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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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{{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}}

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

{{defn|1=situational awareness on FRIENDLY.^'''*'''}}

{{term|TRACKING}}

{{defn|1=situational awareness on FRIENDLY.}}

{{term|TRACK NUMBER [number]}}

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

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

{{term|WALL}}

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{{term|WAVE}}

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

{{term|WEAPONS [status]}}

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{{term|YARDSTICK}}

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

{{term|YELLOW}}

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*{{Cite book |ref={{SfnRef|NATO|2007}} |url=https://server.3rd-wing.net/public/Photun/APP-7D.pdf |title=Joint Brevity Words Publication |date=24 January 2007 |publisher=[[NATO Standardization Agency]] |series=APP-7(D) |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408080718/https://server.3rd-wing.net/public/Photun/APP-7D.pdf |archive-date=2022-04-08 |url-status=live |via=3rd-Wing.net}}

*{{Cite book |ref={{SfnRef|ALSSA|2025}} |url=https://www.alssa.mil/Portals/9/Documents/mttps/brevity_2025.pdf |title=Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Multi-Service Brevity Codes |date=25 April 2025 |publisher=Air Land Sea Space Application Center |year=2025 |series=ATP 1-02.1, MCRP 3-30B.1, NTTP 6-02.1, AFTTP 3-2.5, STTP 3-9002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2023032210052720250504221252/https://armypubswww.armyalssa.mil/epubsPortals/DR_pubs9/DR_aDocuments/ARN37654-ATP_1-02.1-000-WEB-1mttps/brevity_2025.pdf |archive-date=20232025-0305-2204 |url-status=live |via=[[Air Land Sea Space Application (ALSSA) Center]]}}

*[https://fas.org/man/dod-101/army/docs/fm101-5-1/f545con.htm FM 101-5-1: Operational Terms and Graphics], 30 September 1997, Department of the Army/HQ US Marine Corps (Appendix E) {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160825145354/https://fas.org/man/dod-101/army/docs/fm101-5-1/f545con.htm |date=25 August 2016}}

*[https://fas.org/irp/program/disseminate/tadil.htm Intelligence Resource Program: TADIL], 23 April 2000, Federation of American Scientists {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160829155307/https://fas.org/irp/program/disseminate/tadil.htm |date=29 August 2016}}