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 FOREWORD
This publication has been prepared under our direction for use by our respective commands
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MICHAEL A. VANE EDWARD HANLON, JR.

Brigadier General, U.S. Army Lieutenant General, USMC
Deputy Chief of Staff for Commanding General
Doctrine, Concepts and Strategy Marine Corps Combat
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Development Command
Command

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Rear Admiral, USN Major General, USAF
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1. Purpose
This publication will ease coordination and improve understanding during multi- Service
operations. A Brevity code is a code which provides no security but which has as its sole purpose
the shortening of messages rather than the concealment of their content (Joint Publication 1-02).

2. Scope
This publication standardizes air-to-air, air-to-surface, surface-to-air, and surface-to- surface
brevity codes. The scope is limited to those [voice] brevity codes used in multi- Service operations
and does not include words unique to single-service operations. While not authoritative in nature, all
services agree to these brevity code meanings. The brevity codes have been forwarded for inclusion
or modification of current North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) joint brevity words.

3. Applicability
This publication is intended for air and ground operations personnel at the tactical level.

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 *FM 3-54.10 (FM 3-97.18)
*MCRP 3-25B
*NTTP 6-02.1
*AFTTP(I) 3-2.5

FM 3-54.10 (FM 3-97.18) U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command

Fort Monroe, Virginia
MCRP 2-25B Marine Corps Combat Development Command
Quantico, Virginia
NTTP 6-02.1 Navy Warfare Development Command
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AFTTP(I) 3-25 Air Force Doctrine Center
Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
June 2003
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
CHAPTER I SUMMARY OF CHANGES ..............................................................................I-1
NEW TERMS..................................................................................................I-1
DELETED TERMS ........................................................................................I-2 CHANGED
DEFINITIONS TO TERMS.......................................................I-2
CHAPTER II MULTI-SERVICE BREVITY CODES .............................................................II-1
CHAPTER III CATAGORY SYNOPSIS..............................................................................III-1
GENERAL AIR OPERATIONS ...................................................................III-1 AIR-
TO-AIR ..................................................................................................III-3
AIR-TO-SURFACE.......................................................................................III-5
CLOSE AIR SUPPORT ................................................................................III-5
COMBAT SEARCH AND RESCUE ............................................................III-6
LASERS ..................................................................................................III-6 BASIC
NVD/IR/ILLUMINATION ...............................................................III-6 DATA
LINKS................................................................................................III-7
JSTARS ..................................................................................................III-7
MARITIME AIR OPERATIONS..................................................................III-7
BASIC SEAD/SIGINT/EW INTEGRATION...............................................III-8
SURFACE-TO-AIR.......................................................................................III-9
SURFACE-TO-SURFACE ...........................................................................III-9
NATO-SPECIFIC TERMS ...........................................................................III-9
Glossary................................................................................................................ Glossary-1
TABLES
Table II-1 KEY...............................................................................................II-1

*This publication supercedes FM 3-97.18, MCRP 3-25B, NTTP 6-02.1 and AFTTP(I) 3-2.5, 1 Feb 2002.
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1. NEW TERMS ANYFACE Chapter I
ASLEEP
SUMMARY OF VOR FREEZE
BURN
CHANGES

FLA POPCORN
PULSE
ATTACK COMPLETE FUEL STATE QUAIL
AWAKE GADABOUT RACKET RED
BAY BEARING GINGERBREAD LIGHT
BEANSTALK GLOWWORM REFERENCE
BLOTTER GOODWILL RENO
BUDDY LASE/GUIDE GOPHER RENT
BULLRING GRIDIRON REPEAT
BUMP HEADBUTT RUMBA
BUTTON HOOK (descriptor) SAME SCAN
CAV-OKAY HOUNDOG SEARCHER
CHANNEL HUFFDUFF SET SINGLE
CHARLIE INTRUDER SLIPPING
CHECKPRINT KOBOLD SNEAKER
CINDER CLAM LAME DUCK SNOOPER
CLEARED TO ENGAGE LEVEL LINER SPOOFER
CLOWN LONG RIFLE STARE
CRUISE LOOKING STOP (abort code)
DANCE MARKPOINT TACTICAL
DANGER CLOSE MIKEDUFF TIME CHECK
DELTA MOVE BURN TRACK NUMBER
DIAMONDS NEGATIVE LASER TRACKING
DIRTY (system) OKAY TRAVEL
DOWN OILFIELD TROUT
DUFFER ORBIT VECTOR
FAKER PACMAN WEAPONS
FAN TACK PANCAKE WOOF
FEELER PEDRO
FERRET PINNACLE
FLARE POINT
POLAR BEAR
2. DELETED TERMS
AJAX BIRDDOG
SHORT SKATE
SORT TIDS/TADS
TARGET TIDS/TADS
VERY HIGH
(system) WELL
WINGS LEVEL

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3. CHANGED DEFINITIONS TO TERMS
ARM GENIE SHIFT
ATTACKING HEAVY SHOTGUN
AZIMUTH HIGH SIDE-SIDE
(system) BENT HOSTILE SILENT
BOX HOT SLOW
BULLSEYE LADDER SNAP
CEASE (activity) CEASE MARK SNAPLOCK (BRAA)
ENGAGEMENT MEDIUM SOUR
CHAMPAGNE MILLER TIME STACK
COLOR MONITOR(ING) STINGER
CONTINUE DRY MUD STOP
DATA DEADEYE NAILS SWEET
DEEP DEFENSIVE NEAR-FAR TARGET
DUCK ECHELON PIGS AWAY TIMBER
ENGAGED FAST PLAYTIME VERY FAST
2nd FOX THREE POP UP VIC
FOX 3 (X)-SHIP PRESS WALL
RANGE WEAPONS
RETROGRADE WEIGHTED
SCRAM SCRUB WHAT STATE
WIDE

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 Chapter II
MULTI-SERVICE BREVITY CODES
Table II-1 KEY

* Meaning may differ with NATO brevity word

** Not a NATO brevity word
[NATO] NATO brevity word not used by US forces but
may be encountered in combined operations.
TERM New brevity code

text of Change to brevity code definition

definition
(A/A) Brevity code definition applies to air-to-air
(A/A) operations
(A/S) Brevity code definition applies to air-to-
surface (A/S) operations
(S/A) Brevity code definition applies to surface-to-
air (S/A) operations
(S/S) Brevity code definition applies to surface-to-
surface (S/S) operations
(EW) Brevity code definition applies to electronic
warfare (EW) operations
(AIR-MAR) Brevity code definition applies to maritime air
(AIR-MAR) operations
Note: All brevity codes pertain to general air operations unless indicated otherwise.
NATO definitions derived from APP/MPP-7B, Change 0.

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 ABORT Directive call to cease action/attack/event/mission.
ACTION Directive call to initiate a briefed attack sequence or
maneuver.
(system)ACTIVE
(EW) Referenced emitter is radiating at the stated location
(location/ direction)
or along the stated bearing.
ADD (system/
(EW) Directive call to add a specific (system) or (EOB
category)**
category) to search responsibilities.
ALARM Directive/informative call indicating the termination of
EMCON procedures. Opposite of SNOOZE.
ALFA CHECK Request for/confirmation of bearing and range from
requesting aircraft to described point.
ALLIGATOR Link-11/ TADIL A.
ANCHOR(ED)
1. Informative call to indicate a turning engagement at the
(location)
specified location.
2. Directive call to orbit about a specific point.
3. Refueling track flown by tanker.
ANGELS Height of friendly aircraft in thousands of feet from mean
sea level (MSL). (NOTE: NATO definition does not specify
MSL or AGL)
ANYFACE* Friendly GCI/AEW command and control agency when
callsign is not known.
ARIZONA No anti-radiation missile (ARM) ordnance remaining.
ARM** CONTACT(s) resulting from target maneuvers exceeding
GROUP criteria.
ASLEEP ** Enemy air defense system is not operating and is not
expected to engage friendly aircraft. Opposite of AWAKE.
AS FRAGGED Unit or element will be performing exactly as stated by the
air tasking order (ATO).
ATTACK(ING) (A/S) Directive/(informative) call indicating aircraft are
committed to air-to-surface delivery on a specific ground
target. Direction/bearing from which the weapon will be
coming may be given.
ATTACK COMPLETE** (A/S) Mandatory call from the attack aircraft to the Joint
Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) during Type III control
indicating completion of ordnance release. (See also
CLEARED TO ENGAGE)
AUTHENTICATE To request or provide a response to a coded challenge.
AUTOCAT Any communications relay using automatic
retransmissions.

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(weapon) AWAY Release/launch of specified weapon (e.g. BIRDS AWAY,
PIGS AWAY, LONG RIFLE AWAY, etc.) NOTE: Include
launch location in bullseye format and weapons track
direction for PIGS and LONG RIFLE.
AWAKE** Enemy Air Defense system is operating and may engage
friendly aircraft. Opposite of ASLEEP.
AZIMUTH* 1. (A/A) A picture label describing two GROUPs separated
laterally. *GROUP names will be referenced by cardinal
directions. (e.g. NORTH GROUP, SOUTH GROUP, or
EAST GROUP, WEST GROUP) (NOTE: NATO definition
includes two or more GROUPS).
2*. (S/A) Direction to the threat.
BANDIT An aircraft identified as an enemy in accordance with (IAW)
theater ID criteria. The term does not necessarily imply
direction or authority to engage.
BANZAI Informative/directive call to execute launch and decide
tactics.
BASE
Reference number used to indicate such information as
(+/- number)
headings, altitude, fuels, etc.
BAY [NATO] (EW) Carry out deception plan indicated or in
accordance with previous orders.
BEAD WINDOW Last transmission potentially disclosed unauthorized
information.
BEAM (w/cardinal
CONTACT stabilized within 70 to 110 degrees of aspect.
direction)*
(NOTE: NATO = 60-120 degrees aspect)
BEANSTALK [NATO] Information call advising datalink users to check
equipment for spurious tracks.
BEARING (w/sub-
Inner GROUP formation with the trailer displaced
cardinal direction)**
approximately 45 degrees behind the leader.
(system) BENT System indicated is inoperative. Cancelled by OKAY.
BINGO Fuel state needed for recovery.
BIRD Friendly surface-to-air missile (SAM).
BIRD(S) AFFIRM (S/A) Surface-to-Air informative call indicating a FRIENDLY
unit is able and prepared to engage a specified target with
SAMs. Opposite of BIRD(S) NEGAT.
BIRD(S) NEGAT (S/A) Surface-to-Air informative call indicating a FRIENDLY
unit is unable to engage a specified target with SAMs.
Opposite of BIRD(S) AFFIRM.
BITTERSWEET** Notification of possible blue-on-blue (fratricide) or blue-on-
neutral situation relative to a designated track or
FRIENDLY aircraft.

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 BLIND No visual contact with FRIENDLY aircraft/ground position.
Opposite of VISUAL.
BLOTTER [NATO] (EW) ECM receiver.
BLOW THROUGH Directive/informative call that aircraft will continue straight
ahead at the merge and not become ANCHORED with
target(s).
BOGEY A radar or visual air CONTACT whose identity is unknown.
BOGEY DOPE Request for target information as requested or for closest
GROUP in BRAA (with appropriate fill ins)
BOX Picture label with GROUPs in a square or offset square
(See CHAMPAGNE and VIC for GROUP names).
BRAA 1. Following information is in a tactical control format
providing target bearing, range, altitude, and aspect,
relative to the specified friendly aircraft.
2.* Request/directive call to switch to tactical BRAA control
format.
BRACKET (direction) Directive call to maneuver to a position on opposite sides,
either laterally or vertically from the target.
BREAK (direction) Directive call to perform an immediate maximum
performance 180-degree turn (or as directed) in the
indicated direction.
BREAK AWAY Tanker or receiver call indicating immediate vertical and
nose/tail separation between tanker and receiver is
required.
BREVITY** Directive call indicating the radio frequency is becoming
saturated, degraded or jammed and briefer transmissions
must follow. (NOTE: See NATO term ZIPLIP)
BROADCAST Request/directive call to switch to broadcast control format.
BROKE LOCK Advisory call regarding loss of radar/IR lock-on.
BRUISER Friendly air launched anti-ship missile.
BUDDY
(A/S) Request or informative communications to have
(LASE/GUIDE)**
guidance of a weapon from a source other than delivering
aircraft.
BUDDY LOCK Radar locked to a known friendly aircraft. Normally a
response to a SPIKED or BUDDY SPIKE calls.
BUDDY SPIKE
Friendly aircraft radar lock-on indication on radar warning
(position /heading/alt)
receiver (RWR).
BUGOUT (direction) Separation from that particular engagement / attack /
operation with no intent to reengage/return.
BULLDOG (S/S) Friendly surface/submarine launched anti-ship
missile.

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BULLRING (AIR-MAR) Maritime aircraft patrol zone.
BULLSEYE An established reference point from which the position of
an object can be referenced by bearing (Magnetic) and
range (NM) from this point.
BUMP/BUMP-UP (A/S) A climb to acquire line of sight (LOS) to the target or
laser designation.
BURN** (A/S) Informative call that Gated Laser Illuminator (GLINT)
is being used to provide illumination. Typically employed
by AC-130 to illuminate surface points of interest.
BUSTER Directive call to fly at maximum continuous speed
(military power).
BUTTON Radio channel setting.
BUZZER** Electronic communications jamming. (NOTE: same as
NATO term, CHATTER)
CANDYGRAM** (EW) Informative call to aircraft that electronic warfare
targeting information is available on a briefed secure net.
CAP/CAPPING
1. Directive call to establish a combat air patrol (CAP) at a
(location)
specified location.
2. Descriptive term for aircraft in a CAP.
CAPTURED (A/S) Aircrew has acquired and is able to track a specified
surface target with an on-board sensor.
CAV-OK Cloud and Visibility Okay (pronounced kav-okay). ICAO
term meaning no significant clouds below 5,000 feet,
visibility at least six miles, no precipitation or storms.
CEASE (activity) Directive to discontinue stated activity; e.g. CEASE
BUZZER, CEASE LASER, etc.
CEASE ENGAGEMENT (S/A) A fire control order used to direct air defense units to
stop tactical action against a specified target. Guided
missiles already in flight will continue to intercept.
CEASE FIRE (S/A) Discontinue firing/do not open fire. Missiles in flight
are allowed to continue to intercept; continue to track.
CHAMPAGNE A picture label of three distinct GROUPs with two in front
and one behind. *GROUP names should be NORTH LEAD
GROUP and SOUTH LEAD GROUP or WEST LEAD
GROUP and EAST LEAD GROUP and TRAIL GROUP.
(MAJOR CHANGE-USN/USMC)
CHANNEL** Stacked net within a Link 16 Network.

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 CHARLIE 1.* (AIR-MAR) The expected landing time on the ship.
2. (AIR-MAR) Directive to land aircraft on ship.
3.* (time in minutes) (AIR-MAR) An advisory call
modifying/delaying the briefed recovery time (e.g.,
CHARLIE TEN).
CHATTERMARK Directive call to begin using briefed radio procedures to
counter communications jamming.
CHEAPSHOT** AIM-120 missile data link terminated between high and
medium PRF active.
CHECK (number,
Turn (number) degrees left or right and maintain new
LEFT/RIGHT)
heading.
CHECK FIRING** (S/S) Directive call to cease firing immediately.
CHECKPRINT (track
1. Request by an Air Defense Commander for unit(s) to
#)**
provide amplifying information on a specified track.
2. Reply/informative to Air Defense Commander followed
by positive track information using format specified in
applicable OPTASK document.
CHERUBS** Height of a friendly aircraft in hundreds of feet AGL.
(NOTE: NATO definition, when adopted, will not specify
AGL or MSL)
CHICKS Friendly aircraft.
CLAM [NATO] (EW) Cease all or indicated electromagnetic
and/or acoustic emissions in accordance with national
instructions and exercise orders. Potential intelligence
collector(s) in area (estimated duration of CLAM hours).
CLEAN 1. No sensor information on non-friendly group of interest.
2. No visible battle damage.
3. Aircraft not carrying external stores.
CLEARED Response to requested action is authorized. No
engaged/support roles are assumed
CLEARED HOT Ordnance release is authorized.
CLEARED TO
(A/S) JTAC Type III control clearance. Attack aircraft flight
ENGAGE**
leaders may initiate attacks within the parameters imposed
by the JTAC. Attack platform will provide ATTACK
COMPLETE call to JTAC, indicating completion of
ordnance release.
CLOAK Directive/informative call to switch from normal/overt
external lighting to covert night vision device (NVD) only
compatible lighting.
CLOSING** Decreasing in separation.
CLOWN [NATO] (EW) Deception jammer.

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COLD 1. A descriptive/directive call to initiate a turn in the CAP
away from the anticipated threats.
2. Defined area is not expected to receive fire (enemy or
friendly).
3. Intercept geometry will result in a pass or roll out behind
the target.
COLOR (system/
(EW) Request for information on a type (system) at stated
position)**
location; implies a request for ambiguity resolution. May be
used with datalink data message- COLOR, DATA.
COMEBACK
Directive call to reverse course.
(direction)
COMEOFF (direction) 1. (A/A) Directive call to maneuver as indicated to either
regain mutual support or to deconflict flight paths. Implies
both VISUAL and TALLY.
2.* (A/S) Directive call to maneuver or execute a specific
instruction (e.g., COMEOFF DRY).
COMMIT Directive call to intercept a GROUP of interest.
COMPOSITION** Request for number of contacts within a GROUP.
CONFETTI Chaff lane or corridor.
CONS/CONNING Descriptive term for nonfriendly aircraft leaving contrails.
CONTACT 1. Sensor contact at the stated position.
2. Acknowledges sighting of a specified reference point.
3.* Individual radar return within a GROUP or ARM.
CONTAINER** Inner GROUP formation with four CONTACTs oriented in a
square or offset square.
CONTINUE Continue present maneuver, does not imply a change in
clearance to engage or expend ordnance.
CONTINUE DRY Continue present maneuver, ordnance release not
authorized. Training use only.
COVER* Directive/Informative call to assign S/A weapons or
establish an A/A posture that will allow engagement of a
specified track or threat if required.
CRANK (direction) F-Pole maneuver in the direction indicated; *implies
illuminating target at/near radar GIMBAL limits.
CROSSING** Descriptive term for when two GROUPs initially separated
in azimuth decrease azimuth separation to pass each
other.
CRUISE [NATO] Informative or directive call to return to cruise
speed (after BUSTER or GATE).

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 CUTOFF Requests for, or directive to, intercept using cutoff
geometry.
CYCLOPS Any UAV.
DANCE (column
[NATO] (EW) Shift all lines to COMPLAN ( ).
codeword/ designator)
DANGER CLOSE** (A/S, S/S) Informative call that friendly troops are within
close proximity of the target (determined by the
weapon/munition delivered/fired). NOTE: Specific
DANGER CLOSE distances, assumptions, and procedures
are contained in J-Fire guide.
DASH (#) Aircraft position within a flight. Use if specific callsign is
unknown.
DATA (object,
Standby for data link message concerning object at stated
position)**
location.
DEADEYE Informative call by a laser designator indicating the laser
system is inoperative.
DECLARE Inquiry as to the identification of a specified track(s),
target(s), or correlated GROUP.
DEEP** Descriptive term used to indicate separation between the
nearest and farthest GROUPs in range in a relative
formation of three or more groups, used to describe a
LADDER, VIC, CHAMPAGNE, BOX.
DEFENSIVE* Aircraft is under attack, maneuvering defensively, and
unable to ensure deconfliction or mutual support.
DEFENDING
Aircraft is in a defensive position and maneuvering with
(direction)
reference to a surface-to-air threat.
DELOUSE** Directive call to detect, identify, and engage (if required)
unknown aircraft trailing friendly aircraft.
DELTA( )( ) (AIR-MAR) Hold and conserve fuel at altitude and position
indicated during shipboard operations.
DEPLOY Directive call for the element to maneuver to briefed
positioning.
DETAILS** Request for modified J-FIRE 9-Line Brief from Joint
Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS).
DIAMONDS
An IR event location
(w/position)** .
DIRTY Link is not encrypted.
DIVERT Proceed to alternate base/*mission.
DOLLY Link-4A/TADIL C.

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(system) DOWN (EW) Referenced emitter has stopped radiating at the
(location/ direction) ** stated location or along the stated bearing. (NOTE:
DOWN does not mean system destroyed)
DRAG (cardinal Contact aspect stabilized at 0-60 degrees angle from tail or
direction) 120-180 degrees angle from nose.
DROP(PING) 1. Directive/informative call to stop monitoring a specified
emitter/target and resume search responsibilities.
2. Informative call that fighter has discontinued tracking
responsibility.
3. (TRACK ) Remove the emitter/target from tactical
picture/track stores.
4.* (EW) Directive call to remove a specific system or EOB
category from search responsibilities.
DUCK [NATO] Informative/directive call to descend and increase
speed.
DUFFER (EW) DF equipped unit.
ECHELON (sub-
Fill-in to a picture label describing GROUPs aligned behind
cardinal
and to the side of the closest GROUP.
direction)*
ECHO Positive System M/Mode X (or comparable system) reply.
EMPTY** (EW) No emitters of interest detected. (NOTE: equivalent to
NATO term, BLANK)
ENGAGE A fire control order used to direct or authorize units and/or
weapon systems to fire on a designated target.
ENGAGED* Informative inter-flight call from a fighter maneuvering in the
visual arena (NOTE: NATO definition is, “Descriptive call
indicating maneuvering with intent to kill”)
ESTIMATE Estimate of the size, range, height, or other parameter of a
specified contact; implies degradation.
EXTEND(ING)
Short-term maneuver to gain energy, distance, or
(direction)
separation, normally with the intent of reengaging.
EYEBALL 1. Fighter with primary visual identification responsibility.
2. EO/IR acquisition of an aircraft. Normally followed by
number of aircraft observed.
FADED Radar contact is lost on nonfriendly air/surface contact and
any positional information given is estimated.
FAKER [NATO] A FRIENDLY track acting as a HOSTILE for
exercise purposes.
FAN TACK
[NATO] (EW) Left and right hand edges of jammed sector
are and .
FAST* Target speed is estimated to be 600 – 900 knots /Mach 1 –
1.5 (Note: NATO = 400 knots to 600 knots/Mach 1)
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 FATHER (AIR-MAR) Shipboard TACAN station.
FEELER [NATO] (EW) Shipborne fire control radar.
FEET WET/DRY Flying over water/land.
FENCE (IN/OUT) Set cockpit switches as appropriate before entering/exiting
the combat area.
FERRET [NATO] (EW) Airborne electronic reconnaissance activity
or aircraft.
FLANK (direction) CONTACT aspect stabilized at 120 to 150 degrees angle
from tail or 30 to 60 degrees angle from nose.
FLARE(S) Directive to deploy flares.
FLASH (system) Temporarily activate specified system for identification
purposes (IFF/afterburner/flare/chaff/etc.).
FLASHLIGHT** Directive term for helicopter to turn on IR floodlight (pointed
at ground to aid visual acquisition by escort aircraft).
FLAVOR Visually identified nationality of a contact.
FLOAT Directive/informative call to expand the formation laterally
within visual limits to maintain radar contact or prepare for
a defensive response.
FLOW (direction)** Directive call to fly stated heading.
FOX (number) Simulated/actual launch of A/A weapons. ONE -
Semiactive radar-guided missile. TWO - IR-guided missile.
THREE - Active radar-guided missile.
2nd FOX THREE** Simulated or actual launch of multiple active radar-guided
missiles on the same target.
FOX THREE (X) SHIP** Valid missile shot against (x) separate targets (assumes 1
missile per target).
FOX MIKE VHF/FM radio.
FREEZE BURN** Directive call to AC-130 to freeze the GLINT position in the
present location.
FRIENDLY A positively identified friendly aircraft, *ship, or *ground
position.
FUEL STATE (time)** (AIR-MAR) A helicopter's fuel quantity, expressed in hours
and minutes before having to make a controlled emergency
landing.
FURBALL* Descriptive/informative call indicating known non-friendly
aircraft and friendly aircraft are in close proximity to each
other. Can be response to a DECLARE request. (NOTE:
NATO equivalent term is MIX-UP. NATO definition of
FURBALL is,: “A turning fight involving multiple aircraft”)

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GADABOUT (#) [NATO] Informative call indicating the upper limit of height
sanctuary for fighters in the MEZ. (“GADABOUT 25” means
the upper limit of the height sanctuary is 25,000 feet;
“Gadabout 16 to 24” means the height sanctuary is
between 16,000 to 24,000 feet).
GADGET Radar or emitter equipment.
GATE Directive/informative call to fly as quickly as possible, using
after-burner/max power.
GENIE** (EW) Emitter is employing electronic protection measures.
GIMBAL Radar target is approaching azimuth or elevation tracking
limits.
GINGERBREAD Voice imitative deception is suspected on this net.
GLOWWORM [NATO] Flare dropping aircraft.
GO ACTIVE Go to briefed frequency agile net.
GO CLEAR Use unencrypted voice communications.
GO SECURE Activate encrypted voice communications.
GOGGLE/
Directive call to put on/take off NVDs.
DEGOGGLE**
GOGGLES ON/OFF** Informative call that NVDs are on/off.
GOODWILL Informative call indicating the boundary of an active friendly
MEZ.
GOPHER** A BOGEY that has not conformed to safe passage routing,
airspeed, or altitude procedures. Will only be used when
safe passage or minimum risk routing procedures are part
of an ID matrix.
GORILLA Large force of indeterminate numbers and formation.
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.
GREYHOUND** Friendly ground attack cruise missile (e.g., TLAM).
GRIDIRON [NATO] (EW) Jamming signal appears on my PPI scope or
jamming signal prevents determination of range and
bearing % of time.
GROUP* Any number of air contacts within 3 NM in azimuth and
range of each other. (NOTE: NATO definition includes an
altitude discrimination of within 20,000 feet)
GUNS Reference to A/A or A/S gun engagement.
HANDSHAKE** Link 16 Air Control NPG initiation between air control unit
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 HARD (direction) High-G, energy sustaining 180-degree turn (or as directed)
in the indicated direction.
HEADBUTT** Directive term to fighters /interceptors to immediately divert
a track of interest clear of a restricted or prohibited area.
HEADS UP Alert of an activity of interest.
HEAVY* A GROUP known to contain three or more individual
entities. (NOTE: NATO definition: The largest GROUP of
factor BOGEYS/ BANDITS)
HIGH* CONTACT is greater than 40,000 ft MSL. (NOTE: NATO is
25,000 to 50,000 ft MSL)
HIT(S) 1. Momentary radar return(s).
2. (altitude) (A/A) Indicates approximate target altitude
(e.g., GROUP BULLSEYE 360/10, HITS 15 THOUSAND).
3. (A/S) Weapons impact within lethal distance.
HOLD DOWN Directive to key transmitter for DF steer.
HOLD FIRE (S/A) An emergency fire control order to stop firing on a
designated target, to include destruction of any missiles in-
flight.
HOLDING HANDS Aircraft in visual formation.
HOLLOW** Any data link message not received.
HOME PLATE Home airfield or ship.
HOOK 1. (direction) Directive call to perform an in-place 180-
degree turn.
2. (descriptor)** Datalink directive call to cue sensors to
described A/S point (point of interest, SAM, markpoint, TN,
etc.)
HOSTILE* A contact identified as enemy upon which clearance to fire
is authorized in accordance with theater rules of
engagement.
NOTE: the above use of hostile is used as a brevity term
for air-to-air, and air-to-surface engagements and should
not be confused with the same term in TADIL and ROE.
NOTE: NATO “HOSTILE” brevity term does not necessarily
constitute authorization to fire. Theater Commander
should specify in ATO SPINS the exact definition of
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HOT 1. A descriptive/directive call to initiate a turn in the CAP
toward the anticipated threats.
2. *Defined area is expected to receive fire (enemy
or friendly).
3. (A/S) Ordnance employment intended or completed.
4. CONTACT aspect stabilized at 160-180 degrees angle
from tail or 0 – 20 degrees angle from nose.
5. Intercept geometry will result in passing in front of the
target.
HOTDOG (color)** Informative/directive call that a friendly aircraft is
approaching or is at a specified standoff distance from the
sovereign airspace of a nation (as defined by national
boundaries or territorial sea and airspace). (Color may
indicate additional standoff distance.) Follow briefed
procedures.
HOTEL FOX HF radio.
HOUNDOG [NATO] (A/A) Call made by free fighter indicating that he is
in a position to employ weapons.
HUFFDUFF [NATO] (EW) HFDF equipment or unit fitted with HFDF
equipment.
HUSKY Informative call that the AIM-120 is at HPRF active range.
ID 1. Directive call to identify the target.
2. Informative call that identification is accomplished,
followed by type.
IDLE** Joint STARS call indicating surface vehicles are stationary.
IN (direction) 1. Informative call indicating a turn toward a known threat.
Opposite of OUT.
2.* (A/S) Entering terminal phase of an air-to-ground
attack. Opposite of OFF.
IN PLACE (direction)** Perform indicated maneuver simultaneously.
INDIA Mode IV.
INTERROGATE Interrogate the designated contact of the IFF mode
indicated.
INTRUDER An individual, unit or weapon system in or near an
operational or exercise area, which represents the threat of
intelligence gathering or disruptive activity.
JACKAL Surveillance network participating group (NPG) of Link
16/TADIL J.
JINK Directive call to perform an unpredictable maneuver to
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 JOKER Fuel state above BINGO at which separation/bugout/event
termination should begin.
JUDY (A/A) Aircrew has radar or visual contact on the correct
target, has taken control of the intercept and only requires
situation awareness information; Controller will minimize
radio transmissions.
KILL 1.* Directive call to fire on designated target. (NOTE:
NATO term is ENGAGE)
2. (A/A) In training, an informative call by a fighter to
indicate kill criteria has been fulfilled.
KNOCK IT OFF In training, a directive call to cease all air combat
maneuvers/attacks/ activities/exercises.
KOBOLD [NATO] Informative call indicating that a specific friendly
MEZ is not active. (Opposite of OILFIELD).
LADDER Picture label with three or more groups on the same
azimuth but separated by range. *Group names should be
LEAD GROUP, MIDDLE GROUP, TRAIL GROUP
LAME DUCK An aircraft in a minor state of emergency.
LASER ON Directive/informative call to start/acknowledge laser
designation.
LASING** Informative call indicating that the speaker is firing the
laser.
LAST** Command and control (C2) term that provides the last
contact altitude from a high fidelity source (fighter radar,
etc.).
LEAD-TRAIL* Inner GROUP formation of two contacts separated in
range.
LEAKER(S) Airborne threat has passed through a defensive layer. Call
should include amplifying information.
LEAN (direction)** Directive/informative call to maneuver in a direction to
avoid the threat. (NOTE: equivalent NATO term is KICK)
LEVEL (A/A) Inter-flight informative call that contact is co-altitude.
LIGHTS ON/OFF Directive to turn on/off all exterior lights.
LIGHTBULB** Directive call for flight to turn all position lights to bright.
LINE ABREAST Inner GROUP formation of two or more contacts separated
in azimuth.
LINER [NATO] Fly at speed giving maximum cruising range.
LOCKED 1. (w/GROUP label) Radar lock-on; SORT is not
assumed.
2. (w/position) Radar lock-on; correct targeting is not
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LONG RIFLE** (A/S) Friendly, long range A/S missile launch (e.g. AGM-
130, SLAM- ER). See (weapon) AWAY.
LOOKING Aircrew does not have the ground object, reference point,
or target in sight (opposite of CONTACT).
LOW* Contact altitude below 10,000 ft MSL. (NOTE: NATO = 500
to 5,000 feet AGL)
LOWDOWN** A request to provide tactical ground information pertinent to
the mission in a digital bullseye format.
MADDOG Visual AIM-120 / AIM-54 launch.
MAGNUM (system/
(A/S) Launch of friendly antiradiation missile.
location)
MANEUVER (AZIMUTH
Informative call that specified GROUP is maneuvering in
/RANGE/ ALTITUDE)**
azimuth, range, and/or altitude.
MAPPING (A/S) Multifunction radar in an A/G mode.
MARK** 1. Used when aircraft passes over pickup zone/landing
zone (PZ/LZ) team.
2. Directive term to record the location of a ground point of
interest.
3. (S/S) Spotting round (normally white phosphorus [WP]
or illumination on the deck to indicate targets to aircraft,
ground troops, or fire support.
MARKING** Informative call indicating friendly aircraft is leaving
contrails. (NOTE: NATO term is CONNING)
MARKPOINT** Datalink non-designated geographic point of interest.
MARSHAL(ING) Establish(ed) at a specific point.
MEDIUM* Contact altitude between 10,000 ft MSL and 40,000 ft MSL.
(NOTE: NATO: 5,000’ AGL to 25,000’ MSL)
MERGE(D) 1. Information that friendlies and targets have arrived in the
same visual arena.
2. Informative call indicating radar returns have come
together.
MICKEY HAVE QUICK time-of-day (TOD) signal.
MIDNIGHT Informative call advising that C2 radar functions are
unavailable due to degradation. Advisory information is still
available. Opposite of SUNRISE.
MIKEDUFF [NATO] (EW) MFDF equipment or unit fitted with MFDF
equipment.
MILLER TIME** (A/S) Informative call indicating completion of air-to-ground
ordnance delivery. Generally used by the last striker in
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MONITOR(ING) 1. Maintain(ing) sensor awareness on specified GROUP.
2.* (AIR-MAR) Directive call to an aircraft to maintain
contact/targeting information on a maritime surface contact.
MOTHER (AIR-MAR) Parent ship.
MOVE BURN
(A/S) Directive call to AC-130 to move GLINT in specified
(bearing)**
direction. NOTE: Do not use LEFT/RIGHT for moving a
BURN.
MOVER(S)** Unidentified surface vehicles(s) in motion.
MUD (type w/direction/
Informative call Indicating RWR ground threat displayed
range if able)
with no launch indication.
MUSIC Radar electronic deceptive jamming.
NAILS (direction) 1. RWR indication of AI radar in search. (NOTE: NATO
term is SPOTTED).
2.* (A/S) 2.75-inch flechette rockets.
NAKED No RWR indications.
NEAR-FAR** Fighter term depicting a radar-apparent description of two
or more contacts within a GROUP separated in range.
NEGATIVE
Sensor information on a friendly aircraft is lost.
CONTACT**
Termination of CONTACT, track plotting is not warranted.
NEGATIVE LASER** (A/S) Aircraft has not acquired Laser energy.
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(ING)
Directive/informative call that an aircraft is in a defensive
(direction)
position and maneuvering with reference to an air-to-air
threat.
OCCUPIED** Ground equipment present at tasked target location.
Opposite of VACANT.
OFF (direction) Informative call indicating attack is terminated and
maneuvering to the indicated direction.
OFFSET (direction) Directive/informative call indicating maneuver in a specified
direction with reference to the target.
OILFIELD [NATO] Activated friendly MEZ (Opposite of KOBOLD)
(system) OKAY System indicated is fully operative (cancels BENT).
ON STATION Informative call that unit/aircraft has reached assigned
station.
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OPENING Increasing in separation.
ORBIT(ING) Directive(descriptive) call to hold on current or indicated
position.
OUT (direction) Informative call indicating a turn to a cold aspect relative to
a known threat.
OUTLAW** Informative call that a BOGEY has met point of origin
criteria for ROE.
PACKAGE Geographically isolated collection of GROUPs.
PACMAN [NATO] Informative call that the fighters have found the end
of the threat formation and are converting; given in range
and bearing from the BULLSEYE (e.g. “BLUE 4 is
PACMAN 290/5”).
PADLOCKED Informative call indicating aircrew cannot take eyes off an
aircraft, ground target, or surface position without risk of
losing TALLY/VISUAL.
PAINT(S) An interrogated group/radar contact that is responding with
any of the specified IFF/SIF modes and correct codes
established for the ID criteria.
PANCAKE [NATO] Land or I wish to land (reason may be specified,
e.g. PANCAKE AMMO, PANCAKE FUEL).
PARROT IFF/SIF transponder.
PASSING** Descriptive term for when two GROUPs initially separated
in range, decrease range separation and pass each other.
PEDRO [NATO] Rescue helicopter.
PICTURE A request to provide air information pertinent to the mission
in a digital bullseye format.
PIG(S)** (A/S) Friendly glide weapon(s) (e.g. JSOW). See (weapon)
AWAY.
PIGEONS Magnetic bearing and range to HOMEPLATE.
PINCE Threat maneuvering for a bracket attack.
PINNACLE [NATO] (EW) An emission believed to originate from a
platform assumed to be FRIENDLY.
PITBULL 1. Informative call that the AIM-120 is at MPRF active
range.
2. Informative call that the AIM-54 is at active range.
PITCH/ PITCHBACK
Directive call for fighter or flight to execute a nose-high
LEFT/RIGHT
heading reversal.
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 PLAYTIME Amount of time aircraft can remain on station, given in
hours plus minutes (e.g. ONE PLUS THIRTY equals one
hour and thirty minutes).
(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.
POINT** Datalink sensor point/track of interest.
POLAR BEAR
[NATO] Friendly aircraft has VISUAL/contact on the
(direction)
FRIENDLY PACKAGE and is joining.
POP 1. (A/S) Starting climb for A/S attack.
2. Max performance climb out of low-altitude structure.
POPCORN** CSAR aircraft departing the landing zone (LZ). Usually
followed by number of recovered personnel, (e.g. "STING
1, POPCORN PLUS 2")
POPEYE Flying in clouds or area of reduced visibility.
POP-UP 1. (A/A) Informative call of a GROUP that has suddenly
appeared inside of briefed range.
2. (S/A)* Criteria used as a self-defense method, within the
ROE, to protect friendly air defense elements from
HOSTILE aircraft.
POSIT Request for friendly position; response in terms of a
geographic landmark or from a common reference point.
POST HOLE Rapid descending spiral.
PRESS Directive call that a requested action is approved and
mutual support will be maintained.
PRINT (type) Active NCTR reply.
PULSE** Informative/Directive call used to illuminate an enemy
position with flashing IR energy.
PUMP A briefed maneuver to minimize closure on the threat or
geographical boundary with the intent to re-engage. Used
to initiate a Grinder tactic.
PURE Informative call indicating pure pursuit is being used or
directive to go pure pursuit.
PUSH (channel) Directive to switch to designated frequency; no
acknowledgment required.
PUSHING Departing designated point.
QUAIL** Enemy air-/surface-launched cruise missile.
RACKET (EW) Intercepted electronic emission that has been
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RANGE** A picture label describing two GROUPs separated in
distance along the same line of bearing. Groups names will
be LEAD GROUP / TRAIL GROUP.
RAYGUN (position/
Indicating a radar lock-on to unknown aircraft. A request
heading/ altitude)
for a BUDDY SPIKE reply from friendly aircraft meeting
these parameters.
RED LIGHT** Time when search and rescue (SAR) aircraft is no longer
SAR capable.
REFERENCE
Directive to assume stated heading.
(direction)
RENO [NATO] (A/A) Indicates that more than one radar contact is
observed and the pilot is able to distinguish his assigned
target.
RENT (EW) Report of characteristics of an intercepted signal.
REPEAT** 1. (S/S) Directive call (during adjustment) to fire again
using the same firing data.
2. (S/S) Directive call (during fire for effect) to fire the same
number of rounds using the same method of fire for effect.
REPORTED
Information provided is derived from an off-board source.
(information)**
RESET Proceed to a pre-briefed position or area of operations.
RESTAKE** Request for Joint STARS to drive a new STAKE at the
target centroid reported with direction of travel and
elevation. Initiated by aircrew.
RESUME Resume last formation/route/mission ordered.
RETROGRADE Directive/informative call to withdraw in response to a
threat, continue mission as able, may RESET/RESUME if
threat is negated.
RIDER A BOGEY that is conforming to safe passage routing,
airspeed, or altitude procedures.
RIFLE (A/S) Friendly air-to-surface missile launch.
RIPPLE (A/S) Two or more munitions released or fired in close
succession.
ROGER Indicates the receipt of radio transmission; does not
indicate compliance or reaction.
ROLEX (+/- time) Time line adjustment in minutes always referenced from
original preplanned mission execution time. PLUS means
later; MINUS means earlier.
ROPE Circling an IR pointer around an aircraft to help the aircraft
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 ROTATOR** Joint STARS MTI returns that signifies a high probability of
a rotating antenna.
RUMBA 1. *Radar has detected jamming/mutual interference but
has not resolved the type.
2. [NATO] Own ship maneuvering for ranging.
SADDLED Informative call from wingman or element indicating the
return to briefed formation position.
SAM (direction) Visual acquisition of a SAM in flight or a SAM launch,
should include position.
SAME Informative reply indicating that the aircrew has the
identical information as was just stated.
SANDWICHED Aircraft or element is between opposing aircraft or
elements.
SAUNTER Fly at best endurance.
SCAN [NATO] Search sector indicated and report any contacts.
SCHLEM** (A/A) Training term for simulated high off boresight IR
missile launch. Not assessable for simulated kill/kill
removal.
SCRAM (direction) 1. Directive/informative call to egress for defensive or
survival reasons; no further HVAA mission support is
expected.
2. [NATO] Directive call to cease the intercept and take
immediate evasive action. Implies that the target aircraft is
being engaged by SAMs or other air defense fighters.
SCRAMBLE Takeoff as quickly as possible.
SCRUB** Joint STARS Moving Target Indicator (MTI) return that
signifies a low slow airborne target
SCUD Any threat theater ballistic missile (TBM).
SEARCHER (EW) Unit having intercept equipment without DF
capability. All references to DUFFERs are applicable to
searchers within their capabilities.
SEPARATE(ING) Leaving a specific engagement; may or may not reenter.
SEPARATION** Request for separation between two GROUPS. Response
will include the follow-on GROUP's separation, altitude, and
fill-ins.
SET
A command to set (or have set) a particular speed. May be
in knots/indicated or in Mach.
SHACKLE One weave, a single crossing of flight paths; maneuver to
adjust or regain formation parameters.
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SHIFT (direction) Directive call to shift laser/IR/radar/device energy.
SHOOTER Aircraft/unit designated to employ ordnance.
SHOPPING** An aircraft request to Joint STARS for a target.
SHOT** (S/S) Informative call indicating round(s) has(ve) been
fired.
SHOTGUN 1. Pre-briefed weapons state.
2. [NATO] Pre-briefed weapons state at which
separation/bugout should begin.
(system) SICK** System indicated is degraded/partially operative. (NOTE:
NATO term is SOUR)
SIDE-SIDE** Fighter term depicting a radar-apparent description of two
or more CONTACTs within a GROUP separated in
azimuth.
(system) SILENT 1. (time) System will be unavailable for time indicated.
2. *Directive/informative call to indicate datalink is, or
should be placed, in receive only.
3. [NATO] (EW) Broadcast station is not transmitting.
May also be used as an order and must be followed by a
frequency or station designator. If possible it should be
followed by an estimated time of return to the air.
SINGER
Informative call of RWR indication of SAM launch.
(type/direction)
SINGLE Descriptive call indicating one GROUP, CONTACT, etc.
SKATE (A/A) Informative or directive call to execute launch-and-
leave tactics.
SKINNY** Current survivor coordinates.
SKIP IT Veto of fighter COMMIT, usually followed with further
directions.
SKOSH (A/A) Aircraft is out of/or unable to employ active radar
missiles.
SKUNK A maritime surface contact that has not yet been identified.
SLAPSHOT
Directive call for an aircraft to immediately employ a best
(type/bearing)
available HARM against a specified threat at the specified
bearing.
SLICE/ SLICEBACK
Directive calls to perform a high-G descending turn in the
(LEFT/RIGHT)
stated direction, usually 180-degree turn.
SLIDE** Directive/informative call to/from HVAA to continue present
mission while flowing from station in response to perceived
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 SLIP(PING) (A/S) Directive (or informative) call indicating the attacker
will attack the target at the alternate TOT.
SLOW* Contact with ground speed of less than 200 knots. (NOTE:
NATO = 200 to 400 knots)
SMASH (ON/OFF) Directive call to turn on/off anti-collision lights.
SMOKE (A/S) Smoke marker used to mark a position.
SNAKE (A/S) Directive call to oscillate an IR pointer about a target.
SNAP 1.* Fighter request for immediate BRAA call (with
appropriate fill-ins) to the group described. Indicates fighter
intent to intercept/join.
2. (heading) Urgent directive call to turn to a heading.
SNAPLOCK (BRAA)** Informative call indicating fighter has obtained a radar
contact inside briefed range, aspect, or radar mode.
SNEAKER [NATO] (EW) An intelligence-gathering vessel.
SNIFF (type) (EW) Passive sensor indication of a radar emitter.
SNIPER (type, location
Directive call for an aircraft to employ a range-known
[range, bearing])
HARM against a specified threat at the specified location.
SNOOPER [NATO] An aircraft employed in the detection and reporting
of opposing forces while avoiding detection by those
forces.
SNOOZE Directive or informative call indicating initiation of EMCON
procedures. Opposite of ALARM.
SORT Directive call to assign responsibility within a GROUP;
criteria can be met visually, electronically (radar), or both.
SORTED Sort responsibility within a GROUP has been met.
SOUR (Opposite of SWEET).
1. (mode/type) Invalid/no response to an administrative
IFF/SIF check.
2. (link name)* (e.g. " TIMBER SOUR ") Indicates there
are potential problems with net entry and initiates pre-
mission link troubleshooting.
3. [NATO] Equipment indicated is not operating efficiently
SPADES An interrogated group/radar contact that lacks all of the
ATO (or equivalent) IFF/SIF modes and codes required for
the ID criteria.
SPARKLE 1. (A/S) Target marking by IR pointer.
2. (A/S) Target marking by gunship/ FAC-A using
incendiary rounds.
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SPIN Directive or informative call to execute a timing/spacing
maneuver.
SPITTER (direction) An aircraft that has departed from the engagement or is
departing the engaged fighter’s targeting responsibility.
SPLASH(ED) 1. (A/A) Target destroyed.
2. (A/S) Weapons impact.
3.* (S/S) Informative call to observer or spotter five
seconds prior to estimated time of impact.
SPLIT Informative/directive call that flight member is leaving
formation to pursue a separate attack; VISUAL may not be
maintained.
SPOOFER (EW) An entity employing electronic or tactical deception
measures.
SPOOFING Informative call that voice deception is being employed.
SPOT (A/S) Acquisition of laser designation.
SQUAWK (mode/code) Operate IFF/SIF as indicated or IFF/SIF is operating as
indicated.
SQUAWKING (mode #) An informative/descriptive call denoting a BOGEY is
responding with an IFF/SIF mode or code other than that
prescribed by the ATO/identification criteria.
STACK Two or more CONTACTs within GROUP criteria with an
altitude separation in relation to each other.
STAKE** Joint STARS reference point for A/S targeting operations.
STARE (w/ laser code
Directive call to cue the laser spot search/tracker function
and reference point)**
on the specified laser code in relation to the specified
reference point. Reference point may include the following:
INS steerpoint, GEOREF, bearing and range or datalink
point.
STATUS 1. Request for an individual’s tactical situation.
2. (GROUP) Request for a full positional update in digital
bullseye format on the specified group.
STEADY (A/S) Directive call to stop oscillation of IR pointer.
STERN Requests for, or directive to, intercept using
STERN geometry.
STINGER 1. (A/A) Three-ship inner GROUP formation with two lead
CONTACTs line abreast and the SINGLE in trail.
2.* (S/A) An IR man portable air defense system
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 STOP 1. (A/S) Stop IR illumination of a target.
2.* (BURN) (A/S) Directive call to AC-130 to stop GLINT.
3. (abort code) [NATO] (A/S) JTAC directs aircrew to
abort the attack. This is a mandatory instruction.
STRANGER Unidentified traffic that is not a participant with the action in
progress.
STRANGLE ( ) Turn off equipment indicated.
STRIPPED Informative call that aircraft is out of prebriefed formation.
STROBE(S) (bearing) Radar indication(s) of noise jamming.
SUNRISE Informative call that C2 radar functions are available.
Opposite of MIDNIGHT.
SUNSHINE** (A/S) Directive or informative call indicating illumination of
target is being conducted with artificial illumination.
SWEET (Opposite of SOUR.)
1. (mode/type)* Valid response to an administrative
IFF/SIF check request.
2. (link name)*. (e.g. TIMBER SWEET) Confirms receipt
of datalink information.
3. [NATO] Equipment indicated is operating efficiently
SWITCHED Indicates an attacker is changing from one aircraft to
another.
TACTICAL (A/A) Request/directive to switch to tactical control.
TAG (system,
(EW) Response to an emitter ambiguity resolution request
location)**
(COLOR).
TALLY Sighting of a target, non-friendly aircraft, landmark, or
enemy position. Opposite of NO JOY.
TARGET ( ) Directive call assigning targeting responsibilities.
TARGETED Informative call that GROUP responsibility has been met.
TEN SECONDS (A/S) Directive to terminal controller to standby for LASER
ON call in approximately 10 seconds.
TERMINATE 1. (A/S) Stop laser illumination of a target.
2. In training, cease local engagement without affecting the
overall exercise.
THREAT (direction) Untargeted HOSTILE/BANDIT/ BOGEY is within a briefed
range of a friendly aircraft.
THROTTLES Reminder to set throttles appropriately considering the IR
threat and desired energy state.
THUNDER** (A/S) Informative call one minute prior to A/S weapons
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TIED Positive radar contact with element or aircraft.
TIGER Enough fuel and ordnance to accept a commitment.
TIMBER The Link 16 network
TIMECHECK Informative call to check/change IFF code.
TOGGLE** Execute a briefed change of an avionics setting.
TOY** HARM targeting system (HTS) pod.
TRACK (direction) GROUP/CONTACT's direction of flight/movement.
TRACK NUMBER (#)** Datalink information file.
(system) TRACKING** Enemy air defense system is maintaining situational
awareness on friendly.
TRAVEL [NATO] (EW) Change radar frequency.
TRASHED Informative call that missile has been defeated.
TRESPASS (system,
The addressed flight is entering the threat SAM ring of a
position)
specific (system) at the stated location.
TROUT [NATO] (EW) Take a DF bearing on transmission
indicated.
TUMBLEWEED Indicates limited situational awareness, (i.e., NO JOY,
BLIND) and is a request for information.
UNABLE Cannot comply as requested or directed.
UNIFORM UHF/AM radio.
VACANT** Ground equipment not present at tasked target location.
Opposite of OCCUPIED.
VAMPIRE Hostile anti-ship missile.
VECTOR Alter heading to magnetic heading indicated. (Use of true
headings to be established before operation
commences).
VERY FAST** Target speed greater than 900 knots / 1.5 Mach
VIC Picture label with three groups with the single closest in
range and two groups, azimuth split, in trail. *Group names
should be LEAD GROUP and NORTH TRAIL GROUP and
SOUTH TRAIL GROUP or EAST TRAIL GROUP and
WEST TRAIL GROUP.
VICTOR VHF/AM radio.
VISUAL Sighting of a friendly aircraft or ground position. Opposite
of BLIND.
WALL Picture label with three or more groups primarily split in
azimuth. *Group names should be NORTH GROUP,
MIDDLE GROUP, SOUTH GROUP or WEST GROUP,
MIDDLE GROUP, EAST GROUP.

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 WARNING (color) Hostile attack is:
(RED) Imminent or in progress.
(YELLOW) Probable.
(WHITE) Improbable (all clear).
WEAPONS ( ) (S/A) Fire only:
1. (FREE) - at targets not identified as FRIENDLY IAW
current ROE.
2. (TIGHT) - at targets positively identified as
HOSTILE IAW current ROE.
3. (HOLD/SAFE) - in self-defense or in response to a
formal order.
WEDGE** Three-ship inner GROUP formation with a single
CONTACT closest in range and two trail CONTACTs line
abreast.
WEEDS Indicates that aircraft are operating close to the surface.
WEIGHTED (cardinal
Descriptive term used for a multiple GROUP formation
direction)**
(WALL, LADDER, VIC, CHAMPAGNE) that is offset in one
direction.
WHAT LUCK Request for results of missions or tasks.

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WHAT STATE Request for amount of fuel and missiles remaining.
Response to WHAT STATE is--
1. (US response)*
(1st number) number of active radar missiles remaining.
(2nd number) number of semi-active radar missiles
remaining.
(3rd number) number of IR missiles remaining.
BY
(4th number) thousands of pounds of fuel (given to one
decimal point), or time remaining. Example response to
WHAT STATE: “BLUE TWO IS 3-1-2 BY 7 POINT 5” is
equivalent to 3 AIM-120s, 1 AIM-7, 2 AIM-9s and 7,500 lbs
of fuel remaining.
2. (item) Ammunition and oxygen are reported only when
specifically requested or critical.
3. [NATO response]
WEAPONS - (- ) I have semi-active plus
IR missiles. Remaining and gun ammunition is (PLUS,
MINUS, ZERO).
(PLUS) - Gun(s) fitted and sufficient ammunition for a gun
attack.
(MINUS) - Gun(s) fitted but not sufficient ammunition for a
gun attack.
(ZERO) -No gun(s) fitted. A fourth character can be given
to indicate the number of front hemisphere capable
missiles available (e.g. an aircraft with a serviceable radar,
loaded with 2 Sparrows, 2 Phoenix, 2 Sidewinder AIM-9L,
and fully loaded gun would report its state as “WEAPONS
4-2-PLUS-6”).
WIDE** Descriptive term used to indicate the separation between
the farthest GROUPs in azimuth in a relative formation of
three or more groups, used to describe a WALL, VIC,
CHAMPAGNE, or BOX.
WILCO Will comply with received instructions.
WINCHESTER No ordnance remaining.
WOOFER [NATO] (EW) Off board active radar decoy.
WORDS Directive or interrogative call regarding further information
or directives pertinent to the mission.
WORKING 1. (system w/location) Platform gathering EOB on a
designated emitter.
2. Platform executing EID on a specific aircraft/group to
obtain identification necessary for BVR employment.
YARDSTICK Directive to use A/A TACAN for ranging.
ZAP** Request for data link information.
ZIPLIP Directive call to minimize radio transmissions.

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 Chapter III
CATAGORY SYNOPSIS
1. GENERAL AIR OPERATIONS
Note:(General operating terms for aircrew and units that operate with aircraft)
[N] = NATO brevity word

ABORT CONS/CONNING IN PLACE

ACTION ALFA CONTACT INDIA
CHECK CONTINUE INTRUDER
ALARM CRUISE [N] JINK JOKER
ANCHOR(ED) CYCLOPS KILL
ANGELS DASH KNOCK IT OFF
ANYFACE DEPLOY KOBOLD [N]
AS FRAGGED DIVERT LAME DUCK
AUTHENTICATE ECHO LAST
AUTOCAT ESTIMATE LEAN
BASE FADED LINER [N]
BANDIT FEET WET/DRY MARKING
BEAD WINDOW FENCE FLARE(S) MARSHAL(ING)
BENT FLASH FLAVOR MICKEY
BINGO BITTERSWEET FLOAT MIDNIGHT
BLIND FOX MIKE MOTHER MUSIC
BOGEY BRAA FRIENDLY NEGATIVE CONTACT
BREAK GADABOUT [N] NO FACTOR
BREAKAWAY GADGET NO JOY
BREVITY GATE (system) OKAY
BROADCAST GINGERBREAD ON STATION
BUGOUT GLOWWORM [N] ORBIT(ING)
BULLSEYE GO ACTIVE OUTLAW
BUSTER GO CLEAR GO PADLOCKED
BUTTON SECURE PAINT(S)
BUZZER GOODWILL PANCAKE [N]
CAP/CAPPING GREEN PARROT
CAV-OK GREYHOUND PIGEONS
CEASE ENGAGEMENT HARD HEADS PITCH / PITCHBACK
CEASE FIRE UP HIT(S) PLAYMATE
CHATTERMARK CHECK HOLDING HANDS PLAYTIME
CHERUBS HOLD FIRE HOME POGO
CHICKS PLATE HOOK POLAR BEAR [N]
CLEAN HOSTILE POP
CLEARED HOTDOG POPEYE
COLD HOTEL FOX POSIT
COMEBACK ID PRESS
CONFETTI
PUSH
PUSHING

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REFERENCE RETROGRADE SAUNTER SCAN [N] SCRAM
REPORTED RIDER ROGER SCRAMBLE SCRUB
RESET SADDLED SAM SCUD SET SHACKLE SHADOW
RESUME SAME SANDWICHED SHOTGUN
SICK R STRIPPED TRACKING
SILENT STROBES TRESPASS
SLICE/SLICEBA SUNRISE TUMBLEWEED
CK SKUNK SWEET TALLY UNABLE
SNOOZ TERMINATE VAMPIRE
E TIED VECTOR VISUAL
SOUR TIGER TIMECHECK WARNING
SPIN RED
SPADE YELLOW
S WHITE
SPOOF WEEDS WELL
ING WHAT LUCK
SQUA WHAT STATE
WK WILCO
SQUAWKI WINCHESTER
NG WORDS
STATUS YARDSTICK
STRANGE ZIPLIP

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 2. AIR-TO-AIR
Note: (General air-to-air employment terms for fighters and controllers

ACTION CONS/CONNING HARD

ABORT CONTACT HEADS UP
ACTION CONTAINER HEADBUTT
ALARM CONTINUE HEAVY
ALPHA CHECK COVER HIGH
ANCHOR(ED) CRANK HIT(S)
ANGELS CROSSING HOLDING HANDS
ARM CRUISE HOLD FIRE
AZIMUTH CUTOFF HOOK
BASE CYCLOPS HOSTILE
BANDIT DASH HOT
BANZAI DECLARE HOUNDOG [NATO]
BEAM DEEP HUSKY
BEARING DELOUSE ID
BITTERSWEET DEFENSIVE IN
BLIND DEPLOY IN PLACE
BLOW THROUGH DRAG INDIA
BOGEY DROP(PING) INTERROGATE
BOGEY DOPE DUCK [NATO] JINK
BOX ECHELON JUDY
BRAA ECHO KILL
BRACKET ENGAGED KNOCK IT OFF
BREAK ESTIMATE LADDER
BROADCAST EXTEND(ING) LAST
BROKE LOCK EYEBALL LEAD-TRAIL
BUDDY LOCK FADED LEAKER(S)
BUDDY SPIKE FAST LEAN
BUGOUT FLANK LEVEL
BULLSEYE FLARE LINE ABREAST
BUSTER FLASH LINER [NATO]
CAP/CAPPING FLASHLIGHT LOCKED
CEASE FLOAT LOW
ENGAGEMENT FLOW MADDOG
CEASE FIRE FOX THREE MANEUVER
CHAMPAGNE 2ND FOX THREE MARKING
CHEAPSHOT FOX 3 (X)-SHIP MARSHAL(ING)
CHECK FRIENDLY MEDIUM
CHERUBS FURBALL MERGE(D)
CHICKS GADGET MIDNIGHT
CLEAN GATE MONITOR(ING)
CLEARED GIMBALL MUSIC
CLOSING GOPHER NAILS
COLD GORILLA NAKED
COMEBACK GRAND SLAM NEAR-FAR
COMMIT GREEN NEGATIVE
COMPOSITION GROUP CONTACT
CONFETTI GUNS NEW PICTURE

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NO FACTOR NO JOY NOTCH(ING) OFF
ON STATION RESUME SPOOFER
OPENING RETROGRADE SQUAWK
OUT RIDER SQUAWKING
OUTLAW RUMBA STACK
PACKAGE SADDLED STATUS
PACMAN SANDWICHED STERN
[NATO] SAUNTER STINGER
PADLOCKED SCHLEM STRANGER
PAINT(S) SCRAM STRANGLE
PARROT SCRAMBLE STRIPPED
PASSING SCRUB STROBES
PICTURE SEPARATE(ING) SUNRISE
PITBULL SEPARATION SWEET
PITCH / SHACKLE SWITCHED
PITCHBACK SHADOW TACTICAL
PINCE SHOOTER TALLY
PITBULL SHOTGUN TARGET
PLAYMATE SIDE-SIDE TARGETED
POLAR BEAR SILENT TERMINATE
POP SINGLE THREAT
POP-UP SKATE THROTTLES
POPEYE SKIP IT TIED
POSIT SKOSH TIGER
POST HOLE SLICE/SLICEBACK TRACK
PRESS SLIDE TRASHED
PRINT (type) SLOW TUMBLEWEED
PUMP SNAP VERY FAST
PURE SNAPLOCK VIC
PUSH SNIFF VISUAL
PUSHING SNOOZE WALL
RANGE SORT WEEDS
QUAIL SORTED WEDGE
RAYGUN SOUR WEIGHTED
RENO SPADES WHAT LUCK
REPORTED SPIKE(D) WHAT STATE
RESET SPIN WIDE
SPITTER WINCHESTER
SPLASH(ED) WORKING
SPLIT YARDSTICK

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3. AIR-TO-SURFACE
Note: (Terms for general air-to-surface employment for attack aircraft and
controllers)
ABORT GREYHOUND OCCUPIED
ATTACK(ING) GUNS OFF
(weapon) AWAY HIT(S) PIG(S) AWAY
BRACKET HOT POP
BRUISER IN RIFLE
BUMP/BUMP-UP KILL RIPPLE
CAPTURED LONG RIFLE ROLEX
CLEARED HOT LOOKING SCAN
COLD LOW DOWN SCUD
COMEOFF LEAN SKUNK
CONTACT MAGNUM SLIPPING
CONTINUE MAPPING SPLASH(ED)
CONTINUE DRY MARK TALLY
DANGER CLOSE MILLER TIME THUNDER
DIVERT MONITOR(ING) VACANT
ENGAGE NO JOY VISUAL
4. CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (CAS)
ATTACK(ING) THUNDER
ATTACK COMPLETE
(weapon) AWAY
BUMP/BUMP-UP
CAPTURED
CLEARED
CLEARED HOT
CLEARED TO
ENGAGE
COLD
COME OFF
CONTACT
CONTINUE
CONTINUE DRY
DANGER CLOSE
ENGAGE
GUNS
HIT(S)
HOT
IN
LONG RIFLE
LOOKING
OFF
OFFSET
RIFLE
SMOKE
SPARKLE
STOP (ABORT
CODE)
[NATO]

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5. COMBAT SEARCH AND RESCUE (CSAR/SAR)
FLASHLIGHT MILLER TIME RED LIGHT
HOLD DOWN PEDRO SKINNY
MARK [NATO]
POPCORN
6. LASERS
BUDDY LASE/GUIDE SPARKLE
BUMP/BUMP-UP DIAMONDS SPLASH(ED)
CAPTURED LASER ON SPOT
CEASE (activity) LASING STARE
CONTACT NEGATIVE LASER TEN SECONDS
DEADEYE PULSE TERMINATE
SHIFT (direction)
7. BASIC NVD/IR/ILLUMINATION
BURN GOGGLE/DEGOGGLE SMASH
CLOAK GOGGLES ON/OFF SNAKE
DEADEYE LIGHTBULB SPARKLE
DIAMONDS LIGHTS ON/OFF STEADY
EYEBALL MOVE BURN (bearing) STOP
FLASH (system) NEGATIVE LASER STOP BURN
FLASHLIGHT ROPE SUNSHINE
FREEZE BURN SHIFT (direction)

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8. DATA LINKS
Note: (Terms for surveillance, air control, and tactical aircraft data links)
ALLIGATOR DOLLY SOUR (link name)
BEANSTALK HANDSHAKE SWEET (link
BLOTTER HOLLOW name)
CHANNEL HOOK (descriptor) TAG
CHECKPRINT JACKAL TARGET
(track#) MARKPOINT TIMBER
COLOR POINT TRACK NUMBER (#)
DATA SILENT ZAP
DIRTY SORT

9. JSTARS
DETAILS
IDLE RESTAKE SILENT
LOWDOWN ROTATOR STAKE
MOVERS SCRUB
SHOPPING
10. MARITIME AIR OPERATIONS

BULLRING FAKER MONITOR(ING)

CHARLIE FATHER PANCAKE
DELTA ( ) ( ) FUEL STATE SKUNK

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11. BASIC SEAD/SIGINT/EW INTEGRATION
(system) ACTIVE FEELER [NATO] SINGER
ADD FERRET SNEAKER [NATO]
(system/category) [NATO] GENIE SNIFF
ALLIGATOR GRIDIRON [NATO] SNIPER
ARIZONA HOLLOW SNOOPER[NATO]
ASLEEP HUFFDUFF SPLASH(ED)
AWAKE [NATO] SPOOFER
BAY LOWDOWN TAG
[NATO] MAGNUM THUNDER
CANDYGRAM MIKEDUFF [NATO] TOY
CAPTURED MUD (system)
CLAM [NATO] PINNACLE [NATO] TRACKING
CLOWN RACKET TRAVEL [NATO]
[NATO] COLOR RENT TROUT [NATO]
DANCE [NATO] RETROGRADE TRESPASS
DATA ROTATOR WOOFER [NATO]
(system) DOWN SAM WORKING
DROP (PING) SCRAM ZAP
DUFFER SEARCHER
EMPTY SLAPSHOT
FAN_TACK_ [NATO] SLIDE

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12. SURFACE-TO-AIR
Note: Terms for surface-to-air units for coordination and deconfliction
ABORT GRANDSLAM SQUAWKING
BIRD GREYHOUND STRANGLE
BIRD(S) AFFIRM GUNS SWEET
BIRD(S) NEGAT HIGH TRACKING
BITTERSWEET HOLD FIRE UNABLE
CEASE ENGAGEMENT KILL VAMPIRE
CEASE FIRE LEAKER(S) VERY FAST
CHERUBS LOW WARNING
COMPOSITION MEDIUM RED
CONTACT RESET YELLOW
CONTINUE RIDER WHITE
COVER SCRAM WEAPONS
ENGAGE SCRUB FREE
FADED SLOW TIGHT
FAST SOUR HOLD/SAFE
FEET WET/DRY SPADES (system) WELL
FRIENDLY SPLASH(ED) WILCO
GADGET SPOOFING WINCHESTER
13. SURFACE-TO-SURFACE
BULLDOG GO ACTIVE LASING
CEASE GO CLEAR MARK
ENGAGEMENT GO SECURE REPEAT
CEASE FIRE GREYHOUND SHOT
CEASE LASER HOLD FIRE SPLASH(ED)
CHECK FIRING KILL
DANGER CLOSE LASER ON
14. NATO-SPECIFIC TERMS
BAY (EW) KOBOLD (AIR-GEN)
BEANSTALK (Datalink) LINER (AIR-GEN)
BLOTTER (EW) MIKEDUFF (EW)
CLAM (EW) OILFIELD(AIR-GEN)
CLOWN (EW) PACMAN (A/S, A/A)
CRUISE (AIR-GEN) PANCAKE (AIR-GEN /AIR-MAR)
DANCE (EW) PEDRO (CSAR/SAR)
DUCK (AIR-GEN) PINNACLE (EW)
FAKER (AIR-MAR) POLAR BEAR (AIR-GEN)
FAN TACK (EW) RENO (A/A)
FEELER (EW) SCAN (AIR-GEN /AIR-MAR)
FERRET (EW) SNEAKER (EW)
GADABOUT (AIR-GEN) SNOOPER (EW)
GLOWWORM (AIR-GEN) STOP (abort code) (CAS)
GRIDIRON (EW) TRAVEL (EW)
HOUNDOG (A/A) TROUT (EW)
HUFFDUFF (EW) WOOFER (EW)

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 Glossary
A
A/A air-to-air
AAA anti-aircraft artillery
AGL above ground level
AGM air-to-ground missile
AI air interdiction/air intercept
AIC air intercept control
AIM air intercept missile
AM amplitude modulation
AO area of operations
ARM anti-radiation missiles
A/S air-to-surface
ASCM anti-ship cruise missiles
ASM anti-ship missile
ATM air tasking message
ATO air tasking order
AWACS airborne warning and control system
B
BRAA bearing, range, altitude, and aspect
BVR beyond visual range
C
C2 command and control
CAP combat air patrol
CSAR combat search and rescue
D
DF direction finding
DR decision range
E
ECM electronic countermeasures
EID electronic identification
EMCON emission control
EO electro optical
EOB electronic order of battle
EW electronic warfare
F
F-POLE distance between shooter and target at impact
FAC-A forward air controller-airborne
FT feet
FM frequency modulation
G
GCI ground control intercept
GEOREF geographical reference

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GLINT gated laser intensifier
H
HARM high-speed anti-radiation missile
HF high frequency
HIGH-G high gravity
HPRF high pulse repetition frequency
HTS HARM targeting system HVAA
high value airborne assets
I
IAW in accordance with
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
ID identification
IDM improved data modem
IFF identification, friend or foe
INS inertial navigation system
IR infrared
J
JTAC joint terminal attack controller
JSOW joint stand-off weapon
L
LOS line of sight
LZ landing zone
M
MALD miniature air launch decoy
MAR minimum abort range
MEZ missile engagement zone
MFDF medium frequency direction finding
MPRF medium pulse repetition frequency MSL
mean sea level
MTI moving target indicator
N
NCTR noncooperative target recognition
NM nautical mile
NPG network participation group
NVD night vision device
O
OPTASK operational tasking
P
PPI plan position indicator
PRF pulse repetition frequency
PZ pickup zone
R
ROE rules of engagement

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RWR radar warning receiver
S
S/A surface-to-air
SAM surface-to-air missile
SEAD suppression of enemy air defenses
SIF selective identification feature
S/S surface-to surface
T
TACAN tactical air navigation
TAD tactical air direction
TADIL tactical digital information link
TALD tactical air-launched decoy TBM
tactical/theater ballistic missile
TIDS tactical imagery dissemination system
TLAM Tomahawk land-attack missile
TN track number
TOD time of day
TOT time on target
U
UAV unmanned aerial vehicle
UHF ultra high frequency
V
VHF very high frequency
W
WP white phosphorus

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 FM 3-54.10
By Order of the Secretary of the Army: MCRP 3-25B
NTTP 6-02.1
AFTTP(I) 3-2.5
JUNE 2003

Official:

JOEL B. HUDSON ERIC K. SHINSEKI

Administrative Assistant to the General, United States Army
Secretary of the Army Chief of Staff
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DISTRIBUTION:
Active Army, Army National Guard, and U.S. Army Reserve: Distribute in accordance with the
initial distribution number 115456 requirements for FM 3-54.10

By Order of the Secretary of the Air Force:

DAVID F. MacGHEE, JR.,

Major General, USAF
Commander
Headquarters Air Force Doctrine Center Air

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