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==A==

{{glossary}}

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

{{term|Abort}} {{defn|1=Directive to cease action or terminate an attack prior to weapons release, an event, or mission.}}

;{{term|Action}} {{defn|1=Directive to initiate a briefed attack sequence or maneuver.^{'''[A/A] [A/S] [S/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}: Directive to initiate a briefed attack sequence or maneuver.}}

;{{term|Active* ^{[A/A] [EW]}:}} {{defn|1=Referenced emitter is radiating at the stated ___location or along the stated bearing. Derived from [[electronic intelligence]].^{'''* [A/A] [EW]'''}}}

;{{term|Add (system/category)}} ^[EW]: {{defn|1=Directive call to add a specific system or electromagnetic [[order of battle]] (EOB) category to search responsibility.^'''[EW]'''}}

;{{term|Alarm}} ^{[A/A] [EW] [MAR] [SO]}: {{defn|1=Terminate or terminating [[Radio silence|emissions control]] (EMCON) procedures. Opposite of ''[[#Snooze|SNOOZE]]''.^{'''[A/A] [EW] [MAR] [SO]'''}}}

;{{term|Alligator:}} {{defn|1=Reference to [[MIL-STD-6011|Link-11A or tactical digital information link (TADIL) AlphaA)]] data link communications.}}

;{{term|Alpha check*:Check}} {{defn|1=Request for/ or confirmation of bearing and range to described point.^'''*'''}}

{{term|Anchor}} {{defn|1=Directive to fly an orbit about a specific point.\n2=Refueling track flown by [[Aerial refueling|tanker]].}}

;Anchor

# Directive to fly an orbit about a specific point.

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

;{{term|Anchored:}} {{defn|1=Turning engagement at the specified ___location.}}

;{{term|Angels:}} {{defn|1=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]]).}}

;{{term|Anyface:}} {{defn|1=Friendly [[command and control]] (C2) agency when the call sign is not known. }}

;{{term|Arizona:}} {{defn|1=No [[anti-radiation missile]] (ARM) [[Aircraft ordnance|ordnance]] remaining.}}

;{{term|Arm:}} {{defn|1=''CONTACT(s)'' within a single ''GROUP'' that maneuvers outside of the ''GROUP'' criteria. Typically precludedpreceded withby a [[cardinal direction]] (e.g., "WEST ARM".).}}

;{{term|As fragged:Fragged}} {{defn|1=Unit or element will be performing exactly as stated by the [[air tasking order]] (ATO).}}

;{{term|Ashcan:}} {{defn|1=ASW ([[Anti-submarine warfare]]) [[depth charge]].}}

;{{term|Asleep:}} {{defn|1=No longer detecting land or surface emitter activity via communications intelligence. Opposite of ''AWAKE''.}}

;{{term|Attack:}} An informative{{defn|1=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.}}

;{{term|Authenticate:}} To request{{defn|1=Request or provide a response for a coded challenge.}}

;{{term|Autocat:}} {{defn|1=Any communications relay using automatic retransmissions.}}

;{{term|Avalanche:}} Informative call indicating friendly{{defn|1=Friendly forces require reinforcement in a specific ___location.}}

;{{term|Away:}} {{defn|1=Friendly weapon release (e.g., "One away" or "''PIGs'' away"). At minimum, numberNumber or weapon type is required at minimum.}}

;{{term|Awake:}} {{defn|1=Land or surface emitter activity detected via communications intelligence. Opposite of ''ASLEEP''.}}

{{term|Azimuth}} {{defn|1=Two or more ''GROUPs'' primarily separated in bearing; ''GROUP'' names referenced by cardinal directions (e.g., NORTH GROUP, SOUTH GROUP).\n2=Direction to a threat.}}

;Azimuth

# 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.

==B==

;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|Bad Map}} {{defn|1=The displayed map is unusable due to:\n# Terrain: Shadows obstruct the target area.\n# Image: Displayed image quality prevents target ID.}}

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

{{term|Ball}} {{defn|1=[[Aircraft carrier]] [[optical landing system]].}}

;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]].

{{term|Bandit}} {{defn|1=An aircraft positively identified as enemy per theater identification criteria. Does not necessarily imply engagement authority.}}

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

{{term|Banzai}} {{defn|1=Information/directive to execute launch and decide tactics with the intent to maneuver into the visual arena.}}

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

{{term|Base (number)}} {{defn|1=Reference number used to indicate headings, altitude, or fuels.}}

;Basset: Rocket-thrown ASW torpedo.

{{term|Basset}} {{defn|1=Rocket-thrown ASW torpedo.}}

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

{{term|Bats}} {{defn|1=FRIENDLY net-enabled [[glide bomb|glide weapon(s)]] with multi-mode seeker (e.g., [[standoff weapon]], [[guided bomb unit]], [[small diameter bomb]]).}}

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

{{term|Bay}} {{defn|1=Carry out [[Military deception|deception plan]] as indicated or in accordance with previous orders.}}

;Bead Window: Last transmission potentially disclosed unauthorized information.

{{term|Bead Window}} {{defn|1=Last transmission potentially disclosed unauthorized information.}}

;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]].

{{term|Beam/Beaming}} {{defn|1=CONTACT stabilized within 60-109 degrees Angle-Off Tail (AOT) or 71-120 degrees from CONTACT's nose (Antenna Train Angle). Given with a [[cardinal direction]].}}

;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.

{{term|Beam Rider [direction]}} {{defn|1=Potential [[Radar jamming|jammer]] along the specified azimuth from a ground unit or aircraft, relative to their position. Typically followed by a request to search via alternate radar source.}}

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

{{term|Bent}} {{defn|1=Indicated system is inoperative. Cancelled by ''SWEET''.}}

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

{{term|Beretta}} {{defn|1=Aircraft out of or unable to employ remaining air-to-ground ordnance, excluding the gun (if equipped).}}

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

{{term|Bingo}} {{defn|1=Minimum fuel state needed for aircraft to return to base.}}

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

{{term|Bird(s)}} {{defn|1=Friendly [[surface-to-air missile]] (SAM).}}

;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).

{{term|Bird(s) Affirm}} {{defn|1=Unit prepared to engage a specified target with SAMs; target is within or will enter weapon engagement zone (WEZ).}}

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

{{term|Bird(s) Away}} {{defn|1=Friendly surface-to-air missile has been fired at designated target.}}

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

{{term|Bird(s) Negat}} {{defn|1=Unit unable to engage specified target with SAMs. Opposite of ''BIRD(S) AFFIRM''.}}

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

{{term|Birddog}} {{defn|1=Directive to configure sensors according to mission planning or briefing.^'''**'''}}

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

{{term|Bittersweet}} {{defn|1=Notification of possible ''blue-on-blue'' ([[friendly fire]]) or ''blue-on-neutral'' situation.^'''**'''}}

;Blackout**:

#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|Blackout}} {{defn|1=Directive to turn off all external lighting.\n2=Surface ship radar is saturated and unable to transition tracking to a new object.^'''**'''}}

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

{{term|Blank}} {{defn|1=Suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) aircraft does not detect any emitters of interest.^'''**'''}}

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

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

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

{{term|Bloodhound}} {{defn|1=[[Anti-submarine warfare|ASW]] torpedo.}}

;Bloomer: Disregard my last transmission.

{{term|Bloomer}} {{defn|1=Disregard last transmission.}}

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

{{term|Blotter}} {{defn|1=[[Electronic warfare]] term for an electromagnetic countermeasure receiver.}}

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

{{term|Blow Through}} {{defn|1=Continue straight ahead at a MERGE and avoid becoming ''ANCHORED'' with targets.}}

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

{{term|Blur}} {{defn|1=Radar is being [[Radar jamming and deception|jammed]].^'''**'''}}

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

{{term|Bogey}} {{defn|1=Radar or visual ''CONTACT'' whose identity is unknown.}}

;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.

{{term|Bogey Dope}} {{defn|1=Request for information on indicated or closest CONTACT(s) in bearing, range, altitude, and aspect (BRAA) format.^'''*'''}}

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

{{term|Booster}} {{defn|1=[[Radar tracker|Track]] identified as separated [[Ballistic missile flight phases#Boost phase|booster phase]] component of a [[ballistic missile]].}}

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

{{term|Box}} {{defn|1=Controller's PICTURE label with GROUPS or CONTACTS in square or offset square [[Formation flying|formation]].}}

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

{{term|BRAA}} {{defn|1=Tactical control format providing target bearing, range, altitude, and aspect relative to a friendly aircraft.}}

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

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{{term|Break Away}} {{defn|1=Directive indicating immediate vertical and nose-to-tail separation between tanker and receiver is required.}}

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

{{term|Broadcast}} {{defn|1=Request/directive to switch to broadcast control.}}

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

{{term|Broke Lock}} {{defn|1=Loss of radar/infrared (IR) lock-on (advisory).}}

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

{{term|Broken Spur}} {{defn|1=Helicopter buddy or self-extraction is not possible.^'''**'''}}

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

{{term|Browning}} {{defn|1=[[Surface-to-air missile|SAM]] platform has reached low missile state.^'''**'''}}

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

{{term|Bruiser}} {{defn|1=Employment of friendly air-launched, short-range, subsonic [[anti-ship missile]] (e.g., ''Harpoon'', ''Exocet'').^'''*'''}}

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

{{term|Bucket}} {{defn|1=[[Command and control|C2]] unit experiencing radar electromagnetic deceptive jamming in specified area.^'''**'''}}

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

{{term|Buddy Lase/Guide}}

;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=Request or informative communication to have [[weapon guidance]] from a source other than delivering aircraft.}}

{{term|Buddy Lock}}

;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=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. Accompanied with position, heading, and altitude.}}

{{term|Buddy Spike}}

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

{{defn|1=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.}}

{{term|Bugout}}

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

{{defn|1=Separation from a particular engagement, attack, or operation with no intent to reengage or return.}}

{{term|Bulldog}}

;Bullring: Maritime aircraft patrol zone.

{{defn|1=Friendly surface or submarine-launched [[anti-ship missile]] (AShM). For example, ''Harpoon'', ''Exocet'', or ''Penguin'' missiles.^'''*'''}}

{{term|Bullring}}

;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=Maritime aircraft patrol zone.}}

{{term|Bullseye}}

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

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

{{term|Bump}}

;Burn glint: Used to provide illumination.

{{defn|1=Directive to change [[thrust|power]], plus or minus, from current power setting.}}

{{term|Burn Glint}}

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

{{defn|1=Used to provide illumination.}}

{{term|Buster}}

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

{{defn|1=Directive call to fly at maximum continuous speed (full military power without [[afterburner]]).}}

{{term|Buzzer}}

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

{{defn|1=Electronic communications jamming. See also ''CHATTER''.^'''**'''}}

{{term|Buzzsaw}}

{{defn|1=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.

{{term|Candygram}}

;Canyon:

{{defn|1=Informative call to aircraft that electronic warfare (EW) targeting information is available on a briefed secure net.}}

#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|Canyon}}

;Cap/capping:

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to use electromagnetic jamming on radar frequency indicated or in accordance with previous orders.}}

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

{{defn|no=2|1=Informative call for execution of electromagnetic attack (EA) list or EA against designated group.}}

# Aircraft is established in an orbit.

{{term|Cap/Capping}}

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

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

{{defn|no=2|1=Aircraft is established in an orbit.}}

{{term|Captured}}

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

{{defn|1=Aircrew has identified and is able to track a specified air-to-ground (A/G) target with an onboard sensor.}}

{{term|Catalog}}

;Cease: Discontinue stated activity.

{{defn|1=Record a potential target's description, ___location, and elevation information on a potential target.}}

;{{term|Cease Engagement:}}

{{defn|1=Discontinue stated activity.}}

#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 Engagement}}

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

{{defn|no=1|1=A fire control order used to direct air defense units to stop tactical action against a specified target.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Break the engagement on the target specified and prepare to engage another target. Missiles in flight will continue to intercept.}}

{{term|Cease Fire}}

;CERTSUB: Visual sighting of a submarine.

{{defn|1=Stop firing and/or do not open fire; complete intercept if weapons are in flight; continue to track.}}

{{term|CERTSUB}}

;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=Visual sighting of a submarine.}}

{{term|Chameleon}}

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

{{defn|1=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.}}

;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=An attack of three distinct groups with two in front and one behind.}}

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

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

{{term|Chattermark}}

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

{{defn|1=Begin using briefed radio procedures to counter communications jamming.}}

;Chicks: Friendly aircraft.

; Christmas tree: to turn on all exterior lighting.

{{term|Cheapshot}}

;Clean:

{{defn|no=1|1=(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).}}

# No radar contacts on aircraft of interest.

{{defn|no=2|1=(Naval) Active missile not supported to active range.}}

# No visible battle damage

# Aircraft not carrying external stores.

{{term|Check Turn (deg)}}

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

{{defn|1=Directive to turn a specified number of degrees left or right and maintain new heading. (Left/right)}}

;Cleared hot: Ordnance release is authorized.

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

{{term|Cherubs}}

;Closing: Decreasing in range.

{{defn|1=Height of a friendly aircraft in hundreds of feet.}}

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

;Cold:

{{term|Chicks}}

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

{{defn|1=Friendly aircraft.}}

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

# Group(s) heading away from friendly aircraft.

{{term|Christmas Tree}}

# In ASW, designated unit has lost sonar contact.

{{defn|1=Directive to turn on all exterior lighting.}}

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

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

{{term|Clean}}

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

{{defn|no=1|1=No radar contacts on aircraft of interest.}}

;Confetti: Chaff lane or corridor.

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

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

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

;Contact:

# Sensor contact at the stated position.

{{term|Cleared}}

# Acknowledges sighting of a specified reference point.

{{defn|1=Requested action is authorized (no engaged/support roles are assumed).}}

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

;Continue dry: Ordnance release not authorized.

{{term|Cleared Hot}}

;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.

{{defn|1=Ordnance release is authorized.}}

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

;Crank: To maneuver beyond the range of a missile; implies illuminating target at radar gimbal limits in a beyond visual range engagement.

{{term|Cloak}}

;Cutoff: Request for, or directive to, intercept using cutoff geometry.

{{defn|1=Directive/informative call to switch from normal external lighting to covert night vision device (NVD) only compatible lighting.}}

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

{{term|Closing}}

{{defn|1=Decreasing in range.}}

{{term|Cobra}}

{{defn|1=ASW torpedo in gyro angle snake search (GASS) mode (e.g., Mk46).}}

{{term|Cold}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Attack geometry will result in a pass or rollout behind the target.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=On a leg of the combat air patrol (CAP) pointed away from anticipated threats.}}

{{defn|no=3|1=Group(s) heading away from friendly aircraft.}}

{{defn|no=4|1=In ASW, designated unit has lost sonar contact.}}

{{term|Color (system)}}

{{defn|1=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|Comeoff}}

{{defn|1=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''.}}

{{term|Commit/Committed}}

{{defn|1=Fighter intent to engage/intercept; controller continues to provide information.}}

{{term|Confetti}}

{{defn|1=Chaff lane or corridor.}}

{{term|Cons/Conning}}

{{defn|1=''Threat''/''bogey'' aircraft leaving [[contrail]]s.}}

{{term|Contact}}

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

{{defn|no=2|1=Acknowledges sighting of a specified reference point.}}

{{term|Continue}}

{{defn|1=Continue present maneuver; does not imply clearance to engage or expend ordnance.}}

{{term|Continue Dry}}

{{defn|1=Ordnance release not authorized.}}

{{term|Cover/Covering}}

{{defn|1=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|Cowboys}}

{{defn|1=Ships of an ASW Search and Attack Unit (SAU).}}

{{term|Crank}}

{{defn|1=To maneuver beyond the range of a missile; implies illuminating target at radar gimbal limits in a beyond visual range engagement.}}

{{term|Cutoff}}

{{defn|1=Request for, or directive to, intercept using cutoff geometry.}}

{{term|Cyclops}}

{{defn|1=Any unmanned aerial vehicle ([[Unmanned aerial vehicle|UAV]]).}}

==D==

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

{{term|Dash (#)}}

;Data : Standby for improved data modem (IDM) data message concerning (object) at stated ___location.

;Datum: Last known{{defn|1=Aircraft position ofwithin a submarineflight. Use if contactspecific aftercall contactsign wasis lostunknown.}}

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

{{term|Data}}

;Deadstick: No propulsive power due to loss of the engine/s. - see [[Deadstick landing]]

{{defn|1=Standby for improved data modem (IDM) data message concerning (object) at stated ___location.}}

;Declare: Inquiry as to the identification of a specified track(s), target(s), or correlated group.

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

{{term|Datum}}

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

{{defn|1=Last known position of a submarine contact after contact was lost.}}

;Deploy: Directive to maneuver to briefed positioning.

;Divert: Proceed to alternate mission or base.

{{term|Deadeye}}

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

{{defn|1=Informative call by an airborne laser designator indicating the laser/IR system is inoperative.}}

;Dolly: Tactical Digital Information Link C [Link-4A] (Link-4A/TADIL C).{{sfn|NATO|2007|p=18}} This term was removed from U.S. usage in 2023.{{sfn|ALSSA|2023|p=iii}}

;Drag/dragging:

{{term|Deadstick}}

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

{{defn|1=No propulsive power due to loss of the engine/s. See [[Deadstick landing]].}}

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

;Drop/dropping:

{{term|Declare}}

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

{{defn|1=Inquiry as to the identification of a specified track(s), target(s), or correlated group.}}

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

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

{{term|Defensive/Defending}}

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

{{defn|1=Aircraft is in a defensive position and maneuvering with reference to an active threat.}}

{{term|De-louse}}

{{defn|1=Directive to detect and identify unknown aircraft trailing friendly aircraft.}}

{{term|Deploy}}

{{defn|1=Directive to maneuver to briefed positioning.}}

{{term|Divert}}

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

{{term|Dogbox}}

{{defn|1=Area where friendly submarines or ships may be endangered by air-delivered torpedoes or are actively operating.}}

{{term|Dolly}}

{{defn|1=Tactical Digital Information Link C [Link-4A] (Link-4A/TADIL C). This term was removed from U.S. usage in 2023.}}

{{term|Drag/Dragging}}

{{defn|no=1|1=(USAF) Target stabilized at 0 to 60 degrees aspect. (direction)}}

{{defn|no=2|1=(Naval) Target stabilized at 120 to 180 degrees aspect.}}

{{term|Drop/Dropping}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive/informative call to stop monitoring a specified emitter/target and resume search responsibilities.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Remove the emitter/target from tactical picture/track stores.}}

{{term|Duck}}

{{defn|1=Tactical air-launched decoy (TALD).}}

{{term|Dustbin}}

{{defn|1=[[Nuclear depth bomb|Nuclear ASW depth charge]].}}

==E==

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

{{term|Echelon}}

;Echo: Positive SEESAW/electronic warfare weapons system (EWWS)/System M/Mode X reply.

{{defn|1=Groups/contacts/formation with wingman displaced approximately 45 degrees behind leader's 3/9 (o'clock) line, see [[Echelon formation]].}}

;Engaged: Maneuvering with the intent to kill; this implies visual/radar acquisition of target.

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

{{term|Echo}}

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

{{defn|1=Positive SEESAW/electronic warfare weapons system (EWWS)/System M/Mode X reply.}}

;Eyeball ():

# Fighter with primary visual identification responsibility.

{{term|Engaged}}

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

{{defn|1=Maneuvering with the intent to kill; this implies visual/radar acquisition of target.}}

{{term|Estimate}}

{{defn|1=Provides estimate of the size, range, height, or other parameter of a specified contact; implies degradation.}}

{{term|Extend}}

{{defn|1=Short-term maneuver to gain energy, distance, or separation; normally with the (direction) intent of re-engaging.}}

{{term|Eyeball}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Fighter with primary visual identification responsibility.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Electro-optical (EO)/IR/NVD acquisition of an aircraft. Normally followed by number of aircraft observed.}}

==F==

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

{{term|Faded}}

;Fast: Target speed is estimated to be at least {{convert|600|kn|km/h|abbr=on}} ground speed or Mach 1.

{{defn|1=Radar contact is lost. (Termination of track plotting is not warranted.)}}

;Father: Tactical air navigation (TACAN) station.

;Feather: visual sighting of a periscope wake.

{{term|Fast}}

;Feeler: Fire control radar.

{{defn|1=Target speed is estimated to be at least {{convert|600|kn|km/h|abbr=on}} ground speed or Mach 1.}}

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

;FENCE (in/out): Set cockpit switches as appropriate prior to entering/exiting the combat area ([[mnemonic]] for [[fire-control system]]/[[Electronic countermeasures|ECM]]/[[Air navigation|navigation]]/[[Communication system|communication]]/Emitters).

{{term|Father}}

;Fish: Inbound torpedo.

{{defn|1=Tactical air navigation (TACAN) station.}}

;Flank/flanking:

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

{{term|Feather}}

# (Naval) Target with stable aspect of 30 to 60 degrees.

{{defn|1=Visual sighting of a periscope wake.}}

;Flash (system): Temporarily turn on pre-briefed identification, friend or foe (IFF) mode or system.

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

{{term|Feeler}}

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

{{defn|1=Fire control radar.}}

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

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

{{term|Feet wet/dry}}

::'''TWO''' - infrared-guided missile, such as an [[AIM-9 Sidewinder]] or [[AIM-132 ASRAAM]].

{{defn|no=1|1=Flying over water.}}

::'''THREE''' - active radar-guided missile, such as an [[AIM-120 AMRAAM]] or [[AIM-54 Phoenix]].

{{defn|no=2|1=Flying over land.}}

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

;Friendly: A positively identified friendly contact.

{{term|FENCE (in/out)}}

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

{{defn|1=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).}}

;Flat : Even yourself out or calibrate yourself

{{term|Fish}}

{{defn|1=Inbound torpedo.}}

{{term|Flank/Flanking}}

{{defn|no=1|1=(USAF) Target with a stable aspect of 120 to 150 degrees.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=(Naval) Target with stable aspect of 30 to 60 degrees.}}

{{term|Flash (system)}}

{{defn|1=Temporarily turn on pre-briefed identification, friend or foe (IFF) mode or system.}}

{{term|Float}}

{{defn|1=Directive/informative call to expand the formation laterally within visual limits to maintain a radar contact or prepare for a defensive response.}}

{{term|Fox (number)}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Simulated/actual launch of semi-active radar-guided missile (Fox One).}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Simulated/actual launch of infrared-guided missile (Fox Two).}}

{{defn|no=3|1=Simulated/actual launch of active radar-guided missile (Fox Three).}}

{{term|Fox mike}}

{{defn|1=Very high frequency (VHF)/frequency modulated (FM) radio.}}

{{term|Friendly}}

{{defn|1=A positively identified friendly contact.}}

{{term|Furball}}

{{defn|1=A turning fight involving multiple aircraft with known ''bandits'' and ''friendlies'' mixed.}}

{{term|Flat}}

{{defn|1=Even yourself out or calibrate yourself.}}

==G==

;Gadget: Radar or emitter equipment.

{{term|Gadget}}

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

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

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

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

{{term|Gate}}

;Glowworm: Flare-dropping aircraft

{{defn|1=Directive/informative call to fly as quickly as possible, using afterburner/maximum power.}}

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

;Goblin: Enemy diesel electric powered submarine.

{{term|Gimbal}}

;Go clear: Use unencrypted voice communications.

{{defn|1=Radar target is approaching azimuth or elevation limits. (Direction)}}

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

;Gorilla: Large force of indeterminate numbers and formation.

{{term|Gingerbread}}

;Go secure: Use encrypted voice communications.

{{defn|1=Directive to establish/maintain tighter brevity over voice communications.}}

;Grandslam: All ''hostile'' aircraft of a designated track (or against which a mission was tasked) are shot down.

;Green (direction): Direction determined to be clearest of enemy air-to-air activity.

{{term|Glowworm}}

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

{{defn|1=Flare-dropping aircraft.}}

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

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

{{term|Go active}}

{{defn|1=Go to the briefed [[HAVE QUICK]] net (UHF radio frequency hopping mode).}}

{{term|Goblin}}

{{defn|1=Enemy diesel electric powered submarine.}}

{{term|Go clear}}

{{defn|1=Use unencrypted voice communications.}}

{{term|Goggle/degoggle}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive/informative call to put on night vision devices.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Directive/informative call to take off night vision devices.}}

{{term|Gorilla}}

{{defn|1=Large force of indeterminate numbers and formation.}}

{{term|Go secure}}

{{defn|1=Use encrypted voice communications.}}

{{term|Grandslam}}

{{defn|1=All ''hostile'' aircraft of a designated track (or against which a mission was tasked) are shot down.}}

{{term|Green (direction)}}

{{defn|1=Direction determined to be clearest of enemy air-to-air activity.}}

{{term|Greyhound}}

{{defn|1=Friendly ground attack cruise missile (e.g., Tomahawk land attack missile (TLAM) and conventional air-launched cruise missile (CALCM)).}}

{{term|Group}}

{{defn|1=Radar targets within approximately {{convert|3|nmi|mi km}} of each other.}}

{{term|Guns}}

{{defn|1=An air-to-air or air-to-surface gunshot.}}

==H==

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

;Head/head on

{{term|Hard (direction)}}

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

{{defn|1=High-G, energy-sustaining turn.}}

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

;Heads up: Alert of an activity of interest.

{{term|Head/head on}}

;Heavy: A group or package known to contain three or more entities.

{{defn|no=1|1=(USAF) Target with an aspect of 160 to 180 degrees.}}

;High: Between {{convert|25000|and|40000|ft|m|abbr=on}} above mean sea level (MSL).

{{defn|no=2|1=(Naval) Target with an aspect of 0 to 20 degrees.}}

;Hit(s)

# Air-to-air (A/A) Momentary radar returns search. (Indicates approximate altitude information from fighter.)

{{term|Heads up}}

# Air-to-ground (A/G) Weapons impact within lethal distance.

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

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

;Holding hands: Aircraft in visual formation.

{{term|Heavy}}

;Hold fire: An emergency fire control order used to stop firing on a designated target, to include destruction of any missiles in flight.

{{defn|1=A group or package known to contain three or more entities.}}

;Home plate: Home airfield or carrier.

;Hook (left/right): Directive to perform an in-place 180-degree turn.

{{term|High}}

;Hostile: A contact identified as enemy upon which clearance to fire is authorized in accordance with theater rules of engagement.

{{defn|1=Altitude between {{convert|25000|and|40000|ft|m|abbr=on}} above mean sea level (MSL).}}

;Hot

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

{{term|Hit(s)}}

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

{{defn|no=1|1=(A/A) Momentary radar returns search. (Indicates approximate altitude information from fighter.)}}

# Group heading towards friendly aircraft; opposite of COLD.

{{defn|no=2|1=(A/G) Weapons impact within lethal distance.}}

# Ordnance employment intended or completed.

# Anti-Aircraft weapon is operational and tracking.

{{term|Hold down}}

# In ASW, designated unit has a sonar contact.

{{defn|1=Directive to key transmitter for direction-finding (DF) steer.}}

;Hotdog: Informative/directive call that an aircraft is approaching or at a specified standoff distance from the sovereign airspace of a nation (as defined by national boundaries or territorial sea and airspace). (''Color'' may indicate additional standoff distance.) Follow briefed procedures.

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

{{term|Holding hands}}

;Hotel fox: High frequency (HF) radio.

{{defn|1=Aircraft in visual formation.}}

;House party: Informative/directive call that a civilian building is [[booby trap]]ped or rigged with an [[improvised explosive device|IED]], and needs to be evacuated.

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

{{term|Hold fire}}

{{defn|1=An emergency fire control order used to stop firing on a designated target, to include destruction of any missiles in flight.}}

{{term|Home plate}}

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

{{term|Hook (left/right)}}

{{defn|1=Directive to perform an in-place 180-degree turn.}}

{{term|Hostile}}

{{defn|1=A contact identified as enemy upon which clearance to fire is authorized in accordance with theater rules of engagement.}}

{{term|Hot}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Attack geometry will result in rollout in front of the target.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=On a leg of the CAP pointing toward the anticipated threats.}}

{{defn|no=3|1=Group heading towards friendly aircraft; opposite of COLD.}}

{{defn|no=4|1=Ordnance employment intended or completed.}}

{{defn|no=5|1=Anti-Aircraft weapon is operational and tracking.}}

{{defn|no=6|1=In ASW, designated unit has a sonar contact.}}

{{term|Hotdog}}

{{defn|1=Informative/directive call that an aircraft is approaching or at a specified standoff distance from the sovereign airspace of a nation.}}

{{term|Hotshot}}

{{defn|1=Informative call that an aircraft is deploying flares for either system testing or visual acquisition purposes.}}

{{term|Hotel fox}}

{{defn|1=High frequency (HF) radio.}}

{{term|House party}}

{{defn|1=Informative/directive call that a civilian building is [[booby trap]]ped or rigged with an [[improvised explosive device|IED]].}}

{{term|Husky}}

{{defn|1=(Naval) AIM-120 supported to HPRF active range; same meaning as USAF "cheapshot."}}

==I==

;ID (pronounced ''eye dee'')

# Directive to identify the target.

{{term|ID (eye-dee)}}

# Identification accomplished, followed by type.

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to identify the target.}}

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

{{defn|no=2|1=Identification accomplished, followed by type.}}

;India: Mode IV.

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

{{term|In (direction)}}

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

{{defn|1=Informative call indicating a turn to a hot aspect relative to a ''threat''/''target''.}}

{{term|India}}

{{defn|1=Mode IV IFF.}}

{{term|Indians}}

{{defn|1=Ships of an ASUW Surface Attack Group (SAG).}}

{{term|Interrogate}}

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

==J==

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

;Joker: Fuel state above BINGO at which separation/bugout/event termination should begin.

{{term|Jackal}}

;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.

{{defn|1=Surveillance network participating group 7 (NPG 7) of [[Link 16]] TADIL.}}

{{term|Joker}}

{{defn|1=Fuel state above BINGO at which separation/bugout/event termination should begin.}}

{{term|Judy}}

{{defn|1=Aircrew has radar/visual contact on the correct target, has taken control of the intercept, and only requires situation awareness information.}}

==K==

;KIA: Killed in action.

;Kill

{{term|KIA}}

# Clearance to fire.

{{defn|1=Killed in action.}}

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

;Knock it off: Directive to cease air combat maneuvers/attacks/activities.

{{term|Kill}}

;Kraken: Release of long-range anti-ship missile (LRASM){{sfn|ALSSA|2023|p=25}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Clearance to fire.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=In training, a fighter call to indicate kill criteria have been fulfilled.}}

{{term|Knock it off}}

{{defn|1=Directive to cease air combat maneuvers/attacks/activities.}}

{{term|Kraken}}

{{defn|1=Release of long-range anti-ship missile (LRASM).}}

==L==

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

;Laser on: Directive to start laser designation.

{{term|Ladder}}

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

{{defn|1=Three or more groups/contacts in range.}}

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

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

{{term|Laser on}}

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

{{defn|1=Directive to start laser designation.}}

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

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

{{term|Lead-trail}}

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

{{defn|1=Tactical formation of two contacts within a group separated in range or following one another.}}

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

{{term|Leaker(s)}}

{{defn|1=Airborne threat has passed through a defensive layer.}}

{{term|Line abreast}}

{{defn|1=Two contacts within a group side by side.}}

{{term|Lights on/off}}

{{defn|1=Directive to turn on/off exterior lights.}}

{{term|Locked}}

{{defn|1=Final radar lock-on; sort is not assumed. (''BRAA''/direction)}}

{{term|Lost contact}}

{{defn|1=Radar contact lost. ("drop" track is recommended.)}}

{{term|Lost lock}}

{{defn|1=Loss of radar/IR lock-on (advisory).}}

{{term|Low}}

{{defn|1=Target altitude below {{convert|10000|ft|m|abbr=on}} above ground level (AGL).}}

==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.

{{term|Maddog}}

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

{{defn|1=Launch of friendly active radar homing air-to-air missile without radar guidance from the launch aircraft.}}

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

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

{{term|Magnum}}

;Marmon: 5" (127 mm) gun.

{{defn|1=Launch of friendly anti-radiation missile (e.g., AGM-88 HARM, ALARM).}}

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

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

{{term|Mapping}}

;Merge/merged

{{defn|1=Multifunction radar operating in an air-to-ground mapping mode.}}

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

# Call indicating radar returns have come together.

{{term|Marking}}

;Mickey: [[HAVE QUICK]] radio time-of-day (TOD) signal

{{defn|1=Friendly aircraft leaving contrails.}}

;Midnight: Informative call advising that [[command and control]] (C2) functions are no longer available; opposite of "'''Sunrise'''".

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

{{term|Marmon}}

;Mother: Parent ship.

{{defn|1=5-inch (127 mm) naval gun.}}

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

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

{{term|Marshal/Marshalling}}

{{defn|1=Establish/established at a specific point.}}

{{term|Medium}}

{{defn|1=Target altitude between 10,000 ft AGL and 25,000 ft MSL.}}

{{term|Merge/Merged}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Information that friendlies and targets have arrived in the same visual arena.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Radar returns have come together.}}

{{term|Mickey}}

{{defn|1=[[HAVE QUICK]] time-of-day (TOD) signal.}}

{{term|Midnight}}

{{defn|1=Informative call advising that C2 functions are no longer available; opposite of "Sunrise."}}

{{term|Monitor}}

{{defn|1=Maintain radar awareness on or assume responsibility for specified group.}}

{{term|Mother}}

{{defn|1=Parent ship.}}

{{term|Mud}}

{{defn|1=Radar warning receiver (RWR) indication of ground threat. Add clock position/azimuth and radar type if known.}}

{{term|Music}}

{{defn|1=Electronic radar jamming.}}

==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.

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

{{term|Nails}}

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

{{defn|1=RWR indication of an AI radar in search mode. Add clock position/azimuth and radar type if known.}}

;No factor: Not a threat.

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

{{term|Naked}}

;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.

{{defn|1=No RWR indications.}}

{{term|New picture}}

{{defn|1=Call when tactical picture has changed. Supersedes previous information.}}

{{term|No factor}}

{{defn|1=Not a threat.}}

{{term|No joy}}

{{defn|1=Aircrew does not have visual contact with the target, bandit, or landmark; opposite of "Tally."}}

{{term|Notch}}

{{defn|1=All-aspect missile defensive maneuver to place threat radar/missile on the beam.}}

==O==

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

;Offset: Informative call indicating maneuver in a specified direction with reference to (direction) the target.

{{term|Off (direction)}}

;On station: Informative call unit/aircraft has reached assigned station.

{{defn|1=Informative call indicating attack is terminated and maneuvering to the indicated direction.}}

;Opening: Increasing in range.

;Oranges: Weather.

{{term|Offset}}

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

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{{term|On station}}

{{defn|1=Unit/aircraft has reached assigned station.}}

{{term|Opening}}

{{defn|1=Increasing in range.}}

{{term|Oranges}}

{{defn|1=Weather call.}}

{{term|Out (direction)}}

{{defn|1=Informative call indicating a turn to a cold aspect relative to the threat; opposite of "In."}}

{{term|Outlaw}}

{{defn|1=Bogey has met point of origin criteria.}}

==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.

;Pushing: Departing a designated point.

{{term|Package}}

{{defn|1=Geographically isolated collection of groups/contacts/formations.}}

{{term|Padlocked}}

{{defn|1=Informative call that aircrew cannot take eyes off an aircraft or surface position without losing tally/visual.}}

{{term|Paint(s)}}

{{defn|1=Interrogated group/radar contact responding with any of the specified IFF modes/codes established for the ID criteria.}}

{{term|Panther}}

{{defn|1=Enemy nuclear powered attack submarine.}}

{{term|Parrot}}

{{defn|1=Identification friend or foe (IFF) transponder.}}

{{term|Picture}}

{{defn|1=Summary of tactical situation as provided by an AWACS or other C2 agency.}}

{{term|Pig}}

{{defn|1=Friendly glide weapon (e.g., AGM-154 JSOW).}}

{{term|Pigeons}}

{{defn|1=Magnetic bearing and range to homeplate or specified destination.}}

{{term|Pince/Pincer}}

{{defn|1=Threat maneuvering for a bracket attack.}}

{{term|Pitbull}}

{{defn|1=Active radar missile is at active range and no longer requires radar input from launch aircraft.}}

{{term|Playmate}}

{{defn|1=Cooperating aircraft.}}

{{term|Playtime}}

{{defn|1=Amount of time aircraft can remain on station.}}

{{term|POGO}}

{{defn|1=Switch to specified communication channel; fallback to alternate if no contact.}}

{{term|Pop}}

{{defn|1=Starting climb for air-to-surface attack.}}

{{term|Popeye}}

{{defn|1=Flying in clouds or area of reduced visibility.}}

{{term|Popup}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Contact suddenly appearing inside meld/briefed range.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Criteria for self-defense ROE to protect friendly air defense elements.}}

{{term|Posit}}

{{defn|1=Request for position; usually a geographic landmark or off a common reference point.}}

{{term|Post attack}}

{{defn|1=Direction indicated after completing attack.}}

{{term|Post hole}}

{{defn|1=Rapid descending spiral.}}

{{term|Press}}

{{defn|1=Directive to continue the attack; mutual support will be maintained.}}

{{term|Print (type)}}

{{defn|1=Unambiguous Non-Cooperative Target Recognition (NCTR) reply.}}

{{term|Privateer}}

{{defn|1=Enemy patrol boat.}}

{{term|PROBSUB}}

{{defn|1=Probable submarine contact.}}

{{term|Pull chocks}}

{{defn|1=Depart or get ready to depart. (Originates from removing wheel chocks.)}}

{{term|Pump}}

{{defn|1=Briefed maneuver to low aspect to stop closure or reset engagement geometry.}}

{{term|Pure}}

{{defn|1=Directive or informative call indicating pure pursuit geometry.}}

{{term|Push (channel)}}

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

{{term|Pushing}}

{{defn|1=Departing a designated point.}}

==Q==

{{term|Quail}}

{{defn|1=Small aerial decoy/missile.}}

==R==

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

;Raygun: Indicates a radar lock-on to unknown aircraft; a request for a ''buddy spike'' (position/heading/altitude) reply from friendly aircraft meeting these parameters (to prevent [[friendly fire]]).

{{term|Range}}

;Reference: Directive to assume stated heading. (Direction)

{{defn|1=Two or more groups separated primarily in distance along the same bearing.}}

;Repeat: Used in surface-surface operations to fire again using the same method of fire (during adjustment) or to fire the same number of rounds using the same method of fire (during fire for effect). This is not used to request that the last message be retransmitted (for this, use ''[[Procedure word#Say again|say again]]'').

;Reported: Identification of an object or a contact by an intelligence system. (Type)

{{term|Raygun}}

;Request tasking: requesting an objective (or heading) from ground control or from AWACS towards an area of operation.

{{defn|1=Indicates a radar lock-on to unknown aircraft; request for a "buddy spike" reply.}}

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

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

{{term|Reference}}

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

{{defn|1=Directive to assume stated heading.}}

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

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

{{term|Repeat}}

;Ringer: ASW Mortar.

{{defn|1=In surface-surface operations, fire again using the same method of fire or the same number of rounds. Not used to request retransmission of a message.}}

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

;Riser: Suddenly appearing radar contact.

{{term|Reported}}

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

{{defn|1=Identification of an object or contact by an intelligence system.}}

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

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

{{term|Request tasking}}

;Roman Candle: Nuclear tipped surface to air missile.

{{defn|1=Requesting an objective or heading from ground control or AWACS.}}

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

{{term|Reset}}

{{defn|1=Proceed to a pre-briefed position or area of operations.}}

{{term|Resume}}

{{defn|1=Resume last formation, station, or mission ordered.}}

{{term|Retrograde}}

{{defn|1=Directive to withdraw from present position or area of operations in response to a threat.}}

{{term|Rider}}

{{defn|1=Bogey conforming with safe passage routing/airspeed/altitude procedures.}}

{{term|Rifle}}

{{defn|1=Friendly air-to-ground missile launch.}}

{{term|Ringer}}

{{defn|1=ASW mortar.}}

{{term|Ripple}}

{{defn|1=Two or more munitions released or fired in close succession.}}

{{term|Riser}}

{{defn|1=Suddenly appearing radar contact.}}

{{term|River City}}

{{defn|1=Implement immediate communications blackout.}}

{{term|Roger}}

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

{{term|Rolex (±time)}}

{{defn|1=Timeline adjustment in minutes from planned mission execution time.}}

{{term|Roman Candle}}

{{defn|1=Nuclear tipped surface-to-air missile (SAM).}}

{{term|Rope}}

{{defn|1=Illumination of an aircraft with an IR pointer.}}

==S==

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

{{term|Saddled}}

;SAM (direction): Visual acquisition of a SAM (surface-air missile) or SAM launch; should include position.

{{defn|1=Informative call from wingman/element indicating return to briefed formation position.}}

;Sandwiched: A situation where an aircraft/element is positioned between opposing aircraft/elements.

;Saunter: Fly at best endurance.

{{term|SAM (direction)}}

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

{{defn|1=Visual acquisition of a surface-to-air missile (SAM) or SAM launch; should include position.}}

;Scramble: Takeoff as quickly as possible.

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

{{term|Sandwiched}}

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

{{defn|1=Aircraft positioned between opposing forces.}}

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

;Shadow: Follow indicated target.

{{term|Saunter}}

;Shift: Directive to shift laser illumination.

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

;Shooter: Aircraft/unit designated to employ ordnance.

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

{{term|Scram}}

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

{{defn|1=Emergency egress directive for defensive/survival reasons.}}

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

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

{{term|Scramble}}

;Skunk: A radar or visual [[Ocean|maritime]] surface contact whose identity is unknown.

{{defn|1=Takeoff as quickly as possible.}}

;Slapshot: Directive for an aircraft to employ a range-unknown high-speed anti-radiation (type/bearing) missile (HARM) against a specified threat at the specified bearing.

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

{{term|Scud}}

;Slow: Target with a ground speed of {{convert|300|kn|km/h|abbr=on}} or less.

{{defn|1=Any tactical ballistic missile (TBM).}}

;Smash: Directive to turn on/off anti-collision lights.

;Smoke: Smoke marker used to mark a position.

{{term|Separate}}

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

{{defn|1=Directive to leave a specific engagement.}}

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

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

{{term|Shackle}}

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

{{defn|1=One weave; single crossing of flight paths to adjust formation parameters.}}

;Sort/sorted:

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

{{term|Shadow}}

# Sort responsibility has been met.

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

;Sour

# Equipment indicated is operating inefficiently.

{{term|Shift}}

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

{{defn|1=Directive to shift laser/IR/radar illumination.}}

;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.

{{term|Shooter}}

;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.

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

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

;Spitter: An aircraft that has departed from the engagement or is departing the engaged (direction) fighters' targeting responsibility.

{{term|Shotgun}}

;Splash: A/A Target destroyed, or A/S weapons impact.

{{defn|1=Pre-briefed weapons state at which separation/bugout should begin.}}

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

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

{{term|Skate}}

;Spot: Acquisition of laser designation.

{{defn|1=Directive to execute launch and leave tactics.}}

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

;Squawk flash: Use the flash feature on the IFF which cause the transponder signal to highlight on radar display. Hence the term means to announce your ___location.

{{term|Skip it}}

;Squawking: An informative call denoting a bogey is responding with an IFF mode (#).

{{defn|1=Veto of fighter commit.}}

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

;Status: Request for tactical situation.

{{term|Skosh}}

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

{{defn|1=Aircraft is out of or unable to employ active radar missiles.}}

;Steer: Set magnetic compass heading indicated.

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

{{term|Skunk}}

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

{{defn|1=Maritime surface contact of unknown identity.}}

;Stop: Stop IR illumination of a target.

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

{{term|Slapshot}}

;Strangle (): Turn off equipment indicated.

{{defn|1=Directive to employ a HARM at a specified threat bearing.}}

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

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

{{term|Slide}}

;Strobe: Radar indications of noise jamming.

{{defn|1=Directive for a high-value asset to extend while maintaining mission support.}}

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

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

{{term|Slow}}

;Sweet

{{defn|1=Target with a ground speed of 300 knots or less.}}

# Equipment indicated is operating efficiently.

# Valid response to an administrative [[Identification friend or foe|IFF]] check. (Opposite of sour.)

{{term|Smash}}

;Switch/switched: Indicates an attacker is changing from one aircraft to another.

{{defn|1=Directive to turn on/off anti-collision lights.}}

{{term|Smoke}}

{{defn|1=Smoke marker used to mark a position.}}

{{term|Snake}}

{{defn|1=Directive to oscillate IR pointer about a target.}}

{{term|Snap (direction)}}

{{defn|1=Immediate vector to the described group.}}

{{term|Sniper}}

{{defn|1=Directive to employ a known-range HARM on a specified threat.}}

{{term|Snooze}}

{{defn|1=Initiate emission control (EMCON) procedures.}}

{{term|Sort/Sorted}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to assign targeting or monitoring responsibility.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Sort responsibility has been met.}}

{{term|Sour}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Equipment is operating inefficiently.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Invalid response to IFF check; opposite of "Sweet."}}

{{term|Spades}}

{{defn|1=Integrated group/radar contact lacking required IFF modes/codes.}}

{{term|Sparkle}}

{{defn|1=Marking a target with an IR pointer.}}

{{term|Spike}}

{{defn|1=RWR indication of AI radar in track or launch mode.}}

{{term|Spin}}

{{defn|1=Pre-briefed timing/spacing maneuver.}}

{{term|Spitter}}

{{defn|1=Aircraft departing engagement; direction given.}}

{{term|Splash}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Target destroyed (air-to-air).}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Weapon impact observed (air-to-ground).}}

{{term|Split}}

{{defn|1=Flight member leaving formation to engage a threat.}}

{{term|Spoofing}}

{{defn|1=Voice deception is being employed.}}

{{term|Spot}}

{{defn|1=Laser designation acquisition.}}

{{term|Squawk (number/code)}}

{{defn|1=Operate IFF transponder as indicated.}}

{{term|Squawk flash}}

{{defn|1=Use the IFF flash feature.}}

{{term|Squawking}}

{{defn|1=Bogey responding with specific IFF mode.}}

{{term|Stack}}

{{defn|1=Two or more groups separated vertically.}}

{{term|Status}}

{{defn|1=Request for tactical situation update.}}

{{term|Steady}}

{{defn|1=Directive to stop IR pointer oscillation.}}

{{term|Steer}}

{{defn|1=Set magnetic compass heading as indicated.}}

{{term|Stern}}

{{defn|1=Request for/directive to intercept from stern geometry.}}

{{term|Stinger}}

{{defn|1=Three or more aircraft with one in trail formation.}}

{{term|Stop}}

{{defn|1=Cease IR illumination of target.}}

{{term|Stranger}}

{{defn|1=Unidentified traffic not associated with ongoing action.}}

{{term|Strangle}}

{{defn|1=Directive to turn off specified equipment.}}

{{term|Strip}}

{{defn|1=Fighter/section leaving formation for attack.}}

{{term|Stripped}}

{{defn|1=Out of briefed formation position.}}

{{term|Strobe}}

{{defn|1=Radar indications of noise jamming.}}

{{term|Sunshine}}

{{defn|1=Illuminating target with artificial light.}}

{{term|Sunrise}}

{{defn|1=C2 functions are available. Opposite of "Midnight."}}

{{term|Sweet}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Equipment is operating efficiently.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Valid IFF response; opposite of "Sour."}}

{{term|Switch/Switched}}

{{defn|1=Changing from one target/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{{Clarify|date=May 2008}} data message, (for example, ''tag data'').

{{term|Tactical}}

;Tally: Sighting of a ''target'', ''bandit'', ''bogey'', or enemy position; opposite of ''no joy''.

{{defn|1=Request/directive to switch to tactical control.}}

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

;Targeted (): Group responsibility has been met.

{{term|Tag}}

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

{{defn|1=Identification of a specific system at the stated ___location.}}

;Terminate

# Stop laser illumination of a target.

{{term|Tally}}

# Cease local engagement without affecting the overall exercise.

{{defn|1=Visual sighting of a target/bandit/bogey.}}

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

;Throttles: Reduction in power to decrease IR signature.

{{term|Target ()}}

;Tied: Positive radar contact with element/aircraft.

{{defn|1=Assign group targeting responsibility to aircraft.}}

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

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

{{term|Targeted ()}}

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

{{defn|1=Group targeting responsibility has been met.}}

;Tracking

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

{{term|Ten seconds}}

# Continuous illumination of a target.

{{defn|1=Standby for "laser on" call in approximately 10 seconds.}}

# Contact heading.

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

{{term|Terminate}}

;Trashed: Informative call that missile has been defeated.

{{defn|no=1|1=Cease laser illumination.}}

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

{{defn|no=2|1=Cease local engagement activities.}}

;Tucker: 76mm gun.

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

{{term|Threat}}

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

{{defn|1=Untargeted hostile/bandit/bogey within threat parameters.}}

{{term|Throttles}}

{{defn|1=Reduction in power to reduce IR signature.}}

{{term|Tied}}

{{defn|1=Positive radar contact with friendly element.}}

{{term|Tiger}}

{{defn|1=Enough fuel and weapons to commit.}}

{{term|Timber}}

{{defn|1=Link-16/TADIL-J net.}}

{{term|Track}}

{{defn|1=Detected point of contact visible on radar/sonar console.}}

{{term|Tracking}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Fire control radar has solid lock on target.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Continuous illumination of target.}}

{{defn|no=3|1=Contact heading.}}

{{term|Trailer}}

{{defn|1=Last aircraft within a group.}}

{{term|Trashed}}

{{defn|1=Missile defeated.}}

{{term|Trespass}}

{{defn|1=Entering surface-to-air threat ring of specific system.}}

{{term|Tucker}}

{{defn|1=76mm gun.}}

{{term|Tumbleweed}}

{{defn|1=Limited situational awareness; blind, no joy.}}

{{term|Turret}}

{{defn|1=Launch of an air-to-surface missile.}}

==U==

;Unable: Cannot comply as requested/directed.

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

{{term|Unable}}

{{defn|1=Cannot comply with request or directive.}}

{{term|Uniform}}

{{defn|1=UHF radio.}}

==V==

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

;Vanished: Special case of ''faded'' wherein contact is not in a known sensor blind zone and is correlated to a shot by friendly forces.

{{term|Vampire}}

;Very high: Above {{convert|40000|ft|m|abbr=on}} MSL.

{{defn|1=Hostile anti-ship missile.}}

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

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

{{term|Vanished}}

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

{{defn|1=Faded contact believed destroyed by friendly fire.}}

{{term|Very high}}

{{defn|1=Above 40,000 feet MSL.}}

{{term|Vic}}

{{defn|1=Three groups with the closest in range leading.}}

{{term|Victor}}

{{defn|1=VHF AM radio.}}

{{term|Visual}}

{{defn|1=Visual sighting of friendly aircraft or position; opposite of "Blind."}}

==W==

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

;Warning (color): Hostile attack is

{{term|Wall}}

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

{{defn|1=Three or more groups split in azimuth.}}

::'''YELLOW''' probable.

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

{{term|Warning (color)}}

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

{{defn|no=1|1=Red: Hostile attack imminent or in progress.}}

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

{{defn|no=2|1=Yellow: Hostile attack probable.}}

::'''[[Weapons Tight|TIGHT]]''' at targets positively identified as hostile in accordance with current ROE.

{{defn|no=3|1=White: Hostile attack improbable.}}

::'''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''.

{{term|Weapons (free/tight/hold)}}

;Weeds: Indicates that fixed-wing aircraft are operating below {{convert|2000|ft|m|abbr=on}} above ground level.

{{defn|no=1|1=Free: Fire at any target not identified as friendly.}}

;What luck: Request for results of missions or tasks.

{{defn|no=2|1=Tight: Fire only at targets identified as hostile.}}

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

{{defn|no=3|1=Hold: Fire only in self-defense or formal order.}}

::Active = number of active radar missiles remaining.

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

{{term|Weeds}}

::Heat = number of IR missiles remaining.

{{defn|1=Operating below 2000 feet AGL.}}

::Fuel = pounds of fuel or time remaining.

;Wilco: Will comply

{{term|What luck}}

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

{{defn|1=Request for mission results.}}

;Woodpecker: Close in weapons system (CIWS).

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

{{term|What state}}

;Working

{{defn|1=Report of fuel and missiles remaining.}}

# 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|Wilco}}

{{defn|1=Will comply.}}

{{term|Winchester}}

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

{{term|Woodpecker}}

{{defn|1=Close-in weapon system (CIWS).}}

{{term|Words}}

{{defn|1=Further information or directives.}}

{{term|Working}}

{{defn|no=1|1=SEAD aircraft gathering electronic order of battle.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Aircraft executing electronic ID of group.}}

==Y==

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

{{term|Yardstick}}

{{defn|1=Directive to use A/A TACAN for ranging.}}

{{glossary end}}

==See also==