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'''Multi-Service Tactical Brevity Codes''' are standardized [[Procedure word|procedure words]] used by multiple branches of the military to efficiently communicate complex information through concise, easily understood terms. These codes are a specialized form of [[voice procedure]] intended to improve clarity, speed, and coordination in [[Military tactics|tactical]] operations.

'''Multiservice tactical brevity codes''' are codes used by various military forces. The codes' [[procedure word]]s, a type of [[voice procedure]], are designed to convey complex information with a few words.

==American/NATO codes==

The following list outlines standardized American brevity codes employed during [[joint warfare|joint service]] operations. This collection excludes terms unique to individual branches. While these codes are not officially binding across services, they are widely recognized and their meanings agreed upon. Their use enhances interoperability and [[Situation awareness|situational awareness]] among air, ground, sea, and space forces operating at the tactical level.

This is a list of American standardized [[brevity code]] words. The scope is limited to those brevity codes used in multiservice operations and does not include words unique to single service operations. While these codes are not authoritative in nature, all services agree to their meanings. Using the codes eases coordination and improves understanding during multiservice operations. The codes are intended for use by air, ground, sea, and space operations personnel at the tactical level. Code words that are followed by an asterisk (*) may differ in meaning from [[NATO]] usage. There is a key provided below to describe what personnel use which codes, as codes may have multiple meanings depending on the service. These are denoted in-line for each brevity code.

The provided key indicates which communities use specific terms, as some codes may carry different meanings depending on the service or mission context. These distinctions are noted in-line with each brevity code entry.

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|'''No Caveat'''

|Denotes a general brevity code.

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|'''*'''

|Meaning may differ from the [[NATO|North Atlantic Treaty Organization]] (NATO) brevity word.

|-

|'''**'''

|Not a NATO brevity word.

|-

|'''[A/A]'''

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===A===

;Aborting/Abort/Aborted: Directive/informative call to cease action/attack/event/mission.

{{glossary}}

;Action ^{[A/A] [A/S] [S/A] [AIR-MAR]}: Directive to initiate a briefed attack sequence or maneuver.

;Active* ^{[A/A] [EW]}: An emitter is radiating.

{{term|ABORT}}

;Add (system/category) ^[EW]: Directive call to add a specific system or electronic [[order of battle]] (EOB) category to search responsibility.

{{defn|1=Cease action or terminate the attack prior to weapons release or event or mission.}}

;Alarm ^{[A/A] [EW] [MAR] [SO]}: Directive/informative call indicating the termination of [[Radio silence|emission control]] (EMCON) procedures.

;Alligator: [[MIL-STD-6011|Link-11/tactical digital information link (TADIL) A]].

{{term|[High or Low] ACCURACY}}

;Alpha check*: Request for/confirmation of bearing and range to described point.

{{defn|1=Prebriefed criteria is met during geolocation; must be briefed by package commander (or outlined in the special instructions (SPINS)/standards).^'''**'''}}

;Anchor

# Orbit about a specific point; refueling track flown by tanker

{{term|ACTION}}

# Informative call to indicate a turning engagement about a specific ___location.

{{defn|1=Initiate a briefed attack sequence or maneuver.^{'''[A/A] [A/S] [S/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

;Angels: Height of a friendly aircraft (altitude) in thousands of feet (e.g., "Angels Five" is 5,000 ft).

;Anyface: Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft.

{{term|[system] ACTIVE [___location, direction]}}

;Arizona: No [[anti-radiation missile]] (ARM) [[Aircraft ordnance|ordnance]] remaining.

{{defn|1=Referenced emitter is radiating at the stated ___location or along the stated bearing. Electronic intelligence derived.^{'''* [A/A] [EW]'''}}}

;As fragged: Unit or element will be performing exactly as stated by the [[air tasking order]] (ATO).

;Ashcan: ASW ([[Anti-submarine warfare]]) [[depth charge]].

{{term|ADD [system or category]}}

;Authenticate: To request or provide a response for a coded challenge.

{{defn|1=Add a specific (system) or (electromagnetic order of battle (EOB) category) to search responsibilities.^{'''** [EW]'''}}}

;Autocat: Any communications relay using automatic retransmissions.

;Away: Friendly weapon release (e.g. "Missile away" or "Pig Away")

{{term|[weapon] AFFIRM}}

;Azimuth: Two or more groups primarily separated in bearing.

{{defn|1=FRIENDLY surface-to-air weapons platform are prepared to engage specified target(s) (e.g., BIRD(S) AFFIRM). Opposite of NEGATE.^{'''* [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|ALARM}}

{{defn|1=Terminate or terminating emissions control procedures. Opposite of SNOOZE.^{'''[A/A] [EW] [MAR] [SO]'''}}}

{{term|ALLIGATOR}}

{{defn|1=Link-11A or tactical data link Alpha.}}

{{term|ALPHA CHECK}}

{{defn|1=Request for confirmation of bearing and range from aircraft to described point.^'''*'''}}

{{term|ANCHOR [___location]}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Orbit about a specific point.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Refueling track flown by tanker.}}

{{term|ANCHORED [___location]}}

{{defn|1=Turning engagement at the specified ___location.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|ANGELS}}

{{defn|1=Height of FRIENDLY aircraft in thousands of feet from mean sea level (MSL).}}

{{term|ANYFACE}}

{{defn|1=FRIENDLY command and control (C2) agency when call sign is not known.}}

{{term|ARIZONA}}

{{defn|1=No antiradiation missile ordnance remaining.^{'''[A/S] [EW]'''}}}

{{term|[direction] ARM}}

{{defn|1=CONTACT(S) within a single GROUP that maneuvers outside of the GROUP criteria.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|AS FRAGGED}}

{{defn|1=Unit or element will be performing exactly as briefed or scheduled.^'''*'''}}

{{term|ASLEEP}}

{{defn|1=No longer detecting land or surface emitter activity via communications intelligence. Opposite of AWAKE.^{'''** [EW]'''}}}

{{term|ATTACK}}

{{defn|1=An informative call indicating aircraft are committed to air-to-surface delivery on a specific ground target. Note: Not to be used in a close air support (CAS) engagement.^{'''* [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|AUTHENTICATE}}

{{defn|1=To request or provide a response for a coded challenge.}}

{{term|AUTOCAT}}

{{defn|1=Any communications relay using automatic retransmissions.}}

{{term|AVALANCHE}}

{{defn|1=Informative call indicating friendly forces require reinforcement in a specific ___location.^{'''** [A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|AWAKE}}

{{defn|1=Land or surface emitter activity detected via communications intelligence. Opposite of ASLEEP.^{'''** [EW]'''}}}

{{term|[number, weapon type] AWAY}}

{{defn|1=Release or launch of specified weapon (e.g., 1 AWAY, 2 PIGS AWAY, BIRDS AWAY, etc.). At minimum, number or weapon type required. Note: Include launch ___location in BULLSEYE format and weapons track direction when appropriate.^{'''[A/S] [AIR-MAR] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|AZIMUTH}}

{{defn|no=1|1=A picture label describing two GROUPS separated laterally. GROUP names will be referenced by cardinal directions (e.g., NORTH GROUP, SOUTH GROUP, or EAST GROUP, WEST GROUP).^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Direction to the threat.^{'''** [A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{glossary end}}

==B==

{{glossary}}

{{term|BAD MAP}}

{{defn|1=Call that the displayed map is unusable due to the following: Terrain - call that shadows obstruct the target area and a map must be taken from a different axis or graze angle. Image - call that the displayed image quality prevents target identification (ID).^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|BANDIT}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Positively identified as an enemy in accordance with (IAW) theater ID criteria. The term does not imply direction or authority to engage.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=A SUSPECT whose orbital parameters are such that it may become a collection and/or counterspace concern to a spacecraft in the relative near-term, therefore limiting decision space.^{'''* [SO]'''}}}

{{term|BANZAI}}

{{defn|1=Execute(ing) launch and decide tactics with the intent to maneuver into the visual arena.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|BASE [+/- number]}}

{{defn|1=Reference number used to indicate such information as headings, altitude, fuels, etc.}}

{{term|BAT(S)}}

{{defn|1=FRIENDLY net-enabled glide weapon(s) with a multi-mode seeker (e.g., standoff weapon, guided bomb unit, small diameter bomb).^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|BAY}}

{{defn|1=Carry out deception plan indicated or IAW previous orders.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|BEAD WINDOW}}

{{defn|1=Last transmission potentially disclosed unauthorized information.^'''*'''}}

{{term|BEAM [direction]}}

{{defn|1=CONTACT stabilized within 60-109 degrees angle of trail or 71-120 degrees angle from nose.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|BEAM RIDER [direction]}}

{{defn|1=Potential JAMMER along the stated azimuth from a ground unit or aircraft stated from the unit or aircraft's ___location. Usually followed by a request to search using an alternate radar source.^{'''** [A/A] [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|[system] BENT}}

{{defn|1=System indicated is inoperative. Cancelled by SWEET.^'''*'''}}

{{term|BERETTA}}

{{defn|1=Aircraft is out of or unable to employ remaining air-to-ground ordnance, not to include gun (if equipped).^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|BIG STICK}}

{{defn|1=FRIENDLY long-range surface-to-air missile(s) (SAM(s)). Modifiers include: AWAY, NEGATE, AFFIRM.^{'''** [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|BINGO}}

{{defn|1=Prebriefed fuel state needed for recovery.^'''*'''}}

{{term|BIRD(S)}}

{{defn|1=FRIENDLY SAM(s). Modifiers include: AWAY, NEGATE, AFFIRM.^'''[S/A]'''}}

{{term|BIRDDOG}}

{{defn|1=Call to configure sensors IAW mission planning/brief.^'''**'''}}

{{term|BITTERSWEET}}

{{defn|1=Notification of potential for blue-on-blue (friendly fire) or blue-on-neutral situation.^'''**'''}}

{{term|BLACKOUT}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Turn off all external lighting.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Surface ship radar is unable to effectively search or transition tracking to a new object due to over saturation.^{'''** [MAR]'''}}}

{{term|BLANK}}

{{defn|1=Signal is on the air with zero content.^{'''** [SO]'''}}}

{{term|BLIND}}

{{defn|1=No visual contact with FRIENDLY aircraft, ship, or ground position. Opposite of VISUAL.}}

{{term|BLOCK}}

{{defn|1=An inherently defensive tactic used to force a vessel to alter course away from the defended asset or stop its closure. It is accomplished by maneuvering a unit directly in front of the closing vessel and maintaining position. The possibility of collision exists, depending on the intent of the closing vessel.^{'''** [MAR]'''}}}

{{term|BLOTTER}}

{{defn|1=Electromagnetic countermeasure receiver.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|BLOW(ING) THROUGH}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Continue straight ahead at the MERGE and do not become ANCHORED with target(s).^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Intercepting aircraft is dropping targeting responsibility and commencing a BLOW THROUGH.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|BLUR}}

{{defn|1=Radar being jammed.^'''**'''}}

{{term|BOGEY}}

{{defn|1=A CONTACT whose identity is unknown.^{'''[A/A] [S/A] [SO]'''}}}

{{term|BOGEY DOPE}}

{{defn|1=Request for information on indicated or closest GROUP in bearing, range, altitude, and aspect (BRAA) format (with appropriate fill-ins).^{'''* [A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|BOOSTER}}

{{defn|1=Track identified as a separated booster phase component of a ballistic missile.^{'''** [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|BOX}}

{{defn|1=Picture label with GROUPS in a square or offset square.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|BRAA}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Provides target BRAA relative to the specified FRIENDLY aircraft (tactical control format).^{'''[A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Switch to BRAA format to a specific GROUP or CONTACT.}}

{{term|BRACKET [direction]}}

{{defn|1=Maneuver to a position on opposite sides, either laterally or vertically from the target.^{'''[A/A] [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|BREAK [direction]}}

{{defn|1=Perform an immediate maximum performance turn in the indicated direction (default is a 180-degree turn).^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|BREAK AWAY}}

{{defn|1=Tanker or receiver call indicating immediate vertical and nose-to-tail separation between tanker and receiver is required.}}

{{term|BROKEN SPUR}}

{{defn|1=Helicopter buddy or self-extraction is not possible.^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|BROWNING}}

{{defn|1=SAM platform has reached low missile state.^{'''** [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|BRUISER}}

{{defn|1=Employment of FRIENDLY air-launched, short range (e.g., <100 nautical miles [NM]), subsonic anti-ship weapon(s). Option to add follow-on modifiers for number of munitions and/or time of flight. Note: Include launch ___location in BULLSEYE format and weapons track direction when appropriate.^{'''* [AIR-MAR] [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|BUCKET}}

{{defn|1=C2 is experiencing radar electromagnetic deceptive jamming in a specified geographic area.^{'''** [EW]'''}}}

{{term|BUDDY [LASE or GUIDE]}}

{{defn|1=Request or informative communication to have weapon guidance from a source other than delivering aircraft.^{'''* [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|BUDDY LOCK [position, heading, altitude]}}

{{defn|1=Radar locked to a known FRIENDLY aircraft. Normally, a response to a SPIKED or BUDDY SPIKE calls.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|BUDDY SPIKE [position or heading or altitude]}}

{{defn|1=FRIENDLY system radar lock-on indication on radar warning receiver.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|BUGOUT [direction]}}

{{defn|1=Separation from a particular engagement, attack, or operation with no intent to reengage or return.^{'''[A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|BULLDOG}}

{{defn|1=FRIENDLY surface- or submarine- launched antiship missile.^{'''* [MAR] [S/S]'''}}}

{{term|BULLRING}}

{{defn|1=Maritime aircraft patrol zone.^{'''[AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|BULLSEYE}}

{{defn|1=An established reference point from which the position of an object can be referenced by bearing (magnetic) and range (nautical miles) from this point.}}

{{term|BUMP}}

{{defn|1=Change power, plus or minus, from current power.^{'''* [SO]'''}}}

{{term|BUSTER}}

{{defn|1=Fly at maximum continuous speed.}}

{{term|BUTTON}}

{{defn|1=Radio channel setting.}}

{{term|BUZZER}}

{{defn|1=Electromagnetic communications jamming. Note: Same as North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) term, CHATTER^{'''** [EW]'''}}}

{{term|BUZZSAW}}

{{defn|1=A chemical light-stick tied to a string and swung overhead; used to mark a FRIENDLY position.^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{glossary end}}

==C==

{{glossary}}

{{term|CANDYGRAM}}

{{defn|1=Informative call that EW targeting information is available on a briefed secure net.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|CANYON}}

{{defn|1=Use electromagnetic jamming on radar frequency indicated or IAW previous orders or informative call for execution of electromagnetic attack (EA) list or EA against designated group.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|CAP(PING) [___location]}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Establish a combat air patrol at a specified point, used prior to committing forces in support of a defensive operation.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Aircraft is established in an orbit.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|[target or object] CAPTURED}}

{{defn|1=Object has been acquired and is being tracked.^{'''* [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|CATALOG}}

{{defn|1=A directive call to record a potential target's description, ___location, and elevation information on a potential target.^{'''** [A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|CEASE [activity]}}

{{defn|1=Discontinue stated activity (e.g., CEASE BUZZER, LASER, SPARKLE, TORCH).^'''*'''}}

{{term|CEASE ENGAGEMENT}}

{{defn|1=A fire control order used to direct air defense units to stop tactical action against a specified target. Break the engagement on the target specified and prepare to engage another target. Missiles in flight will continue to intercept.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|CEASE FIRE}}

{{defn|1=Stop firing, do not open fire. Missiles in flight will continue to intercept; continue to track.}}

{{term|CHAMELEON}}

{{defn|1=An EW target identified as operating on a known frequency with changes to external parameters. The term does not imply direction or authority to engage.^{'''** [EW] [SO]'''}}}

{{term|CHAMPAGNE}}

{{defn|1=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.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|CHARLIE}}

{{defn|1=A signal to land aboard the ship. A number suffix indicates a time delay in minutes before the landing is anticipated (e.g., CHARLIE ten).^{'''[AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|CHATTERMARK [comm type]}}

{{defn|1=Begin using briefed communication procedures to counter communications jamming. If no modifier specified, "radio" is understood.}}

{{term|CHEAPSHOT}}

{{defn|1=Active missile data link terminated prior to achieving an active state.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|CHECK [number, left or right]}}

{{defn|1=Turn (number) degrees left or right and maintain new heading.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|CHECK CAPTURE}}

{{defn|1=Target appears to be no longer tracked by sensor.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{term|CHECK DATA [source]}}

{{defn|1=Reference specified medium for message traffic (e.g., Internet relay chat, J28.2 [Link-16 free text message]).}}

{{term|CHECK FIRE(ING)}}

{{defn|1=Immediate pause of direct or indirect fires. May require coordination to continue.^{'''** [A/S] [MAR] [S/S]'''}}}

{{term|CHECK FOCUS}}

{{defn|1=Sensor image appears to be out of focus.}}

{{term|CHECKPRINT [track number]}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Request from the air defense commander for unit(s) to provide amplifying information on a specified track.^{'''[AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Reply to the air defense commander followed by positive track information using format specified in applicable operation task document.^{'''[AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|CHECK SOLUTION}}

{{defn|1=Order sent by the spotter for the ship to check the fire control solution when an excessive initial or salvo-to-salvo error is observed.^{'''** [MAR] [S/S]'''}}}

{{term|CHECK TIDS}}

{{defn|1=Directive or descriptive call to reference data link display and may be followed by amplifying information.^'''**'''}}

{{term|CHERRY}}

{{defn|1=Call to inbound aircraft the landing zone (LZ), helicopter landing zone, or drop zone (DZ) has enemy activity above the prebriefed risk tolerance. Opposite of and cancels ICE.^{'''** [A/A] [A/S] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|CHERUBS}}

{{defn|1=Height of a FRIENDLY aircraft in hundreds of feet above ground level.}}

{{term|CHICK(S)}}

{{defn|1=Term used to denote FRIENDLY aircraft on the safe flight or mission.^'''*'''}}

{{term|CHRISTMAS TREE}}

{{defn|1=Turn on all external lighting.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|CLAM}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Cease emissions on specified equipment.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Directive or informative call that jamming has stopped on current assignment. Assumed when COLD.^{'''* [EW]'''}}}

{{term|CLEAN}}

{{defn|no=1|1=No sensor information on a GROUP of interest.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=No visible battle damage.}}

{{defn|no=3|1=Aircraft not carrying external stores.}}

{{term|CLEARED}}

{{defn|1=Requested action is authorized. Note: Engaged support roles not established or transferred.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|CLEARED HOT}}

{{defn|1=Term used by a joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) / forward air controller (airborne) (FAC(A)) during Type 1 and 2 CAS terminal attack control when granting weapons release clearance to an aircraft attacking a specific target.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{term|CLEARED TO ENGAGE}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Term used by a JTAC/FAC(A) during Type 3 control, granting a weapons release clearance to an aircraft or flight to attack a target or targets within the parameters prescribed by the JTAC/FAC(A).^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Clearance to fire on designated GROUP or target.^{'''** [A/A] [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|CLIFF}}

{{defn|1=Jamming signal.^{'''* [EW]'''}}}

{{term|CLOAK(ING)}}

{{defn|1=Switch(ing) from normal or overt external lighting to covert night-vision device only compatible lighting.^'''**'''}}

{{term|CLOSING}}

{{defn|1=Decreasing separation.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|CLOVER [left or right]}}

{{defn|1=Rotary-wing directive call to establish clover patterns in stated direction (e.g., "Taz 3-1, CLOVER left").^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|CLUSTER}}

{{defn|1=Multiple ballistic missile objects within a small volume of space.^{'''** [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|COLD}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Initiate(ing) a turn in the combat air patrol away from the anticipated threats.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Defined area is not expected to receive fire (enemy or FRIENDLY).^{'''* [A/S]'''}}}

{{defn|no=3|1=Intercept geometry will result in a pass or roll out behind the target.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=4|1=Contact aspect stabilized 0-20 degrees from the tail or 160-180 degrees from the nose (or from the stern or bow for a ship respectively).^{'''* [A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{defn|no=5|1=Contact aspect stabilized 0-20 degrees or 160-180 degrees from referenced position (e.g., friendly forward operating base, named area of interest, target area).^{'''* [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|COLOR [system, position]}}

{{defn|1=Request for information on a type (system) at stated ___location; implies a request for ambiguity resolution. May be used with data link data message (e.g., color, data).^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|COMEBACK [direction]}}

{{defn|1=Directive call to reverse course.}}

{{term|COME OFF [direction]}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Maneuver as indicated to either regain mutual support or to deconflict flight paths. Implies both VISUAL and TALLY.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Maneuver or execute a specific instruction.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{term|COMMIT}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Intercept the GROUP(S) of interest.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Set briefed intercept geometry.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|CONFIDENCE [level]}}

{{defn|1=Confidence indication IAW operational directives.^'''*'''}}

{{term|CONS/CONNING}}

{{defn|1=Aircraft producing contrails.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|CONTACT(S)}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Sensor information at the stated position.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Acknowledges sighting of a specified reference point (either visually or via sensor).^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{defn|no=3|1=Individual radar return within a GROUP or ARM.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|CONTAINER}}

{{defn|1=Inner GROUP formation with four CONTACTs oriented in a square or offset square.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|CONTINUE}}

{{defn|1=Continue present maneuver, does not imply a change in clearance to engage or expend ordnance.}}

{{term|CONTINUE DRY}}

{{defn|1=Continue present maneuver, ordnance release not authorized. Used to provide approval to aircraft to continue the pass without expending ordnance during Type 1, 2, or 3 control. (JTAC must use "Type 3, CONTINUE DRY" for dry Type 3 control). Note: Simulated weapons deliveries may be performed.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{term|COVER}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Assign surface-to-air weapons or establish an air-to-air posture that will allow engagement of a specified track or threat if required.^{'''[A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Directive call to be ready for reattack/re-engage if weapons effects not achieved.^{'''[A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{defn|no=3|1=Assign weapons or establish posture that allows engagement of a specified track or threat.^'''[SO]'''}}

{{term|COVEY}}

{{defn|1=Two or more QUAIL.^{'''** [A/S] [S/S]'''}}}

{{term|CRANK [direction]}}

{{defn|1=Maneuver in the direction indicated. Implies illuminating target at or near radar GIMBAL limits.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|CRATER [___location]}}

{{defn|1=Expected threat ballistic missile impact point.^{'''** [S/A] [S/S]'''}}}

{{term|CREEP}}

{{defn|1=Characterize signal.^{'''** [SO] [EW]'''}}}

{{term|CRISS CROSS}}

{{defn|1=A position or track derived from the plotting of direction finding bearings.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|CROSSING}}

{{defn|1=Two GROUPs initially separated in azimuth decreasing azimuth separation to pass each other.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|CROW(S)}}

{{defn|1=Detainees or prisoners.^'''**'''}}

{{term|CRUISE}}

{{defn|1=Return to cruise speed (after BUSTER or GATE).}}

{{term|CURVE}}

{{defn|1=Deception signal.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|CUTOFF [direction]}}

{{defn|1=Request for, or directive to, intercept using cutoff geometry.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{glossary end}}

==D==

{{glossary}}

{{term|DAISY}}

{{defn|1=Notification that signal characteristics are within validated parameters.^{'''** [SO] [EW]'''}}}

{{term|DARK STAR}}

{{defn|1=An illumination round that fails to properly ignite.^{'''** [S/S]'''}}}

{{term|DASH [number]}}

{{defn|1=Aircraft position within a flight. Use if specific call sign is unknown.}}

{{term|DATA [object, position]}}

{{defn|1=Data link message concerning object at stated ___location.}}

{{term|[weapon] DAZZLE (ON/OFF)}}

{{defn|1=Suppressive nonlethal fire on a target to degrade sensor performance below the level needed to fulfill its mission objectives.^'''**'''}}

{{term|DEADEYE}}

{{defn|1=Laser designator system inoperative.}}

{{term|DECLARE}}

{{defn|1=Inquiry as to the ID of specified track(s), target(s), or correlated GROUP. Responses may include: FRIENDLY, BOGEY, BANDIT, HOSTILE, NEUTRAL, UNABLE, CLEAN, or FURBALL. Full positional data (BULLSEYE) or TRACK NUMBER must accompany responses.^{'''* [A/A] [S/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|DECLUTTER}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Request for the pilot or operator to remove targeting symbology to allow the user to see a better picture of the target area.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Minimize on-screen graphics to prevent an object of interest from being obscured.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|DEEP}}

{{defn|1=Indicates separation between the nearest and farthest GROUPS in range in a relative formation of three or more GROUPS, used to describe a LADDER, VIC, CHAMPAGNE, or BOX.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|DEFENDING [direction]}}

{{defn|1=Aircraft is in a defensive position and maneuvering with reference to a radar threat.^{'''[A/A] [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|DEFENSIVE}}

{{defn|1=Aircraft is under attack, maneuvering defensively, and unable to ensure deconfliction or mutual support.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|DELOUSE}}

{{defn|1=Detect, identify, and engage (if required) unknown platform trailing FRIENDLY platform.^{'''[A/A] [S/A] [SO]'''}}}

{{term|DELTA [altitude] [position]}}

{{defn|1=Hold and conserve fuel at altitude and position indicated during shipboard operations.^{'''[AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|DEPLOY}}

{{defn|1=Maneuver to briefed positioning.^{'''[A/A] [A/S] [SO]'''}}}

{{term|DETAILS}}

{{defn|1=Request for attack or execution brief.}}

{{term|DIAMONDS [position]}}

{{defn|1=A surface infrared (IR) event ___location.}}

{{term|DIRT}}

{{defn|1=Radar warning receiver indication of surface threat in search mode. See MUD and SINGER.^{'''** [A/S] [EW]'''}}}

{{term|DIRTY}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Link is not encrypted.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Aircraft in landing configuration.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{defn|no=3|1=Aircraft equipped with external stores (i.e., "DIRTY wings").^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|DIVERT}}

{{defn|1=Proceed to alternate base.}}

{{term|DOG [status]}}

{{defn|1=Air towed decoy. (COLLARED): Decoy is retracted. (LEASHED): Decoy is extended. (SNIPPED): Decoy is severed from aircraft.^{'''** [A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|DONORIZE(D)}}

{{defn|1=Aircraft data has been input into the host aircraft as a flight, team, or donor to enable target and/or data sharing among tactical data link participants.^'''**'''}}

{{term|DOUBLE TAP}}

{{defn|1=Shoot two (2) air-to-air missiles (AAMs) into designated CONTACT, or 2 AAMs per CONTACT within a GROUP.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|[system] DOWN [___location, direction]}}

{{defn|1=Referenced emitter has stopped radiating at the stated ___location or along the stated bearing. Note: DOWN does not mean system destroyed.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|DRAG [cardinal direction]}}

{{defn|1=Contact aspect stabilized at 0-59 degrees angle from tail or 121-180 degrees angle from nose.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|DRIVE-BY}}

{{defn|1=Threat aircraft sensors or systems observed or in use (e.g., threat aircraft AAM shots observed).^{'''** [A/A] [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|DROP(PING)}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Stop or stop(ing) monitoring of specified emitter or target or GROUP and resume(ing) search responsibilities.^{'''[A/A] [A/S]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=(TRACK number) Remove the emitter or target from tactical picture or track stores.^'''[S/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=3|1=Remove a specific system or EOB category from search responsibilities.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|DUFFER}}

{{defn|1=Direction finding equipped unit.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|DUST}}

{{defn|1=Launch or post intercept debris from a ballistic missile. Location given in digital BULLSEYE format.^{'''** [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|DUSTOFF}}

{{defn|1=Military medical aircraft.^'''**'''}}

{{glossary end}}

==E==

{{glossary}}

{{term|EAGLE}}

{{defn|1=United States Navy ballistic defense missile.^{'''* [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|ECHELON [subcardinal direction]}}

{{defn|1=Fill-in to a picture label describing GROUPS aligned behind and to the side of the closest GROUP.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|ECHO}}

{{defn|1=Positive System M or Mode X (or comparable systems) reply.^{'''[A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|ELEVATOR [altitude]}}

{{defn|1=Directive or request call to change altitude to the specified altitude in thousands of feet MSL.^'''**'''}}

{{term|EMPTY}}

{{defn|1=No emitters of interest detected.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|ENGAGE}}

{{defn|1=A fire control order used to direct or authorize units to fire on a designated target. Note: Not to be utilized in a Terminal Attack Control Type I or II CAS engagement. See CLEARED TO ENGAGE.}}

{{term|ENGAGED}}

{{defn|1=Call from an aircraft maneuvering in the visual arena to relinquish deconfliction responsibilities.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|ENGAGEMENT COMPLETE}}

{{defn|1=Mandatory call from the attack aircraft to the JTAC or FAC(A) during Type 3 CAS terminal control indicating completion of ordnance release. See also CLEARED TO ENGAGE.^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|EXPECT HOLLOW [time]}}

{{defn|1=A condition will likely exist that limits video data link reception (e.g., maneuvers, terrain). Pass expected time of hollow in minutes.^{'''* [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|EXTEND(ING) [direction]}}

{{defn|1=Short-term maneuver to gain energy, distance, or separation with the intent of reengaging.^{'''[A/A] [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|EYEBALL}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Fighter with primary visual ID responsibility.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Electro-optical (EO), IR, or night vision device acquisition of an aircraft. Normally followed by number of aircraft observed (if more than one).^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|EYEBALL NARROW}}

{{defn|1=EO or IR contacts are viewed in narrow field of view (FOV) and are too close for resolution via radar.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{glossary end}}

==F==

{{glossary}}

{{term|FADED}}

{{defn|1=Sensor data is lost on GROUP or CONTACT. Requires information of last known position to include number of CONTACTS and TRACK direction.^{'''* [A/A] [S/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|FAKER}}

{{defn|1=A FRIENDLY track acting as a HOSTILE for exercise purposes.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|FALCON(S)}}

{{defn|1=Partner nation forces.^'''*'''}}

{{term|FAN __ TACK __}}

{{defn|1=Left and right hand edges of jammed sector are___and___.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|FARM}}

{{defn|1=Helicopter status of fuel (expressed in PLAYTIME), ammunition, rocket, and missile (e.g., "Taz 31, FARM 2+00, 300, 14, 4"). See WHAT STATE.^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|FAST}}

{{defn|1=Target speed of 600-900 knots ground speed or Mach 1.0 to 1.5^{'''[A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|FATHER}}

{{defn|1=Surface tactical air navigation station.^{'''* [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|FEELER}}

{{defn|1=Shipborne fire control radar.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|FEET [WET/DRY]}}

{{defn|1=Flying over water or land.}}

{{term|FENCE [IN/OUT]}}

{{defn|1=Set cockpit switches as appropriate before entering or exiting the combat area.}}

{{term|FERRET}}

{{defn|1=Airborne electromagnetic reconnaissance activity or aircraft.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|FIREBALL}}

{{defn|1=Threat ballistic missile.^{'''** [S/S]'''}}}

{{term|FLANK [direction]}}

{{defn|1=CONTACT aspect stabilized at 110-149 degrees angle from tail or 31-70 degrees angle from nose.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|FLASH}}

{{defn|no=1|1=[state system] Temporarily activate specified system for ID purposes (e.g., identification, friend or foe (IFF)), afterburner, flare or chaff, etc.).^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Clear the net immediately, critical information to follow (e.g., "FLASH, FLASH, FLASH this is Frontier 6, immediate MEDEVAC, grid to follow.").^'''*'''}}

{{term|FLASHLIGHT}}

{{defn|1=Directive term for helicopter to turn on IR floodlight (pointed at ground to aid visual acquisition by escort aircraft).^{'''[A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|FLAVOR}}

{{defn|1=Visually identified nationality of a CONTACT.}}

{{term|FLOAT(ING)}}

{{defn|1=Expand(ing) the formation laterally within visual limits to maintain radar contact or prepare for a defensive response.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|FLOCK}}

{{defn|1=Two or more ROOSTERS.^{'''** [A/S] [EW] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|FLOW [direction or heading]}}

{{defn|1=Maneuver in stated direction or heading. Can be used to begin cold operations.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|FLY-BY}}

{{defn|1=Aircraft conduct low altitude pass abeam or overhead the vessel or ___location. See THUMP, PEPPER.^{'''** [A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|FOREST}}

{{defn|1=Variable message format network.^'''**'''}}

{{term|FOX [number]}}

{{defn|1=Simulated or actual launch of air-to-air weapon.

(ONE): Semi-active radar-guided missile.

(TWO): IR-guided missile.

(THREE): Active radar-guided missile.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|[2nd] FOX [number] SHIP}}

{{defn|1=Simulated or actual missile launch against separate targets (assumes one missile per target). e.g., "SWORD 1-2, FOX THREE 2 SHIP". When "2nd" prefix is used, indicates simulated or actual launch of multiple missiles on the same target.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|FOX MIKE}}

{{defn|1=Frequency modulation (FM) radio.}}

{{term|FRIENDLY}}

{{defn|1=A positively identified FRIENDLY aircraft, ship, spacecraft, or ground position.^'''**'''}}

{{term|FUEL STATE [time or pounds]}}

{{defn|1=Aircraft fuel quantity, expressed in time or pounds, remaining until BINGO. FUEL STATE can be used as request for information. "FUEL STATE [time or pounds]" represents current status of platform.^'''*'''}}

{{term|FULL}}

{{defn|1=Weapons system cannot support additional engagements due to reaching maximum allowable missiles away limit.^{'''** [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|FUMBLE}}

{{defn|1=Observed weapons missing target or impacting without desired weapons effects (DWE).^{'''** [A/A] [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|FURBALL}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Non-FRIENDLY aircraft and FRIENDLY aircraft are inside of five nautical miles of each other. Can be response to a DECLARE request.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Spacecraft are so close together that off- board sensors cannot distinguish relative positions.^{'''* [SO]'''}}}

{{term|FUZZY}}

{{defn|1=Degradation of signal is occurring.^{'''** [SO] [EW]'''}}}

{{glossary end}}

==G==

{{glossary}}

{{term|GADABOUT [number]}}

{{defn|1=Upper limit of height sanctuary for fighters in the missile engagement zone.

"GADABOUT 25" means the upper limit of the height sanctuary is 25,000 feet (ft); "GADABOUT 16-24" means the height sanctuary is between 16,000 and 24,000 ft.}}

{{term|GADGET}}

{{defn|1=Radar or emitter equipment.}}

{{term|GATE}}

{{defn|1=Fly as quickly as possible, using after-burner or maximum power.}}

{{term|GENESIS [___location]}}

{{defn|1=Threat ballistic missile launch point.^{'''** [S/A] [S/S]'''}}}

{{term|GENEVA}}

{{defn|1=A positively identified aircraft, ship, or ground position whose markings or signals indicate it is protected under the Geneva Conventions.^'''**'''}}

{{term|GENIE}}

{{defn|1=Emitter is employing electromagnetic protection measures.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|GIMBAL}}

{{defn|1=Sensor target is approaching azimuth or elevation tracking limits.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|GINGERBREAD}}

{{defn|1=Voice imitative deception is suspected on this net.}}

{{term|GO ACTIVE}}

{{defn|1=Initiate frequency hopping [e.g., HAVE QUICK II/Second Generation Anti-Jam Tactical Ultrahigh Frequency (UHF) Radio for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (SATURN)] operations.^'''*'''}}

{{term|GOALIE}}

{{defn|1=A back-up guidance capable platform appointed to guide a weapon to the target if the primary platform's guidance system fails after weapons release.^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|GOALIE, GOALIE, GOALIE [CALL SIGN]}}

{{defn|1=Directive call from the primary weapon guidance platform for the appointed GOALIE to assume weapon guidance responsibilities. Only add CALL SIGN modifier if required.^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|GOGGLE/DE-GOGGLE}}

{{defn|1=Directive call for aircrew to put on or take off night vision-goggles.^{'''** [A/A] [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|GOGGLES [on/off]}}

{{defn|1=An informative call that night-vision goggles are on/off.^{'''** [A/A] [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|GOODWILL}}

{{defn|1=Boundary of an active FRIENDLY missile engagement zone.^'''*'''}}

{{term|GOPHER}}

{{defn|1=A BOGEY that has not conformed to safe passage routing, airspeed, or altitude procedures. Will only be used when safe passage or minimum risk routing procedures are part of an ID matrix.^{'''* [A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|GORILLA}}

{{defn|1=Large force of indeterminate numbers and formation of unknown or non-friendly aircraft.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|GRANDSLAM}}

{{defn|1=All HOSTILE CONTACT(S) of a designated track (or against which a mission was tasked) are destroyed.}}

{{term|GREEN}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Direction of no known enemy threats; requires [direction] modifier.^{'''[A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Aircraft is at a weapon and/or fuel state that allows continued execution of the mission. Note: A specific loadout or fuel state should be determined during mission planning.^{'''* [A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|GREYHOUND}}

{{defn|1=FRIENDLY surface-launched cruise missile (e.g., Tomahawk land-attack missile).}}

{{term|GRIDIRON}}

{{defn|1=Jamming signal appears on my precise position indicator scope or jamming signal prevents determination of range and bearing _____% of time.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|GROUP}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Any number of air CONTACTS within 3 nautical miles in azimuth and range of each other.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Any number of surface CONTACTS within 1 nautical mile of each other.^{'''* [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|GUIDE [cardinal direction, ___location]}}

{{defn|1=Directive term to intercept and move track of interest (TOI) as directed using International Civil Aviation Organization procedures.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|GUNS}}

{{defn|1=Aircraft gun is being employed.^{'''[A/A] [A/S]'''}}}

{{glossary end}}

==H==

{{glossary}}

{{term|HANDSHAKE}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Link 16 Air Control network participation group (NPG) initiation between air control unit and controlled aircraft.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Video data link established.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{term|HARD [left, right, direction]}}

{{defn|1=High-G-force, energy sustaining turn in the indicated direction (default is a 180-degree turn).}}

{{term|HEADBUTT [direction]}}

{{defn|1=Directive term to immediately divert a TOI clear of a restricted or prohibited area.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|HEADS UP}}

{{defn|1=Alert of an activity of interest.}}

{{term|HEAVY}}

{{defn|1=A GROUP known to contain three or more CONTACTS.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|HIGH}}

{{defn|1=CONTACT is greater than 40,000 ft MSL.^{'''[A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|HIT(S)}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Momentary radar return(s).}}

{{defn|no=2|1=(altitude) Indicates approximate altitude (e.g., GROUP BULLSEYE 360/10, HITS 15 thousand).^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=3|1=Weapons created the desired effects on the intended target.^'''*'''}}

{{term|HOLD DOWN}}

{{defn|1=Key transmitter for direction-finding steer.}}

{{term|HOLD FIRE}}

{{defn|1=An emergency fire control order to stop firing on a designated target and destroy missiles in flight. Note: CEASE FIRE does not destroy missiles in flight.^'''*'''}}

{{term|HOLDING HANDS}}

{{defn|1=Aircraft in visual formation.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|HOLLOW}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Any data link message not received.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Lost video data link.^{'''* [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|HOLSTER}}

{{defn|1=Directive call to cancel shoot communications/shoot priorities.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|HOME PLATE}}

{{defn|1=Home airfield or ship.}}

{{term|HOMING}}

{{defn|1=Friends returning for recovery.}}

{{term|HOOK}}

{{defn|no=1|1=[Direction] Perform an in-place, 180-degree turn.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=[Track # or descriptor] Data link directive call to cue sensors to described point (e.g., point of interest, SAM, MARKPOINT, track number, etc.).}}

{{term|HOOTER}}

{{defn|1=FRIENDLY jammer.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|HOSTILE}}

{{defn|1=A contact identified as enemy upon which clearance to fire is authorized IAW theater rules of engagement (ROE). WARNING This use of HOSTILE is as a brevity term for air engagements and should not be confused with the same term in tactical data link identification.^'''**'''}}

{{term|HOT}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Initiate or initiating a turn in the combat air patrol toward the anticipated threats.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Intercept geometry will result in passing in front of the target.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=3|1=CONTACT aspect stabilized at 150-180 degrees angle from tail or 0-30 degrees angle from nose.^'''*'''}}

{{defn|no=4|1=Defined area is expected to receive fire (enemy or FRIENDLY).}}

{{defn|no=5|1=Ordnance employment intended or completed.}}

{{term|HOTDOG [color]}}

{{defn|1=FRIENDLY aircraft is approaching or is at a specified standoff distance. (Color may indicate additional standoff distance). Follow briefed procedures.^'''**'''}}

{{term|HOTEL FOX}}

{{defn|1=High frequency radio.}}

{{term|HOUNDDOG}}

{{defn|1=Call made by an aircraft indicating aircraft is in a position to employ weapons. Used in response to COVER.^{'''** [A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|HUSKY}}

{{defn|1=Active radar missile is at high pulse repetition frequency active range.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{glossary end}}

==I==

{{glossary}}

{{term|ICE}}

{{defn|1=Call that the LZ or DZ has enemy activity below the prebriefed risk. Opposite of and cancels CHERRY.^{'''** [A/A] [A/S] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|ID}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive call to identify the target or track.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=(type) ID is accomplished, followed by type.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|IDLE}}

{{defn|1=Surface vehicles and/or vessels are stationary.}}

{{term|IMPACT [time]}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Weapons observed impacting with unknown effects.^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Preemptive call with estimated time of impact.^'''**'''}}

{{term|IN [direction]}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Turning toward a known threat. Opposite of OUT.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Entering terminal phase of an air-to-ground attack. Opposite of OFF.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{term|INDEX}}

{{defn|1=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").^'''**'''}}

{{term|IN PLACE [direction]}}

{{defn|1=Perform indicated maneuver simultaneously.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|INSPECT}}

{{defn|1=Establish visual contact with cockpit of TOI (implies closure inside 500 feet). Attempt communications and report all observations of activity. Note: Multiple passes may be required depending on TOI airspeed. Observed activities may include airspeed and altitude changes, structural damage, external lights, and aircraft configuration (gear or flaps).^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|INTERROGATE}}

{{defn|1=Interrogate the designated contact of the IFF mode indicated.}}

{{term|IN THE BLIND}}

{{defn|1=A radio term indicating an agency/aircraft/unit is transmitting without having established two way communications with desired participants. May be utilized if experiencing radio jamming.^'''**'''}}

{{term|IN THE DARK}}

{{defn|1=CONTACT is in known radar blind zone.}}

{{term|INTRUDER}}

{{defn|1=An individual, unit, or weapon system in or near an operational or exercise area, which represents the threat of intelligence gathering or disruptive activity.}}

{{term|INVESTIGATE}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Verify specified element(s) of ROE, positive identification (PID), collateral damage estimation (CDE), and/or coordination of forces on the referenced target or track.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Verify specified element(s) of ROE, PID, clear field of fire, and/or coordination of forces on the referenced target or track.^{'''** [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{glossary end}}

==J==

{{glossary}}

{{term|JACKAL}}

{{defn|1=Surveillance Network Participating Group 7 (NPG 7) of Link 16 tactical digital information link.}}

{{term|JAM}}

{{defn|1=Directive call to initiate jamming.^{'''** [EW]'''}}}

{{term|JAMMER}}

{{defn|1=Non-friendly jammer.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|JELLO}}

{{defn|1=Inverse synthetic aperture radar (SAR).}}

{{term|JESTER [color]}}

{{defn|1=Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol (JREAP).(AMBER): JREAP-A(BROWN): JREAP-B(COPPER): JREAP-C}}

{{term|JINK}}

{{defn|1=Perform an unpredictable maneuver to negate a tracking solution.^{'''[A/A] [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|JOINED}}

{{defn|1=Two or more radar returns have come together.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|JOKER}}

{{defn|1=Fuel state above BINGO at which separation, BUGOUT, or event termination should begin.^'''*'''}}

{{term|JONESING}}

{{defn|1=Informative call requiring additional time to analyze current SAR map.^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|JUDY}}

{{defn|1=Aircrew has taken control of the intercept and only requires situation awareness information; controller will minimize radio transmissions.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{glossary end}}

==K==

{{glossary}}

{{term|KICK [appropriate frequency]}}

{{defn|1=Change radio or data link to a specified net or frequency, typically used for an unplanned change in frequency (e.g., CHATTERMARK). Also see PUSH.^'''*'''}}

{{term|KILL}}

{{defn|1=In training, shooters are TALLY at assessed missile timeout.^{'''* [A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|KNOCK-IT-OFF}}

{{defn|1=Cease all air combat maneuvers, attacks, activities, or exercises (training use only).}}

{{term|KOBE}}

{{defn|1=Employment of FRIENDLY air-launched or surface-launched hypersonic weapon(s).^{'''** [A/S] [S/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|KOMODO}}

{{defn|1=A known EW target operating at a migrated frequency. The term does not imply direction or authority to engage.^{'''** [SO]'''}}}

{{term|KRAKEN}}

{{defn|1=Employment of FRIENDLY air-launched, long-range (e.g., ≥100NM), subsonic antiship weapon(s). Option to add follow-on modifiers for number of munitions and/or time of flight. Note: Include launch ___location in BULLSEYE format and weapons track direction when appropriate.^{'''** [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{glossary end}}

==L==

{{glossary}}

{{term|LADDER}}

{{defn|1=Picture label with three or more GROUPS on the same azimuth but separated by range. GROUP names should be LEAD GROUP, SECOND GROUP, THIRD GROUP, and TRAIL GROUP or LEAD GROUP, MIDDLE GROUP, and TRAIL GROUP.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|LAME DUCK}}

{{defn|1=An aircraft in a minor state of emergency (e.g., an aircraft is troubleshooting a non-critical systems malfunction).}}

{{term|LASER ON}}

{{defn|1=Directive call to start lasing.^{'''[A/S] [S/S]'''}}}

{{term|LASING}}

{{defn|1=The speaker is firing the laser in response to LASER ON.^{'''[A/S] [S/S]'''}}}

{{term|LAST}}

{{defn|1=C2 term that provides the last contact altitude from a high fidelity source (e.g., fighter radar).^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|LEAD-TRAIL}}

{{defn|1=Inner GROUP formation of two CONTACTS separated in range.^{'''[A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|LEAKER(S)}}

{{defn|1=Airborne threat has passed through a defensive layer. Call should include amplifying information.^{'''[A/A] [S/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|LEAN [direction]}}

{{defn|1=Offset package or element in specified direction maintaining briefed altitude, airspeed, and formation.^{'''[A/A] [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|LEANING ON}}

{{defn|1=A GROUP shows bias to one element over another.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|LEEROY}}

{{defn|1=Timeline adjustment in minutes for entire mission; always referenced from original preplanned mission time; always means earlier. Opposite of ROLEX.^'''**'''}}

{{term|LEVEL}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Contact is co-altitude (inter-flight call).}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Briefed altitude has been reached.^'''**'''}}

{{term|[status] LIGHT}}

{{defn|1=Mission status. (RED): Prebriefed threats have not been mitigated for further mission execution. Aircraft should evaluate their position relative to the threat and take appropriate actions. (YELLOW): Designated assets can continue to operate relative to the prebriefed threat while other assets should continue to hold. (GREEN): All aircraft are cleared to execute prebriefed missions.^{'''** ** [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|LIGHTS [ON/OFF]}}

{{defn|1=Active radar system intentionally emitting/ceasing emissions. May be IAW briefed emissions control plan.^{'''** [EW]'''}}}

{{term|LIGHTBULB}}

{{defn|1=Turn all position lights to bright.}}

{{term|LINE ABREAST}}

{{defn|1=Inner GROUP formation of two or more contacts separated in azimuth.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|LINER}}

{{defn|1=Fly at speed giving maximum cruising range.}}

{{term|LOCKED}}

{{defn|no=1|1=(with GROUP label) Radar lock-on; SORT is not assumed.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=(with position) Radar lock-on; correct targeting is not assumed.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|LONG RIFLE}}

{{defn|1=Employment of long range (e.g., 100 NM maximum range) air-to-surface munition with sustained propulsion (e.g., air-launched cruise missile). Option to add follow-on modifiers for number of munitions and/or time of flight. Note: Include launch ___location in BULLSEYE format and weapons track direction when appropriate.^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|LOOKING}}

{{defn|1=Aircrew does not have the ground or surface object, reference point, or target in sight (opposite of CONTACT).^{'''[A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|LOOK-THROUGH}}

{{defn|1=To disengage to ensure parameters are still current.^{'''** [SO]'''}}}

{{term|LOST LOCK}}

{{defn|1=Loss of host radar or IR lock-on.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|LOW}}

{{defn|1=A CONTACT less than 5,000 ft above ground level.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|LOWDOWN}}

{{defn|1=A request for the tactical electromagnetic support or ground/surface picture in an area of interest.^{'''** [EW]'''}}}

{{glossary end}}

==M==

{{glossary}}

{{term|MAGNUM [system, ___location]}}

{{defn|1=Launch of FRIENDLY antiradiation missile.^{'''[A/S] [EW]'''}}}

{{term|MANEUVER [azimuth, range, altitude]}}

{{defn|1=Specified GROUP is maneuvering in azimuth, range, and/or altitude.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|MAP}}

{{defn|1=Directive call to initiate SAR mapping event on a specified point of interest.^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|MAP COMPLETE}}

{{defn|1=Informative call that air-to-surface radar completed mapping and waiting for the map to process/display. JONESING assumed.^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|MAPPING}}

{{defn|1=Multifunction radar in an air-to-ground mode.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{term|MARK}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Record the ___location of a point or object of interest.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Spotting round, normally white phosphorus or illumination on the deck to indicate targets to aircraft, ground troops, or fire support.^{'''** [A/S] [S/S]'''}}}

{{defn|no=3|1=Challenge and response term for requested aircraft to report contrails.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|MARKPOINT}}

{{defn|1=Data link non-designated geographic point of interest (J12.6 status information discrete (SID) 9 message).}}

{{term|MARSHAL(LING)}}

{{defn|1=Establish(ing) at a specific point, typically used to posture forces in preparation for an offensive operation.}}

{{term|MATCH [type]}}

{{defn|1=Overlay requested target designator type (e.g., MATCH SPARKLE, MATCH LASER).^{'''* [A/S] [S/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|MATE}}

{{defn|1=Positively identified as an ASSUMED FRIEND IAW theater ID criteria.^'''**'''}}

{{term|MELD}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Bias radar coverage IAW briefed parameters.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Shift radar responsibilities from sanitizing to gaining situational awareness on the assigned GROUP.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{defn|no=3|1=Directive call to another aircraft to match sensor ___location.^{'''[A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|MERGE(D)}}

{{defn|1=FRIENDLIES and targets have arrived in the visual arena.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|METALLICA}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Informative call that contact cannot be targeted due to EA.^'''**'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Radar indication of jamming of A/A beyond visual range (BVR) employment.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|MICKEY}}

{{defn|1=UHF radio frequency hopping time of day signal (e.g., HAVEQUICK II, SATURN).}}

{{term|MIDNIGHT}}

{{defn|1=C2 sensors are unavailable due to degradation. Opposite of SUNRISE.^{'''[A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|MILLER TIME}}

{{defn|1=Completion of A/S ordnance delivery. Generally used by the last striker in conjunction with a precoordinated egress plan.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{term|MINIMIZE}}

{{defn|1=The radio frequency is becoming saturated, degraded, or jammed and briefer transmissions must follow.}}

{{term|MIRROR BEAM}}

{{defn|1=GROUPs in azimuth that maneuver to a beam opposite each other.^{'''** [A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|MONITOR(ING) [GROUP or object]}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Maintain(ing) sensor awareness on specified GROUP or object. Implies that tactically significant changes will be communicated.^{'''[A/A] [A/S]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Maintain contact or targeting information on a maritime surface contact.^{'''* [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|MOON BEAM}}

{{defn|1=After-the-fact advisory report to indicate a spillover or reflection of laser energy that occurred on a specific target.^'''**'''}}

{{term|MOSQUITO}}

{{defn|1=Slow speed and low radar cross section target.^{'''* [A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|MOTHER}}

{{defn|1=Parent ship.^{'''[AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|MOVER(S)}}

{{defn|1=Unidentified surface vehicle(s) in motion.}}

{{term|MUD [type with direction, range if able]}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Radar warning receiver ground threat displayed with no launch indication.^{'''[A/S] [EW]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Radar warning receiver indication of surface threat in track mode. See DIRT and SINGER.^{'''* [A/S] [EW]'''}}}

{{term|MUDDY}}

{{defn|1=Denial on all channels of multiplexed signal.^{'''** [SO]'''}}}

{{term|MUSIC}}

{{defn|1=Radar electromagnetic deceptive jamming.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{glossary end}}

==N==

{{glossary}}

{{term|NAILS [direction]}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Radar warning receiver indication of airborne interceptor radar in search.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=2.75-inch flechette rockets.^{'''* [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|NAKED}}

{{defn|1=No radar warning receiver indications.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|[weapon] NEGATE}}

{{defn|1=FRIENDLY surface-to-air weapons platform is unable to engage specified target (e.g., EAGLES NEGATE). Opposite of AFFIRM.^{'''** [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|NEGATIVE LASER}}

{{defn|1=Laser energy has not been acquired.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{term|NEGLECT}}

{{defn|1=Used by ship to indicate the last salvo was fired on incorrect data.^{'''** [S/S]'''}}}

{{term|NEUTRAL}}

{{defn|1=A positively identified aircraft, ship, or ground position whose characteristics, behavior, origin, or nationality indicate it is neither supporting nor opposing FRIENDLY forces.^'''**'''}}

{{term|NEW PICTURE}}

{{defn|1=Used by controller or aircrew when tactical PICTURE has changed. Supersedes all previous calls and reestablishes PICTURE for all players.^{'''[A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|[object] NO FACTOR}}

{{defn|1=Stated [object] is not a threat.^{'''[A/A] [A/S] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|NO JOY}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Aircrew does not have visual contact with the TARGET or BANDIT. Opposite of TALLY.^{'''* [A/A] [A/S] [S/A] [SO]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Indicates that radio communications could not be established with the distant end on a specified radio net.^'''*'''}}

{{term|NOTCH(ING) [direction]}}

{{defn|1=Aircraft is in a defensive position. Maneuver(ing) with reference to a threat.^{'''* [A/A] [A/S] [S/A]'''}}}

{{glossary end}}

==O==

{{glossary}}

{{term|OCCUPIED}}

{{defn|1=Ground equipment present at tasked target ___location. Opposite of VACANT.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{term|OFF [direction]}}

{{defn|1=Attack is terminated, and maneuvering to the indicated direction.^{'''[A/A] [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|OFFSET [direction]}}

{{defn|1=Maneuver in a specified direction with reference to the target.}}

{{term|OPENING}}

{{defn|1=Increasing separation.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|OUT [direction]}}

{{defn|1=Directive or informative 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.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|OUTLAW}}

{{defn|1=CONTACT has met point of origin criteria for ROE.^{'''[A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{glossary end}}

==P==

{{glossary}}

{{term|PACKAGE}}

{{defn|1=Geographically isolated collection of GROUPs outside of briefed range.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|PACMAN}}

{{defn|1=Fighters have found the end of the threat formation and are converting; given in bearing and range from the BULLSEYE.}}

{{term|PADLOCKED}}

{{defn|1=Aircrew cannot take eyes off an aircraft, ground target, or surface position without risk of losing TALLY or VISUAL.}}

{{term|PAINT(S)}}

{{defn|1=An interrogated GROUP or radar contact that is responding with any of the specified IFF, or selective ID feature modes and correct codes established for the ID criteria.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR] [MAR]'''}}}

{{term|PANCAKE}}

{{defn|1=Land or request to land (reason may be specified; e.g., PANCAKE AMMO, PANCAKE FUEL).}}

{{term|PARROT}}

{{defn|1=IFF selective ID feature transponder.^'''*'''}}

{{term|PASSING}}

{{defn|1=Two GROUPs initially separated in range, decrease range separation and are passing each other.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|PEDRO}}

{{defn|1=Combat search and rescue helicopter.^'''*'''}}

{{term|PEPPER}}

{{defn|1=Directive call for an aircraft to strafe 1,000 feet ahead of the bow of a vessel.^{'''* [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|PHANTOM}}

{{defn|1=A position track derived from the triangulation of SPIKES originating from HOSTILE jamming.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|PICTURE}}

{{defn|1=A request to provide information pertinent to the mission in a digital bullseye format unless briefed otherwise.^{'''* [A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|PIG(S)}}

{{defn|1=FRIENDLY glide weapon(s) (e.g., standoff weapon, guided bomb unit, small diameter bomb). See (weapon) AWAY.^{'''* [A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|PIGEONS [bearing, range]}}

{{defn|1=Bearing in magnetic and range in nautical miles to HOME PLATE.}}

{{term|PILLOW}}

{{defn|1=Pulse repetition interval.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|PINBALL}}

{{defn|1=Laser guided munition has separated from its launching vehicle and captured laser designator.^{'''** [A/A] [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|PINCE}}

{{defn|1=Threat maneuvering for a bracket attack.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|PING}}

{{defn|1=Precision-guided munition has established communication link with supporting vehicle.^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|PINNACLE}}

{{defn|1=An emission believed to originate from a platform assumed to be FRIENDLY.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|PINPOINT}}

{{defn|1=Request that the maritime air controller provide target coordinates via latitude and longitude.^{'''** [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|PITBULL}}

{{defn|1=Active radar guided missile (e.g., air intercept missile [AIM]-120) is at medium pulse repetition frequency (also known as MPRF) active range.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|PITCH / PITCHBACK}}

{{defn|1=Execute a nose-high heading reversal.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|[left/right] PLAYMATE}}

{{defn|1=Cooperating aircraft.^'''*'''}}

{{term|PLAYTIME}}

{{defn|1=Amount of time aircraft can remain on station, given in hours plus minutes (e.g., ONE PLUS THIRTY equals 1 hour and 30 minutes).}}

{{term|[freq] POGO [freq]}}

{{defn|1=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.}}

{{term|[type] POINT}}

{{defn|1=Data link sensor point or TOI, such as the J12.6 SID 10 data link message.

CONTACT POINT: Indicates the aircraft has acquired the TOI TRACK NUMBER on their data link.

DROP POINT: Data link target sorting message is no longer needed or desired.

HOLD POINT: Maintain weapons quality track data.

SHOOT POINT: Directive call to shoot data link targeting message; does not imply targeting responsibility.

TARGET POINT: Target the referenced data link TARGET sorting message. (Example: "IRON FOUR, TARGET IRON ONE'S POINT").^'''**'''}}

{{term|POND}}

{{defn|1=Carry out jamming plan indicated or IAW previous orders.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|POP}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Starting climb for A/S attack.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Maximum performance climb out of low-altitude structure.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|POPCORN}}

{{defn|1=Combat search and rescue aircraft departing the LZ. Usually followed by a number of recovered personnel, (e.g., STING 1, POPCORN PLUS 2).}}

{{term|POPEYE}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Flying in clouds or an area of reduced visibility.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Reduced EO/IR visibility due to atmospherics.^'''*'''}}

{{term|POP-UP}}

{{defn|no=1|1=GROUP that has suddenly appeared between the MELD and threat range.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Criteria used as a self-defense method, within the ROE, to protect FRIENDLY air defense elements from HOSTILE aircraft.^{'''** [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|POSIT}}

{{defn|1=Request for FRIENDLY position; response in terms of a geographic landmark or from a common reference point.}}

{{term|POST ATTACK [direction, directive]}}

{{defn|1=Desired direction or directives after completion of intercept or engagement.}}

{{term|POST HOLE}}

{{defn|1=Rapid descending spiral.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|[type] POSTURE}}

{{defn|1=Communicates sensor posture type (offensive, defensive, or neutral) by the JTAC to assets. Does not imply the FRIENDLY ground forces' tactical situation.^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|PRESS}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Requested action is approved and mutual support will be maintained, assumes VISUAL.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Requested action is approved and mutual support will be maintained.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{term|PRINT [type]}}

{{defn|1=Valid non-cooperative target recognition reply.^{'''[A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|PULSE}}

{{defn|1=Illuminate(ing) a position with flashing IR energy.}}

{{term|PUMP}}

{{defn|1=A briefed maneuver to minimize closure on the threat or geographical boundary with the intent to reengage.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|PUPPIES}}

{{defn|1=Emission control plan is modified as follows.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|PURE}}

{{defn|1=Pure pursuit is being used or a directive to go pure pursuit.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|PUSH [channel]}}

{{defn|1=Switch to designated frequency; no acknowledgment required.}}

{{term|PUSHING}}

{{defn|1=Departing designated point.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{glossary end}}

==Q==

{{glossary}}

{{term|QUAIL}}

{{defn|1=HOSTILE air- or surface-launched cruise missile.^{'''** [A/S] [S/S]'''}}}

{{glossary end}}

==R==

{{glossary}}

{{term|RACKET}}

{{defn|1=Intercepted electromagnetic emission which has been assigned to a number of the track block.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|RANGE}}

{{defn|1=A PICTURE label describing two GROUPs separated in distance along the same line of bearing. GROUP names will be LEAD GROUP or TRAIL GROUP.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|RAYGUN [position, heading, altitude]}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Radar lock-on to unknown aircraft.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=A request for a BUDDY SPIKE reply from FRIENDLY aircraft meeting these parameters.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|RECYCLE [system]}}

{{defn|1=Directive call for aircrew to turn IFF or selective ID feature or specified system off and on.^'''**'''}}

{{term|RED}}

{{defn|1=Aircraft is at weapon and/or fuel state that is insufficient to continue execution of the mission. Note: A specific loadout or fuel state should be determined during mission planning.^{'''** [A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|REDWOOD [HOT or COLD]}}

{{defn|1=An informative or directive call to initiate (HOT) or cease (COLD) the integration of FRIENDLY surface-to-air fires into a fighter or joint engagement zone without further coordination. Must include modifier HOT or COLD. Note: Friendly aircraft are expected to maintain an appropriate standoff following a REDWOOD HOT call, unless the acceptable level of risk permits otherwise.^{'''** [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|REFERENCE [direction or heading]}}

{{defn|1=Assume stated direction or heading.}}

{{term|REFINE}}

{{defn|1=Request for better ___location accuracy on an emitter of interest.^{'''** [EW]'''}}}

{{term|REMINGTON}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Aircraft is out of, or unable to employ remaining air-to-air ordnance, not to include gun (if equipped).^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=No ordnance remaining except gun or self-protection ammunition.^{'''[S/A] [MAR]'''}}}

{{term|RENEGADE}}

{{defn|1=A civil platform that is assessed as operating in such a manner as to raise suspicion that it might be used as a weapon.}}

{{term|RENT}}

{{defn|1=Report of characteristics of an intercepted signal.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|REPEAT}}

{{defn|no=1|1=(During adjustment) Fire again using the same method and volume of fire.^{'''** [S/S]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=(During fire for effect) Fire the same number of rounds using the same method and volume of fire.^{'''** [S/S]'''}}}

{{term|REPORTED [information]}}

{{defn|1=Information provided is derived from an off-board source.}}

{{term|RESET}}

{{defn|1=Proceed to a prebriefed position or area of operations.^{'''[A/A] [S/A] [SO]'''}}}

{{term|RE-STAKE}}

{{defn|1=Drive a new STAKE at the target centroid reported with direction of travel and elevation. Initiated by aircrew.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{term|RESUME}}

{{defn|1=Resume last formation, route, or mission ordered.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|RETROGRADE (ING)}}

{{defn|1=Withdraw(ing) while executing defensive procedures in response to a threat.^'''*'''}}

{{term|RIDER}}

{{defn|1=A BOGEY that is complying with airspace control order or safe passage procedures.^{'''[A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|RIFLE [number, time]}}

{{defn|1=Employment of short range (e.g., < 100 NM maximum range) air-to-surface munition. Option to add follow-on modifiers for number of munitions and/or time of flight. Note: Include launch ___location in BULLSEYE format and weapons track direction when appropriate.^{'''* [A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|RIPPED CHUTE}}

{{defn|1=Sent by spotter to indicate that the illumination round parachute was ripped or separated on deployment.^{'''** [S/S]'''}}}

{{term|RIPPLE}}

{{defn|1=Two or more munitions will be released or fired in close succession. Typically associated with number and type of weapon with release interval. Note: Normally discussed during the prestrike game plan between aircraft and/or between aircraft and ground tactical controller.^{'''* [A/S] [S/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|ROBBER}}

{{defn|1=A surface vessel that is identified as an enemy IAW theater ID criteria. The term does not necessarily imply clearance to engage.^{'''** [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|ROGER}}

{{defn|1=Radio transmission received; does not indicate compliance or reaction.}}

{{term|ROLEX}}

{{defn|1=Timeline adjustment in minutes for entire mission; always referenced from original preplanned mission execution time; always means later. Opposite of LEEROY.^'''*'''}}

{{term|ROOSTER}}

{{defn|1=Enemy antiradiation missile.^{'''** [A/S] [EW] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|ROPE}}

{{defn|1=Circling an IR pointer around an aircraft to help the aircraft identify the FRIENDLY ground position. CAUTION This technique may damage night-vision devices.^'''[S/A]'''}}

{{term|ROTATOR}}

{{defn|1=Moving target indicator returns that signifies a high probability of a rotating antenna.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|ROVER}}

{{defn|1=Platform is Remotely Operated Video Enhanced Receiver (ROVER) video downlink capable.}}

{{term|RUMBA}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Radar has detected jamming or mutual interference but has not resolved the type.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Own-ship maneuvering for ranging.}}

{{glossary end}}

==S==

{{glossary}}

{{term|SADDLED}}

{{defn|1=Wingman or element has returned to briefed formation position.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|SAM [direction]}}

{{defn|1=Visual acquisition of a SAM in flight or a SAM launch; should include position.}}

{{term|SAME}}

{{defn|1=Aircrew has the identical information as was just stated.}}

{{term|SANDWICHED}}

{{defn|1=Aircraft or element is between opposing aircraft or elements.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|SATURATED}}

{{defn|1=Weapons system radar has exhausted all resources. Ability to detect new tracks is minimal.^{'''** [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|SAUNTER}}

{{defn|1=Fly at best endurance.}}

{{term|SCAN}}

{{defn|1=Search sector indicated and report any CONTACTS.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{term|SCORPION}}

{{defn|1=Enemy man-portable air defense system (MANPADS).^{'''** [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|SCRAM [direction]}}

{{defn|no=1|1=FRIENDLY asset is in immediate danger. Withdraw clear in the direction indicated for survival. No further mission support from the FRIENDLY asset is expected.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Cease the intercept and take immediate evasive action. Implies that the target aircraft is being engaged by SAMs or other air defense fighters.^{'''** [A/A] [S/A] [EW]'''}}}

{{defn|no=3|1=Directive term to instruct air traffic control to clear all civilian or nonengagement aircraft outside a specific area. TERMINATE SCRAM will resume normal operations.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|SCRAMBLE}}

{{defn|1=Takeoff as quickly as possible.^{'''[A/A] [S/A] [S/S]'''}}}

{{term|SCRUB}}

{{defn|1=Moving target indicator return that signifies a low, slow (100-250 knots ground speed) or very slow (<100 knots ground speed) airborne target.^{'''[A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|SEAD}}

{{defn|1=Execute the contracts of prebriefed suppression of enemy air defense (SEAD).^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|SEPARATE (ING)}}

{{defn|1=Leave(ing) a specific engagement; may or may not reenter.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|SEPARATION}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Request for separation between two GROUPS. Response will include the follow-on GROUPS separation, altitude, and fill-ins.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=(Range/Azimuth) SEPARATION: Indicates relationship between GROUPS and separation if GROUPS and relationships in a label were not defined previously or if relationship between GROUPS has changed.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|SET}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Set (or have set) a particular speed. May be indicated in knots or Mach.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=No longer slewing sensor and awaiting further updates.}}

{{defn|no=3|1=Overwatch aircraft is in position.^'''**'''}}

{{term|SHACKLE}}

{{defn|1=One weave; a single crossing of flight paths; maneuver to adjust or regain formation parameters.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|SHADOW}}

{{defn|1=Follow indicated TARGET.}}

{{term|SHIFT [direction, track, number]}}

{{defn|1=Shift laser, IR, radar, device energy, or aim point. Note: Can be used to shift from the offset position onto the target. Also used during multi-aircraft attack to shift laser energy or target assignments.^{'''[A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|SHOOT}}

{{defn|1=Directive communication to employ weapons on a contact, does not invoke targeting.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|SHOOTER}}

{{defn|1=Aircraft or unit designated to employ ordnance.}}

{{term|SHOPPING}}

{{defn|1=An aircraft request to forward air controller, JTAC, or C2 platform for a target or task.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{term|SHOT}}

{{defn|1=Round(s) has/have been fired.^{'''** [S/S]'''}}}

{{term|SHOTGUN}}

{{defn|1=Prebriefed weapons state.^{'''[A/A] [A/S] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|SHOULDER}}

{{defn|1=An inherently offensive tactic used to physically force a vessel to alter course or stop. The goal of shouldering is to gently nudge an uncooperative vessel in a new direction to prevent it from traveling on its intended course, and to comply with orders to stop or change course. Skin-to-skin contact is anticipated.^{'''** [MAR]'''}}}

{{term|SHREW}}

{{defn|1=Persistent interference from an undetermined source that is degrading situational awareness on the current radio channel.^'''**'''}}

{{term|[system] SICK}}

{{defn|1=System indicated is degraded or partially operative. Canceled by SWEET.^'''**'''}}

{{term|SIDE KICK}}

{{defn|1=A directive call to initiate manned-unmanned teaming if the air-to-air relationship and communications link has not been established. Modifiers include 1 to 4 to describe the level of interoperability.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|[system] SILENT}}

{{defn|no=1|1=(time) System will be unavailable for time indicated.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Data link is, or should be placed, in receive only.}}

{{defn|no=3|1=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.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|SINGER [type, direction]}}

{{defn|1=Radar warning receiver indication of SAM launch. See MUD and DIRT.^{'''[A/S] [EW]'''}}}

{{term|SINGLE}}

{{defn|1=One GROUP, CONTACT, etc.}}

{{term|SKATE}}

{{defn|1=Call to execute launch and leave tactics at a prebriefed range. Modifiers include LONG, SHORT, or QUICK.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|SKINNY}}

{{defn|1=Current survivor coordinates.}}

{{term|SKIP IT}}

{{defn|1=Directive call for a specific platform to not engage the indicated track. Usually followed with further directions.}}

{{term|SKOSH}}

{{defn|1=Aircraft is out of or unable to employ active radar guided missiles.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|SKUNK}}

{{defn|1=A maritime or ground CONTACT that has not yet been identified.^{'''* [A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|SLANT}}

{{defn|1=References number of people or objects noted at specified ___location (men/women/children). For example, in response to a request for SLANT on a target building: "SLANT 4/6/4."^'''**'''}}

{{term|SLAPSHOT [type, bearing]}}

{{defn|1=Immediately employ a best available antiradiation missile against a specified threat at the specified bearing.^{'''[A/S] [EW]'''}}}

{{term|SLEDGEHAMMER}}

{{defn|1=Request from a surface vessel for immediate air support. Once SLEDGEHAMMER is called by the defended surface vessel, air assets will be re-rolled from other missions to identify threat intentions and employ if necessary in an armed reconnaissance/air interdiction/strike coordination and reconnaissance role.^{'''** [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|SLEW}}

{{defn|1=Move sensor in direction indicated (usually accompanied with a unit of measure). For example, "SLEW left one half screen."^'''**'''}}

{{term|SLICE / SLICEBACK [left/right]}}

{{defn|1=Perform a high-G descending turn in the stated direction, usually 180-degree turn.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|SLIDE}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Continue(ing) present mission while flowing from station in response to perceived threat, implies intent to RESET.^{'''[A/A] [EW] [SO]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Directive or descriptive term to laterally reposition helicopter.^{'''* [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|SLIP(PING)}}

{{defn|1=Time delay to individual flight or element event.^{'''[A/A] [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|SLOPE}}

{{defn|1=Pulse repetition frequency.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|SLOW}}

{{defn|1=Target with ground speed of 100-250 knots.^{'''* [A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|SMACK}}

{{defn|1=Clearance to employ ordnance or fires on surface target coordinates. Link-16 track, ROE, PID, CDE, clear field of fire, coordination of forces, and commander's guidance requirements on the referenced target or track have been satisfied. Not to be utilized in a CAS engagement.^{'''[A/S] [S/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|SMASH [ON/OFF]}}

{{defn|1=Turn on/off anti-collision lights.}}

{{term|SMELL}}

{{defn|1=Low confidence identification.^'''**'''}}

{{term|SMOKE}}

{{defn|1=Smoke marker used to mark a position.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{term|SNAKE}}

{{defn|1=Oscillate an IR pointer in a figure eight about a target.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{term|SNAP}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Fighter request for immediate BRAA call (with appropriate fill-ins) to the GROUP described. Indicates fighter intent to intercept or join.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=[heading] Urgent directive call to turn to a heading.}}

{{term|SNAPLOCK [BRAA]}}

{{defn|1=Informative call indicating fighter has obtained a radar contact inside briefed threat range with BEAM, FLANK, or HOT aspect and is unable to complete sanitization responsibilities implying ownership. A SNAPLOCK call should be responded to with BRAA.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|SNEAKER}}

{{defn|1=An intelligence-gathering vessel.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|SNIFF [type]}}

{{defn|1=Passive sensor indication of a radar emitter.^{'''[A/A] [EW]'''}}}

{{term|SNIPER [type, ___location (range, bearing)]}}

{{defn|1=Aircraft to employ a range known antiradiation missile against a specified threat at the specified ___location.^{'''[A/S] [EW]'''}}}

{{term|SNOOZE}}

{{defn|1=Initiate(ing) emission control procedures. Opposite of ALARM.^{'''[A/A] [EW] [SO]'''}}}

{{term|SORT}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Assignment of responsibility within a GROUP; criteria can be met visually, electromagnetically (e.g., radar), or both.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Assignment of specific targeting responsibilities.^{'''* [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|SORTED}}

{{defn|1=Sort responsibility within a GROUP has been met.^{'''[A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|SOUR}}

{{defn|no=1|1=(mode/type) Invalid or no response to an administrative IFF or selective ID feature check.^{'''[A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=(link name) (e.g., TIMBER SOUR) Potential problems with net entry; initiates pre-mission link troubleshooting. Opposite of SWEET.}}

{{term|SPADES}}

{{defn|1=An interrogated GROUP or radar contact that lacks all of the air tasking order (or equivalent) IFF or selective ID feature modes and codes required for the ID criteria.^{'''[A/A] [S/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|SPARKLE}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Mark or marking target by IR pointer.^{'''[A/S] [S/S]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Platform is IR pointer capable.}}

{{term|SPIDER}}

{{defn|1=Cooperative engagement capability network.^'''**'''}}

{{term|SPIKE [direction]}}

{{defn|1=Radar warning receiver indication of an air interceptor threat in track or launch.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|SPIN}}

{{defn|1=Execute(ing) a timing or spacing maneuver.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|SPITTER [direction]}}

{{defn|1=An aircraft that has departed from the engagement or is departing the engaged fighter's targeting responsibility.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|SPLASH(ED)}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Hit observed with valid DWE against a target.^{'''[A/A] [A/S] [S/A]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Informative call to observer or spotter 5 seconds prior to estimated time of impact.^{'''* [S/A] [S/S]'''}}}

{{term|SPLIT}}

{{defn|1=Flight member is leaving formation to pursue a separate attack; VISUAL may not be maintained.^'''*'''}}

{{term|SPOOFER}}

{{defn|1=An entity employing electromagnetic or tactical deception measures.^{'''[A/A] [EW]'''}}}

{{term|SPOOFING}}

{{defn|1=Voice deception is being employed.^{'''[S/A] [EW]'''}}}

{{term|SPOT}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Acquisition of the reflected laser energy.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Platform is laser spot tracker capable.}}

{{term|SPREAD}}

{{defn|1=A GROUP maneuver where all contacts remain at a FLANK or HOT aspect.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|SPUR RIDE}}

{{defn|1=Attempt helicopter buddy or self-extraction by having downed crew attach themselves to the outside of the helicopter.^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|SQUAWK [mode, code]}}

{{defn|1=Operate IFF/selective ID feature as indicated or IFF or selective ID feature is operating as indicated.}}

{{term|SQUAWKING [mode number]}}

{{defn|1=BOGEY is responding with an IFF or selective ID feature mode or code other than that prescribed by the air tasking order or ID criteria.^'''*'''}}

{{term|SQUIRTER}}

{{defn|1=A ground-borne object of interest departing the objective area.^{'''** [A/S] [S/S]'''}}}

{{term|STACK}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Two or more CONTACTS within a GROUP criteria with an altitude separation in relation to each other (typically >=10,000 foot separation).^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Request all airborne players and their assigned altitude block in the specified area.^'''*'''}}

{{term|STAKE}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Reference point for A/S targeting operations.^{'''* [A/S]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=A full-motion video system mark has been set and is used as a frame of reference.^'''*'''}}

{{term|STALKER}}

{{defn|1=A BANDIT with counterspace capability that has significantly refined orbital parameters required to engage a high-value asset.^{'''** [SO]'''}}}

{{term|STANDOFF [role]}}

{{defn|1=Call to execute stated role (SEAD/SUPPORT/TARGET) and remain outside of a prebriefed coordination range from known SAM locations.^{'''** [A/A] [A/S] [EW]'''}}}

{{term|STARE [laser code, reference point]}}

{{defn|1=Cue the laser spot search or tracker function on the specified laser code in relation to the specified reference point. Reference point may include the following: steerpoint, geographic reference, bearing and range, or data link point.^'''**'''}}

{{term|STATUS [phase]}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Request for an individual's tactical situation.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Request for amplifying information on current task or aircraft state (e.g., respond with WORKING, JONESING, CONTACT, CAPTURE, TARGETED, LOCKED, CLEAN, ENGAGED, FUEL (RED/YELLOW/GREEN), WEAPON (RED/YELLOW/GREEN) ready or plain English).^'''*'''}}

{{term|STEADY}}

{{defn|1=Stop oscillation of IR pointer.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{term|STERN}}

{{defn|1=Requests for, or directive to, intercept using STERN geometry.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|STIFF ARM}}

{{defn|1=Fighter adjusts intercept flow to avoid package or threat group.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|STINGER}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Three-ship inner GROUP formation with two lead CONTACTs line abreast and the SINGLE in trail.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=A US infrared MANPADS.^{'''* [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|STRADDLE}}

{{defn|1=A spotting of STRADDLE is made for a multi- gun salvo when some rounds fall short and some fall beyond the target. The spotter announces STRADDLE followed by a correction to place the mean point of impact on the target. The term is normally used during a ship adjust or a massed fire mission.^{'''** [S/S]'''}}}

{{term|STRANGER}}

{{defn|1=Unidentified traffic that is not a participant in the action in progress.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|STRANGLE [system]}}

{{defn|1=Turn off system indicated (e.g., STRANGLE PARROT).}}

{{term|STRENGTH}}

{{defn|1=Numerical strength of a TRACK or GROUP.^{'''[A/A] [A/S] [S/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|STRIPPED}}

{{defn|1=Aircraft is out of prebriefed formation.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|STROBE(S) [bearing]}}

{{defn|1=Radar indication(s) of noise jamming.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|STROKE}}

{{defn|1=Directive call for third party track production source to provide best possible continuous track data for weapon targeting purposes.^{'''** [A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|SUMMIT}}

{{defn|1=The highest point of a shell's trajectory, also known as maximum ordnance (MAX ORD), is the apex of its flight. Sent as standard during an air observed mission and if requested by a ground spotter. Units of measurement are specified. A new SUMMIT is sent if it changes by more than 300 ft for an air observer or 100 meters for a ground observer.^{'''** [S/S]'''}}}

{{term|SUNRISE}}

{{defn|1=C2 sensors are available. Opposite of MIDNIGHT.^{'''[A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|SUNSHINE}}

{{defn|1=Illuminating target with artificial illumination.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{term|SUPPORT}}

{{defn|1=Execute prebriefed support contracts.^'''**'''}}

{{term|SUPPORTING}}

{{defn|1=Speaking unit or element is assuming a supporting role, is in a position to influence the outcome, and assumes deconfliction responsibility.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|SUSPECT}}

{{defn|1=An identity applied to a track that is potentially hostile because of its characteristics, behavior, origin, or nationality.}}

{{term|SWEET}}

{{defn|no=1|1=(mode, type) Valid response to an administrative IFF or selective ID feature check request.^{'''[A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=(link name) (e.g., TIMBER SWEET) Confirms receipt of data link information.}}

{{defn|no=3|1=Equipment indicated is operating efficiently.(Opposite of SOUR; cancels SICK, BENT).}}

{{term|SWEPT [subcardinal direction]}}

{{defn|1=Inner GROUP formation with the trailer displaced approximately 45 degrees behind the leader.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|SWITCH [item]}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Switch the setting on the referenced item.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=(CAMERA) Switch full-motion video to EO or IR.^'''*'''}}

{{defn|no=3|1=(POLARITY) Switch IR polarity to black hot or white hot.^'''*'''}}

{{defn|no=4|1=Formation or element change to preplanned frequency.}}

{{term|SWITCHED}}

{{defn|1=Attacker is changing from one aircraft to another.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{glossary end}}

==T==

{{glossary}}

{{term|TAG}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Response to an emitter ambiguity resolution request (COLOR). Requires [system, ___location].^'''[EW]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Call to a helicopter flight lead that the last aircraft of a flight is airborne.^'''*'''}}

{{term|TALLY}}

{{defn|1=Sighting of a target, non-friendly aircraft, or enemy position. Opposite of NO JOY.}}

{{term|TALON}}

{{defn|1=US Army Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (also known as THAAD) missile.^{'''** [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|TARGET}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Assignment of targeting responsibilities.^{'''[A/A] [A/S] [S/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=ROE, PID, coordination of forces, and commander's guidance requirements on the referenced target or track have been satisfied. Target or track correlation, CDE, and clear field of fire must be accomplished prior to employing ordnance or fires.^{'''[A/S] [S/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|TARGETABLE}}

{{defn|1=Advisory call to inform package that the ability to TARGET has been met IAW prebriefed contracts; must be briefed by package commander (or outlined in SPINS/standards).^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|TARGETED}}

{{defn|1=Fighter has acquired assigned GROUP and has assumed responsibility for it.^{'''* [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|TECHNICAL}}

{{defn|1=Improvised fighting vehicle (usually civilian vehicles modified with mounted weapons).^'''**'''}}

{{term|TEN SECONDS}}

{{defn|1=Standby for (weapon) ON call in approximately 10 seconds (e.g., LASER ON, TORCH ON).^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{term|TERMINATE}}

{{defn|1=In training, cease local engagement without affecting the overall exercise.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|TESLA}}

{{defn|1=Mode 5 IFF.^'''**'''}}

{{term|THREAT [direction]}}

{{defn|1=Untargeted HOSTILE, BANDIT, or BOGEY is within a briefed range of a FRIENDLY aircraft.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|THROTTLES}}

{{defn|1=Reminder to set throttles appropriately considering the IR threat and desired energy state.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|THUMP}}

{{defn|1=Aircraft conducts low-altitude, high- speed pass over or abeam a designated vessel and does not cross the bow. Supersonic airspeed is authorized as long as damage is not anticipated.^{'''** [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|TIED}}

{{defn|1=Positive radar contact with element or aircraft.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|TIGER}}

{{defn|1=Enough fuel and ordnance to accept a commit.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|TIMBER}}

{{defn|1=Link 16 Network.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|TIMECHECK}}

{{defn|1=Check or change IFF code.}}

{{term|TIMEOUT}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Shooter assesses valid BVR shot parameters have been met and missile has reached termination.^{'''** [A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Munition impact is obscured and impact cannot be confirmed and time of flight has elapsed.^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|TOGGLE [system]}}

{{defn|1=Execute the briefed setting change on specified system.}}

{{term|TORCH}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Friendly high-energy laser (HEL) weapon fire.^'''**'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Platform is HEL weapon capable.^'''**'''}}

{{defn|no=3|1=Request for HEL fires on a specified target (e.g., JTAC Alpha request TORCH).TORCH ON/OFF: Friendly HEL weapon has started/ceased firing.^'''**'''}}

{{term|TOY}}

{{defn|1=High-speed antiradiation missile targeting system (also known as HTS) pod.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|TRACK [direction]}}

{{defn|no=1|1=GROUP or CONTACTS direction of flight or movement.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Directive call assigning responsibility to an asset for maintaining sensor or visual observation of a defined object or area.^{'''** [A/S] [S/S]'''}}}

{{defn|no=3|1=Rotary-wing directive call to establish race track (e.g., "Taz 31, TRACK left).^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{defn|no=4|1=Information call stating direction of vehicle or CONTACT in motion (e.g., TALLY TECHNICAL TRACK Northwest).^{'''** [A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|TRACKING or [system] TRACKING}}

{{defn|no=1|1=IR lock-on.^{'''* [EW] [S/A]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Enemy air defense system is maintaining

situational awareness on FRIENDLY.^'''*'''}}

{{term|TRACK NUMBER [number]}}

{{defn|1=Data link information file.}}

{{term|TRASHED}}

{{defn|1=FRIENDLY missile has been defeated.^{'''* [A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|TRAVEL}}

{{defn|1=Change radar frequency.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|TRESPASS [system, position]}}

{{defn|1=The addressed flight is entering the threat SAM ring of a specific (system) at the stated ___location. A specified FRIENDLY spacecraft is entering into a collection area and/or weapons engagement zone of a known or suspected threat object.^{'''** [EW] [SO]'''}}}

{{term|TROJAN}}

{{defn|1=Deployment of air launch decoy.^'''**'''}}

{{term|TSUNAMI}}

{{defn|1=Three or more WAVES.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|TUMBLEWEED}}

{{defn|1=Request for information due to limited or loss of situational awareness, (e.g., NO JOY, BLIND).}}

{{term|TWEET(ING)}}

{{defn|1=An aircraft transmitting Mode S, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (also known as ADS-B), or reference data (e.g., Federal Aviation Administration registration).^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{glossary end}}

==U==

{{glossary}}

{{term|UNABLE}}

{{defn|1=Cannot comply as requested or directed.}}

{{term|UNIFORM}}

{{defn|1=UHF radio.}}

{{glossary end}}

==V==

{{glossary}}

{{term|VACANT}}

{{defn|1=Ground equipment not present at specific or tasked target ___location. Opposite of OCCUPIED.^'''[A/S]'''}}

{{term|VAMPIRE}}

{{defn|1=Hostile air- or surface- launched antiship missile.^{'''[A/S] [AIR-MAR] [MAR] [S/S]'''}}}

{{term|VANISHED}}

{{defn|1=Special case of FADED defined as a GROUP or ARM or CONTACT with no available sensor data and is:(1) Not in a known sensor blind zone (terrain masking or Doppler blind zone) AND(2) Correlated to a shot by FRIENDLY forces.^{'''** [A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|VECTOR [heading]}}

{{defn|1=Alter heading to indicated.}}

{{term|VERY FAST}}

{{defn|no=|1=Target speed greater than 900 knots ground speed or Mach 1.5^{'''[A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{defn|no=|1=}}

{{term|VERY SLOW}}

{{defn|1=Target speed less than 100 knots.^{'''** [A/A] [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|VIC}}

{{defn|1=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.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|VICTOR}}

{{defn|1=Very high-frequency (also known as VHF) / amplitude modulation (also known as AM) radio.}}

{{term|VISUAL}}

{{defn|1=Sighting of a FRIENDLY aircraft or ground position or ship. Opposite of BLIND.}}

{{glossary end}}

==W==

{{glossary}}

{{term|WAGON [left/right]}}

{{defn|1=Rotary-wing directive call to orbit around the target (e.g., "Taz 31, WAGON left").^{'''** [A/S]'''}}}

{{term|WALL}}

{{defn|1=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.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|WARNING [color]}}

{{defn|1=Air defense warning. Hostile attack is:(RED): Imminent or in progress.(YELLOW): Probable.(WHITE): Improbable.}}

{{term|WATCHING}}

{{defn|1=Surface to air defense unit is assigned a target for engagement responsibility; is unable to engage due to threat range; will engage when threat meets engagement criteria. WATCHING is an optional response to COVER when accepting engagement assignment but unable to respond AFFIRM.^{'''** [S/A]'''}}}

{{term|WAVE}}

{{defn|1=One or more follow-on GROUPS in a coordinated, defense-in-depth tactic. WAVES are numbered sequentially (e.g., "First WAVE, second WAVE").^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{term|WEAPONS [status]}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to report or set weapons control status. Each status defines the conditions under which weapons may be fired, in accordance with Rules of Engagement (ROE):^'''*'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=FREE: At targets not identified as FRIENDLY}}

{{defn|no=3|1=TIGHT: At targets positively identified as HOSTILE.}}

{{defn|no=4|1=HOLD/SAFE: In self-defense or in response to a formal order.}}

{{term|WEDGE}}

{{defn|1=Three-ship inner GROUP formation with a single CONTACT closest in range and two trail CONTACTs line abreast.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|WEIGHTED [cardinal direction]}}

{{defn|1=Fill-in for a CHAMPAGNE, VIC, WALL, or LADDER when one or more GROUPS are out of position or offset from the standard picture label.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|WHAT LUCK}}

{{defn|1=Request for results of missions or tasks.}}

{{term|WHAT STATE}}

{{defn|1=Request for air-to-air missile inventory and fuel status. The standard response format is:

[# of active radar missiles], [# of semi-active radar missiles], [# of infrared-guided missiles] by [fuel remaining (in thousands of pounds to one decimal point)]

e.g., "BLUE 4-4 is 3-1-2 by 7 decimal 5" is equivalent to three AIM-120s, one AIM-7, two AIM-9s, gun with ammunition, and 7,500 lbs. of fuel remaining. Other weapons, expendables, or oxygen levels are reported only if requested or critical.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|WIDE}}

===B===

{{defn|1=Separation between the farthest GROUPS in azimuth in a relative formation of three or more GROUPS, used to describe a WALL, VIC, CHAMPAGNE, or BOX.^{'''[A/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

;Ball: [[Aircraft carrier]] [[optical landing system]].

;Bandit: An aircraft identified as enemy, in accordance with theater ID criteria. The term does not necessarily imply direction or authority to [[Engagement (military)|engage]].

;Banzai: Information/directive to execute launch and decide tactics.

;Base (number): Reference number used to indicate such information as headings, altitude, and fuels.

;Bassett: Rocket-thrown ASW torpedo.

;Bead Window: Last transmission potentially disclosed unauthorized information.

;Beam/beaming: Target stabilized within 70 to 110 degree aspect; generally (direction) given with cardinal directions: east, west, north, or south.

;Bent: System indicated is inoperative.

;Bingo:{{anchor|bingo}}

# Minimum fuel state needed for aircraft to return to base.

# Proceed/am proceeding to specified base (field) or carrier.

;Bird: Friendly [[surface-to-air missile]] (SAM).

;Bird(s) affirm: Surface-to-air (S/A) informative call indicating unit is able and prepared to engage a specified target with SAMs (presumes target is within or will enter the SAM engagement envelope).

;Bird(s) away: Friendly SAM has been fired at designated target.

;Bird(s) negat: S/A informative call indicating unit is unable to engage a specified target with SAMs. Opposite of bird(s) affirm.

;Bittersweet: Notification of possible ''blue on blue'' (friendly fire) situation relative to a designated track or friendly aircraft.

;Blank: A [[suppression of enemy air defenses]] (SEAD) aircraft does not detect any emitters of interest.

;Blind: No visual contact with friendly aircraft/ground position; opposite of "'''Visual'''".

;Bloodhound: [[Anti-submarine warfare|ASW]] Torpedo.

;Bloomer: Disregard my last transmission.

;Blow through: Directive/informative call that indicates aircraft will continue straight ahead at the merge and not turn with target/targets.

;Blue on blue: [[Friendly fire]], inadvertent hostile engagement between allies.

;Bogey: A radar or visual air contact whose identity is unknown.

;Bogey dope: Request for target information as briefed/available.

;Box: Groups/contacts/formations in a square or offset square. FM 101-5-1 MCRP 5-2A

;BRAA: Tactical control format providing target ''bearing, range, altitude, and aspect'', relative to a friendly aircraft or bullseye.

;Bracket: Indicates geometry where friendly aircraft will maneuver to a position on opposing sides, either laterally or vertically from the target.

;Break (direction): Directive to perform an immediate maximum performance turn in the direction indicated; assumes a defensive situation.

;Breakaway: Tanker or receiver directive call indicating immediate vertical and nose/tail separation between tanker and receiver is required.

;Brevity: Radio frequency is becoming saturated, degraded, or jammed and briefer transmissions must follow.

;Broadcast: Request/directive to switch to broadcast control.

;Broke lock: Loss of radar/infrared (IR) lock-on (advisory).

;Bruiser: Friendly air-launched [[anti-ship missile]] (AShM) (for example, ''Harpoon'', ''Exocet'', or ''Penguin'' missiles).

;Buddy lock: Locked to a known friendly aircraft; normally a response to a ''spike'' or ''buddy spike'' call and accompanied with position/heading/altitude.

;Buddy spike: Friendly aircraft air-to-air indication on radar warning receiver (RWR); to be followed by position, heading, and altitude.

;Bugout: Separation from that particular engagement/attack/operation; no intent to (direction) re-engage/return.

;Bulldog: Friendly surface/submarine-launched AShM (for example, ''Harpoon'', ''Exocet'', ''Otomat'').

;Bullseye: An established point from which the position of an object can be referenced; made by cardinal/range or digital format.

;Bump/Bump-up: Start temporary increase of flight altitude to set the aircraft to a favorable glide path to the target on the attack run.

;Burn glint: Used to provide illumination.

;Buster: Directive call to fly at maximum continuous speed.

;Buzzer: Electronic communications jamming.

{{term|WILCO}}

===C===

{{defn|1=Will comply with received instructions.}}

;Candygram: Informative call to aircraft that electronic warfare (EW) targeting information is available on a briefed secure net.

;Cap/capping:

# Directive call to establish an orbit at a specified ___location. (___location)

# An orbit at a specified ___location.

;Captured: Aircrew has identified and is able to track a specified air-to-ground (A/G) target with an onboard sensor.

;Cease: In air defense, break the engagement on the target specified. Missiles in flight ''engagement'' will continue to intercept.

;Cease fire: Discontinue firing and/or Do not open fire; complete intercept if weapons are in flight; continue to track.

;CERTSUB: Visual sighting of a submarine.

;Champagne: An attack of three distinct groups with two in front and one behind.

;Chattermark: Begin using briefed radio procedures to counter communications jamming.

;Cheapshot:

# (USAF) Active missile supported to high pulse repetition frequency (HPRF, better against oncoming targets), but not medium pulse repetition frequency (MPRF, better against targets flying away).

# (Naval) Active missile not supported to active range.

;Check turn (deg): degrees left or right and maintain new heading. (Left/right)

;Cherubs: Height of a friendly aircraft in hundreds of feet.

;Chicks: Friendly aircraft.

; Christmas tree: to turn on all exterior lighting.

;Clean:

# No radar contacts on aircraft of interest.

# No visible battle damage

# Aircraft not carrying external stores.

;Cleared: Requested action is authorized (no engaged/support roles are assumed).

;Cleared hot: Ordnance release is authorized.

;Cloak: Directive/informative call to switch from normal external lighting to covert night vision device (NVD) only compatible lighting.

;Closing: Decreasing in range.

;Cobra: ASW torpedo in gyro angle snake search (GASS) mode (e.g. Mk46).

;Cold:

# Attack geometry will result in a pass or rollout behind the target.

# On a leg of the combat air patrol (CAP) pointed away from anticipated threats.

# Group(s) heading away from friendly aircraft.

# In ASW, designated unit has lost sonar contact.

;Color (system): Request for information on a given system at stated ___location; usually a request for (system/position) ambiguity resolution. May be used with improved data modem (IDM) data message−''color'', ''data''.

;Comeoff: Directive to maneuver as indicated to either regain mutual support or to (left/right/deconflict flight paths for an exchange of engaged and supporting roles; low/dry) implies both ''visual'' and ''tally''.

;Commit/committed: Fighter intent to engage/intercept; controller continues to provide information.

;Confetti: Chaff lane or corridor.

;Cons/conning: ''Threat''/''bogey'' aircraft leaving [[contrail]]s.

;Contact:

# Sensor contact at the stated position.

# Acknowledges sighting of a specified reference point.

;Continue: Continue present maneuver; does not imply clearance to engage or expend ordnance.

;Continue dry: Ordnance release not authorized.

;Cover/covering: Directive/informative call to take Surface/Air action or establish an air-to-air (A/A) posture that will allow engagement of a specified target or threat.

;Cowboys: Ships of an ASW Search and Attack Unit (SAU).

;Crank: To maneuver beyond the range of a missile; implies illuminating target at radar gimbal limits in a beyond visual range engagement.

;Cutoff: Request for, or directive to, intercept using cutoff geometry.

;Cyclops : Any unmanned aerial vehicle ([[Unmanned aerial vehicle|UAV]]).

{{term|WINCHESTER}}

===D===

{{defn|1=No ordnance remaining.}}

;Dash (#): Aircraft position within a flight. Use if specific call sign is unknown.

;Data : Standby for improved data modem (IDM) data message concerning (object) at stated ___location.

;Datum: Last known position of a submarine contact after contact was lost.

;Deadeye: Informative call by an airborne laser designator indicating the laser/IR system is inoperative.

;Deadstick: No propulsive power due to loss of the engine/s. - see [[Deadstick landing]]

;Declare: Inquiry as to the identification of a specified track(s), target(s), or correlated group.

;Defensive/defending: Aircraft is in a defensive position and maneuvering with reference to an active threat.

;De-louse: Directive to detect and identify unknown aircraft trailing friendly aircraft.

;Deploy: Directive to maneuver to briefed positioning.

;Divert: Proceed to alternate mission or base.

;Dogbox: Area within which units may interfere with or be endangered by ASW torpedoes

;Dolly: Tactical Digital Information Link C [Link-4A] (Link-4A/TADIL C).{{sfn|NATO|2007|p=18}} This term was removed from U.S. usage in 2023.{{sfn|ALSSA|2023|p=iii}}

;Drag/dragging:

# (USAF) Target stabilized at 0 to 60 degrees aspect. (direction)

# (Naval) Target stabilized at 120 to 180 degrees aspect.

;Drop/dropping:

# Directive/informative call to stop monitoring a specified emitter/target and resume search responsibilities.

# Remove the emitter/target from tactical picture/track stores.

;Duck: Tactical air-launched decoy (TALD).

;Dustbin: [[Nuclear depth bomb|Nuclear ASW depth charge]].

{{term|WOOD}}

===E===

{{defn|1=Situation awareness data link network.^'''**'''}}

;Echelon: Groups/contacts/formation with wingman displaced approximately 45 degrees behind leader's 3/9 (o'clock) line, see [[Echelon formation]].

;Echo: Positive SEESAW/electronic warfare weapons system (EWWS)/System M/Mode X reply.

;Engaged: Maneuvering with the intent to kill; this implies visual/radar acquisition of target.

;Estimate: Provides estimate of the size, range, height, or other parameter of a specified contact; implies degradation.

;Extend: Short-term maneuver to gain energy, distance, or separation; normally with the (direction) intent of re-engaging.

;Eyeball ():

# Fighter with primary visual identification responsibility.

# Electro-optical (EO)/IR/NVD acquisition of an aircraft. Normally followed by ( ) number of aircraft observed.

{{term|WOOFER}}

===F===

{{defn|1=Off board active radar decoy.^'''[EW]'''}}

;Faded: Radar contact is lost. (Termination of track plotting is not warranted.)

;Fast: Target speed is estimated to be at least {{convert|600|kn|km/h|abbr=on}} ground speed or Mach 1.

;Father: Tactical air navigation (TACAN) station.

;Feather: visual sighting of a periscope wake.

;Feeler: Fire control radar.

;Feet wet/dry: Flying over water/land.

;FENCE (in/out): Set cockpit switches as appropriate prior to entering/exiting the combat area ([[mnemonic]] for [[fire-control system]]/[[Electronic countermeasures|ECM]]/[[Air navigation|navigation]]/[[Communication system|communication]]/Emitters).

;Fish: Inbound torpedo.

;Flank/flanking:

# (USAF) Target with a stable aspect of 120 to 150 degrees.

# (Naval) Target with stable aspect of 30 to 60 degrees.

;Flash (system): Temporarily turn on pre-briefed identification, friend or foe (IFF) mode or system.

;Float: Directive/informative call to expand the formation laterally within visual limits to maintain a radar contact or prepare for a defensive response.

; [[Fox (code word)|Fox (number)]]

: Simulated/actual launch of air-to-air weapons.

::'''ONE''' - [[Semi-active radar homing|semiactive]] radar-guided missile, such as an [[AIM-7 Sparrow]] or [[Skyflash]].

::'''TWO''' - infrared-guided missile, such as an [[AIM-9 Sidewinder]] or [[AIM-132 ASRAAM]].

::'''THREE''' - active radar-guided missile, such as an [[AIM-120 AMRAAM]] or [[AIM-54 Phoenix]].

;Fox mike : Very high frequency (VHF)/frequency modulated (FM) radio.

;Friendly: A positively identified friendly contact.

;[[Dogfight|Furball]]: A turning fight involving multiple aircraft with known ''bandits'' and ''friendlies'' mixed.

;Flat : Even yourself out or calibrate yourself

{{term|WORDS}}

===G===

{{defn|1=Directive calls or interrogative requests regarding further information or directives pertinent to the mission or operating area. Generated by the tactical command and control agencies and outlined in the theater-specific SPINS.}}

;Gadget: Radar or emitter equipment.

;Gate: Directive/informative call to fly as quickly as possible, using afterburner/maximum power.

;Gimbal: Radar target is approaching azimuth or elevation limits. (Direction)

;Gingerbread: Directive to establish/maintain tighter brevity over voice communications.

;Glowworm: Flare-dropping aircraft

;Go active: Go to the briefed [[HAVE QUICK]] net (UHF radio frequency hopping mode)

;Goblin: Enemy diesel electric powered submarine.

;Go clear: Use unencrypted voice communications.

;Goggle/degoggle: Directive/informative call to put on/take off [[night vision]] devices.

;Gorilla: Large force of indeterminate numbers and formation.

;Go secure: Use encrypted voice communications.

;Grandslam: All ''hostile'' aircraft of a designated track (or against which a mission was tasked) are shot down.

;Green (direction): Direction determined to be clearest of enemy air-to-air activity.

;Greyhound: Friendly ground attack cruise missile (for example, Tomahawk land attack missile (TLAM) and conventional air-launched cruise missile (CALCM)).

;Group: Radar targets within approximately {{convert|3|nmi|mi km}} of each other.

;Guns: An air-to-air or air-to-surface gunshot.

{{term|WORK}}

===H===

{{defn|no=1|1=Maneuver in the stated cardinal direction.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

;Hard (direction): High-G, energy-sustaining turn.

{{defn|no=2|1=Directive call to command geolocation.^{'''** [EW]'''}}}

;Head/head on

# (USAF) Target with an aspect of 160 to 180 degrees.

# (Naval) Target with an aspect of 0 to 20 degrees.

;Heads up: Alert of an activity of interest.

;Heavy: A group or package known to contain three or more entities.

;High: Between {{convert|25000|and|40000|ft|m|abbr=on}} above mean sea level (MSL).

;Hit(s)

# Air-to-air (A/A) Momentary radar returns search. (Indicates approximate altitude information from fighter.)

# Air-to-ground (A/G) Weapons impact within lethal distance.

;Hold down: Directive to key transmitter for direction-finding (DF) steer.

;Holding hands: Aircraft in visual formation.

;Hold fire: An emergency fire control order used to stop firing on a designated target, to include destruction of any missiles in flight.

;Home plate: Home airfield or carrier.

;Hook (left/right): Directive to perform an in-place 180-degree turn.

;Hostile: A contact identified as enemy upon which clearance to fire is authorized in accordance with theater rules of engagement.

;Hot

# Attack geometry will result in rollout in front of the target.

# On a leg of the CAP pointing toward the anticipated threats.

# Group heading towards friendly aircraft; opposite of COLD.

# Ordnance employment intended or completed.

# Anti-Aircraft weapon is operational and tracking.

# In ASW, designated unit has a sonar contact.

;Hotdog: Informative/directive call that an aircraft is approaching or 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.

;Hotshot: Informative call that an aircraft is deploying flares for either system testing or visual acquisition purposes

;Hotel fox: High frequency (HF) radio.

;House party: Informative/directive call that a civilian building is [[booby trap]]ped or rigged with an [[improvised explosive device|IED]], and needs to be evacuated.

;Husky: (Naval) Air intercept missile (AIM)-120 supported to HPRF active range; same meaning as USAF ''cheapshot''.

{{term|WORKING}}

===I===

{{defn|no=1|1=(system with ___location) Platform gathering EOB on a designated emitter.^'''[EW]'''}}

;ID (pronounced ''eye dee'')

{{defn|no=2|1=Platform executing electronic ID on a specific aircraft or GROUP to obtain ID necessary for BVR employment.^'''[A/A]'''}}

# Directive to identify the target.

# Identification accomplished, followed by type.

;In (direction): Informative call indicating a turn to a hot aspect relative to a ''threat''/''target''.

;India: Mode IV.

; Indians: Ships of an ASUW Surface Attack Group (SAG).

;Interrogate: Interrogate the designated contact of the IFF mode indicated.

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===J===

;Jackal: Surveillance network participating group 7 (NPG 7) of [[Link 16]] TADIL (tactical information link).{{sfn|ALSSA|2023|p=24}}

;Joker: Fuel state above BINGO at which separation/bugout/event termination should begin.

;Judy: Aircrew has radar/visual contact on the correct target, has taken control of the intercept, and only requires situation awareness information. Controller will minimize radio transmissions.

===K=Y==

;KIA: Killed in action.

;Kill

# Clearance to fire.

# In training, a fighter call to indicate kill criteria have been fulfilled.

;Knock it off: Directive to cease air combat maneuvers/attacks/activities.

;Kraken: Release of long-range anti-ship missile (LRASM){{sfn|ALSSA|2023|p=25}}

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===L===

;Ladder: Three or more groups/contacts in range.

;Laser on: Directive to start laser designation.

;Lead-trail: Tactical formation of two contacts within a group separated in range or following one another.

;Leaker(s): Airborne threat has passed through a defensive layer. Call should include amplifying information.

;Line abreast: Two contacts within a group side by side.

;Lights on/off: Directive to turn on/off exterior lights.

;Locked: Final radar lock-on; sort is not assumed. (''BRAA''/direction)

;Lost contact: Radar contact lost. (''drop'' track is recommended.)

;Lost lock: Loss of radar/IR lock-on (advisory).

;Low: Target altitude below {{convert|10000|ft|m|abbr=on}} above ground level (AGL).

{{term|YARDSTICK}}

===M===

{{defn|1=Use air tactical air navigation (TACAN) for ranging.^'''[A/A]'''}}

;Maddog:Launch of friendly [[active radar homing]] [[air-to-air missile]], such as the [[AIM-120 AMRAAM|AIM-120]], without radar guidance from the launch aircraft. The missile will rely on its own radar to find a target and will generally track the first target it sees.

;Magnum: Launch of friendly [[anti-radiation missile]] (such as [[AGM-88 HARM]], [[ALARM (missile)|ALARM]]).

;Mapping: Multifunction radar in an Air/Ground mode.

;Marking: Friendly aircraft leaving [[contrail]]s.

;Marmon: 5" (127 mm) gun.

;Marshal/Marshalling: Establish/established at a specific point.

;Medium: Target altitude between {{convert|10,000|ft|m}} Above Ground Level (AGL) and {{convert|25,000|ft|m}} above Mean Sea Level (MSL).

;Merge/merged

# Information that friendlies and targets have arrived in the same visual arena.

# Call indicating radar returns have come together.

;Mickey: [[HAVE QUICK]] radio time-of-day (TOD) signal

;Midnight: Informative call advising that [[command and control]] (C2) functions are no longer available; opposite of "'''Sunrise'''".

;Monitor: Maintain radar awareness on or assume responsibility for specified group.

;Mother: Parent ship.

;Mud: [[Radar warning receiver]] (RWR) indication of ground threat. Add [[clock position]]/azimuth and radar type, if known.

;Music: Electronic [[radar jamming and deception]].

{{term|YELLOW}}

===N===

{{defn|1=Aircraft is at a weapon and/or fuel status that is approaching a level insufficient to continue execution of the mission. Note: A specific loadout or fuel state should be determined during mission planning.^{'''** [A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

;Nails: Radar warning receiver (RWR) indication of an [[aircraft interception radar|AI radar]] in search mode. Add clock position/azimuth and radar type, if known.

;Naked: No radar warning receiver (RWR) indications.

;New picture: Used by controller or aircrew when tactical ''picture'' has changed. Supersedes all previous calls.

;No factor: Not a threat.

;No joy: Aircrew does not have visual contact with the target, bandit or landmark; opposite of '''''Tally'''''.

;Notch: All-aspect missile defensive maneuver to place threat radar/missile on the beam (directly perpendicular). Modern pulse-doppler radars remove ground clutter by filtering out returns from stationary objects; putting the threat on the beam permits the defending aircraft to be confused with ground returns and hence disappear from the threat radar. As missiles guide by creating a direct intercept course, this is also used to reduce the missile's speed and thus its ability to maneuver if radar lock is maintained. Can also be used in the context of submarine warfare as a maneuverer to leave the sonar detection cone of an incoming torpedo before it closes the distance required to detect and lock onto the notching vessel.

{{glossary end}}

===O===

;Off (direction): Informative call indicating attack is terminated and maneuvering to the indicated direction.

;Offset: Informative call indicating maneuver in a specified direction with reference to (direction) the target.

;On station: Informative call unit/aircraft has reached assigned station.

;Opening: Increasing in range.

;Oranges: Weather.

;Out (direction): Informative call indicating a turn to a cold aspect relative to the threat; opposite of ''in''.

;Outlaw: Informative call that a bogey has met point of origin criteria.

===P=Z==

;Package: Geographically isolated collection of groups/contacts/formations.

;Padlocked: Informative call indicating aircrew cannot take eyes off an aircraft or a surface position without risk of losing ''tally''/''visual''.

;Paint(s): Interrogated group/radar contact that is responding with any of the specified IFF modes and correct codes established for the ''id'' criteria.

;Panther: Enemy nuclear powered attack submarine.

;Parrot: [[Identification friend or foe|IFF]] transponder.

;Paveway: Release of laser-guided bomb or bombs

;Picture: The provided aerial tactical situation status pertinent to mission. Generally by an [[Airborne early warning and control|AWACS]].

;Pig: Friendly glide weapon (e.g. [[AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon|AGM-154 JSOW]]). Wordplay on JSOW (pronounced "J-SOW"; a sow is a female pig).

;Pigeons: Magnetic bearing and range to ''homeplate'' (or specified destination). (Location)

;Pince/pincer: Threat maneuvering for a bracket attack.

;Pitbull: Informative call that an active radar-guided missile (such as AIM-120, AIM-54, Meteor) is at active range and no longer requires radar input from launch aircraft.

;Playmate: Cooperating aircraft.

;Playtime: Amount of time aircraft can remain on station.

;(freq) Pogo (freq): Switch to communication channel number preceding POGO. If unable to establish communications, switch to channel number following POGO. If no channel number follows POGO, return to this channel.

;Pop: Starting climb for air-to-surface attack.

;Popeye: Flying in clouds or area of reduced visibility.

;Popup: 1. Informative call of a contact that has suddenly appeared inside of meld/CCR/briefed range. 2. Criteria used as a self-defense method, within the ROE, to protect friendly air defense elements from hostile aircraft.

;Posit: Request for position; response in terms of a geographic landmark, or off a common reference point.

;Post attack: Directive transmission to indicate desired direction after completion of (Direction) intercept/engagement.

;Post hole: Rapid descending spiral.

;Press: Directive to continue the attack; mutual support will be maintained. Supportive role will be assumed.

;Print (type): Unambiguous [[Non-Cooperative Target Recognition]] (NCTR) reply.

;Privateer: Enemy patrol boat.

;PROBSUB: Contact with strong cumulative evidence of being a submarine.

;Pull [[Wheel chocks|chocks]]: Depart. Get ready to depart. (Refers to pulling concrete blocks from aircraft wheels to allow take-off)

;Pump: A briefed maneuver to low aspect (where aspect refers to target position—regardless of distance—relative to the friendly aircraft's nose; "high aspect" would be on an azimuth in front of the friendly, while "low aspect" would indicate position along an azimuth behind the friendly) to stop closure on the threat or geographical boundary, with the intent to re-engage.

;Pure: Informative call indicating [[Basic fighter maneuvers#Pure pursuit|pure pursuit]] is being used or directive to go pure pursuit.

;Push (channel): Go to designated frequency. No acknowledgment required.

;Pushing: Departing designated point.

;Pushing: Informative call that said group(s) have turned cold and will continue to be (group description) monitored.

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===R===

;Range: Two or more groups separated primarily in distance along the same bearing.

;Raygun: Indicates a radar lock-on to unknown aircraft; a request for a ''buddy spike'' (position/heading/altitude) reply from friendly aircraft meeting these parameters (to prevent [[friendly fire]]).

;Reference: Directive to assume stated heading. (Direction)

;Repeat: Used in surface-surface operations to fire again using the same method of fire (during adjustment) or to fire the same number of rounds using the same method of fire (during fire for effect). This is not used to request that the last message be retransmitted (for this, use ''[[Procedure word#Say again|say again]]'').

;Reported: Identification of an object or a contact by an intelligence system. (Type)

;Request tasking: requesting an objective (or heading) from ground control or from AWACS towards an area of operation.

;Reset: Proceed to a pre-briefed position or area of operation.

;Resume: Resume last formation/station/mission ordered.

;Retrograde: Directive to withdraw from present position or area of operation in response to a threat.

;Rider: A ''bogey'' that is conforming with safe passage routing/airspeed/altitude procedures.

;Rifle: Friendly air-to-ground missile launch.

;Ringer: ASW Mortar.

;Ripple: Two or more munitions released or fired in close succession.

;Riser: Suddenly appearing radar contact.

;River City: Implement immediate communications blackout until further notice.

;Roger: Radio transmission received; does not indicate compliance or reaction.

;Rolex (±time): Time-line adjustment in minutes from planned mission execution time. (Positive is later).

;Roman Candle: Nuclear tipped surface to air missile.

;Rope: Illumination of an aircraft with an IR pointer.

{{term|ZAP}}

===S===

{{defn|1=Request for data link information.}}

;Saddled: Informative call from wingman/element indicating the return to briefed formation position.

;SAM (direction): Visual acquisition of a SAM (surface-air missile) or SAM launch; should include position.

;Sandwiched: A situation where an aircraft/element is positioned between opposing aircraft/elements.

;Saunter: Fly at best endurance.

;Scram: Emergency directive to egress for defensive or survival reasons. (Direction)

;Scramble: Takeoff as quickly as possible.

;Scud: ''Any'' tactical ballistic missile (TBM). Previously used to refer to the soviet tactical ballistic missile. (''see'' [[Scud missile|''Scud'']])

;Separate: Leave a specific engagement; may or may not re-enter.

;Shack: Confirmation of destruction of ground target from air to ground launched ordnance

;Shackle: One ''weave'', a single crossing of flight paths; maneuver to adjust/regain formation parameters.

;Shadow: Follow indicated target.

;Shift: Directive to shift laser illumination.

;Shooter: Aircraft/unit designated to employ ordnance.

;Shotgun: Pre-briefed weapons state at which ''separation''/''bugout'' should begin.

;Skate: Informative call/directive to execute launch and leave tactics.

;Skip it: Veto of fighter ''commit'', usually followed with further directions.

;Skosh: Aircraft is out of or unable to employ active radar missiles.

;Skunk: A radar or visual [[Ocean|maritime]] surface contact whose identity is unknown.

;Slapshot: Directive for an aircraft to employ a range-unknown high-speed anti-radiation (type/bearing) missile (HARM) against a specified threat at the specified bearing.

;Slide: Directive call to high-value airborne asset (HVAA) to continue present mission while extending range from target in response to perceived threat.

;Slow: Target with a ground speed of {{convert|300|kn|km/h|abbr=on}} or less.

;Smash: Directive to turn on/off anti-collision lights.

;Smoke: Smoke marker used to mark a position.

;Snake: Directive to oscillate an IR pointer about a target.

;Snap (direction) : An immediate vector to the group described.

;Sniper: Directive for an aircraft to employ a range-known HARM against a specified threat at the specified ___location.

;Snooze: Directive/informative call indicating initiation of EMCON procedures.

;Sort/sorted:

# Directive to assign targeting or monitoring responsibility for multiple targets within a group; criteria can be met visually, electronically (radar), or both.

# Sort responsibility has been met.

;Sour

# Equipment indicated is operating inefficiently.

# Invalid response to an administrative [[Identification friend or foe|IFF]] check. (Opposite of ''sweet''.)

;Spades: An integrated group/radar contact which lacks the ATO (or equivalent) IFF modes and codes required for the ID criteria.

;Sparkle: Target marking by IR pointer; target marking by gunship or forward air controller (airborne) (FAC-A) using incendiary rounds.

;Spike: Radar warning receiver (RWR) indication of an AI radar in track, launch, or unknown mode. Add clock position/azimuth and radar type, if known.

;Spin: Directive/informative call to execute a pre-briefed timing/spacing maneuver.

;Spitter: An aircraft that has departed from the engagement or is departing the engaged (direction) fighters' targeting responsibility.

;Splash: A/A Target destroyed, or A/S weapons impact.

;Split: An informative call that a flight member is leaving formation to engage a threat; visual may not be maintained.

;Spoofing: Informative call that voice deception is being employed.

;Spot: Acquisition of laser designation.

;Squawk (number/code): Operate IFF as indicated or IFF is operating as indicated.

;Squawk flash: Use the flash feature on the IFF which cause the transponder signal to highlight on radar display. Hence the term means to announce your ___location.

;Squawking: An informative call denoting a bogey is responding with an IFF mode (#).

;Stack: Two or more groups/contacts/formations with a high/low altitude separation in relation to each other.

;Status: Request for tactical situation.

;Steady: Directive to stop oscillation (wavering) of IR pointer.

;Steer: Set magnetic compass heading indicated.

;Stern: Request for, or directive to, intercept using stern geometry.

;Stinger: Within a group, a formation of three or more aircraft with a single aircraft in trail.

;Stop: Stop IR illumination of a target.

;Stranger: Unidentified traffic that is not associated with the action in progress.

;Strangle (): Turn off equipment indicated.

;Strip: Individual fighter/section is leaving the formation to pursue separate attacks.

;Stripped: Informative call from wingman/element indicating out of briefed formation/position.

;Strobe: Radar indications of noise jamming.

;Sunshine: Directive or informative call indicating illumination of target is being conducted with artificial illumination.

;Sunrise: Informative call that C2 functions (Command & Control) are available. (opposite of ''midnight'').

;Sweet

# Equipment indicated is operating efficiently.

# Valid response to an administrative [[Identification friend or foe|IFF]] check. (Opposite of sour.)

;Switch/switched: Indicates an attacker is changing from one aircraft to another.

{{term|ZIPLIP}}

===T===

{{defn|1=Limit transmissions to critical information only.}}

;Tactical: Request/directive to switch to tactical control.

;Tag: (system Known identification of a specific (system) at the stated ___location; may be used w/position) with IDM{{Clarify|date=May 2008}} data message, (for example, ''tag data'').

;Tally: Sighting of a ''target'', ''bandit'', ''bogey'', or enemy position; opposite of ''no joy''.

;Target (): Directive to assign group responsibility to aircraft in a flight.

;Targeted (): Group responsibility has been met.

;Ten seconds: Directive to terminal controller to stand by for ''laser on'' call in approximately 10 seconds.

;Terminate

# Stop laser illumination of a target.

# Cease local engagement without affecting the overall exercise.

;Threat: Untargeted ''hostile''/''bandit''/''bogey'' within pre-briefed range/aspect of a (direction) friendly.

;Throttles: Reduction in power to decrease IR signature.

;Tied: Positive radar contact with element/aircraft.

;Tiger: Enough fuel and ordnance to accept a ''commit''.

;Timber: Air control network participating group (NPG) of tactical digital information links ([[Link 16]]/TADIL J).

;Track: Any detected point of contact visible on a radar or sonar display console, each identified by a unique number.

;Tracking

# Fire control system has solid lock on target (aka a "stabilized gun solution").

# Continuous illumination of a target.

# Contact heading.

;Trailer: The last aircraft within a group(s).

;Trashed: Informative call that missile has been defeated.

;Trespass: The addressed flight is entering a surface/air threat ring of a specific system at the stated (position) ___location.

;Tucker: 76mm gun.

;Tumbleweed: Indicates limited situational awareness; ''no joy'', ''blind''; a request for information.

;Turret: indicates launch of an air-to-surface missile.

{{term|ZOOM [in/out]}}

===U===

{{defn|1=Increase or 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.^'''[EW]'''}}

;Unable: Cannot comply as requested/directed.

;Uniform: Ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio.

{{glossary end}}

===V===

;Vampire: Hostile anti-ship missile (ASM).

;Vanished: Special case of ''faded'' wherein contact is not in a known sensor blind zone and is correlated to a shot by friendly forces.

;Very high: Above {{convert|40000|ft|m|abbr=on}} MSL.

;Vic: Three groups, contacts, or formations with the single closest in range and two contacts, azimuth split, in trail.

;Victor: VHF/amplitude modulation (AM) radio.

;Visual: Sighting of a friendly aircraft/ground position; opposite of ''blind''.

===W===

;Wall: Three or more groups or contacts primarily split in azimuth.

;Warning (color): Hostile attack is

::'''RED''' imminent or in progress.

::'''YELLOW''' probable.

::'''WHITE''' improbable (all clear).

;Weapons (followed by appropriate modifier below): Fire only;

::'''FREE''' at targets not identified as friendly in accordance with current rules of engagement (ROE).

::'''[[Weapons Tight|TIGHT]]''' at targets positively identified as hostile in accordance with current ROE.

::'''HOLD'''* (USA, USMC) in self-defense or in response to a formal order.

::'''SAFE''' (USN) NOTE: USN and NATO use ''weapons safe'' to avoid confusion with the phrase ''hold fire''.

;Weeds: Indicates that fixed-wing aircraft are operating below {{convert|2000|ft|m|abbr=on}} above ground level.

;What luck: Request for results of missions or tasks.

;What state: Report amount of fuel and missiles remaining. Ammunition and oxygen are reported only when specifically requested or critical.

::Active = number of active radar missiles remaining.

::Radar = number of semi-active radar missiles remaining.

::Heat = number of IR missiles remaining.

::Fuel = pounds of fuel or time remaining.

;Wilco: Will comply

;Winchester: No ordnance remaining, can be used to refer to specific types ordnance or all ordnance.

;Woodpecker: Close in weapons system (CIWS).

;Words: Directive or interrogative regarding further information or directives pertinent to mission.

;Working

# A suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) aircraft is gathering electronic order of battle (EOB) (which emitter controls the operations of other emitters) on a designated emitter; generally followed by signal type, (SAM/AAA/group) bearing, and range, if able.

# Aircraft executing electronic identification (EID) on a specific aircraft/group to obtain identification necessary for beyond visual range (BVR) employment.

===Y===

;Yardstick: Directive to use air-to-air tactical air navigation (A/A [[TACAN]]) for ranging.

==See also==

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*[https://fas.org/man/dod-101/army/docs/fm101-5-1/f545con.htm FM 101-5-1: Operational Terms and Graphics], 30 September 1997, Department of the Army/HQ US Marine Corps (Appendix E) {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160825145354/https://fas.org/man/dod-101/army/docs/fm101-5-1/f545con.htm |date=25 August 2016}}

*[https://fas.org/irp/program/disseminate/tadil.htm Intelligence Resource Program: TADIL], 23 April 2000, Federation of American Scientists {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160829155307/https://fas.org/irp/program/disseminate/tadil.htm |date=29 August 2016}}