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'''Multiservice Tactical Brevity Codes''' are codes used by various military air forces and air defense personnel. The codes are designed to convey complex information with a few words.
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===B===
; BANDIT : An aircraft identified as enemy, in accordance with theater ID criteria. The term does not necessarily imply direction or authority to engage.
; BANZAI : Informative call{{clarifyme}} or directive to execute launch and decide tactics.
; BASE (Number) : Reference number used to indicate such information as headings, altitude, and fuels.
; BEAD WINDOW : Last transmission potentially disclosed unauthorized information.
; BEAM(ING) : Target stabilized within 70 to 110 degree aspect; generally (Direction) given with cardinal directions: east, west, north, or south.
; BENT : System indicated is inoperative.
; BINGO
:# Fuel state needed for recovery.
:# Proceed/am proceeding to specified base (field) or carrier.
; BIRD : Friendly [[surface-to-air missile]] (SAM).
; BIRD(S) AFFIRM : Surface-to-Air (S/A) informative call indicating unit is able and prepared to engage a specified target with SAMs (presumes target is within or will enter the SAM engagement envelope).
; BIRD(S) AWAY : Friendly SAM has been fired at designated target.
; BIRD(S) NEGAT : S/A informative call indicating unit is unable to engage a specified target
; BITTERSWEET : Notification of possible BLUE ON BLUE situation{{clarifyme}} relative to a designated track or friendly aircraft.
; BLANK : A suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) aircraft does not detect any emitters of interest.
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; BROADCAST : Request/directive to switch to broadcast control.
; BROKE LOCK : Loss of radar/infrared (IR) lock-on (advisory).
; BRUISER : Friendly air-launched antishipmissile (ASM) (for example, HARPOON, EXOCET, or PENGUIN missiles).
; BUDDY LOCK : Locked to a known friendly aircraft; normally a response to a SPIKE or BUDDY SPIKE call and accompanied with position/heading/altitude.
; BUDDY SPIKE : Friendly aircraft air-to-air indication on radar warning receiver (RWR); to be followed by position/heading/altitude.
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; BULLDOG : Friendly surface/submarine-launched ASM (for example, HARPOON, EXOCET, OTOMAT).
; BULLSEYE : An established point from which the position of an object can be referenced; made by cardinal/range or digital format.
; BUMP/BUMP-UP : A fly-up{{clarifyme}} to acquire line of sight (LOS) to the target or laser designation.
; BURN GLINT : used to provide illumination.
; BUSTER : Directive call to fly at maximum continuous speed
; BUZZER : Electronic communications jamming.
===C===
; CANDYGRAM : Informative call to aircraft that EW{{clarifyme}} targeting information is available on a briefed secure net.
; CAP/CAPPING
:# Directive call to establish an orbit at a specified ___location. (Location)
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; CONTINUE : Continue present maneuver; does not imply clearance to engage or expend ordnance.
; CONTINUE DRY : Ordnance release not authorized.
; COVER(ING) : Directive/informative call to take
; CRANK : F-pole maneuver{{clarifyme}}; implies illuminating target at radar gimbal limits.
; CUTOFF : Request for, or directive to, intercept using cutoff geometry.
; CYCLOPS : Any unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
===D===
; DASH(#) : Aircraft position within a flight. Use if specific call sign is unknown.
; DATA : Standby for IDM{{clarifyme}} data message concerning (object) at stated ___location.
; DEADEYE : Informative call by an airborne laser designator indicating the laser/IR system is inoperative.
; DECLARE : Inquiry as to the identification of a specified track( s), target( s), or correlated group.
; DEFENSIVE : Aircraft is in a defensive position and maneuvering with reference to the (SPIKE/Missile/stated condition. SAM/MUD/AAA{{clarifyme}})
; DE-LOUSE : Directive to detect and identify unknown aircraft trailing friendly aircraft.
; DEPLOY : Directive to maneuver to briefed positioning.
; DIVERT : Proceed to alternate mission or base.
; DOLLY : Link-4A/TADIL C{{clarifyme}}.
; DRAG(ING)
:# (USAF) Target stabilized at 0 to 60 degrees aspect. (Direction)
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; DUCK : Tactical air-launched decoy (TALD).
===E===
; ECHELON : Groups/contacts/formation with wingman displaced approximately 45 degrees behind leader's 3/9 (o'clock) line.
; 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.
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; FLOAT : Directive/informative call to expand the formation laterally within visual limits to maintain a radar contact or prepare for a defensive response.
; FOX (Number) : Simulated/actual launch of air-to-air weapons.
::'''ONE''' -semiactive{{clarifyme}} radar-guided missile.
::'''TWO''' -infrared-guided missile.
::'''THREE''' -active radar-guided missile.
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; 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.
; HOTEL FOX : High frequency (HF) radio.
; HUSKY : (Naval) Air Intercept Missile (AIM)-120 supported to HPRF active range; same meaning as USAF CHEAPSHOT.
===I===
; ID
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; INTERROGATE : Interrogate the designated contact of the IFF mode indicated.
===J===
; JACKAL : Surveillance network participating group (NPG) of Link 16/TADIL J{{clarifyme}}.
; 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.
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; MARKING : Friendly aircraft leaving contrails.
; MARSHAL(ING) : Establish(ed) at a specific point.
; MEDIUM : Target altitude between 10,000 feet AGL and 25,000 feet MSL{{clarifyme}}.
; MERGE(D)
:# Information that friendlies and targets have arrived in the same visual arena.
:# Call indicating radar returns have come together.
; MICKEY : Have quick Time-of-Day (TOD) signal{{clarifyme}}.
; MIDNIGHT : Informative call advising that C functions{{clarifyme}} are no longer available; opposite of
; MONITOR : Maintain radar awareness on or assume responsibility for specified group.
; MOTHER : Parent ship.
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; 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.
; PARROT : [[IFF]] transponder.
; PICTURE : Provide tactical situation status pertinent to mission.
; PIGEONS : Magnetic bearing and range to HOMEPLATE (or specified destination). (Location)
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; PRINT (Type) : Unambiguous noncooperative target recognition (NCTR) reply.
; PUMP : A briefed maneuver to low aspect{{clarifyme}} to stop closure on the threat or geographical boundary with the intent to re-engage.
; PURE : Informative call indicating pure pursuit is being used or directive to go pure pursuit{{clarifyme}}.
; PUSH (Channel) : Go to designated frequency. No acknowledgment required.
; PUSHING : Departing designated point.
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===R===
; RANGE : Two or more groups separated primarily in distance along the same bearing.
; RAYGUN : Indicates a radar lock-on to unknown aircraft; a request for a BUDDY SPIKE (Position/Heading/Altitude) reply from friendly aircraft meeting these parameters (to prevent fratricide/[[friendly fire]]).
; REFERENCE : Directive to assume stated heading. (Direction)
; REPORTED : Identification of an object or a contact by an intelligence system. (Type)
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===S===
; SADDLED : Informative call from wingman/element indicating the return to briefed formation position.
; SAM (Direction) : Visual acquisition of a SAM (surface-air missile) or SAM launch; should include position.
; SANDWICHED : A situation where an aircraft/element is positioned between opposing aircraft/elements.
; SAUNTER : Fly at best endurance.
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; SKIP IT : Veto of fighter COMMIT, usually followed with further directions.
; SKOSH : Aircraft is out of or unable to employ active radar missiles.
; SKUNK : A radar or visual [[maritime]] surface contact whose identity is unknown.
; SLAPSHOT : Directive for an aircraft to employ a range-unknown high-speed antiradiation (Type/Bearing) missile (HARM) against a specified threat at the specified bearing.
; SLIDE : Directive call to high value airborne asset (HVAA) to continue present mission while extending range from target in response to perceived threat.
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; SOUR
:# Equipment indicated is operating inefficiently.
:# Invalid response to an administrative [[IFF]] check. (Opposite of SWEET.)
; SPADES : An integrated group/radar contact which lacks the ATO (or equivalent) IFF modes and codes required for the ID criteria.
; SPARKLE : Target marking by IR pointer; target marking by gunship or forward air controller (airborne) (FAC-A) using incendiary rounds.
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; STACK : Two or more groups/contacts/formations with a high/low altitude separation in relation to each other.
; STATUS : Request for tactical situation.
; STEADY : Directive to stop oscillation (wavering) of IR pointer.
; STEER : Set magnetic compass heading indicated.
; STERN : Request for, or directive to, intercept using stern geometry.
; STINGER : Within a group, a formation of three or more aircraft with a single aircraft in trail.
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; STROBE : Radar indications of noise jamming.
; SUNSHINE : Directive or informative call indicating illumination of target is being conducted with artificial illumination.
; SUNRISE : Informative call that C functions{{clarifyme}} are available.
; SWEET
:# Equipment indicated is operating efficiently.
:# Valid response to an administrative [[IFF]] check. (Opposite of sour.)
; SWITCH(ED) : Indicates an attacker is changing from one aircraft to another.
===T===
; TACTICAL : Request/directive to switch to tactical control.
; TAG : (system Known identification of a specific (system) at the stated ___location; may be used w/position) with IDM{{clarifyme}} data message, (for example, TAG DATA).
; TALLY : Sighting of a TARGET, BANDIT, BOGEY, or enemy position; opposite of NO JOY.
; TARGET () : Directive to assign group responsibility to aircraft in a flight.
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; TIED : Positive radar contact with element/aircraft.
; TIGER : Enough fuel and ordnance to accept a COMMIT.
; TIMBER : Air control NPG{{clarifyme}} of Link 16/TADIL J{{clarifyme}}.
; TRACKING
:# Stabilized gun solution{{clarifyme}}.
:# Continuous illumination of a target.
:# Contact heading.
; TRAILER : The last aircraft within a group(s).
; TRASHED : Informative call that missile has been defeated.
; TRESPASS : The addressed flight is entering a
; TUMBLEWEED : Indicates limited situational awareness; NO JOY, BLIND; a request for information.
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::'''HOLD'''* (USA, USMC) in self-defense or in response to a formal order.
::'''SAFE''' (USN) NOTE: USN and NATO use WEAPONS SAFE to avoid confusion with the phrase HOLD FIRE.
; WEEDS : Indicates that fixed-wing aircraft are operating below 2,000 feet
; WHAT LUCK : Request for results of missions or tasks.
; WHAT STATE : Report amount of fuel and missiles remaining. Ammunition and oxygen are reported only when specifically requested or critical. ( ) Active = number of active radar missiles remaining. ( ) Radar = number of semiactive radar missiles remaining. ( ) Heat = number of IR missiles remaining. ( ) Fuel = pounds of fuel or time remaining.
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; WORDS : Directive or interrogative regarding further information or directives pertinent to mission.
; WORKING
:# A SEAD{{clarifyme}} aircraft is gathering EOB{{clarifyme}} on a designated emitter; generally followed by signal type, (SAM/AAA/group) bearing, and range, if able.
:# Aircraft executing electronic identification (EID) on a specific aircraft/group to obtain identification necessary for beyond visual range (BVR) employment.
===Y===
; YARDSTICK : Directive to use A/A TACAN{{clarifyme}} for ranging.
==References==
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