPIED | [A/S] Ground equipment present at tasked target location. Opposite of VACANT |
| OFF | [A/A][A/S] Attack is terminated, and manuevering to the indicated direction |
| OFFSET | Manuever in a specified direction with refernce to a target |
| OPENING | [A/A] Increasing separation |
| OUT | [A/A] Turn/turning to a cold aspect relative to a known threat |
| OUTLAW | [A/A] CONTACT has met point of origin criteria for ROE |
| PACKAGE | [A/A] Geographically isolated collection of GROUPs outside of briefed range |
| PACMAN | [NATO] 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") |
| PADLOCKED | [A/A] Aircrew cannot take eyes off an aircraft, groud target, or surface position without risk of losing TALLY/VISUAL. |
| PAINT(S) | [A/A] An interrogated GROUP/radar contact that is responding with any of the specified IFF/SIF modes and correct codes established for the ID criteria |
| PAN | Move the sensor in the indicated direction relative to the current image |
| PANCAKE | [NATO] Land or I wish to land (reason many be specified; e.g., PANCAKE AMMO, PANCAKE FUEL) |
| PARROT | IFF/SIF transponder |
| PASSING | [A/A] Two GROUPs initially separated in range, decrease reange separation and are passing each each other |
| PEDRO | [NATO] Rescue helicpoter |
| PEEPSHOW | Perform nontraditional ISR on the referenced target/track |
| PEPPER | [AIR-MAR] Directive call for an aircraft to strafe 1,000 ft ahead of the bow of a vessel |
| PHANTOM | [NATO][EW] A position track derived from triangulation of SPIKES originating from HOSTILE jamming |
| PICTURE | [A/A] A request provide air information pertinent to the mission in a digital bullseye format unless briefed otherwise |
| PIG(S) | [A/S] Freindly glide weapon(s)(e.g., JSOW). See (weapon) AWAY |
| PIGEONS | Magnetic bearing and range to HOMEPLATE |
| PILLOW | [EW] Pulse repetition interval |
| PINCE | [A/A] Threat manuevering for a bracket attack |
| PINNACLE | [NATO][EW] An emission believed to originate from a platform assumed to be FREINDLY |
| PINPOINT | [AIR-MAR] Request that the maritime air controller (MAC) provide target coordinates via latitude and longitude |
| PITBULL | [A/A] AIM-120 is at MPRF active range |
| PITCH/PITCHBACK | [A/A] Execute a nose-high heading reversal |
| PLAYMATE | [A/A] Cooperating aircraft |
| 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) |
| POGO | Switch to communicaion 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 |
| POINT | Data link sensor point/track of interest CONTACT POINT:Indicates fighter has aquired TOI track number on data link DROP POINT:Data link target message no longer needed HOLD POINT:Maintain track data TARGET POINT:Target referenced data link target message |
| POLAR BEAR | [NATO] FREINDY aircraft has VISUAL/CONTACT on the FREINDLY package and is joining |
| POND | [NATO][EW] Carry out jamming plan indicated or in accordance with previous orders |
| POP | 1.[A/S] Starting climb for A/S attack 2.[A/A] Max performance climb out of low altitude structure |
| POPCORN | CSAR aircraft departing the LZ. Usually followed by a number of recovered personnel(e.g. "STING 1, POPCORN PLUS 2") |
| POPEYE | flying in clouds or an area of reduced visibility |
| POP-UP | 1.[A/A] GROUP that has suddenly appeared inside MELD range 2.[S/A] Criteria used as a self-defense method, within ROE, to protect freindly air defense elements from HOSTILE aircraft |
| POSIT | Request for freindly position; response in terms of geographic landmark or frm a common reference point |
| POST ATTACK | [NATO] Desired direction/directives after completion of intercept/engagement |
| POST HOLE | [A/A] Rapid descending spiral |
| POSTURE | [A/S] Communications sensor posture(offensive, defensive or neutral) by the JTAC to assets. does not imply the freindly forces' tactical situation |
| PRESS | [A/A][A/S] Requested action is approved and mutual support will be maintained |
| [A/A] Valid NCTR reply | |
| PULSE | Illuminate/illuminating a position with flashing IR energy |
| PUMP | [A/A] A briefed manuever to minimize closure on a target or geographical boundary with the intent to reengage |
| PUPPIES | [NATO][EW]EMCON plan is modified as follows__ |
| PURE | [A/A] pure pursuit is being used or directive to to go pure pursuit |
| PUSH | Switch to designated frequency; no acknowledgement required |
| PUSHING | 1.[A/A] Departing designated point 2.(GROUP/descriptions)[A/A] GROUP has turned cold and will continue to be monitored |
| QUAIL | [A/A] Enemy air- or surfaced-launched cruise missile |
| RACKET | [EW] Intercepted electronic emission that has been asigned to a number of the track block |
| RANGE | [A/A] A picture label describing two GROUPs separated in distance along the same line of bearing. GROUPs names will be LEAD GROUP/TRAIL GROUP |
| RAYGUN | 1.[A/A] Radar lock-on to unknown aircraft 2.[A/A] A request for a BUDDY SPIKE reply from freindly aircraft meeting these parameters |
| RECYCLE | Directive call for aircrew to to turn IFF/SIF equipment off and on |
| RED LIGHT | Time when SAR aircraft is no longer SAR capable |
| REFERENCE | Assume stated heading |
| REMINGTON | [A/A][A/S] No ordnance remaining except gun or self-protect ammo |
| REMOTE | [A/S] Request for launching platform to provide LASER guided munitions. Reverse of BUDDY LASE |
| 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 to perpetrate a terrorist attack |
| RENT | [EW] Report of characteristics of an intercepted signal |
| REPEAT | 1.[S/S](during adjustment) Fire again using the same method of fire 2.[S/S](during fire for effect) Fire the same number of rounds using the same method of fire |
| REPORTED | [A/A] Information provided is derived from an off-board source |
| RESET | [A/A][S/A] Proceed to a prebriefed position or area of operations |
| RE-STAKE | [A/S] Drive a new STAKE at the target centroid reported withthe direction of travel and elevation. Initiated by aircrew |
| RESUME | [A/A] Resume last formation/route/mission ordered |
| RETROGRADE(ING) | Withdraw/withdrawing, while executing defensive procedures in response to a threat |
| RIDER | [A/A][S/A] A BOGEY that is complying with ACO/safe passage procedures |
| RIFLE | [A/S][UAS] freindly A/S missile launch |
| RIPPED CHUTE | [S/S] Sent by spotter to indicate that the illumination round parachute was riped or separated on deployment |
| RIPPLE | [A/S][S/A] Two or more munitions released or firein close succession |
| ROBBER | [AIR-MAR] A surface vessel that is identified as an enemy in accordance with theater ID criteria. The term does not necessarily imply clearance to engage |
| ROGER | Radio transmission recieved; does not indicate compliance or reaction |
| ROLEX | [A/A][A/S] Timeline adjustment in minutes; always refernced from original preplanned mission execution time. "Plus" means later; "minus" means earlier |
| ROPE | [A/S] Circling an IR pointer around an aircraft to help aircraft identify the freindly ground position CATION: This technique may damage NVDs |
| ROTATOR | [EW] MTI returns that signifies a high probability og a rotating antenna |
| ROVER | Platform is ROVER video downlink capable |
| RUMBA | 1.[A/A] Radar has detected jamming/mutual interference but has not resolved the type. 2.[NATO] Own ship maneuvering for ranging |
| SADDLED | [A/A] Wingman or element has returned to briefed formation position |
| SALVO | [S/S] Method of fire in which a weapon, or number of weapons is fired at a target. It indicates the number of projectiles to be fired from each gun |
| SAM | Visual aquisition of a SAM in flight or a SAM launch; should include position |
| SAME | Aircrew has the identical information as was just stated |
| SANDWICHED | [A/A] Aircraft or elemet is between opposing aircraft or elements |
| SAUNTER | Fly at best endurance |
| SCAN | [NATO][A/S] Search sector indicated and report any contacts |
| SCRAM | 1. Freindly asset is in immediate danger. Withdraw clear in the direction indicated for survival. No further mission support from freindly asset is expected |
| SCRAMBLE | [A/A] Takeoff as quickly as possible |
| SCRUB | [A/A][S/A] MTI return that signifies a low slow airborne target |
| SCUD | [A/S] Any threat TBM |
| SEPARATE | [A/A] Leaving a specified engagement; may or may not reenter |
| SEPARATION | 1.[A/A] Request for sparation between two GROUPs. Response will include the follow-on GROUP's spearation, altitude, and fill-ins 2.[A/A] Indicates relationship between groups and relationships in a label were not defined previously |
| SET | 1. Set(or have set) a particular speed. May be indicated in knots or Mach 2. No longer slewing sensor and awaiting further updates 3. Overwatch aircraft is in position |
| SHACKLE | [A/A] One weave; a single crossing of flight paths;manuever or adjust or regain formation parameters |
| SHADOW | Follow indicated target |
| SHIFT | [A/S][AIR-MAR] Shift laser/IR/radar/device energy/aimpoint. 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 |
| SHOOTER | [A/A] aircraft/unit designated to employ ordnance |
| SHORT SKATE | [A/A] Informative/directive call made by fighters executing an out inside of minimum out range (MOR) but greater that minimum abort range (MAR) |
| SHOPPING | [A/S] An aircraft request to FAC/JTAC/C2 platform for a target |
| SHOT | [S/S] Round(s) has(ve) been fired |
| SHOTGUN | [A/A][A/S] Prebriefed weapons state |
| SICK | System indicated is degraded/partially operative. Cancelled by SWEET |
| SILENT | 1.(time)[A/A] System will be unavailable for time indicated 2. Data link is, or should be placed, in receive only 3.[NATO][EW] Broadcast station is not transmiting. May also be used as an order and must be followed by a frequency or station designator. |
| SINGER | [EW] RWR indication of SAM launch |
| SINGLE | [A/A] One GROUP, CONTACT, etc. |
| SKATE | [A/A] Execute(ing) launch-and-leave tactics |
| SKINNY | Current survivor coordinates |
| SKIP IT | [A/A] Veto of fighter COMMIT, usually followed with further directions |
| SKOSH | [A/A] Aircraft is out of or unable to employ active radar missiles |
| SKUNK | [A/S][AIR-MAR] A maritime sureface contact that has not been identified |
| SLANT | References number of people/objects noted a specified location (men/women/children). For example, in response to a request for SLANT on a target building: "SLANT 4/6/4" |
| SLAPSHOT | [A/S][EW]Immediately employ a best available ARM against a specified threat at the specific bearing |
| SLEW | [UAS] Move sensor in direction indicated (usually accompanied with a unit of measure). For example: "SLEW left one half screen." |
| SLICE/SLICEBACK | [A/A] Perform a high-G descending turn in the stated direction, usually a 180-degree turn |
| SLIDE | 1.[A/A][EW] Continue/continuing present mission while flowing from station in response to perceived threat, implies intent to RESET 2. [A/S][UAS] Directive or descriptive term to lateraaly reposition helicopter |
| SLIP/SLIPPING | [A/S][UAS] time delay to individual flight/element event |
| SLOPE | [EW] Pulse repetition frequency |
| SLOW | [A/A][S/A] Target with ground speed of 100-250 knots |
| SMACK | [A/S][S/S] Clearance to employ ordnance/fires on surface target coordinates. ROE, PID, CDE, coordiantionof forces, and commander's guidance requirements on the referenced target/track have been satisfied. Not to be utilized in a CAS engagement |
| SMASH | Turn onn/off anti-collision lights |
| SMOKE | [A/S][UAS] Smoke marker used to mark a position |
| SNAKE | [A/S] Oscillate an IR pointer in a figure eight about a target |
| SNAP | 1.[A/A] 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 |
| SNAPLOCK | [A/A] Informative call indicating fighter has obtained radar contact inside threat range with BEAM, FLANK, or HOT aspect and unable to complete sanitation responsibilites implying ownership.SNAPLOCK call responded to with bearing, range, altitude, aspect |
| SNEAKER | [NATO][EW] An intelligence-gathering vessel |
| SNIFF | [A/A][EW] Passive sensor indication of a radar emitter |
| SNIPER | [A/S][EW] Aircraft to employ a range-known ARM against a specified threat at teh specified location |
| SNOOZE | [A/A][EW] Initiate/initianting EMCON procedures. Opposite of ALARM |
| SORT | [A/A]Assignment of responsibility within a GROUP; criteria can be met visually, electronically (i.e. radar), or both |
| SORTED | [A/A] Sort responsibility within a GROUP has been met |
| SOUR | (Opposite of SWEET) 1.(mode/type)[A/A][S/A]Invalid/no response to an administrative IFF/SIF check 2.(link name)(e.g., "TIMBER SOUR") Potential problems with net entry; initiates premission link troubleshooting |
| SPADES | [A/A][S/A] An interrogated GROUP/radar contact that lacks all of the ATO (or equivilent) IFF/SIF modes and codes required for teh ID criteria |
| SPARKLE | 1.[A/S][S/S][UAS] Mark/marking target by IR pointer 2. Platform is capable to IR point |
| SPIDER | Cooperative engagement capability (CEC) network |
| SPIKE/SPIKED | [A/A][S/A] RWR indication of an AI threat in track or launch |
| SPIN | [A/A] Execute/executing a timing/spacing manuever |
| SPITTER | [A/A] An aircraf that has departed from the emgagement or is departing the engaged fighter's responsibility |
| SPLASH(ED) | 1.[A/A][S/A] Target destroyed 2. [A/S][S/A][UAS] Weapons impact 3.[S/S] Informative call to observer or spotter 5 seconds prior to estimated time of impact |
| SPLIT | [A/A] Fligth member is leaving formation to pursue a separate attack; VISUAL may not be maintained |
| SPOOFER | [A/A][EW] An entity employing electronic or tactical deception measures |
| SPOOFING | [NATO][S/A] Voice deception is being employed |
| SPOT | 1.[A/S]Aquisition of laser designation 2.Platform is LST capable |
| SPUR RIDE | [A/S] Attempt helicopter buddy/self extraction by having downed crew attach themselves to the outside of of the helicopter |
| SQUAWK | [A/A] Operate IFF/SIF as indicated or IFF/SIF is operating as indicated |
| SQUAWKING | [A/A][S/A] BOGEY is responding with an IFF/SIF mode or code other than prescribed by the ATO/identification crteria |
| SQUIRTER | [A/S][S/S][UAS] A ground-borne object of interest departing the objective area |
| STACK | [A/A] Two or more CONTACTs within GROUP criteria with an altitude separation to each other |
| STAKE | 1.[A/S] reference point for A/S targeting operations 2. A full-motion video system mark been set and is used as a frame of reference |
| STANDBY | 1. More information is coming 2.[A/A](GROUP) Eyeball fighter is preparing to call VID of target aircraft. No radion transmissions should be made until either ID is made or the eyeball fighter calls 'unable VID" |
| STARE | Cue the laser spot search/tracker function on teh specified laser code in relation to the specified refernce point. Refernce point may include the following:steerpoint, GEOREF, bearing and range, or data link point |
| STATUS | 1.[A/A]Request for an individual's tactical situation 2. (GROUP) Request for a full positional update on a specific GROUP (default is digital bullseye) |
| STEADY | [A/A] stop oscillation of IR pointer |
| STERN | [A/A] Request for, or directive to, intercept using STERN geometry |
| STINGER | 1.[A/A] Three-ship inner GROUP formation with two lead CONTACTs line abreast and the SINGLE in trail 2.[S/A] An IR MANPAD |
| STOP BURN | [A/S] Directive call to discontinue IR illumination for AC-130 operations |
| STRADDLE | [S/S]Made for a multi-gun SALVO when soem rounds fall short and some fall beyond the target. Followed by a correction to place teh MPI on teh target. The term is normally used during a ship adjust or a massed-fire mission |
| STRANGER | [A/A] unidentified traffic that is not a participant in teh action in progress |
| STRANGLE | [A/A][S/A] Turn off equipment indicated (e.g. STRANGLE PARROT) |
| STRENGTH | [A/A][S/A] Numerical strength of a track/GROUP |
| STRIPPED | [A/A] Aircraft is out of prebriefed formation |
| STROBE(S) | [A/A] Radar indication(s) of noise jamming |
| STROKE | [A/S][AIR-MAR] directive call for third party track production source to provide best possible continuous track data for weapon targeting purposes |
| SUMMMIT | [S/S]Highest point of shell's trajectory. Sent as standard during air observed mission by ground spotter. Units of measurement are specified. A new SUMMIT is sent if chages by more than 300ft(air observer)/100m(Ground observer) |
| SUNRISE | [A/A] C2 sensors are available. Opposite of MIDNIGHT |
| SUNSHINE | [A/S]Illuminating target with artificial illumination |
| SUPPORTING | [A/A] Speaking unit or element is assuming a supporting role, is in a position to influence the outcome, and assumes deconfliction responsibility. Implies VISUAL but does not imply T%ALLY |
| SWEET | (Opposite of SOUR; cancels SICK, BENT) 1. (mode/type)[A/A][S/A] Valid response to an administrative IFF/SIF request 2.(link name)(e.g. TIMBER SWEET) Confrims receipt of data link information 3. Equipment indicated is operating efficiently |
| SWEPT | [A/A] Inner GROUP formation with the trailer displaced approximately 45 degrees behind the leader |
| SWITCH | 1.Switch the setting on the referenced item 2.(CAMERA) Switch full-motion videoto EO or IR 3.(POLARITY) Switch IR polarity to black hot or white hot |
| SWITCHED | [A/A] Attacker is changing from one aircraft to another |
| TAG | 1.[EW] response to an emitter ambibuity resolution request (COLOR) 2. Informative call to a helicopter flight lead that the last aircraft of a flight is airborne |
| TALLY | [A/A][A/S] Sighting of a target, nonfreindly aircraft, or emeny position. Opposite of NO JOY |
| TARGET | 1.[A/A] Assignment of targeting responsibilities 2.[A/S][S/S] ROE, PID, coordination of forces, and comndr's guidance requiremets on target/track have been satisfied. Target/track correlation/CDE must be accomplished prior to employing ordnance/fires |
| TARGETED | [A/A] Fighter has aquired assigned GROUP and has assumed responsibility for it |
| TECHNICAL | [A/S][UAS] Improvised fighting vehicle (usually civiliian vehicles modified with mounted weapons) |
| TEN SECONDS | [A/S] Standby for LASER ON call in approximately 10 seconds |
| TERMINATE | [A/A] In training, cease local engagement without affecting the overall exercise |
| THREAT | Untargeted HOSTILE/BANDIT/BOGEY is within a briefed range of a freindly aircraft |
| THROTTLES | [A/A] Reminder to set throttles approprately considering the IR threat and desired energy state |
| THUMP | [AIR-MAR] Aircraft will conduct low altitude highspeed pass over or abeam a designated vessel. Do not cross the bow. Supersonic airspeed is authorized as long as damage is not anticipated |
| THUNDER | [A/S] One minute unitl A/S weapons impact |
| TIED | [A/A] Positive radar contact with element or aircraft |
| TIGER | [A/A] Enough fuel and ordnance to accept commitment |
| TIMBER | Link 16 Network |
| TIMBER CHANNEL | Stacked net within a Link 16 Network |
| TIMECHECK | Check/change IFF code |
| TIMEOUT | [A/A] Fighter assesses valid BVR shot parameters have been met and missile has reached termination |
| TOGGLE | Execute a briefed change of avionics setting |
| TOY | [EW] HARM targeting system (HTS) pod |
| TRACK | 1.[A/A] GROUP/CONTACTs direction of flight/movement 2.[A/S][S/S] Directive call assigning responsibility to maintain sensors/visual on defined object/area to an asset 3.[A/S][UAS] Helo directive call to establish race track (e.g. "Taz 31, TRACK left") |
| TRACKING | [EW][S/A] IR lock-on |
| (system)TRACKING | Enemy air defense system is maintaining SA on FRIENDLY |
| TRACK NUMBER | Data link inforamtion file |
| TRASHED | [A/A] Missile has been defeated |
| TRAVEL | [NATO][EW] Change radar frequency |
| TRESPASS | [EW] The adressed flight is entering the threat SAM ring of a specific (system) at the stated location |
| TUMBLEWEED | [A/A] I have limited situational awareness, (i.e. NO JOY, BLIND) and request information |
| UNABLE | Cannot comply as requested |
| UNIFORM | UHF/AM radio |
| VACANT | [A/S] Ground equipment not present at tasked target location. Opposite of OCCUPIED |
| VAMPIRE | [S/A][AIR-MAR] Hostile anti-ship missile |
| VANISHED | [A/A] S[ecial case of FADED defined as a GROUP/ARM/CONTACT with no available sensor data and is: 1. not in known sensor blind zone AND 2. Correlated to a shot by friendly forces |
| VECTOR | Alter heading to magnetic heading indicated |
| VERY FAST | [A/A][S/A] Target speed greater than 900 knots/1.5 Mach |
| VERY SLOW | [A/A][S/A]Target speed less than 100 knots |
| VIC | [A/A] Picture label with three GROUPs withth esingle closest in range and two GROUPs, azimuth split, in trail. GROUP names should be LEAD GROUP and NOTH TRAIL GROUP and SOUTH TRAIL GROUP or EAST TRAIL GROUP and WEST TRAIL GROUP |
| VICTOR | VHF/AM radio |
| VISUAL | [A/A][UAS} Sighting of friendly aircraft or ground position. Opoosite of BLIND |
| WAGON | [A/S][UAS] Rotary wing directive call to orbit around the target (e.g. "Taz 31, WAGON left") |
| WALL | [A/A] 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 |
| WARNING | [S/A] Air defense warning. Hostile attack is: (RED): Imminent or in progress (YELLOW):Probable (WHITE):Improbable |
| WEAPONS | Weapons control status Fire only: 1.(FREE): at targets not identified as FRIENDLY IAW current ROE 2.(TIGHT) at targets positively identified as HOSTILE IAW current ROE 3. (HOLD/SAFE): in self-defense or in response to a formal order |
| WEDGE | [A/A] Three-ship inner GROUP formation with a single CONTACT closest in range and two trail CONTACTs line abreast |
| WEIGHTED | [A/A] Fill in for a CHAMPAGNE, VIC, WALL, or LADDER when one or more GROUPs are out of position or offset the standard picture label |
| WHAT LUCK | Request for results of missions or tasks |
| WHAT STATE | [A/A]Request for fuel/missiles remaining. Response is: 1: active radar missiles, 2: semi-active missiles 3: IR missiles, (MINUS): No gun/insufficient ammuntion for gun attack BY 4: thousands of punds of fuel (Given to one decimal point), or time reamining |
| WIDE | [A/A] Separation between the farthest GROUPs in azimuth in a relative foramtion of three or more GROUPs, used to describe a WALL, VIC, CHAMPAGNE, or BOX |
| WILCO | Will comply with recieved instructions |
| WINCHESTER | No ordnance remaining |
| WOOD | Situation awareness datalink (SADL) network |
| WOOFER | [NATO][EW] Off board active radar decoy |
| WORDS | Directive or interrogative call regarding furhter information or directives pertinent to the mission |
| WORKING | 1.(system with location)[EW] Platform gathering EOB on a designated emitter. 2.[A/A] Platform executing EID on a specific aircraft/GROUP to obtain identification necessary for BVR employment |
| YARDSTICK | [A/A] Use A/A TACAN for ranging |
| ZAP | Request for data link information |
| ZIPLIP | Limit transmissions to critical inforamtion only. See MINIMIZE |
| ZOOM | [EW][UAS] Increase/decrease the sensor's focal length. Note: ZOOM IN/OUT is normally followed by "ONE, TWO, THREE, or FOUR" to indicate the number of FOVs to change |
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