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'''Multiservice Tactical Brevity Codes''' are codes used by various military air forces and air defense personnel. The codes are designed to convey complex information with a few words.

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===B===

; BANDIT : An aircraft identified as enemy, in accordance with theater ID criteria. The term does not necessarily imply direction or authority to engage.

; BANZAI : Informative call{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}} or directive to execute launch and decide tactics.

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

; BEAD WINDOW : Last transmission potentially disclosed unauthorized information.

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; BIRD(S) AWAY : Friendly SAM has been fired at designated target.

; BIRD(S) NEGAT : S/A informative call indicating unit is unable to engage a specified target with SAMs. Opposite of BIRD(S) AFFIRM.

; BITTERSWEET : Notification of possible BLUE ON BLUE situation{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}} relative to a designated track or friendly aircraft.

; BLANK : A suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) aircraft does not detect any emitters of interest.

; BLIND : No visual contact with friendly aircraft/ground position; opposite of VISUAL.

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; BULLDOG : Friendly surface/submarine-launched ASM (for example, HARPOON, EXOCET, OTOMAT).

; BULLSEYE : An established point from which the position of an object can be referenced; made by cardinal/range or digital format.

; BUMP/BUMP-UP : A fly-up{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}} to acquire line of sight (LOS) to the target or laser designation.

; BURN GLINT : used to provide illumination.

; BUSTER : Directive call to fly at maximum continuous speed.

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===C===

; CANDYGRAM : Informative call to aircraft that EW{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}} targeting information is available on a briefed secure net.

; CAP/CAPPING

:# Directive call to establish an orbit at a specified ___location. (Location)

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; CONTINUE DRY : Ordnance release not authorized.

; COVER(ING) : 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.

; CRANK : F-pole maneuver{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}}; implies illuminating target at radar gimbal limits.

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

; CYCLOPS : Any unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

===D===

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

; DATA : Standby for IDM{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}} data message concerning (object) at stated ___location.

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

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

; DEFENSIVE : Aircraft is in a defensive position and maneuvering with reference to the (SPIKE/Missile/stated condition. SAM/MUD/AAA{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}})

; DE-LOUSE : Directive to detect and identify unknown aircraft trailing friendly aircraft.

; DEPLOY : Directive to maneuver to briefed positioning.

; DIVERT : Proceed to alternate mission or base.

; DOLLY : Link-4A/TADIL C{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}}.

; DRAG(ING)

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

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

; FOX (Number) : Simulated/actual launch of air-to-air weapons.

::'''ONE''' -semiactive{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}} radar-guided missile.

::'''TWO''' -infrared-guided missile.

::'''THREE''' -active radar-guided missile.

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

; GLOWWORM : Flare dropping aircraft

; GO ACTIVE : Go to briefed Have Quick net{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}}.

; GO CLEAR : Use unencrypted voice communications.

; GOGGLE/DEGOGGLE : Directive/informative call to put on/take off [[Night Vision]] devices.

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

===J===

; JACKAL : Surveillance network participating group (NPG) of Link 16/TADIL J{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}}.

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

; JUDY : Aircrew has radar/visual contact on the correct target, has taken control of the intercept, and only requires situation awareness information. Controller will minimize radio transmissions.

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===M===

; MAGNUM : Launch of friendly antiradiation missile.

; MAPPING : Multifunction radar in an A/G mode{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}}.

; MARKING : Friendly aircraft leaving contrails.

; MARSHAL(ING) : Establish(ed) at a specific point.

; MEDIUM : Target altitude between 10,000 feet AGL and 25,000 feet MSL{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}}.

; MERGE(D)

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

:# Call indicating radar returns have come together.

; MICKEY : Have quick Time-of-Day (TOD) signal{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}}.

; MIDNIGHT : Informative call advising that C functions{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}} are no longer available; opposite of SUNRISE.

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

; MOTHER : Parent ship.

; MUD : Indicates RWR{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}} ground threat displayed followed by clock position and type. (Type/Direction)

; MUSIC : Electronic radar jamming. (On air interdiction (AI) radar, electronic deceptive jamming.)

===N===

; NAILS : Radar warning receiver indication of AI radar in search. Add clock position/azimuth, if known.

; NAKED : No RWR{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}} indications.

; NEW PICTURE : Used by controller or aircrew when tactical picture has changed. Supersedes all previous calls and re-establishes picture for all players.

; NO FACTOR : Not a threat.

; NO JOY : Aircrew does not have visual contact with the TARGET/BANDIT/landmark; opposite of TALLY.

; NOTCH : All aspect missile defensive maneuver to place threat radar/missile on the beam{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}}. (Direction)

===O===

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; PINCE/PINCER : Threat maneuvering for a bracket attack.

; PITBULL

:# Informative call AIM-120 is at MPRF{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}} active range.

:# AIM-54 at active range.

; PLAYMATE : Cooperating aircraft.

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; PRESS : Directive to continue the attack; mutual support will be maintained. Supportive role will be assumed.

; PRINT (Type) : Unambiguous noncooperative target recognition (NCTR) reply.

; PUMP : A briefed maneuver to low aspect{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}} to stop closure on the threat or geographical boundary with the intent to re-engage.

; PURE : Informative call indicating pure pursuit is being used or directive to go pure pursuit{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}}.

; PUSH (Channel) : Go to designated frequency. No acknowledgment required.

; PUSHING : Departing designated point.

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; STROBE : Radar indications of noise jamming.

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

; SUNRISE : Informative call that C functions{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}} are available. (opposite of MIDNIGHT).

; SWEET

:# Equipment indicated is operating efficiently.

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===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{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}} data message, (for example, TAG DATA).

; TALLY : Sighting of a TARGET, BANDIT, BOGEY, or enemy position; opposite of NO JOY.

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

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; TIED : Positive radar contact with element/aircraft.

; TIGER : Enough fuel and ordnance to accept a COMMIT.

; TIMBER : Air control NPG{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}} of Link 16/TADIL J{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}}.

; TRACKING

:# Stabilized gun solution{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}}.

:# Continuous illumination of a target.

:# Contact heading.

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

; WORKING

:# A SEAD{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}} aircraft is gathering EOB{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}} on a designated emitter; generally followed by signal type, (SAM/AAA/group) bearing, and range, if able.

:# Aircraft executing electronic identification (EID) on a specific aircraft/group to obtain identification necessary for beyond visual range (BVR) employment.

===Y===

; YARDSTICK : Directive to use A/A TACAN{{clarifymeClarifyme|date=May 2008}} for ranging.

==References==

*[http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/army/docs/fm101-5-1/f545con.htm FM 101-5-1: Operational Terms and Graphics], 30 September 1997, Department of the Army/HQ US Marine Corps (Appendix E)

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