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[[File:ALSSA Brevity Cover2025.pngpdf|thumb|MarchApril 20232025 edition cover page of the Multi-Service Brevity Codes]]

'''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.

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==A==

;Abort: Directive to cease action or terminate an attack prior to weapons release, an event, or mission.

{{glossary}}

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

{{term|ABORT}}

;Active* ^{[A/A] [EW]}: Referenced emitter is radiating at the stated ___location or along the stated bearing. Derived from [[electronic intelligence]].

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

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

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

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

{{term|ACTION}}

;Alarm ^{[A/A] [EW] [MAR] [SO]}: Terminate or terminating [[Radio silence|emissions control]] (EMCON) procedures. Opposite of ''SNOOZE''.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

{{term|[weapon] AFFIRM}}

;Anchor

{{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]'''}}}

# Directive to fly an orbit about a specific point.

# Refueling track flown by [[Aerial refueling|tanker]].

{{term|ALARM}}

;Anchored: Turning engagement at the specified ___location.

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

{{term|ALLIGATOR}}

;Angels: Height ([[Altitude#In_aviation|altitude]]) of a friendly aircraft in thousands of feet (e.g., "Angels Five" is 5,000 feet [[Sea level#Aviation|MSL]]).

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

{{term|ALPHA CHECK}}

;Anyface: Friendly [[command and control]] (C2) agency when the call sign is not known.

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

{{term|ANCHOR [___location]}}

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

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

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

{{term|ANCHORED [___location]}}

;Arm: ''CONTACT(s)'' within a single ''GROUP'' that maneuvers outside of the ''GROUP'' criteria. Typically precluded with a [[cardinal direction]] (e.g., "WEST ARM".)

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

{{term|ANGELS}}

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

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

{{term|ANYFACE}}

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

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

{{term|ARIZONA}}

;Asleep: No longer detecting land or surface emitter activity via communications intelligence. Opposite of AWAKE.

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

{{term|[direction] ARM}}

;Attack: An informative call indicating aircraft are committed to [[Air-to-ground weaponry|air-to-surface]] delivery on a specific ground target. Not to be used in a [[close air support]] (CAS) engagement.

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

{{term|AS FRAGGED}}

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

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

{{term|ASLEEP}}

;Autocat: Any communications relay using automatic retransmissions.

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

{{term|ATTACK}}

;Avalanche: Informative call indicating friendly forces require reinforcement in a specific ___location.

{{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}}

;Away: Friendly weapon release (e.g., "One away" or "''PIGs'' away"). At minimum, number or weapon type is required.

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

{{term|AUTOCAT}}

;Awake: Land or surface emitter activity detected via communications intelligence. Opposite of ''ASLEEP''.

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

{{term|AVALANCHE}}

;Azimuth

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

# Two or more ''GROUPs'' primarily separated in bearing. ''GROUP'' names are referenced by cardinal directions (e.g., NORTH GROUP, SOUTH GROUP, or EAST GROUP, WEST GROUP).

# Direction to a threat.

{{term|AWAKE}}

==B==

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

;Bad Map: The displayed map is unusable due to the following:

# Terrain - shadows obstruct the target area and a map must be taken from a different axis or graze angle.

# Image - the displayed image quality prevents target identification (ID).

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

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

{{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}}

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

{{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}}

;Banzai: Information/directive to execute launch and decide tactics with the intent to maneuver into the visual arena.

==B==

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

{{glossary}}

;Basset: Rocket-thrown ASW torpedo.

{{term|BAD MAP}}

;Bats: FRIENDLY net-enabled [[glide bomb|glide weapon(s)]] with a multi-mode seeker (e.g., [[standoff weapon]], [[guided bomb unit]], [[small diameter bomb]])

{{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}}

;Bay: Carry out [[Military deception|deception plan]] indicated or in accordance with previous orders.

{{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}}

;Bead Window: Last transmission potentially disclosed unauthorized information.

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

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

;Beam/beaming: CONTACT stabilized within 60-109 degrees Angle-Off Tail (AOT), also called Aspect Angle (AA), or 71-120 degrees angle from CONTACT's nose, also called Antenna Train Angle (ATA). Generally given with a [[cardinal direction]].

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

{{term|BAT(S)}}

;Beam Rider [direction]: Term indicating a potential [[Radar jamming|jammer]] along the specified azimuth from a ground unit or aircraft, relative to that unit's or aircraft's position. Typically followed by a request to search using an alternate radar source.

{{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}}

;Bent: System indicated is inoperative. Cancelled by SWEET.

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

{{term|BEAD WINDOW}}

;Beretta: Aircraft is out of or unable to employ remaining air-to-ground ordnance, excluding the gun (if equipped).

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

{{term|BEAM [direction]}}

;Bingo*:{{anchor|bingo}} Minimum fuel state needed for aircraft to return to base.

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

{{term|BEAM RIDER [direction]}}

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

{{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}}

;Bird(s) affirm: Unit is able and prepared to engage a specified target with surface-to-air missiles. Presumes target is within or will enter the SAM's weapon engagement zone (WEZ).

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

{{term|BERETTA}}

;Bird(s) away: Friendly surface-to-air missile has been fired at designated target.

{{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}}

;Bird(s) negat: Unit is unable to engage a specified target with SAMs. Opposite of BIRDS AFFIRM.

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

{{term|BINGO}}

;Birddog**: Directive to configure sensors in accordance with mission planning or briefing.

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

{{term|BIRD(S)}}

;Bittersweet**: Notification of possible ''blue-on-blue'' ([[friendly fire]]) or ''blue-on-neutral'' situation.

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

{{term|BIRDDOG}}

;Blackout**:

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

#Directive to turn off all external lighting.

#Surface ship radar is unable to effectively search or transition tracking to a new object due to over saturation.

{{term|BITTERSWEET}}

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

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

{{term|BLACKOUT}}

;Blind: No visual contact with friendly aircraft, ship, or ground position. Opposite of VISUAL.

{{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}}

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

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

{{term|BLIND}}

;Bloomer: Disregard my last transmission.

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

{{term|BLOCK}}

;Blotter: [[Electronic warfare]] term for an electromagnetic countermeasure receiver.

{{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}}

;Blow Through: Directive to continue straight ahead at a MERGE and avoid becoming ANCHORED with targets.

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

{{term|BLOW(ING) THROUGH}}

;Blur**: Radar is being [[Radar jamming and deception|jammed]].

{{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}}

;Bogey: A radar or visual ''CONTACT'' whose identity is unknown.

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

{{term|BOGEY}}

;Bogey Dope*: Request for information on the indicated or closest group of CONTACTs in bearing, range, altitude, and aspect (BRAA) format, with appropriate fill-ins.

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

{{term|BOGEY DOPE}}

;Booster: [[radar tracker|Track]] identified as a separated [[Ballistic missile flight phases#Boost phase|booster phase]] component of a [[ballistic missile]].

{{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}}

;Box: A controller's PICTURE label with GROUPS or CONTACTS in a square or offset square [[Formation flying|formation]].

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

{{term|BOX}}

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

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

{{term|BRAA}}

;Bracket [direction]: Directive for friendly aircraft to maneuver to a position on opposite sides, either laterally or vertically, from the target.

{{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]}}

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

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

{{term|BREAK [direction]}}

;Break Away: Directive call indicating immediate vertical and nose-to-tail separation between tanker and receiver is required.

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

{{term|BREAK AWAY}}

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

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

{{term|BROKEN SPUR}}

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

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

{{term|BROWNING}}

;Broken Spur**: Helicopter buddy or self-extraction is not possible

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

{{term|BRUISER}}

;Browning**: [[Surface-to-air missile|Surface-to-air Missile (SAM)]] platform has reached low missile state.

{{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}}

;Bruiser*: Employment of friendly air-launched, short range, subsonic [[anti-ship missile]] (AShM). For example, ''Harpoon'', ''Exocet'', or ''Penguin'' missiles.

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

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

;Bucket**: [[Command and control|Command and control (C2)]] unit is experiencing radar electromagnetic deceptive jamming in a specified geographic area.

{{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]}}

;Buddy Lase/Guide*: Request or informative communication to have [[weapon guidance]] from a source other than delivering aircraft.

{{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]}}

;Buddy Lock: An advisory call indicating that a radar lock has been achieved on a known friendly aircraft. Normally a response to a ''SPIKED'' or ''BUDDY SPIKE'' call to clarify that the radar lock is not hostile. Accompanied with position, heading, and altitude.

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

{{term|BUGOUT [direction]}}

;Buddy Spike: Friendly aircraft has received a [[radar warning receiver]] (RWR) indication of radar lock-on, presumed to be from another friendly aircraft. Accompanied with position, heading, and altitude.

{{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}}

;Bugout: Separation from a particular engagement, attack, or operation with no intent to reengage or return.

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

{{term|BULLRING}}

;Bulldog*: Friendly surface or submarine-launched [[anti-ship missile]] (AShM). For example, ''Harpoon'', ''Exocet'', or ''Penguin'' missiles.

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

{{term|BULLSEYE}}

;Bullring: Maritime aircraft patrol zone.

{{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}}

;Bullseye: An established reference point from which the position of an object can be referenced by bearing (magnetic) and range (nautical miles) from this point. For example, "BULLSEYE 090, 10" indicates an object is ten miles to the east of the reference point.

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

{{term|BUSTER}}

;Bump: Directive to change [[thrust|power]], plus or minus, from current power setting.

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

{{term|BUTTON}}

;Burn glint: Used to provide illumination.

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

{{term|BUZZER}}

;Buster: Directive call to fly at maximum continuous speed. i.e., full military power without [[afterburner]].

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

{{term|BUZZSAW}}

;Buzzer**: Electronic communications jamming. See also ''CHATTER''.

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

{{glossary end}}

;Buzzsaw**: A [[Glow stick|chemical light-stick]] tied to a string and swung overhead; used to mark a ''FRIENDLY'' position.

==C==

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

{{glossary}}

;Canyon:

#Directive to use electromagnetic jamming on radar frequency indicated or in accordance with previous orders

#Informative call for execution of electromagnetic attack (EA) list or EA against designated group.

{{term|CANDYGRAM}}

;Cap/capping:

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

# Establish a combat air patrol at a specified point, used prior to committing forces in support of a defensive operation.

# Aircraft is established in an orbit.

{{term|CANYON}}

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

{{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]}}

;Catalog: Record a potential target's description, ___location, and elevation information on a potential target.

{{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}}

;Cease: Discontinue stated activity.

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

{{term|CATALOG}}

;Cease Engagement:

{{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]'''}}}

#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.

{{term|CEASE [activity]}}

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

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

{{term|CEASE ENGAGEMENT}}

;CERTSUB: Visual sighting of a submarine.

{{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}}

;Chameleon: An electronic warfare target identified as operating on a known frequency with changes to external parameters. The term does not imply direction or authority to engage.

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

{{term|CHAMELEON}}

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

{{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]'''}}}

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

;Cheapshot:

{{term|CHAMPAGNE}}

# (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).

{{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]'''}}}

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

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

{{term|CHARLIE}}

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

{{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]'''}}}

;Chicks: Friendly aircraft.

; Christmas tree: to turn on all exterior lighting.

{{term|CHATTERMARK [comm type]}}

;Clean:

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

# No radar contacts on aircraft of interest.

# No visible battle damage

{{term|CHEAPSHOT}}

# Aircraft not carrying external stores.

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

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

;Cleared hot: Ordnance release is authorized.

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

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

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

;Closing: Decreasing in range.

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

{{term|CHECK CAPTURE}}

;Cold:

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

# 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.

{{term|CHECK DATA [source]}}

# Group(s) heading away from friendly aircraft.

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

# 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''.

{{term|CHECK FIRE(ING)}}

;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''.

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

;Commit/committed: Fighter intent to engage/intercept; controller continues to provide information.

;Confetti: Chaff lane or corridor.

{{term|CHECK FOCUS}}

;Cons/conning: ''Threat''/''bogey'' aircraft leaving [[contrail]]s.

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

;Contact:

# Sensor contact at the stated position.

{{term|CHECKPRINT [track number]}}

# Acknowledges sighting of a specified reference point.

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

;Continue: Continue present maneuver; does not imply clearance to engage or expend ordnance.

{{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]'''}}}

;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.

{{term|CHECK SOLUTION}}

;Cowboys: Ships of an ASW Search and Attack Unit (SAU).

{{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]'''}}}

;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.

{{term|CHECK TIDS}}

;Cyclops : Any unmanned aerial vehicle ([[Unmanned aerial vehicle|UAV]]).

{{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==

;Dash (#): Aircraft position within a flight. Use if specific call sign is unknown.

{{glossary}}

;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.

{{term|DAISY}}

;Deadeye: Informative call by an airborne laser designator indicating the laser/IR system is inoperative.

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

;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.

{{term|DARK STAR}}

;Defensive/defending: Aircraft is in a defensive position and maneuvering with reference to an active threat.

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

;De-louse: Directive to detect and identify unknown aircraft trailing friendly aircraft.

;Deploy: Directive to maneuver to briefed positioning.

{{term|DASH [number]}}

;Divert: Proceed to alternate mission or base.

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

;Dogbox: Area where friendly submarines or ships may be endangered by air-delivered torpedoes or are actively operating.

;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}}

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

;Drag/dragging:

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

# (USAF) Target stabilized at 0 to 60 degrees aspect. (direction)

# (Naval) Target stabilized at 120 to 180 degrees aspect.

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

;Drop/dropping:

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

# Directive/informative call to stop monitoring a specified emitter/target and resume search responsibilities.

# Remove the emitter/target from tactical picture/track stores.

{{term|DEADEYE}}

;Duck: Tactical air-launched decoy (TALD).

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

;Dustbin: [[Nuclear depth bomb|Nuclear ASW depth charge]].

{{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==

;Echelon: Groups/contacts/formation with wingman displaced approximately 45 degrees behind leader's 3/9 (o'clock) line, see [[Echelon formation]].

{{glossary}}

;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.

{{term|EAGLE}}

;Estimate: Provides estimate of the size, range, height, or other parameter of a specified contact; implies degradation.

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

;Extend: Short-term maneuver to gain energy, distance, or separation; normally with the (direction) intent of re-engaging.

;Eyeball ():

{{term|ECHELON [subcardinal direction]}}

# Fighter with primary visual identification responsibility.

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

# Electro-optical (EO)/IR/NVD acquisition of an aircraft. Normally followed by ( ) number of aircraft observed.

{{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==

;Faded: Radar contact is lost. (Termination of track plotting is not warranted.)

{{glossary}}

;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.

{{term|FADED}}

;Feather: visual sighting of a periscope wake.

{{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]'''}}}

;Feeler: Fire control radar.

;Feet wet/dry: Flying over water/land.

{{term|FAKER}}

;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).

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

;Fish: Inbound torpedo.

;Flank/flanking:

{{term|FALCON(S)}}

# (USAF) Target with a stable aspect of 120 to 150 degrees.

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

# (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.

{{term|FAN __ TACK __}}

;Float: Directive/informative call to expand the formation laterally within visual limits to maintain a radar contact or prepare for a defensive response.

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

; [[Fox (code word)|Fox (number)]]

: Simulated/actual launch of air-to-air weapons.

{{term|FARM}}

::'''ONE''' - [[Semi-active radar homing|semiactive]] radar-guided missile, such as an [[AIM-7 Sparrow]] or [[Skyflash]].

{{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]'''}}}

::'''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]].

{{term|FAST}}

;Fox mike : Very high frequency (VHF)/frequency modulated (FM) radio.

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

;Friendly: A positively identified friendly contact.

;[[Dogfight|Furball]]: A turning fight involving multiple aircraft with known ''bandits'' and ''friendlies'' mixed.

{{term|FATHER}}

;Flat : Even yourself out or calibrate yourself

{{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==

;Gadget: Radar or emitter equipment.

{{glossary}}

;Gate: Directive/informative call to fly as quickly as possible, using afterburner/maximum power.

;Gimbal: Radar target is approaching azimuth or elevation limits. (Direction)

{{term|GADABOUT [number]}}

;Gingerbread: Directive to establish/maintain tighter brevity over voice communications.

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

;Glowworm: Flare-dropping aircraft

"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.}}

;Go active: Go to the briefed [[HAVE QUICK]] net (UHF radio frequency hopping mode)

;Goblin: Enemy diesel electric powered submarine.

{{term|GADGET}}

;Go clear: Use unencrypted voice communications.

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

;Goggle/degoggle: Directive/informative call to put on/take off [[night vision]] devices.

;Gorilla: Large force of indeterminate numbers and formation.

{{term|GATE}}

;Go secure: Use encrypted voice communications.

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

;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.

{{term|GENESIS [___location]}}

;Greyhound: Friendly ground attack cruise missile (for example, Tomahawk land attack missile (TLAM) and conventional air-launched cruise missile (CALCM)).

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

;Group: Radar targets within approximately {{convert|3|nmi|mi km}} of each other.

;Guns: An air-to-air or air-to-surface gunshot.

{{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==

;Hard (direction): High-G, energy-sustaining turn.

{{glossary}}

;Head/head on

# (USAF) Target with an aspect of 160 to 180 degrees.

{{term|HANDSHAKE}}

# (Naval) Target with an aspect of 0 to 20 degrees.

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

;Heads up: Alert of an activity of interest.

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

;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).

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

;Hit(s)

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

# 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.

{{term|HEADBUTT [direction]}}

;Hold down: Directive to key transmitter for direction-finding (DF) steer.

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

;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.

{{term|HEADS UP}}

;Home plate: Home airfield or carrier.

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

;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.

{{term|HEAVY}}

;Hot

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

# Attack geometry will result in rollout in front of the target.

# On a leg of the CAP pointing toward the anticipated threats.

{{term|HIGH}}

# Group heading towards friendly aircraft; opposite of COLD.

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

# Ordnance employment intended or completed.

# Anti-Aircraft weapon is operational and tracking.

{{term|HIT(S)}}

# In ASW, designated unit has a sonar contact.

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

;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.

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

;Hotshot: Informative call that an aircraft is deploying flares for either system testing or visual acquisition purposes

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

;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.

{{term|HOLD DOWN}}

;Husky: (Naval) Air intercept missile (AIM)-120 supported to HPRF active range; same meaning as USAF ''cheapshot''.

{{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==

;ID (pronounced ''eye dee'')

{{glossary}}

# Directive to identify the target.

# Identification accomplished, followed by type.

{{term|ICE}}

;In (direction): Informative call indicating a turn to a hot aspect relative to a ''threat''/''target''.

{{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]'''}}}

;India: Mode IV.

; Indians: Ships of an ASUW Surface Attack Group (SAG).

{{term|ID}}

;Interrogate: Interrogate the designated contact of the IFF mode indicated.

{{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==

;Jackal: Surveillance network participating group 7 (NPG 7) of [[Link 16]] TADIL (tactical information link).{{sfn|ALSSA|2023|p=24}}

{{glossary}}

;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.

{{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==

;KIA: Killed in action.

{{glossary}}

;Kill

# Clearance to fire.

{{term|KICK [appropriate frequency]}}

# In training, a fighter call to indicate kill criteria have been fulfilled.

{{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.^'''*'''}}

;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}}

{{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==

;Ladder: Three or more groups/contacts in range.

{{glossary}}

;Laser on: Directive to start laser designation.

;Lead-trail: Tactical formation of two contacts within a group separated in range or following one another.

{{term|LADDER}}

;Leaker(s): Airborne threat has passed through a defensive layer. Call should include amplifying information.

{{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]'''}}}

;Line abreast: Two contacts within a group side by side.

;Lights on/off: Directive to turn on/off exterior lights.

{{term|LAME DUCK}}

;Locked: Final radar lock-on; sort is not assumed. (''BRAA''/direction)

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

;Lost contact: Radar contact lost. (''drop'' track is recommended.)

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

{{term|LASER ON}}

;Low: Target altitude below {{convert|10000|ft|m|abbr=on}} above ground level (AGL).

{{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==

;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.

{{glossary}}

;Magnum: Launch of friendly [[anti-radiation missile]] (such as [[AGM-88 HARM]], [[ALARM (missile)|ALARM]]).

;Mapping: Multifunction radar in an Air/Ground mode.

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

;Marking: Friendly aircraft leaving [[contrail]]s.

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

;Marmon: 5" (127 mm) gun.

;Marshal/Marshalling: Establish/established at a specific point.

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

;Medium: Target altitude between {{convert|10,000|ft|m}} Above Ground Level (AGL) and {{convert|25,000|ft|m}} above Mean Sea Level (MSL).

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

;Merge/merged

# Information that friendlies and targets have arrived in the same visual arena.

{{term|MAP}}

# Call indicating radar returns have come together.

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

;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'''".

{{term|MAP COMPLETE}}

;Monitor: Maintain radar awareness on or assume responsibility for specified group.

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

;Mother: Parent ship.

;Mud: [[Radar warning receiver]] (RWR) indication of ground threat. Add [[clock position]]/azimuth and radar type, if known.

{{term|MAPPING}}

;Music: Electronic [[radar jamming and deception]].

{{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==

;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.

{{glossary}}

;Naked: No radar warning receiver (RWR) indications.

;New picture: Used by controller or aircrew when tactical ''picture'' has changed. Supersedes all previous calls.

{{term|NAILS [direction]}}

;No factor: Not a threat.

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

;No joy: Aircrew does not have visual contact with the target, bandit or landmark; opposite of '''''Tally'''''.

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

;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.

{{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]'''}}}

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==O==

;Off (direction): Informative call indicating attack is terminated and maneuvering to the indicated direction.

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;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.

{{term|OCCUPIED}}

;Opening: Increasing in range.

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

;Oranges: Weather.

;Out (direction): Informative call indicating a turn to a cold aspect relative to the threat; opposite of ''in''.

{{term|OFF [direction]}}

;Outlaw: Informative call that a bogey has met point of origin criteria.

{{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]'''}}}

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==P==

;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.

;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): Switch radio to designated frequency. No acknowledgment required.

{{glossary}}

;Pushing: Departing a designated point.

{{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]'''}}

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==Q==

{{glossary}}

{{term|QUAIL}}

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

{{glossary end}}

==R==

;Range: Two or more groups separated primarily in distance along the same bearing.

{{glossary}}

;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)

{{term|RACKET}}

;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]]'').

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

;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.

{{term|RANGE}}

;Reset: Proceed to a pre-briefed position or area of operation.

{{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]'''}}}

;Resume: Resume last formation/station/mission ordered.

;Retrograde: Directive to withdraw from present position or area of operation in response to a threat.

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

;Rider: A ''bogey'' that is conforming with safe passage routing/airspeed/altitude procedures.

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

;Rifle: Friendly air-to-ground missile launch.

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

;Ringer: ASW Mortar.

;Ripple: Two or more munitions released or fired in close succession.

{{term|RECYCLE [system]}}

;Riser: Suddenly appearing radar contact.

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

;River City: Implement immediate communications blackout until further notice.

;Roger: Radio transmission received; does not indicate compliance or reaction.

{{term|RED}}

;Rolex (±time): Time-line adjustment in minutes from planned mission execution time. (Positive is later).

{{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]'''}}}

;Roman Candle: Nuclear tipped surface to air missile.

;Rope: Illumination of an aircraft with an IR pointer.

{{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==

;Saddled: Informative call from wingman/element indicating the return to briefed formation position.

{{glossary}}

;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.

{{term|SADDLED}}

;Saunter: Fly at best endurance.

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

;Scram: Emergency directive to egress for defensive or survival reasons. (Direction)

;Scramble: Takeoff as quickly as possible.

{{term|SAM [direction]}}

;Scud: ''Any'' tactical ballistic missile (TBM). Previously used to refer to the soviet tactical ballistic missile. (''see'' [[Scud missile|''Scud'']])

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

;Separate: Leave a specific engagement; may or may not re-enter.

;Shackle: One ''weave'', a single crossing of flight paths; maneuver to adjust/regain formation parameters.

{{term|SAME}}

;Shadow: Follow indicated target.

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

;Shift: Directive to shift laser illumination.

;Shooter: Aircraft/unit designated to employ ordnance.

{{term|SANDWICHED}}

;Shotgun: Pre-briefed weapons state at which ''separation''/''bugout'' should begin.

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

;Skate: Informative call/directive to execute launch and leave tactics.

;Skip it: Veto of fighter ''commit'', usually followed with further directions.

{{term|SATURATED}}

;Skosh: Aircraft is out of or unable to employ active radar missiles.

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

;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.

{{term|SAUNTER}}

;Slide: Directive call to high-value airborne asset (HVAA) to continue present mission while extending range from target in response to perceived threat.

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

;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.

{{term|SCAN}}

;Smoke: Smoke marker used to mark a position.

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

;Snake: Directive to oscillate an IR pointer about a target.

;Snap (direction) : An immediate vector to the group described.

{{term|SCORPION}}

;Sniper: Directive for an aircraft to employ a range-known HARM against a specified threat at the specified ___location.

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

;Snooze: Directive/informative call indicating initiation of EMCON procedures.

;Sort/sorted:

{{term|SCRAM [direction]}}

# Directive to assign targeting or monitoring responsibility for multiple targets within a group; criteria can be met visually, electronically (radar), or both.

{{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.}}

# Sort responsibility has been met.

{{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]'''}}}

;Sour

{{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]'''}}}

# Equipment indicated is operating inefficiently.

# Invalid response to an administrative [[Identification friend or foe|IFF]] check. (Opposite of ''sweet''.)

{{term|SCRAMBLE}}

;Spades: An integrated group/radar contact which lacks the ATO (or equivalent) IFF modes and codes required for the ID criteria.

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

;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.

{{term|SCRUB}}

;Spin: Directive/informative call to execute a pre-briefed timing/spacing maneuver.

{{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]'''}}}

;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.

{{term|SEAD}}

;Split: An informative call that a flight member is leaving formation to engage a threat; visual may not be maintained.

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

;Spoofing: Informative call that voice deception is being employed.

;Spot: Acquisition of laser designation.

{{term|SEPARATE (ING)}}

;Squawk (number/code): Operate IFF as indicated or IFF is operating as indicated.

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

;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 (#).

{{term|SEPARATION}}

;Stack: Two or more groups/contacts/formations with a high/low altitude separation in relation to each other.

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

;Status: Request for tactical situation.

{{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]'''}}}

;Steady: Directive to stop oscillation (wavering) of IR pointer.

;Steer: Set magnetic compass heading indicated.

{{term|SET}}

;Stern: Request for, or directive to, intercept using stern geometry.

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

;Stinger: Within a group, a formation of three or more aircraft with a single aircraft in trail.

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

;Stop: Stop IR illumination of a target.

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

;Stranger: Unidentified traffic that is not associated with the action in progress.

;Strangle (): Turn off equipment indicated.

{{term|SHACKLE}}

;Strip: Individual fighter/section is leaving the formation to pursue separate attacks.

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

;Stripped: Informative call from wingman/element indicating out of briefed formation/position.

;Strobe: Radar indications of noise jamming.

{{term|SHADOW}}

;Sunshine: Directive or informative call indicating illumination of target is being conducted with artificial illumination.

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

;Sunrise: Informative call that C2 functions (Command & Control) are available. (opposite of ''midnight'').

;Sweet

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

# Equipment indicated is operating efficiently.

{{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]'''}}}

# 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|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==

;Tactical: Request/directive to switch to tactical control.

{{glossary}}

;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''.

{{term|TAG}}

;Target (): Directive to assign group responsibility to aircraft in a flight.

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

;Targeted (): Group responsibility has been met.

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

;Ten seconds: Directive to terminal controller to stand by for ''laser on'' call in approximately 10 seconds.

;Terminate

{{term|TALLY}}

# Stop laser illumination of a target.

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

# Cease local engagement without affecting the overall exercise.

;Threat: Untargeted ''hostile''/''bandit''/''bogey'' within pre-briefed range/aspect of a (direction) friendly.

{{term|TALON}}

;Throttles: Reduction in power to decrease IR signature.

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

;Tied: Positive radar contact with element/aircraft.

;Tiger: Enough fuel and ordnance to accept a ''commit''.

{{term|TARGET}}

;Timber: Air control network participating group (NPG) of tactical digital information links ([[Link 16]]/TADIL J).

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

;Track: Any detected point of contact visible on a radar or sonar display console, each identified by a unique number.

{{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]'''}}}

;Tracking

# Fire control system has solid lock on target (aka a "stabilized gun solution").

{{term|TARGETABLE}}

# Continuous illumination of a target.

{{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]'''}}}

# Contact heading.

;Trailer: The last aircraft within a group(s).

{{term|TARGETED}}

;Trashed: Informative call that missile has been defeated.

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

;Trespass: The addressed flight is entering a surface/air threat ring of a specific system at the stated (position) ___location.

;Tucker: 76mm gun.

{{term|TECHNICAL}}

;Tumbleweed: Indicates limited situational awareness; ''no joy'', ''blind''; a request for information.

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

;Turret: indicates launch of an air-to-surface missile.

{{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==

;Unable: Cannot comply as requested/directed.

{{glossary}}

;Uniform: Ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio.

{{term|UNABLE}}

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

{{term|UNIFORM}}

{{defn|1=UHF radio.}}

{{glossary end}}

==V==

;Vampire: Hostile anti-ship missile (ASM).

{{glossary}}

;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.

{{term|VACANT}}

;Vic: Three groups, contacts, or formations with the single closest in range and two contacts, azimuth split, in trail.

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

;Victor: VHF/amplitude modulation (AM) radio.

;Visual: Sighting of a friendly aircraft/ground position; opposite of ''blind''.

{{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==

;Wall: Three or more groups or contacts primarily split in azimuth.

{{glossary}}

;Warning (color): Hostile attack is

::'''RED''' imminent or in progress.

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

::'''YELLOW''' probable.

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

::'''WHITE''' improbable (all clear).

;Weapons (followed by appropriate modifier below): Fire only;

{{term|WALL}}

::'''FREE''' at targets not identified as friendly in accordance with current rules of engagement (ROE).

{{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]'''}}}

::'''[[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.

{{term|WARNING [color]}}

::'''SAFE''' (USN) NOTE: USN and NATO use ''weapons safe'' to avoid confusion with the phrase ''hold fire''.

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

;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.

{{term|WATCHING}}

;What state: Report amount of fuel and missiles remaining. Ammunition and oxygen are reported only when specifically requested or critical.

{{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]'''}}}

::Active = number of active radar missiles remaining.

::Radar = number of semi-active radar missiles remaining.

{{term|WAVE}}

::Heat = number of IR missiles remaining.

{{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]'''}}}

::Fuel = pounds of fuel or time remaining.

;Wilco: Will comply

{{term|WEAPONS [status]}}

;Winchester: No ordnance remaining, can be used to refer to specific types ordnance or all ordnance.

{{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):^'''*'''}}

;Woodpecker: Close in weapons system (CIWS).

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

;Words: Directive or interrogative regarding further information or directives pertinent to mission.

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

;Working

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

# 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.

{{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}}

{{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]'''}}}

{{term|WILCO}}

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

{{term|WINCHESTER}}

{{defn|1=No ordnance remaining.}}

{{term|WOOD}}

{{defn|1=Situation awareness data link network.^'''**'''}}

{{term|WOOFER}}

{{defn|1=Off board active radar decoy.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|WORDS}}

{{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.}}

{{term|WORK}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Maneuver in the stated cardinal direction.^{'''** [A/A]'''}}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Directive call to command geolocation.^{'''** [EW]'''}}}

{{term|WORKING}}

{{defn|no=1|1=(system with ___location) Platform gathering EOB on a designated emitter.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Platform executing electronic ID on a specific aircraft or GROUP to obtain ID necessary for BVR employment.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{glossary end}}

==Y==

;Yardstick: Directive to use air-to-air tactical air navigation (A/A [[TACAN]]) for ranging.

{{glossary}}

{{term|YARDSTICK}}

{{defn|1=Use air tactical air navigation (TACAN) for ranging.^'''[A/A]'''}}

{{term|YELLOW}}

{{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]'''}}}

{{glossary end}}

==Z==

{{glossary}}

{{term|ZAP}}

{{defn|1=Request for data link information.}}

{{term|ZIPLIP}}

{{defn|1=Limit transmissions to critical information only.}}

{{term|ZOOM [in/out]}}

{{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]'''}}

{{glossary end}}

==See also==

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