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==A==

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{{term|Abort}} {{defn|no=1|1=Directive to cease action or terminate an attack prior to weapons release, an event, or mission.}}

{{term|Action}} {{defn|no=1|1=Directive to initiate a briefed attack sequence or maneuver.^{'''[A/A] [A/S] [S/A] [AIR-MAR]'''}}}

{{term|Active}} {{defn|no=1|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)}} {{defn|no=1|1=Directive call to add a specific system or electromagnetic [[order of battle]] (EOB) category to search responsibility.^'''[EW]'''}}

{{term|Alarm}} {{defn|no=1|1=Terminate or terminating [[Radio silence|emissions control]] (EMCON) procedures. Opposite of ''[[#Snooze|SNOOZE]]''.^{'''[A/A] [EW] [MAR] [SO]'''}}}

{{term|Alligator}} {{defn|no=1|1=Reference to [[MIL-STD-6011|Link-11A (TADIL A)]] data link communications.}}

{{term|Alpha Check}} {{defn|no=1|1=Request for or confirmation of bearing and range to described point.^'''*'''}}

{{term|Anchor}} {{defn|no=1|1=Directive to fly an orbit about a specific point.\n2=Refueling track flown by [[Aerial refueling|tanker]].}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Refueling track flown by [[Aerial refueling|tanker]].}}

{{term|Anchored}} {{defn|no=1|1=Turning engagement at the specified ___location.}}

{{term|Angels}} {{defn|no=1|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|no=1|1=Friendly [[command and control]] (C2) agency when the call sign is not known.}}

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

{{term|Arm}} {{defn|no=1|1=''CONTACT(s)'' within a single ''GROUP'' that maneuvers outside of the ''GROUP'' criteria. Typically preceded by a [[cardinal direction]] (e.g., "WEST ARM").}}

{{term|As Fragged}} {{defn|no=1|1=Unit or element will be performing exactly as stated by the [[air tasking order]] (ATO).}}

{{term|Ashcan}} {{defn|no=1|1=ASW ([[Anti-submarine warfare]]) [[depth charge]].}}

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

{{term|Attack}} {{defn|no=1|1=Informative call indicating aircraft are committed to [[Air-to-ground weaponry|air-to-surface]] delivery on a specific ground target. Not used in a [[close air support]] (CAS) engagement.}}

{{term|Authenticate}} {{defn|no=1|1=Request or provide a response for a coded challenge.}}

{{term|Autocat}} {{defn|no=1|1=Any communications relay using automatic retransmissions.}}

{{term|Avalanche}} {{defn|no=1|1=Friendly forces require reinforcement in a specific ___location.}}

{{term|Away}} {{defn|no=1|1=Friendly weapon release (e.g., "One away" or "''PIGs'' away"). Number or weapon type is required at minimum.}}

{{term|Awake}} {{defn|no=1|1=Land or surface emitter activity detected via communications intelligence. Opposite of ''ASLEEP''.}}

{{term|Azimuth}} {{defn|no=1|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.}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Direction to a threat.}}

==B==

{{term|Bad Map}} {{defn|no=1|1=The displayed map is unusable due to:\n# Terrain: Shadows obstruct the target area.\n# Image: Displayed image quality prevents target ID.}}

{{term|Ball}} {{defn|no=1|1=[[Aircraft carrier]] [[optical landing system]].}}

{{term|Bandit}} {{defn|no=1|1=An aircraft positively identified as enemy per theater identification criteria. Does not necessarily imply engagement authority.}}

{{term|Banzai}} {{defn|no=1|1=Information/directive to execute launch and decide tactics with the intent to maneuver into the visual arena.}}

{{term|Base (number)}} {{defn|no=1|1=Reference number used to indicate headings, altitude, or fuels.}}

{{term|Basset}} {{defn|no=1|1=Rocket-thrown ASW torpedo.}}

{{term|Bats}} {{defn|no=1|1=FRIENDLY net-enabled [[glide bomb|glide weapon(s)]] with multi-mode seeker (e.g., [[standoff weapon]], [[guided bomb unit]], [[small diameter bomb]]).}}

{{term|Bay}} {{defn|no=1|1=Carry out [[Military deception|deception plan]] as indicated or in accordance with previous orders.}}

{{term|Bead Window}} {{defn|no=1|1=Last transmission potentially disclosed unauthorized information.}}

{{term|Beam/Beaming}} {{defn|no=1|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]].}}

{{term|Beam Rider [direction]}} {{defn|no=1|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.}}

{{term|Bent}} {{defn|no=1|1=Indicated system is inoperative. Cancelled by ''SWEET''.}}

{{term|Beretta}} {{defn|no=1|1=Aircraft out of or unable to employ remaining air-to-ground ordnance, excluding the gun (if equipped).}}

{{term|Bingo}} {{defn|no=1|1=Minimum fuel state needed for aircraft to return to base.}}

{{term|Bird(s)}} {{defn|no=1|1=Friendly [[surface-to-air missile]] (SAM).}}

{{term|Bird(s) Affirm}} {{defn|no=1|1=Unit prepared to engage a specified target with SAMs; target is within or will enter weapon engagement zone (WEZ).}}

{{term|Bird(s) Away}} {{defn|no=1|1=Friendly surface-to-air missile has been fired at designated target.}}

{{term|Bird(s) Negat}} {{defn|no=1|1=Unit unable to engage specified target with SAMs. Opposite of ''BIRD(S) AFFIRM''.}}

{{term|Birddog}} {{defn|no=1|1=Directive to configure sensors according to mission planning or briefing.^'''**'''}}

{{term|Bittersweet}} {{defn|no=1|1=Notification of possible ''blue-on-blue'' ([[friendly fire]]) or ''blue-on-neutral'' situation.^'''**'''}}

{{term|Blackout}} {{defn|no=1|1=Directive to turn off all external lighting.\n2=Surface ship radar is saturated and unable to transition tracking to a new object.^'''**'''}}

{{defn|no=2|1=Surface ship radar is saturated and unable to transition tracking to a new object.^'''**'''}}

{{term|Blank}} {{defn|no=1|1=Suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) aircraft does not detect any emitters of interest.^'''**'''}}

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

{{term|Bloodhound}} {{defn|no=1|1=[[Anti-submarine warfare|ASW]] torpedo.}}

{{term|Bloomer}} {{defn|no=1|1=Disregard last transmission.}}

{{term|Blotter}} {{defn|no=1|1=[[Electronic warfare]] term for an electromagnetic countermeasure receiver.}}

{{term|Blow Through}} {{defn|no=1|1=Continue straight ahead at a MERGE and avoid becoming ''ANCHORED'' with targets.}}

{{term|Blur}} {{defn|no=1|1=Radar is being [[Radar jamming and deception|jammed]].^'''**'''}}

{{term|Bogey}} {{defn|no=1|1=Radar or visual ''CONTACT'' whose identity is unknown.}}

{{term|Bogey Dope}} {{defn|no=1|1=Request for information on indicated or closest CONTACT(s) in bearing, range, altitude, and aspect (BRAA) format.^'''*'''}}

{{term|Booster}} {{defn|no=1|1=[[Radar tracker|Track]] identified as separated [[Ballistic missile flight phases#Boost phase|booster phase]] component of a [[ballistic missile]].}}

{{term|Box}} {{defn|no=1|1=Controller's PICTURE label with GROUPS or CONTACTS in square or offset square [[Formation flying|formation]].}}

{{term|BRAA}} {{defn|no=1|1=Tactical control format providing target bearing, range, altitude, and aspect relative to a friendly aircraft.}}

{{term|Bracket [direction]}} {{defn|no=1|1=Directive for friendly aircraft to maneuver on opposite sides (laterally or vertically) from the target.}}

{{term|Break [direction]}} {{defn|no=1|1=Directive to perform immediate maximum performance turn in the direction indicated; assumes defensive situation.}}

{{term|Break Away}} {{defn|no=1|1=Directive indicating immediate vertical and nose-to-tail separation between tanker and receiver is required.}}

{{term|Broadcast}} {{defn|no=1|1=Request/directive to switch to broadcast control.}}

{{term|Broke Lock}} {{defn|no=1|1=Loss of radar/infrared (IR) lock-on (advisory).}}

{{term|Broken Spur}} {{defn|no=1|1=Helicopter buddy or self-extraction is not possible.^'''**'''}}

{{term|Browning}} {{defn|no=1|1=[[Surface-to-air missile|SAM]] platform has reached low missile state.^'''**'''}}

{{term|Bruiser}} {{defn|no=1|1=Employment of friendly air-launched, short-range, subsonic [[anti-ship missile]] (e.g., ''Harpoon'', ''Exocet'').^'''*'''}}

{{term|Bucket}} {{defn|no=1|1=[[Command and control|C2]] unit experiencing radar electromagnetic deceptive jamming in specified area.^'''**'''}}

{{term|Buddy Lase/Guide}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Request or informative communication to have [[weapon guidance]] from a source other than delivering aircraft.}}

{{term|Buddy Lock}}

{{defn|no=1|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}}

{{defn|no=1|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}}

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

{{term|Bulldog}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Friendly surface or submarine-launched [[anti-ship missile]] (AShM). For example, ''Harpoon'', ''Exocet'', or ''Penguin'' missiles.^'''*'''}}

{{term|Bullring}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Maritime aircraft patrol zone.}}

{{term|Bullseye}}

{{defn|no=1|1=An established reference point from which the position of an object can be referenced by bearing (magnetic) and range (nautical miles).}}

{{term|Bump}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to change [[thrust|power]], plus or minus, from current power setting.}}

{{term|Burn Glint}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Used to provide illumination.}}

{{term|Buster}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive call to fly at maximum continuous speed (full military power without [[afterburner]]).}}

{{term|Buzzer}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Electronic communications jamming. See also ''CHATTER''.^'''**'''}}

{{term|Buzzsaw}}

{{defn|no=1|1=A [[Glow stick|chemical light-stick]] tied to a string and swung overhead; used to mark a ''FRIENDLY'' position.^'''**'''}}

==C==

{{term|Candygram}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Informative call to aircraft that electronic warfare (EW) targeting information is available on a briefed secure net.}}

{{term|Canyon}}

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{{term|Captured}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Aircrew has identified and is able to track a specified air-to-ground (A/G) target with an onboard sensor.}}

{{term|Catalog}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Record a potential target's description, ___location, and elevation information on a potential target.}}

{{term|Cease}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Discontinue stated activity.}}

{{term|Cease Engagement}}

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{{term|Cease Fire}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Stop firing and/or do not open fire; complete intercept if weapons are in flight; continue to track.}}

{{term|CERTSUB}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Visual sighting of a submarine.}}

{{term|Chameleon}}

{{defn|no=1|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.}}

{{term|Champagne}}

{{defn|no=1|1=An attack of three distinct groups with two in front and one behind.}}

{{term|Chattermark}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Begin using briefed radio procedures to counter communications jamming.}}

{{term|Cheapshot}}

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{{term|Check Turn (deg)}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to turn a specified number of degrees left or right and maintain new heading. (Left/right)}}

{{term|Cherubs}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Height of a friendly aircraft in hundreds of feet.}}

{{term|Chicks}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Friendly aircraft.}}

{{term|Christmas Tree}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to turn on all exterior lighting.}}

{{term|Clean}}

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{{term|Cleared}}

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

{{term|Cleared Hot}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Ordnance release is authorized.}}

{{term|Cloak}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive/informative call to switch from normal external lighting to covert night vision device (NVD) only compatible lighting.}}

{{term|Closing}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Decreasing in range.}}

{{term|Cobra}}

{{defn|no=1|1=ASW torpedo in gyro angle snake search (GASS) mode (e.g., Mk46).}}

{{term|Cold}}

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{{term|Color (system)}}

{{defn|no=1|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|no=1|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|no=1|1=Fighter intent to engage/intercept; controller continues to provide information.}}

{{term|Confetti}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Chaff lane or corridor.}}

{{term|Cons/Conning}}

{{defn|no=1|1=''Threat''/''bogey'' aircraft leaving [[contrail]]s.}}

{{term|Contact}}

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{{term|Continue}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Continue present maneuver; does not imply clearance to engage or expend ordnance.}}

{{term|Continue Dry}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Ordnance release not authorized.}}

{{term|Cover/Covering}}

{{defn|no=1|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|no=1|1=Ships of an ASW Search and Attack Unit (SAU).}}

{{term|Crank}}

{{defn|no=1|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|no=1|1=Request for, or directive to, intercept using cutoff geometry.}}

{{term|Cyclops}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Any unmanned aerial vehicle ([[Unmanned aerial vehicle|UAV]]).}}

==D==

{{term|Dash (#)}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Aircraft position within a flight. Use if specific call sign is unknown.}}

{{term|Data}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Standby for improved data modem (IDM) data message concerning (object) at stated ___location.}}

{{term|Datum}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Last known position of a submarine contact after contact was lost.}}

{{term|Deadeye}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Informative call by an airborne laser designator indicating the laser/IR system is inoperative.}}

{{term|Deadstick}}

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

{{term|Declare}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Inquiry as to the identification of a specified track(s), target(s), or correlated group.}}

{{term|Defensive/Defending}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Aircraft is in a defensive position and maneuvering with reference to an active threat.}}

{{term|De-louse}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to detect and identify unknown aircraft trailing friendly aircraft.}}

{{term|Deploy}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to maneuver to briefed positioning.}}

{{term|Divert}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Proceed to alternate mission or base.}}

{{term|Dogbox}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Area where friendly submarines or ships may be endangered by air-delivered torpedoes or are actively operating.}}

{{term|Dolly}}

{{defn|no=1|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}}

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{{term|Duck}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Tactical air-launched decoy (TALD).}}

{{term|Dustbin}}

{{defn|no=1|1=[[Nuclear depth bomb|Nuclear ASW depth charge]].}}

==E==

{{term|Echelon}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Groups/contacts/formation with wingman displaced approximately 45 degrees behind leader's 3/9 (o'clock) line, see [[Echelon formation]].}}

{{term|Echo}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Positive SEESAW/electronic warfare weapons system (EWWS)/System M/Mode X reply.}}

{{term|Engaged}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Maneuvering with the intent to kill; this implies visual/radar acquisition of target.}}

{{term|Estimate}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Provides estimate of the size, range, height, or other parameter of a specified contact; implies degradation.}}

{{term|Extend}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Short-term maneuver to gain energy, distance, or separation; normally with the (direction) intent of re-engaging.}}

{{term|Eyeball}}

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{{term|Faded}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Radar contact is lost. (Termination of track plotting is not warranted.)}}

{{term|Fast}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Target speed is estimated to be at least {{convert|600|kn|km/h|abbr=on}} ground speed or Mach 1.}}

{{term|Father}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Tactical air navigation (TACAN) station.}}

{{term|Feather}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Visual sighting of a periscope wake.}}

{{term|Feeler}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Fire control radar.}}

{{term|Feet wet/dry}}

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

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

{{term|Fish}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Inbound torpedo.}}

{{term|Flank/Flanking}}

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{{term|Flash (system)}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Temporarily turn on pre-briefed identification, friend or foe (IFF) mode or system.}}

{{term|Float}}

{{defn|no=1|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)}}

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{{term|Fox mike}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Very high frequency (VHF)/frequency modulated (FM) radio.}}

{{term|Friendly}}

{{defn|no=1|1=A positively identified friendly contact.}}

{{term|Furball}}

{{defn|no=1|1=A turning fight involving multiple aircraft with known ''bandits'' and ''friendlies'' mixed.}}

{{term|Flat}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Even yourself out or calibrate yourself.}}

==G==

{{term|Gadget}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Radar or emitter equipment.}}

{{term|Gate}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive/informative call to fly as quickly as possible, using afterburner/maximum power.}}

{{term|Gimbal}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Radar target is approaching azimuth or elevation limits. (Direction)}}

{{term|Gingerbread}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to establish/maintain tighter brevity over voice communications.}}

{{term|Glowworm}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Flare-dropping aircraft.}}

{{term|Go active}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Go to the briefed [[HAVE QUICK]] net (UHF radio frequency hopping mode).}}

{{term|Goblin}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Enemy diesel electric powered submarine.}}

{{term|Go clear}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Use unencrypted voice communications.}}

{{term|Goggle/degoggle}}

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{{term|Gorilla}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Large force of indeterminate numbers and formation.}}

{{term|Go secure}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Use encrypted voice communications.}}

{{term|Grandslam}}

{{defn|no=1|1=All ''hostile'' aircraft of a designated track (or against which a mission was tasked) are shot down.}}

{{term|Green (direction)}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Direction determined to be clearest of enemy air-to-air activity.}}

{{term|Greyhound}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Friendly ground attack cruise missile (e.g., Tomahawk land attack missile (TLAM) and conventional air-launched cruise missile (CALCM)).}}

{{term|Group}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Radar targets within approximately {{convert|3|nmi|mi km}} of each other.}}

{{term|Guns}}

{{defn|no=1|1=An air-to-air or air-to-surface gunshot.}}

==H==

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{{term|Hard (direction)}}

{{defn|no=1|1=High-G, energy-sustaining turn.}}

{{term|Head/head on}}

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{{term|Heads up}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Alert of an activity of interest.}}

{{term|Heavy}}

{{defn|no=1|1=A group or package known to contain three or more entities.}}

{{term|High}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Altitude between {{convert|25000|and|40000|ft|m|abbr=on}} above mean sea level (MSL).}}

{{term|Hit(s)}}

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{{term|Hold down}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to key transmitter for direction-finding (DF) steer.}}

{{term|Holding hands}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Aircraft in visual formation.}}

{{term|Hold fire}}

{{defn|no=1|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|no=1|1=Home airfield or carrier.}}

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

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to perform an in-place 180-degree turn.}}

{{term|Hostile}}

{{defn|no=1|1=A contact identified as enemy upon which clearance to fire is authorized in accordance with theater rules of engagement.}}

{{term|Hot}}

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{{term|Hotdog}}

{{defn|no=1|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|no=1|1=Informative call that an aircraft is deploying flares for either system testing or visual acquisition purposes.}}

{{term|Hotel fox}}

{{defn|no=1|1=High frequency (HF) radio.}}

{{term|House party}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Informative/directive call that a civilian building is [[booby trap]]ped or rigged with an [[improvised explosive device|IED]].}}

{{term|Husky}}

{{defn|no=1|1=(Naval) AIM-120 supported to HPRF active range; same meaning as USAF "cheapshot."}}

==I==

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{{term|In (direction)}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Informative call indicating a turn to a hot aspect relative to a ''threat''/''target''.}}

{{term|India}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Mode IV IFF.}}

{{term|Indians}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Ships of an ASUW Surface Attack Group (SAG).}}

{{term|Interrogate}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Interrogate the designated contact of the IFF mode indicated.}}

==J==

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{{term|Jackal}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Surveillance network participating group 7 (NPG 7) of [[Link 16]] TADIL.}}

{{term|Joker}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Fuel state above BINGO at which separation/bugout/event termination should begin.}}

{{term|Judy}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Aircrew has radar/visual contact on the correct target, has taken control of the intercept, and only requires situation awareness information.}}

==K==

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{{term|KIA}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Killed in action.}}

{{term|Kill}}

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{{term|Knock it off}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to cease air combat maneuvers/attacks/activities.}}

{{term|Kraken}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Release of long-range anti-ship missile (LRASM).}}

==L==

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{{term|Ladder}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Three or more groups/contacts in range.}}

{{term|Laser on}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to start laser designation.}}

{{term|Lead-trail}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Tactical formation of two contacts within a group separated in range or following one another.}}

{{term|Leaker(s)}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Airborne threat has passed through a defensive layer.}}

{{term|Line abreast}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Two contacts within a group side by side.}}

{{term|Lights on/off}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to turn on/off exterior lights.}}

{{term|Locked}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Final radar lock-on; sort is not assumed. (''BRAA''/direction)}}

{{term|Lost contact}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Radar contact lost. ("drop" track is recommended.)}}

{{term|Lost lock}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Loss of radar/IR lock-on (advisory).}}

{{term|Low}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Target altitude below {{convert|10000|ft|m|abbr=on}} above ground level (AGL).}}

==M==

{{term|Maddog}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Launch of friendly active radar homing air-to-air missile without radar guidance from the launch aircraft.}}

{{term|Magnum}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Launch of friendly anti-radiation missile (e.g., AGM-88 HARM, ALARM).}}

{{term|Mapping}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Multifunction radar operating in an air-to-ground mapping mode.}}

{{term|Marking}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Friendly aircraft leaving contrails.}}

{{term|Marmon}}

{{defn|no=1|1=5-inch (127 mm) naval gun.}}

{{term|Marshal/Marshalling}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Establish/established at a specific point.}}

{{term|Medium}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Target altitude between 10,000 ft AGL and 25,000 ft MSL.}}

{{term|Merge/Merged}}

Line 700 ⟶ 697:

{{term|Mickey}}

{{defn|no=1|1=[[HAVE QUICK]] time-of-day (TOD) signal.}}

{{term|Midnight}}

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

{{term|Monitor}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Maintain radar awareness on or assume responsibility for specified group.}}

{{term|Mother}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Parent ship.}}

{{term|Mud}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Radar warning receiver (RWR) indication of ground threat. Add clock position/azimuth and radar type if known.}}

{{term|Music}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Electronic radar jamming.}}

==N==

Line 721 ⟶ 718:

{{term|Nails}}

{{defn|no=1|1=RWR indication of an AI radar in search mode. Add clock position/azimuth and radar type if known.}}

{{term|Naked}}

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

{{term|New picture}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Call when tactical picture has changed. Supersedes previous information.}}

{{term|No factor}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Not a threat.}}

{{term|No joy}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Aircrew does not have visual contact with the target, bandit, or landmark; opposite of "Tally."}}

{{term|Notch}}

{{defn|no=1|1=All-aspect missile defensive maneuver to place threat radar/missile on the beam.}}

==O==

Line 742 ⟶ 739:

{{term|Off (direction)}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Informative call indicating attack is terminated and maneuvering to the indicated direction.}}

{{term|Offset}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Informative call indicating maneuver in a specified direction relative to target.}}

{{term|On station}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Unit/aircraft has reached assigned station.}}

{{term|Opening}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Increasing in range.}}

{{term|Oranges}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Weather call.}}

{{term|Out (direction)}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Informative call indicating a turn to a cold aspect relative to the threat; opposite of "In."}}

{{term|Outlaw}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Bogey has met point of origin criteria.}}

==P==

Line 766 ⟶ 763:

{{term|Package}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Geographically isolated collection of groups/contacts/formations.}}

{{term|Padlocked}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Informative call that aircrew cannot take eyes off an aircraft or surface position without losing tally/visual.}}

{{term|Paint(s)}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Interrogated group/radar contact responding with any of the specified IFF modes/codes established for the ID criteria.}}

{{term|Panther}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Enemy nuclear powered attack submarine.}}

{{term|Parrot}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Identification friend or foe (IFF) transponder.}}

{{term|Picture}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Summary of tactical situation as provided by an AWACS or other C2 agency.}}

{{term|Pig}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Friendly glide weapon (e.g., AGM-154 JSOW).}}

{{term|Pigeons}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Magnetic bearing and range to homeplate or specified destination.}}

{{term|Pince/Pincer}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Threat maneuvering for a bracket attack.}}

{{term|Pitbull}}

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

{{term|Playmate}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Cooperating aircraft.}}

{{term|Playtime}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Amount of time aircraft can remain on station.}}

{{term|POGO}}

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

{{term|Pop}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Starting climb for air-to-surface attack.}}

{{term|Popeye}}

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

{{term|Popup}}

Line 815 ⟶ 812:

{{term|Posit}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Request for position; usually a geographic landmark or off a common reference point.}}

{{term|Post attack}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Direction indicated after completing attack.}}

{{term|Post hole}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Rapid descending spiral.}}

{{term|Press}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to continue the attack; mutual support will be maintained.}}

{{term|Print (type)}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Unambiguous Non-Cooperative Target Recognition (NCTR) reply.}}

{{term|Privateer}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Enemy patrol boat.}}

{{term|PROBSUB}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Probable submarine contact.}}

{{term|Pull chocks}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Depart or get ready to depart. (Originates from removing wheel chocks.)}}

{{term|Pump}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Briefed maneuver to low aspect to stop closure or reset engagement geometry.}}

{{term|Pure}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive or informative call indicating pure pursuit geometry.}}

{{term|Push (channel)}}

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

{{term|Pushing}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Departing a designated point.}}

Line 855 ⟶ 852:

{{term|Quail}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Small aerial decoy/missile.}}

==R==

Line 861 ⟶ 858:

{{term|Range}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Two or more groups separated primarily in distance along the same bearing.}}

{{term|Raygun}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Indicates a radar lock-on to unknown aircraft; request for a "buddy spike" reply.}}

{{term|Reference}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to assume stated heading.}}

{{term|Repeat}}

{{defn|no=1|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.}}

{{term|Reported}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Identification of an object or contact by an intelligence system.}}

{{term|Request tasking}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Requesting an objective or heading from ground control or AWACS.}}

{{term|Reset}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Proceed to a pre-briefed position or area of operations.}}

{{term|Resume}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Resume last formation, station, or mission ordered.}}

{{term|Retrograde}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to withdraw from present position or area of operations in response to a threat.}}

{{term|Rider}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Bogey conforming with safe passage routing/airspeed/altitude procedures.}}

{{term|Rifle}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Friendly air-to-ground missile launch.}}

{{term|Ringer}}

{{defn|no=1|1=ASW mortar.}}

{{term|Ripple}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Two or more munitions released or fired in close succession.}}

{{term|Riser}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Suddenly appearing radar contact.}}

{{term|River City}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Implement immediate communications blackout.}}

{{term|Roger}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Radio transmission received; does not indicate compliance or action.}}

{{term|Rolex (±time)}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Timeline adjustment in minutes from planned mission execution time.}}

{{term|Roman Candle}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Nuclear tipped surface-to-air missile (SAM).}}

{{term|Rope}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Illumination of an aircraft with an IR pointer.}}

==S==

{{term|Saddled}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Informative call from wingman/element indicating return to briefed formation position.}}

{{term|SAM (direction)}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Visual acquisition of a surface-to-air missile (SAM) or SAM launch; should include position.}}

{{term|Sandwiched}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Aircraft positioned between opposing forces.}}

{{term|Saunter}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Fly at best endurance speed.}}

{{term|Scram}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Emergency egress directive for defensive/survival reasons.}}

{{term|Scramble}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Takeoff as quickly as possible.}}

{{term|Scud}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Any tactical ballistic missile (TBM).}}

{{term|Separate}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to leave a specific engagement.}}

{{term|Shackle}}

{{defn|no=1|1=One weave; single crossing of flight paths to adjust formation parameters.}}

{{term|Shadow}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Follow indicated target.}}

{{term|Shift}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to shift laser/IR/radar illumination.}}

{{term|Shooter}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Aircraft/unit designated to employ ordnance.}}

{{term|Shotgun}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Pre-briefed weapons state at which separation/bugout should begin.}}

{{term|Skate}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to execute launch and leave tactics.}}

{{term|Skip it}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Veto of fighter commit.}}

{{term|Skosh}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Aircraft is out of or unable to employ active radar missiles.}}

{{term|Skunk}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Maritime surface contact of unknown identity.}}

{{term|Slapshot}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to employ a HARM at a specified threat bearing.}}

{{term|Slide}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive for a high-value asset to extend while maintaining mission support.}}

{{term|Slow}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Target with a ground speed of 300 knots or less.}}

{{term|Smash}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to turn on/off anti-collision lights.}}

{{term|Smoke}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Smoke marker used to mark a position.}}

{{term|Snake}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to oscillate IR pointer about a target.}}

{{term|Snap (direction)}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Immediate vector to the described group.}}

{{term|Sniper}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to employ a known-range HARM on a specified threat.}}

{{term|Snooze}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Initiate emission control (EMCON) procedures.}}

{{term|Sort/Sorted}}

Line 1,006 ⟶ 1,003:

{{term|Spades}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Integrated group/radar contact lacking required IFF modes/codes.}}

{{term|Sparkle}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Marking a target with an IR pointer.}}

{{term|Spike}}

{{defn|no=1|1=RWR indication of AI radar in track or launch mode.}}

{{term|Spin}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Pre-briefed timing/spacing maneuver.}}

{{term|Spitter}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Aircraft departing engagement; direction given.}}

{{term|Splash}}

Line 1,025 ⟶ 1,022:

{{term|Split}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Flight member leaving formation to engage a threat.}}

{{term|Spoofing}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Voice deception is being employed.}}

{{term|Spot}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Laser designation acquisition.}}

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

{{defn|no=1|1=Operate IFF transponder as indicated.}}

{{term|Squawk flash}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Use the IFF flash feature.}}

{{term|Squawking}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Bogey responding with specific IFF mode.}}

{{term|Stack}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Two or more groups separated vertically.}}

{{term|Status}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Request for tactical situation update.}}

{{term|Steady}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to stop IR pointer oscillation.}}

{{term|Steer}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Set magnetic compass heading as indicated.}}

{{term|Stern}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Request for/directive to intercept from stern geometry.}}

{{term|Stinger}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Three or more aircraft with one in trail formation.}}

{{term|Stop}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Cease IR illumination of target.}}

{{term|Stranger}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Unidentified traffic not associated with ongoing action.}}

{{term|Strangle}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to turn off specified equipment.}}

{{term|Strip}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Fighter/section leaving formation for attack.}}

{{term|Stripped}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Out of briefed formation position.}}

{{term|Strobe}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Radar indications of noise jamming.}}

{{term|Sunshine}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Illuminating target with artificial light.}}

{{term|Sunrise}}

{{defn|no=1|1=C2 functions are available. Opposite of "Midnight."}}

{{term|Sweet}}

Line 1,089 ⟶ 1,086:

{{term|Switch/Switched}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Changing from one target/aircraft to another.}}

==T==

Line 1,095 ⟶ 1,092:

{{term|Tactical}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Request/directive to switch to tactical control.}}

{{term|Tag}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Identification of a specific system at the stated ___location.}}

{{term|Tally}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Visual sighting of a target/bandit/bogey.}}

{{term|Target ()}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Assign group targeting responsibility to aircraft.}}

{{term|Targeted ()}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Group targeting responsibility has been met.}}

{{term|Ten seconds}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Standby for "laser on" call in approximately 10 seconds.}}

{{term|Terminate}}

Line 1,117 ⟶ 1,114:

{{term|Threat}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Untargeted hostile/bandit/bogey within threat parameters.}}

{{term|Throttles}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Reduction in power to reduce IR signature.}}

{{term|Tied}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Positive radar contact with friendly element.}}

{{term|Tiger}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Enough fuel and weapons to commit.}}

{{term|Timber}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Link-16/TADIL-J net.}}

{{term|Track}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Detected point of contact visible on radar/sonar console.}}

{{term|Tracking}}

Line 1,140 ⟶ 1,137:

{{term|Trailer}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Last aircraft within a group.}}

{{term|Trashed}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Missile defeated.}}

{{term|Trespass}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Entering surface-to-air threat ring of specific system.}}

{{term|Tucker}}

{{defn|no=1|1=76mm gun.}}

{{term|Tumbleweed}}

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

{{term|Turret}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Launch of an air-to-surface missile.}}

==U==

Line 1,161 ⟶ 1,158:

{{term|Unable}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Cannot comply with request or directive.}}

{{term|Uniform}}

{{defn|no=1|1=UHF radio.}}

==V==

Line 1,170 ⟶ 1,167:

{{term|Vampire}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Hostile anti-ship missile.}}

{{term|Vanished}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Faded contact believed destroyed by friendly fire.}}

{{term|Very high}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Above 40,000 feet MSL.}}

{{term|Vic}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Three groups with the closest in range leading.}}

{{term|Victor}}

{{defn|no=1|1=VHF AM radio.}}

{{term|Visual}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Visual sighting of friendly aircraft or position; opposite of "Blind."}}

==W==

Line 1,191 ⟶ 1,188:

{{term|Wall}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Three or more groups split in azimuth.}}

{{term|Warning (color)}}

Line 1,204 ⟶ 1,201:

{{term|Weeds}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Operating below 2000 feet AGL.}}

{{term|What luck}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Request for mission results.}}

{{term|What state}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Report of fuel and missiles remaining.}}

{{term|Wilco}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Will comply.}}

{{term|Winchester}}

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

{{term|Woodpecker}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Close-in weapon system (CIWS).}}

{{term|Words}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Further information or directives.}}

{{term|Working}}

Line 1,231 ⟶ 1,228:

{{term|Yardstick}}

{{defn|no=1|1=Directive to use A/A TACAN for ranging.}}

{{glossary end}}

==See also==