BREVITY

MULTI-SERVICE
TACTICS, TECHNIQUES,
AND PROCEDURES FOR
MULTI-SERVICE
BREVITY CODES

ATP 1-02.1
MCRP 3-30B.1
NTTP 6-02.1
AFTTP 3-2.5
STTP 3-9002

APRIL 2025

DISTRIBUTION: Approved for public release; distribution is

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*Supersedes ATP 1-02.1/MCRP 3-30B.1/NTTP 6-02.1/AFTTP 3-2.5

dated 7 March 2023.
 FOREWORD
This multi-Service tactics, techniques, and procedures (MTTP) publication is a product
of the Air Land Sea Space Application (ALSSA) Center in accordance with the
memorandum of agreement between the Headquarters of the United States (US) Army,
Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force doctrine commanders directing
ALSSA to develop MTTP publications to meet the immediate needs of the warfighter.
This MTTP publication has been prepared by ALSSA under our direction for
implementation by our respective commands and for use by other commands as
appropriate.

BRYAN L. BABICH K. R. ARBOGAST

Brigadier General, US Army Colonel, US Marine Corps
Director Director, Policy and Standards Division
Mission Command Center of Excellence Training and Education Command

MICHAEL R. DURKIN PARKER H. WRIGHT

Senior Executive Service, US Navy Major General, US Air Force
Director Commander
Navy Warfare Development Center Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine
Development and Education

S. SHANNON DASILVA
Colonel, US Space Force
Commander
Space Delta 10

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and Joint Electronic Library Plus (https://jdeis.js.mil/jdeis/index.jsp?pindex=0).
 PREFACE
1. Purpose
This publication will improve coordination and understanding during multi-Service
operations. A brevity code is a code that provides no security. Its sole purpose is the
shortening of messages rather than the concealment of content.
2. Scope
This publication standardizes air-to-air, air-to-surface, surface-to-air, surface-to-surface,
maritime air, and maritime-to-maritime brevity codes regardless of communication
medium (voice/chat), and brevity codes (abbreviations) specific for use in tactical chat.
The scope is limited to brevity codes used in multi-Service operations. All Services
agree to these brevity code meanings. These brevity codes have been forwarded to the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for inclusion or modification of the NATO
Allied Procedural Publication (APP)-7, Joint Brevity Words, and other allied
communications publications.
3. Applicability
This publication is for Service members conducting operations at the tactical level.
4. Implementation Plan
Participating Service command offices of primary responsibility will review this
publication; validate the information; and, where appropriate, use it as a reference and
incorporate it in Service manuals, regulations, and curricula as follows:
Army. Upon approval and authentication, this will incorporate into the United States
(US) Army Doctrine and Training Literature Program as directed by the Commander,
United States Army Training and Doctrine Command. Distribution is in accordance with
(IAW) applicable directives listed on the authentication page.
Marine Corps.* The Marine Corps will incorporate these procedures into doctrine
publications as directed by Commanding General, Training and Education Command
(TECOM). Distribution is IAW the Marine Corps Order 5600.31, Marine Corps Printing,
Publishing, and Reprographics Equipment Regulations.
Navy. The Navy will incorporate these procedures in US Navy training and doctrine
publications as directed by the Director, Navy Warfare Development Center (NWDC)
[N5]. Distribution is in accordance with MILSTRIP/MILSTRAP Desk Guide, Naval
Supply Systems Command Publication 409.
Air Force. The Air Force will incorporate the procedures in this publication in
accordance with applicable governing directives. Distribution is in accordance with
Department of the Air Force Instruction 90-160, Publications and Forms Management
and DAFMAN 90-161, Publishing Processes and Procedures.
Space Force. The United States Space Force (USSF) will incorporate these
procedures into relevant doctrine and training materials as directed by the Commander,

*
Marine Corps PCN: 144 000015 02
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directives outlined in DAFI 90-160.
5. User Information
a. US Army Combined Arms Center; USMC, TECOM; NWDC; Curtis E. LeMay
Center for Doctrine Development and Education; Space Delta 10 and Air Land Sea
Space Application (ALSSA) Center developed this publication with the joint
participation of the approving Service commands. ALSSA will review and update this
publication as necessary.
b. This publication reflects current joint and Service doctrine, command and control
organizations, facilities, personnel, responsibilities, and procedures. Changes in
Service protocol, appropriately reflected in joint and Service publications, will be
incorporated in revisions to this document.
c. We encourage recommended changes for improving this publication. Key your
comments to the specific page and paragraph and provide a rationale for each
recommendation. Send comments and recommendations directly to:

Army
Commander, US Army Combined Arms Center
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Marine Corps
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ATTN: C466
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DSN 278-6228 COMM (703) 784-6228
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Navy
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Air Force
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ATTN: DDJ
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 Space Force
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 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
ATP 1-02.1/MCRP 3-30B.1/NTTP 6-02.1/AFTTP 3-2.5/STTP 3-9002, Multi-Service
Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Multi-Service Brevity Codes.
This revision:
Adds Brevity Terms:
BAT(S) BLACKOUT
BERETTA CHRISTMAS TREE
DOUBLE TAP FLOCK
GADGET GO ACTIVE
JESTER [color] LEEROY
LIGHTS [ON/OFF] LL (Tactical chat abbreviation)
LONG RIFLE MATE
ROOSTER SCORPION
SPREAD TIGER
TSUNAMI TWEET(ING)
WATCHING WAVE

Removes Brevity Term:

HUSH

Modifies or Clarifies Brevity Terms:

BEAM [direction] BRUISER
BUDDY [LASE or GUIDE] CHEAPSHOT
DEFENDING [direction] DETAILS
DRAG [cardinal direction] DRIVE-BY
ELEVATOR FLANK [direction]
FLASHLIGHT HITS
HOT KOBE
KRAKEN LAME DUCK
LOWDOWN MICKEY
REMINGTON RIFLE
ROLEX SKATE
SMACK SPIKE
TUMBLEWEED WORDS

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 *ATP 1-02.1
MCRP 3-30B.1
NTTP 6-02.1
AFTTP 3-2.5
STTP 3-9002

ATP 1-02.1 US Army Training and Doctrine Command

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia
US Army Combined Arms Center
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
MCRP 3-30B.1 USMC, Training and Education Command
Quantico, Virginia
NTTP 6-02.1 Navy Warfare Development Center
Norfolk, Virginia
AFTTP 3-2.5 Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine
Development and Education
Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
STTP 3-9002 Space Delta 10
Patrick Space Force Base, Florida

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MULTI-SERVICE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES FOR
MULTI-SERVICE BREVITY CODES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................... ix

CHAPTER I MULTI-SERVICE BREVITY CODES .......................................................... 1
CHAPTER II STANDARD TACTICAL CHAT ABBREVIATIONS................................. 57
CHAPTER III CATEGORY SYNOPSIS ........................................................................ 61
1. General Operations.......................................................................................... 61
2. Air-to-Air (A/A) ................................................................................................. 62
3. Air-to-Surface (A/S).......................................................................................... 64
4. Surface-to-Air (S/A).......................................................................................... 65
5. Surface-to-Surface (S/S).................................................................................. 66
6. Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Integration ...................................................... 66
7. Maritime Air Operations (AIR-MAR) ................................................................. 67
8. Maritime to Maritime (MAR) Operations........................................................... 68
9. Space Operations (SO).................................................................................... 68
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REFERENCES .............................................................................................................. 69
GLOSSARY .................................................................................................................. 71

List of Tables
Table 1. Key to Chapter I ................................................................................................ 1
Table 2. Multi-Service Brevity Codes .............................................................................. 2
Table 3. Standard Tactical Chat Abbreviations ............................................................. 57

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 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BREVITY
This publication establishes tactics, techniques, and procedures for multi-Service brevity
codes. The sole purpose of a brevity code is to shorten messages rather than to
conceal content. Brevity codes provide no security.
Chapter I Multi-Service Brevity Codes
Chapter I lists and defines the multi-Service brevity codes.
Chapter II Standard Tactical Chat Abbreviations
Chapter II lists and defines the multi-Service tactical chat abbreviations.
Chapter III Category Synopsis
Chapter III lists each category of operation and respective multi-Service brevity codes.

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 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
The following commanders and agencies participated in creating this publication:
Joint
United States (US) Joint Staff, J7, Suffolk, Virginia
Army
US Army Combined Arms Center, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
US Army Training and Doctrine Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia
US Army Fires Center of Excellence, Fort Still, Oklahoma
Marine Corps
Training and Education Command, Quantico, Virginia
Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma,
Arizona
Policy and Standards Division, Doctrine Branch, Quantico, Virginia
Navy
Navy Warfare Development Center, Norfolk, Virginia
Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center, Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada
Air Force
Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education, Maxwell Air Force
Base, Alabama
6th Weapons Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
17th Weapons Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
56th Operations Group, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona
56th Operations Support Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona
422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
433rd Weapons Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
571st Weapons Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
607th Air Control Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona
752nd Operations Support Squadron, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma
962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska
Space Force
Space Training and Readiness Command, Space Delta 10, Colorado Springs, Colorado

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 Chapter I
MULTI-SERVICE BREVITY CODES

Table 1. Key to Chapter I

* Meaning differs from the North

Atlantic Treaty Organization
(NATO) brevity word.
** Not a NATO brevity word.
No Caveat Denotes a general brevity code.
[A/A] Brevity code meaning applies to
air-to-air (A/A) operations or
communications.
[AIR-MAR] Brevity code meaning applies to
maritime air (AIR-MAR)
operations or communications.
[A/S] Brevity code meaning applies to
air-to-surface (A/S) operations or
communications.
[EW] Brevity code meaning applies to
electromagnetic warfare (EW)
operations or communications.
[MAR] Brevity code meaning applies to
maritime-to-maritime (MAR)
operations or communications.
[S/A] Brevity code meaning applies to
surface-to-air (S/A) operations or
communications.
[SO] Brevity code meaning applies to
space operations (SO) or
communications.
[S/S] Brevity code meaning applies to
surface-to-surface (S/S)
operations or communications.

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Note: All brevity codes pertain to general air operations unless indicated otherwise.
NATO meanings are derived from NATO Allied Procedural Publication (APP)-7(F)
(Version 4), Joint Brevity Words, 4 October 2023.

Table 2. Multi-Service Brevity Codes

ABORT Cease action or terminate the attack prior to weapons
release or event or mission.
[High or Low] ACCURACY ** Prebriefed criteria is met during geolocation; must
be briefed by package commander (or outlined in the
special instructions (SPINS)/standards).
ACTION [A/A] [A/S] [S/A] [AIR-MAR] Initiate a briefed attack
sequence or maneuver.
[system] ACTIVE [location, * [A/A] [EW] Referenced emitter is radiating at the
direction] stated location or along the stated bearing. Electronic
intelligence derived.
ADD [system or category] ** [EW] Add a specific (system) or (electromagnetic
order of battle (EOB) category) to search
responsibilities.
[weapon] AFFIRM * [S/A] FRIENDLY surface-to-air weapons platform
are prepared to engage specified target(s) (e.g.,
BIRD(S) AFFIRM). Opposite of NEGATE.
ALARM [A/A] [EW] [MAR] [SO] Terminate or terminating
emissions control procedures. Opposite of SNOOZE.
ALLIGATOR Link-11A or tactical data link Alpha.

ALPHA CHECK * Request for confirmation of bearing and range from

aircraft to described point.
ANCHOR [location] 1. Orbit about a specific point.
2. Refueling track flown by tanker.
ANCHORED [location] * [A/A] Turning engagement at the specified location.

ANGELS Height of FRIENDLY aircraft in thousands of feet from

mean sea level (MSL).
ANYFACE FRIENDLY command and control (C2) agency when
call sign is not known.
ARIZONA [A/S] [EW] No antiradiation missile ordnance
remaining.
[direction] ARM [A/A] [AIR-MAR] CONTACT(S) within a single
GROUP that maneuvers outside of the GROUP
criteria.

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 Table 2. Multi-Service Brevity Codes (Cont’d)
AS FRAGGED * Unit or element will be performing exactly as briefed
or scheduled.

ASLEEP ** [EW] No longer detecting land or surface emitter

activity via communications intelligence. Opposite of
AWAKE.

ATTACK * [A/S] An informative call indicating aircraft are

committed to air-to-surface delivery on a specific
ground target.

NOTE
Not to be used in a close air support (CAS)
engagement.

AUTHENTICATE To request or provide a response for a coded

challenge.
AUTOCAT Any communications relay using automatic
retransmissions.
AVALANCHE ** [A/A] [AIR-MAR] Informative call indicating friendly
forces require reinforcement in a specific location.
AWAKE ** [EW] Land or surface emitter activity detected via
communications intelligence. Opposite of ASLEEP.
[number, weapon type] [A/S] [AIR-MAR] [S/A] Release or launch of specified
AWAY weapon (e.g., 1 AWAY, 2 PIGS AWAY, BIRDS
AWAY, etc.). At minimum, number or weapon type
required.

NOTE
Include launch location in BULLSEYE format
and weapons track direction when appropriate.

AZIMUTH 1. [A/A] [AIR-MAR] 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).
2. ** [A/A] [S/A] Direction to the threat.

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 Table 2. Multi-Service Brevity Codes (Cont’d)
BAD MAP ** [A/S] Call that the displayed map is unusable due to
the following:
Terrain - call that shadows obstruct the target area
and a map must be taken from a different axis or
graze angle.
Image - call that the displayed image quality prevents
target identification (ID).

BANDIT 1. [A/A] [AIR-MAR] Positively identified as an enemy

in accordance with (IAW) theater ID criteria. The term
does not imply direction or authority to engage.
2. * [SO] A SUSPECT whose orbital parameters are
such that it may become a collection and/or
counterspace concern to a spacecraft in the relative
near-term, therefore limiting decision space.

BANZAI * [A/A] Execute(ing) launch and decide tactics with the

intent to maneuver into the visual arena.

BASE [+/- number] Reference number used to indicate such information

as headings, altitude, fuels, etc.

BAT(S) ** [A/S] FRIENDLY net-enabled glide weapon(s) with

a multi-mode seeker (e.g., standoff weapon, guided
bomb unit, small diameter bomb).

BAY [EW] Carry out deception plan indicated or IAW

previous orders.

BEAD WINDOW * Last transmission potentially disclosed unauthorized

information.

BEAM [direction] [A/A] CONTACT stabilized within 60-109 degrees

angle of trail or 71-120 degrees angle from nose.

BEAM RIDER [direction] ** [A/A] [A/S] Potential JAMMER along the stated
azimuth from a ground unit or aircraft stated from the
unit or aircraft’s location. Usually followed by a
request to search using an alternate radar source.

[system] BENT * System indicated is inoperative. Cancelled by

SWEET.

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 Table 2. Multi-Service Brevity Codes (Cont’d)

BERETTA ** [A/S] Aircraft is out of or unable to employ

remaining air-to-ground ordnance, not to include gun
(if equipped).

BIG STICK ** [S/A] FRIENDLY long-range surface-to-air

missile(s) (SAM(s)). Modifiers include: AWAY,
NEGATE, AFFIRM.

BINGO * Prebriefed fuel state needed for recovery.

BIRD(S) [S/A] FRIENDLY SAM(s). Modifiers include: AWAY,

NEGATE, AFFIRM.

BIRDDOG ** Call to configure sensors IAW mission

planning/brief.
BITTERSWEET ** Notification of potential for blue-on-blue (friendly
fire) or blue-on-neutral situation.
BLACKOUT ** 1. [A/A] Turn off all external lighting.
** 2. [MAR] Surface ship radar is unable to effectively
search or transition tracking to a new object due to
over saturation.
BLANK ** [SO] Signal is on the air with zero content.

BLIND No visual contact with FRIENDLY aircraft, ship, or

ground position. Opposite of VISUAL.
BLOCK ** [MAR] An inherently defensive tactic used to force
a vessel to alter course away from the defended asset
or stop its closure. It is accomplished by maneuvering
a unit directly in front of the closing vessel and
maintaining position. The possibility of collision exists,
depending on the intent of the closing vessel.

BLOTTER [EW] Electromagnetic countermeasure receiver.

BLOW(ING) THROUGH 1. [A/A] Continue straight ahead at the MERGE and

do not become ANCHORED with target(s).
2. ** [A/A] Intercepting aircraft is dropping targeting
responsibility and commencing a BLOW THROUGH.
BLUR ** Radar being jammed.

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 Table 2. Multi-Service Brevity Codes (Cont’d)
BOGEY [A/A] [S/A] [SO] A CONTACT whose identity is
unknown.
BOGEY DOPE * [A/A] [S/A] Request for information on indicated or
closest GROUP in bearing, range, altitude, and
aspect (BRAA) format (with appropriate fill-ins).
BOOSTER ** [S/A] Track identified as a separated booster phase
component of a ballistic missile.
BOX [A/A] [AIR-MAR] Picture label with GROUPS in a
square or offset square.
BRAA [A/A] [S/A] 1. Provides target BRAA relative to the
specified FRIENDLY aircraft (tactical control format).
2. Switch to BRAA format to a specific GROUP or
CONTACT.

BRACKET [direction] [A/A] [A/S] Maneuver to a position on opposite sides,

either laterally or vertically from the target.

BREAK [direction] [A/A] Perform an immediate maximum performance

turn in the indicated direction (default is a 180-degree
turn).

BREAK AWAY Tanker or receiver call indicating immediate vertical

and nose-to-tail separation between tanker and
receiver is required.

BROKEN SPUR ** [A/S] Helicopter buddy or self-extraction is not

possible.

BROWNING ** [S/A] SAM platform has reached low missile state.

BRUISER * [AIR-MAR] [A/S] Employment of FRIENDLY air-

launched, short range (e.g., <100 nautical miles
[NM]), subsonic anti-ship weapon(s). Option to add
follow-on modifiers for number of munitions and/or
time of flight.

NOTE
Include launch location in BULLSEYE format
and weapons track direction when
appropriate.

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 Table 2. Multi-Service Brevity Codes (Cont’d)

BUCKET ** [EW] C2 is experiencing radar electromagnetic

deceptive jamming in a specified geographic area.

BUDDY [LASE or GUIDE] * [A/S] Request or informative communication to have

weapon guidance from a source other than delivering
aircraft.

BUDDY LOCK [position, [A/A] Radar locked to a known FRIENDLY aircraft.

heading, altitude] Normally, a response to a SPIKED or BUDDY SPIKE
calls.

BUDDY SPIKE [position or [A/A] FRIENDLY system radar lock-on indication on

heading or altitude] radar warning receiver.

BUGOUT [direction] [A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR] Separation from a particular

engagement, attack, or operation with no intent to
reengage or return.

BULLDOG * [MAR] [S/S] FRIENDLY surface- or submarine-

launched antiship missile.

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 (nautical miles) from this point.

BUMP * [SO] Change power, plus or minus, from current

power.

BUSTER Fly at maximum continuous speed.

BUTTON Radio channel setting.

BUZZER ** [EW] Electromagnetic communications jamming.

NOTE
Same as North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(NATO) term, CHATTER

BUZZSAW ** [A/S] A chemical light-stick tied to a string and

swung overhead; used to mark a FRIENDLY position.

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 Table 2. Multi-Service Brevity Codes (Cont’d)

CANDYGRAM [EW] Informative call that EW targeting information is

available on a briefed secure net.

CANYON [EW] Use electromagnetic jamming on radar

frequency indicated or IAW previous orders or
informative call for execution of electromagnetic
attack (EA) list or EA against designated group.

CAP(PING) [location] 1. [A/A] Establish a combat air patrol at a specified

point, used prior to committing forces in support of a
defensive operation.
2. [A/A] Aircraft is established in an orbit.

[target or object] CAPTURED * [A/S] Object has been acquired and is being
tracked.

CATALOG ** [A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR] A directive call to record a

potential target’s description, location, and elevation
information on a potential target.

CEASE [activity] * Discontinue stated activity (e.g., CEASE BUZZER,

LASER, SPARKLE, TORCH).

CEASE ENGAGEMENT * A fire control order used to direct air defense units to
stop tactical action against a specified target.
[A/A] Break the engagement on the target specified
and prepare to engage another target. Missiles in
flight will continue to intercept.

CEASE FIRE Stop firing, do not open fire. Missiles in flight will
continue to intercept; continue to track.

CHAMELEON ** [EW] [SO] An EW target identified as operating on

a known frequency with changes to external
parameters. The term does not imply direction or
authority to engage.

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 Table 2. Multi-Service Brevity Codes (Cont’d)

CHAMPAGNE [A/A] [AIR-MAR] 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.

CHARLIE [AIR-MAR] A signal to land aboard the ship. A number

suffix indicates a time delay in minutes before the
landing is anticipated (e.g., CHARLIE ten).

CHATTERMARK [comm type] Begin using briefed communication procedures to

counter communications jamming. If no modifier
specified, “radio” is understood.

CHEAPSHOT * [A/A] Active missile data link terminated prior to

achieving an active state.

CHECK [number, left or right] * [A/A] Turn (number) degrees left or right and
maintain new heading.

CHECK CAPTURE [A/S] Target appears to be no longer tracked by

sensor.

CHECK DATA [source] Reference specified medium for message traffic (e.g.,
Internet relay chat, J28.2 [Link-16 free text message]).

CHECK FIRE(ING) ** [A/S] [MAR] [S/S] Immediate pause of direct or

indirect fires. May require coordination to continue.

CHECK FOCUS Sensor image appears to be out of focus.

CHECKPRINT [track number] 1. [AIR-MAR] Request from the air defense

commander for unit(s) to provide amplifying
information on a specified track.
2. [AIR-MAR] Reply to the air defense commander
followed by positive track information using format
specified in applicable operation task document.

CHECK SOLUTION ** [MAR] [S/S] Order sent by the spotter for the ship to
check the fire control solution when an excessive
initial or salvo-to-salvo error is observed.

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CHECK TIDS ** Directive or descriptive call to reference data link

display and may be followed by amplifying
information.

CHERRY ** [A/A] [A/S] [S/A] Call to inbound aircraft the landing

zone (LZ), helicopter landing zone, or drop zone (DZ)
has enemy activity above the prebriefed risk
tolerance. Opposite of and cancels ICE.

CHERUBS Height of a FRIENDLY aircraft in hundreds of feet

above ground level.

CHICK(S) * Term used to denote FRIENDLY aircraft on the safe

flight or mission.

CHRISTMAS TREE ** [A/A] Turn on all external lighting.

CLAM 1. [EW] Cease emissions on specified equipment.

2. * [EW] Directive or informative call that jamming
has stopped on current assignment. Assumed when
COLD.

CLEAN 1. [A/A] No sensor information on a GROUP of

interest.
2. No visible battle damage.
3. Aircraft not carrying external stores.

CLEARED Requested action is authorized.

NOTE
[A/A] Engaged support roles not established or
transferred.

CLEARED HOT [A/S] Term used by a joint terminal attack controller

(JTAC) / forward air controller (airborne) (FAC(A))
during Type 1 and 2 CAS terminal attack control when
granting weapons release clearance to an aircraft
attacking a specific target.

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CLEARED TO ENGAGE 1. ** [A/S] Term used by a JTAC/FAC(A) during Type

3 control, granting a weapons release clearance to an
aircraft or flight to attack a target or targets within the
parameters prescribed by the JTAC/FAC(A).
2. ** [A/A] [A/S] Clearance to fire on designated
GROUP or target.

CLIFF * [EW] Jamming signal.

CLOAK(ING) ** Switch(ing) from normal or overt external lighting to

covert night-vision device only compatible lighting.

CLOSING [A/A] Decreasing separation.

CLOVER [left or right] ** [A/S] Rotary-wing directive call to establish clover

patterns in stated direction (e.g., “Taz 31, CLOVER
left”).

CLUSTER ** [S/A] Multiple ballistic missile objects within a small

volume of space.

COLD 1. [A/A] Initiate(ing) a turn in the combat air patrol

away from the anticipated threats.
2. * [A/S] Defined area is not expected to receive fire
(enemy or FRIENDLY).
3. [A/A] Intercept geometry will result in a pass or roll
out behind the target.
4. * [A/A] [AIR-MAR] Contact aspect stabilized 0–20
degrees from the tail or 160–180 degrees from the
nose (or from the stern or bow for a ship respectively).
5. * [A/S] Contact aspect stabilized 0-20 degrees or
160-180 degrees from referenced position (e.g.,
friendly forward operating base, named area of
interest, target area).

COLOR [system, position] [EW] Request for information on a type (system) at

stated location; implies a request for ambiguity
resolution. May be used with data link data message
(e.g., color, data).

COMEBACK [direction] Directive call to reverse course.

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COME OFF [direction] 1. [A/A] Maneuver as indicated to either regain mutual

support or to deconflict flight paths. Implies both
VISUAL and TALLY.
2. [A/S] Maneuver or execute a specific instruction.

COMMIT 1. * [A/A] Intercept the GROUP(S) of interest.

2. * [A/A] Set briefed intercept geometry.

CONFIDENCE [level] * Confidence indication IAW operational directives.

CONS/CONNING * [A/A] Aircraft producing contrails.

CONTACT(S) 1. Sensor information at the stated position.

2. [A/S] Acknowledges sighting of a specified
reference point (either visually or via sensor).
3. [A/A] Individual radar return within a GROUP or
ARM.

CONTAINER [A/A] [AIR-MAR] 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 [A/S] Continue present maneuver, ordnance release

not authorized. Used to provide approval to aircraft to
continue the pass without expending ordnance during
Type 1, 2, or 3 control. (JTAC must use “Type 3,
CONTINUE DRY” for dry Type 3 control).

NOTE
Simulated weapons deliveries may be performed.

COVER 1. [A/A] [S/A] Assign surface-to-air weapons or

establish an air-to-air posture that will allow
engagement of a specified track or threat if required.
2. [A/S] [AIR-MAR] Directive call to be ready for
reattack/re-engage if weapons effects not achieved.
3. [SO] Assign weapons or establish posture that
allows engagement of a specified track or threat.

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COVEY ** [A/S] [S/S] Two or more QUAIL.

CRANK [direction] [A/A] Maneuver in the direction indicated. Implies

illuminating target at or near radar GIMBAL limits.

CRATER [location] ** [S/A] [S/S] Expected threat ballistic missile impact

point.

CREEP ** [SO] [EW] Characterize signal.

CRISS CROSS [EW] A position or track derived from the plotting of

direction finding bearings.

CROSSING [A/A] Two GROUPs initially separated in azimuth

decreasing azimuth separation to pass each other.

CROW(S) ** Detainees or prisoners.

CRUISE Return to cruise speed (after BUSTER or GATE).

CURVE [EW] Deception signal.

CUTOFF [direction] [A/A] Request for, or directive to, intercept using cutoff
geometry.

DAISY ** [SO] [EW] Notification that signal characteristics are

within validated parameters.

DARK STAR ** [S/S] An illumination round that fails to properly

ignite.

DASH [number] Aircraft position within a flight. Use if specific call sign
is unknown.

DATA [object, position] Data link message concerning object at stated

location.

[weapon] DAZZLE (ON/OFF) ** Suppressive nonlethal fire on a target to degrade

sensor performance below the level needed to fulfill
its mission objectives.

DEADEYE Laser designator system inoperative.

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DECLARE * [A/A] [S/A] [AIR-MAR] Inquiry as to the ID of

specified track(s), target(s), or correlated GROUP.
Responses may include: FRIENDLY, BOGEY,
BANDIT, HOSTILE, NEUTRAL, UNABLE, CLEAN, or
FURBALL. Full positional data (BULLSEYE) or
TRACK NUMBER must accompany responses.

DECLUTTER 1. [A/S] Request for the pilot or operator to remove

targeting symbology to allow the user to see a better
picture of the target area.
2. * [A/A] Minimize on-screen graphics to prevent an
object of interest from being obscured.

DEEP [A/A] [AIR-MAR] Indicates 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, or BOX.

DEFENDING [direction] [A/A] [A/S] Aircraft is in a defensive position and

maneuvering with reference to a radar threat.

DEFENSIVE [A/A] Aircraft is under attack, maneuvering

defensively, and unable to ensure deconfliction or
mutual support.

DELOUSE [A/A] [S/A] [SO] Detect, identify, and engage (if

required) unknown platform trailing FRIENDLY
platform.

DELTA [altitude] [position] [AIR-MAR] Hold and conserve fuel at altitude and
position indicated during shipboard operations.

DEPLOY [A/A] [A/S] [SO] Maneuver to briefed positioning.

DETAILS Request for attack or execution brief.

DIAMONDS [position] A surface infrared (IR) event location.

DIRT ** [A/S] [EW] Radar warning receiver indication of

surface threat in search mode. See MUD and
SINGER.

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DIRTY 1. Link is not encrypted.
2. * [A/A] Aircraft in landing configuration.
3. * [A/A] Aircraft equipped with external stores (i.e.,
“DIRTY wings”).

DIVERT Proceed to alternate base.

DOG [status] [A/A] [S/A] Air towed decoy.

** (COLLARED): Decoy is retracted.
** (LEASHED): Decoy is extended.
** (SNIPPED): Decoy is severed from aircraft.

DONORIZE(D) ** Aircraft data has been input into the host aircraft as
a flight, team, or donor to enable target and/or data
sharing among tactical data link participants.

DOUBLE TAP ** [A/A] Shoot two (2) air-to-air missiles (AAMs) into
designated CONTACT, or 2 AAMs per CONTACT
within a GROUP.

[system] DOWN [location, [EW] Referenced emitter has stopped radiating at the
direction] stated location or along the stated bearing.

NOTE
DOWN does not mean system destroyed.

DRAG [cardinal direction] * [A/A] Contact aspect stabilized at 0–59 degrees

angle from tail or 121–180 degrees angle from nose.

DRIVE-BY ** [A/A] [A/S] Threat aircraft sensors or systems

observed or in use (e.g., threat aircraft AAM shots
observed).

DROP(PING) 1. [A/A] [A/S] Stop or stop(ing) monitoring of specified

emitter or target or GROUP and resume(ing) search
responsibilities.
2. [S/A] (TRACK number) Remove the emitter or
target from tactical picture or track stores.
3. [EW] Remove a specific system or EOB category
from search responsibilities.

DUFFER [EW] Direction finding equipped unit.

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DUST ** [S/A] Launch or post intercept debris from a ballistic
missile. Location given in digital BULLSEYE format.

DUSTOFF ** Military medical aircraft.

EAGLE * [S/A] United States Navy ballistic defense missile.

ECHELON [subcardinal [A/A] [AIR-MAR] Fill-in to a picture label describing

direction] GROUPS aligned behind and to the side of the
closest GROUP.

ECHO [A/A] [S/A] Positive System M or Mode X (or

comparable systems) reply.

ELEVATOR [altitude] ** Directive or request call to change altitude to the

specified altitude in thousands of feet MSL.

EMPTY [EW] No emitters of interest detected.

ENGAGE A fire control order used to direct or authorize units to

fire on a designated target.

NOTE
Not to be utilized in a Terminal Attack Control
Type I or II CAS engagement. See CLEARED
TO ENGAGE.

ENGAGED [A/A] Call from an aircraft maneuvering in the visual

arena to relinquish deconfliction responsibilities.

ENGAGEMENT COMPLETE ** [A/S] Mandatory call from the attack aircraft to the
JTAC or FAC(A) during Type 3 CAS terminal control
indicating completion of ordnance release. See also
CLEARED TO ENGAGE.

EXPECT HOLLOW [time] * [A/S] A condition will likely exist that limits video data
link reception (e.g., maneuvers, terrain). Pass
expected time of hollow in minutes.

EXTEND(ING) [direction] [A/A] [A/S] Short-term maneuver to gain energy,

distance, or separation with the intent of reengaging.

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EYEBALL 1. [A/A] Fighter with primary visual ID responsibility.

2. [A/A] Electro-optical (EO), IR, or night vision device
acquisition of an aircraft. Normally followed by
number of aircraft observed (if more than one).

EYEBALL NARROW ** [A/A] EO or IR contacts are viewed in narrow field

of view (FOV) and are too close for resolution via
radar.

FADED * [A/A] [S/A] [AIR-MAR] Sensor data is lost on

GROUP or CONTACT. Requires information of last
known position to include number of CONTACTS and
TRACK direction.

FAKER [A/A] [AIR-MAR] A FRIENDLY track acting as a

HOSTILE for exercise purposes.

FALCON(S) * Partner nation forces.

FAN __ TACK __ [EW] Left and right hand edges of jammed sector
are___and___.

FARM ** [A/S] Helicopter status of fuel (expressed in

PLAYTIME), ammunition, rocket, and missile (e.g.,
“Taz 31, FARM 2+00, 300, 14, 4”). See WHAT
STATE.

FAST [A/A] [S/A] Target speed of 600–900 knots ground

speed or Mach 1.0 to 1.5.

FATHER * [AIR-MAR] Surface tactical air navigation station.

FEELER [EW] Shipborne fire control radar.

FEET [WET/DRY] Flying over water or land.

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FENCE [IN/OUT] Set cockpit switches as appropriate before entering or

exiting the combat area.

FERRET [EW] Airborne electromagnetic reconnaissance

activity or aircraft.

FIREBALL ** [S/S] Threat ballistic missile.

FLANK [direction] * [A/A] CONTACT aspect stabilized at 110–149

degrees angle from tail or 31–70 degrees angle from
nose.

FLASH 1. [A/A] [state system] Temporarily activate specified

system for ID purposes (e.g., identification, friend or
foe (IFF)), afterburner, flare or chaff, etc.).
2. * Clear the net immediately, critical information to
follow (e.g., “FLASH, FLASH, FLASH this is Frontier
6, immediate MEDEVAC, grid to follow.”).

FLASHLIGHT [A/S] [AIR-MAR] 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(ING) [A/A] Expand(ing) the formation laterally within visual

limits to maintain radar contact or prepare for a
defensive response.

FLOCK ** [A/S] [EW] [S/A] Two or more ROOSTERS.

FLOW [direction or heading] [A/A] Maneuver in stated direction or heading. Can be

used to begin cold operations.

FLY-BY ** [A/S] [AIR-MAR] Aircraft conduct low altitude pass

abeam or overhead the vessel or location. See
THUMP, PEPPER.

FOREST ** Variable message format network.

FOX [number] [A/A] Simulated or actual launch of air-to-air weapons.

(ONE): Semi-active radar-guided missile.
(TWO): IR-guided missile.
(THREE): Active radar-guided missile.

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FOX MIKE Frequency modulation (FM) radio.

[2nd] FOX THREE/TWO/ONE [A/A] Simulated or actual missile launch against

[number] SHIP separate targets (assumes one missile per target)
(e.g., “SWORD 12, FOX THREE 2 SHIP”).
When 2nd prefix is used indicates simulated or actual
launch of multiple missiles on the same target.

FRIENDLY ** A positively identified FRIENDLY aircraft, ship,

spacecraft, or ground position.

FUEL STATE [time or * Aircraft fuel quantity, expressed in time or pounds,

pounds] remaining until BINGO. FUEL STATE can be used as
request for information.
“FUEL STATE [time or pounds]” represents current
status of platform.

FULL ** [S/A] Weapons system cannot support additional

engagements due to reaching maximum allowable
missiles away limit.

FUMBLE ** [A/A] [A/S] Observed weapons missing target or

impacting without desired weapons effects (DWE).

FURBALL 1. [A/A] Non-FRIENDLY aircraft and FRIENDLY

aircraft are inside of 5 nautical miles of each other.
Can be response to a DECLARE request.
2. * [SO] Spacecraft are so close together that off-
board sensors cannot distinguish relative positions.

FUZZY ** [SO] [EW] Degradation of signal is occurring.

GADABOUT [number] Upper limit of height sanctuary for fighters in the

missile engagement zone. (“GADABOUT 25” means
the upper limit of the height sanctuary is 25,000 feet
(ft); “GADABOUT 16–24” means the height sanctuary
is between 16,000 and 24,000 ft.

GADGET Radar or emitter equipment.

GATE Fly as quickly as possible, using after-burner or

maximum power.

GENESIS [location] ** [S/A] [S/S] Threat ballistic missile launch point.

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GENEVA ** A positively identified aircraft, ship, or ground

position whose markings or signals indicate it is
protected under the Geneva Conventions.

GENIE [EW] Emitter is employing electromagnetic protection

measures.

GIMBAL * [A/A] Sensor target is approaching azimuth or

elevation tracking limits.

GINGERBREAD Voice imitative deception is suspected on this net.

GO ACTIVE * Initiate frequency hopping [e.g., HAVE QUICK

II/Second Generation Anti-Jam Tactical Ultrahigh
Frequency (UHF) Radio for North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (SATURN)] operations.

GOALIE ** [A/S] A back-up guidance capable platform

appointed to guide a weapon to the target if the
primary platform’s guidance system fails after
weapons release.

GOALIE, GOALIE, GOALIE ** [A/S] Directive call from the primary weapon
[CALL SIGN] guidance platform for the appointed GOALIE to
assume weapon guidance responsibilities. Only add
CALL SIGN modifier if required.

GOGGLE/DE-GOGGLE ** [A/A] [A/S] Directive call for aircrew to put on or

take off night vision-goggles.

GOGGLES [on/off] ** [A/A] [A/S] An informative call that night-vision

goggles are on/off.

GOODWILL * Boundary of an active FRIENDLY missile

engagement zone.

GOPHER * [A/A] [S/A] 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 [A/A] [AIR-MAR] [S/A] Large force of indeterminate

numbers and formation of unknown or non-friendly
aircraft.

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GRANDSLAM All HOSTILE CONTACT(S) of a designated track (or

against which a mission was tasked) are destroyed.

GREEN 1. [A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR] Direction of no known enemy

threats; requires [direction] modifier.
2. * [A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR] Aircraft is at a weapon
and/or fuel state that allows continued execution of
the mission.

NOTE
A specific loadout or fuel state should be
determined during mission planning.

GREYHOUND FRIENDLY surface-launched cruise missile (e.g.,

Tomahawk land-attack missile).

GRIDIRON [EW] Jamming signal appears on my precise position

indicator scope or jamming signal prevents
determination of range and bearing _____% of time.

GROUP 1. [A/A] Any number of air CONTACTS within 3

nautical miles in azimuth and range of each other.
2. * [AIR-MAR] Any number of surface CONTACTS
within 1 nautical mile of each other.

GUIDE [cardinal direction, ** [A/A] Directive term to intercept and move track of
location] interest (TOI) as directed using International Civil
Aviation Organization procedures.

GUNS [A/A] [A/S] Aircraft gun is being employed.

HANDSHAKE 1. Link 16 Air Control network participation group

(NPG) initiation between air control unit and controlled
aircraft.
2. [A/S] Video data link established.

HARD [left, right, direction] High-G-force, energy sustaining turn in the indicated
direction (default is a 180-degree turn).

HEADBUTT [direction] ** [A/A] Directive term to immediately divert a TOI

clear of a restricted or prohibited area.

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HEADS UP Alert of an activity of interest.

HEAVY [A/A] [AIR-MAR] A GROUP known to contain three or

more CONTACTS.

HIGH [A/A] [S/A] CONTACT is greater than 40,000 ft MSL.

HIT(S) 1. Momentary radar return(s).

2. [A/A] (altitude) Indicates approximate altitude (e.g.,
GROUP BULLSEYE 360/10, HITS 15 thousand).
3. * Weapons created the desired effects on the
intended target.

HOLD DOWN Key transmitter for direction-finding steer.

HOLD FIRE * An emergency fire control order to stop firing on a

designated target and destroy missiles in flight.

NOTE
CEASE FIRE does not destroy missiles in flight.

HOLDING HANDS * [A/A] Aircraft in visual formation.

HOLLOW 1. Any data link message not received.

2. * [A/S] Lost video data link.

HOLSTER ** [A/A] Directive call to cancel shoot

communications/shoot priorities.

HOME PLATE Home airfield or ship.

HOMING Friends returning for recovery.

HOOK 1. [A/A] (direction) Perform an in-place, 180-degree

turn.
2. (track # or descriptor) Data link directive call to cue
sensors to described point (e.g., point of interest,
SAM, MARKPOINT, track number, etc.).

HOOTER [EW] FRIENDLY jammer.

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HOSTILE ** A contact identified as enemy upon which
clearance to fire is authorized IAW theater rules of
engagement (ROE).

WARNING
This use of HOSTILE is as a brevity term for
air engagements and should not be
confused with the same term in tactical data
link identification.

HOT 1. [A/A] Initiate or initiating a turn in the combat air

patrol toward the anticipated threats.
2. [A/A] Intercept geometry will result in passing in
front of the target.
3. * CONTACT aspect stabilized at 150–180 degrees
angle from tail or 0–30 degrees angle from nose.
4. Defined area is expected to receive fire (enemy or
FRIENDLY).
5. Ordnance employment intended or completed.

HOTDOG [color] ** FRIENDLY aircraft is approaching or is at a

specified standoff distance. (Color may indicate
additional standoff distance). Follow briefed
procedures.

HOTEL FOX High frequency radio.

HOUNDDOG ** [A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR] Call made by an aircraft

indicating aircraft is in a position to employ weapons.
Used in response to COVER.

HUSKY [A/A] Active radar missile is at high pulse repetition

frequency active range.

ICE ** [A/A] [A/S] [S/A] Call that the LZ or DZ has enemy

activity below the prebriefed risk. Opposite of and
cancels CHERRY.

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ID 1. [A/A] [AIR-MAR] Directive call to identify the target

or track.
2. [A/A] (type) ID is accomplished, followed by type.

IDLE Surface vehicles and/or vessels are stationary.

IMPACT [time] 1. ** [A/S] Weapons observed impacting with

unknown effects.
2. ** Preemptive call with estimated time of impact.

IN [direction] 1. [A/A] Turning toward a known threat. Opposite of

OUT.
2. [A/S] Entering terminal phase of an air-to-ground
attack. Opposite of OFF.

INDEX ** Unique number assigned to a tactical data link

J12.6 message to differentiate between more than
one POINT or MARKPOINT (e.g., “SCREWTOP 23,
POINT INDEX 2 is disabled vehicle”).

IN PLACE [direction] [A/A] Perform indicated maneuver simultaneously.

INSPECT ** [A/A] Establish visual contact with cockpit of TOI

(implies closure inside 500 feet). Attempt
communications and report all observations of
activity.

NOTE
Multiple passes may be required depending on
TOI airspeed. Observed activities may include
airspeed and altitude changes, structural
damage, external lights, and aircraft
configuration (gear or flaps).

INTERROGATE Interrogate the designated contact of the IFF mode

indicated.

IN THE BLIND ** A radio term indicating an agency/aircraft/unit is

transmitting without having established two way
communications with desired participants. May be
utilized if experiencing radio jamming.

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IN THE DARK CONTACT is in known radar blind zone.

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.

INVESTIGATE 1. [A/S] Verify specified element(s) of ROE, positive

identification (PID), collateral damage estimation
(CDE), and/or coordination of forces on the
referenced target or track.
2. ** [AIR-MAR] Verify specified element(s) of ROE,
PID, clear field of fire, and/or coordination of forces on
the referenced target or track.

JACKAL Surveillance Network Participating Group 7 (NPG 7)

of Link 16 tactical digital information link.

JAM ** [EW] Directive call to initiate jamming.

JAMMER [EW] Non-friendly jammer.

JELLO Inverse synthetic aperture radar (SAR).

JESTER [color] Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol

(JREAP).
(AMBER): JREAP-A
(BROWN): JREAP-B
(COPPER): JREAP-C

JINK [A/A] [A/S] Perform an unpredictable maneuver to

negate a tracking solution.

JOINED ** [A/A] Two or more radar returns have come

together.

JOKER * Fuel state above BINGO at which separation,

BUGOUT, or event termination should begin.

JONESING ** [A/S] Informative call requiring additional time to

analyze current SAR map.

JUDY [A/A] Aircrew has taken control of the intercept and

only requires situation awareness information;
controller will minimize radio transmissions.

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KICK [appropriate frequency] * Change radio or data link to a specified net or

frequency, typically used for an unplanned change in
frequency (e.g., CHATTERMARK). Also see PUSH.

KILL * [A/A] [S/A] In training, shooters are TALLY at

assessed missile timeout.

KNOCK-IT-OFF Cease all air combat maneuvers, attacks, activities, or

exercises (training use only).

KOBE ** [A/S] [S/S] [AIR-MAR] Employment of FRIENDLY

air-launched or surface-launched hypersonic
weapon(s).

KOMODO ** [SO] A known EW target operating at a migrated

frequency. The term does not imply direction or
authority to engage.

KRAKEN ** [AIR-MAR] Employment of FRIENDLY air-

launched, long-range (e.g., ≥100NM), subsonic
antiship weapon(s). Option to add follow-on modifiers
for number of munitions and/or time of flight.

NOTE
Include launch location in BULLSEYE format
and weapons track direction when
appropriate.

LADDER [A/A] [AIR-MAR] Picture label with three or more

GROUPS on the same azimuth but separated by
range. GROUP names should be LEAD GROUP,
SECOND GROUP, THIRD GROUP, and TRAIL
GROUP or LEAD GROUP, MIDDLE GROUP, and
TRAIL GROUP.

LAME DUCK An aircraft in a minor state of emergency (e.g., an

aircraft is troubleshooting a non-critical systems
malfunction).

LASER ON [A/S] [S/S] Directive call to start lasing.

LASING [A/S] [S/S] The speaker is firing the laser in response

to LASER ON.

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LAST [A/A] C2 term that provides the last contact altitude

from a high fidelity source (e.g., fighter radar).

LEAD-TRAIL [A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR] Inner GROUP formation of two

CONTACTS separated in range.

LEAKER(S) [A/A] [S/A] [AIR-MAR] Airborne threat has passed

through a defensive layer. Call should include
amplifying information.

LEAN [direction] [A/A] [A/S] Offset package or element in specified

direction maintaining briefed altitude, airspeed, and
formation.

LEANING ON ** [A/A] A GROUP shows bias to one element over

another.

LEEROY ** Timeline adjustment in minutes for entire mission;

always referenced from original preplanned mission
time; always means earlier. Opposite of ROLEX.

LEVEL 1. Contact is co-altitude (inter-flight call).

2.** Briefed altitude has been reached.

[status] LIGHT ** [S/A] Mission status.

** (RED): Prebriefed threats have not been mitigated
for further mission execution. Aircraft should evaluate
their position relative to the threat and take
appropriate actions.
** (YELLOW): Designated assets can continue to
operate relative to the prebriefed threat while other
assets should continue to hold.
** (GREEN): All aircraft are cleared to execute
prebriefed missions.

LIGHTS [ON/OFF] ** [EW] Active radar system intentionally

emitting/ceasing emissions. May be IAW briefed
emissions control plan.

LIGHTBULB Turn all position lights to bright.

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LINE ABREAST [A/A] [AIR-MAR] Inner GROUP formation of two or

more contacts separated in azimuth.

LINER Fly at speed giving maximum cruising range.

LOCKED 1. [A/A] (with GROUP label) Radar lock-on; SORT is

not assumed.
2. [A/A] (with position) Radar lock-on; correct
targeting is not assumed.

LONG RIFLE ** [A/S] Employment of long range (e.g., ≥100 NM

maximum range) air-to-surface munition with
sustained propulsion (e.g., air-launched cruise
missile). Option to add follow-on modifiers for number
of munitions and/or time of flight.

NOTE
Include launch location in BULLSEYE format
and weapons track direction when
appropriate.

LOOKING [A/S] [AIR-MAR] Aircrew does not have the ground or

surface object, reference point, or target in sight
(opposite of CONTACT).

LOOK-THROUGH ** [SO] To disengage to ensure parameters are still

current.

LOST LOCK * [A/A] Loss of host radar or IR lock-on.

LOW * [A/A] A CONTACT less than 5,000 ft above ground

level.

LOWDOWN ** [EW] A request for the tactical electromagnetic

support or ground/surface picture in an area of
interest.

MAGNUM [system, location] [A/S] [EW] Launch of FRIENDLY antiradiation missile.

MANEUVER [azimuth, range, [A/A] [AIR-MAR] Specified GROUP is maneuvering in

altitude] azimuth, range, and/or altitude.

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MAP ** [A/S] Directive call to initiate SAR mapping event

on a specified point of interest.

MAP COMPLETE ** [A/S] Informative call that air-to-surface radar

completed mapping and waiting for the map to
process/display. JONESING assumed.

MAPPING [A/S] Multifunction radar in an air-to-ground mode.

MARK 1. Record the location of a point or object of interest.

2. ** [A/S] [S/S] Spotting round, normally white
phosphorus or illumination on the deck to indicate
targets to aircraft, ground troops, or fire support.
3. ** [A/A] Challenge and response term for requested
aircraft to report contrails.

MARKPOINT Data link non-designated geographic point of interest

(J12.6 status information discrete (SID) 9 message).

MARSHAL(LING) Establish(ing) at a specific point, typically used to

posture forces in preparation for an offensive
operation.

MATCH [type] * [A/S] [S/S] [AIR-MAR] Overlay requested target

designator type (e.g., MATCH SPARKLE, MATCH
LASER).

MATE ** Positively identified as an ASSUMED FRIEND IAW

theater ID criteria.

MELD 1. * [A/A] Bias radar coverage IAW briefed

parameters.
2. * [A/A] Shift radar responsibilities from sanitizing to
gaining situational awareness on the assigned
GROUP.
3. [A/S] [AIR-MAR] Directive call to another aircraft to
match sensor location.

MERGE(D) [A/A] FRIENDLIES and targets have arrived in the

visual arena.

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METALLICA 1. ** Informative call that contact cannot be targeted

due to EA.
2. ** [A/A] Radar indication of jamming of A/A beyond
visual range (BVR) employment.

MICKEY UHF radio frequency hopping time of day signal (e.g.,

HAVEQUICK II, SATURN).

MIDNIGHT [A/A] [S/A] C2 sensors are unavailable due to

degradation. Opposite of SUNRISE.

MILLER TIME [A/S] Completion of A/S ordnance delivery. Generally

used by the last striker in conjunction with a
precoordinated egress plan.

MINIMIZE The radio frequency is becoming saturated,

degraded, or jammed and briefer transmissions must
follow.

MIRROR BEAM ** [A/A] [AIR-MAR] GROUPs in azimuth that

maneuver to a beam opposite each other.

MONITOR(ING) [GROUP or 1. [A/A] [A/S] Maintain(ing) sensor awareness on

object] specified GROUP or object. Implies that tactically
significant changes will be communicated.
2. * [AIR-MAR] Maintain contact or targeting
information on a maritime surface contact.

MOON BEAM ** After-the-fact advisory report to indicate a spillover

or reflection of laser energy that occurred on a
specific target.

MOSQUITO * [A/A] [S/A] Slow speed and low radar cross section
target.

MOTHER [AIR-MAR] Parent ship.

MOVER(S) Unidentified surface vehicle(s) in motion.

MUD [type with direction, 1. [A/S] [EW] Radar warning receiver ground threat
range if able] displayed with no launch indication.
2. * [A/S] [EW] Radar warning receiver indication of
surface threat in track mode. See DIRT and SINGER.

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MUDDY ** [SO] Denial on all channels of multiplexed signal.

MUSIC * [A/A] Radar electromagnetic deceptive jamming.

NAILS [direction] 1. [A/A] Radar warning receiver indication of airborne

interceptor radar in search.
2. * [A/S] 2.75-inch flechette rockets.

NAKED [A/A] No radar warning receiver indications.

[weapon] NEGATE ** [S/A] FRIENDLY surface-to-air weapons platform is

unable to engage specified target (e.g., EAGLES
NEGATE). Opposite of AFFIRM.

NEGATIVE LASER [A/S] Laser energy has not been acquired.

NEGLECT ** [S/S] Used by ship to indicate the last salvo was

fired on incorrect data.

NEUTRAL ** A positively identified aircraft, ship, or ground

position whose characteristics, behavior, origin, or
nationality indicate it is neither supporting nor
opposing FRIENDLY forces.

NEW PICTURE [A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR] Used by controller or aircrew

when tactical PICTURE has changed. Supersedes all
previous calls and reestablishes PICTURE for all
players.

[object] NO FACTOR [A/A] [A/S] [S/A] Stated [object] is not a threat.

NO JOY 1.* [A/A] [A/S] [S/A] [SO] Aircrew does not have visual
contact with the TARGET or BANDIT. Opposite of
TALLY.
2.* Indicates that radio communications could not be
established with the distant end on a specified radio
net.

NOTCH(ING) [direction] * [A/A] [A/S] [S/A] Aircraft is in a defensive position.

Maneuver(ing) with reference to a threat.

OCCUPIED [A/S] Ground equipment present at tasked target

location. Opposite of VACANT.

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OFF [direction] [A/A] [A/S] Attack is terminated, and maneuvering to

the indicated direction.

OFFSET [direction] Maneuver in a specified direction with reference to the

target.

OPENING [A/A] Increasing separation.

OUT [direction] * [A/A] Directive or informative call indicating a turn to

a cold aspect relative to the known threat. Used in
launch-and-leave tactics and for all flight members to
execute.

OUTLAW [A/A] [S/A] CONTACT has met point of origin criteria

for ROE.

PACKAGE [A/A] Geographically isolated collection of GROUPs

outside of briefed range.

PACMAN Fighters have found the end of the threat formation

and are converting; given in bearing and range from
the BULLSEYE (e.g., “BLUE 44 is PACMAN 290/5”).

PADLOCKED Aircrew cannot take eyes off an aircraft, ground

target, or surface position without risk of losing TALLY
or VISUAL.

PAINT(S) [A/A] [AIR-MAR] [MAR] An interrogated GROUP or

radar contact that is responding with any of the
specified IFF, or selective ID feature modes and
correct codes established for the ID criteria.

PANCAKE Land or request to land (reason may be specified;

e.g., PANCAKE AMMO, PANCAKE FUEL).

PARROT * IFF selective ID feature transponder.

PASSING [A/A] Two GROUPs initially separated in range,

decrease range separation and are passing each
other.

PEDRO * Combat search and rescue helicopter.

PEPPER * [AIR-MAR] Directive call for an aircraft to strafe

1,000 feet ahead of the bow of a vessel.

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PHANTOM [EW] A position track derived from the triangulation of

SPIKES originating from HOSTILE jamming.

PICTURE * [A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR] A request to provide

information pertinent to the mission in a digital
bullseye format unless briefed otherwise.

PIG(S) * [A/S] [AIR-MAR] FRIENDLY glide weapon(s) (e.g.,

standoff weapon, guided bomb unit, small diameter
bomb). See (weapon) AWAY.

PIGEONS [bearing, range] Bearing in magnetic and range in nautical miles to

HOME PLATE.

PILLOW [EW] Pulse repetition interval.

PINBALL ** [A/A] [A/S] Laser guided munition has separated

from its launching vehicle and captured laser
designator.

PINCE ** [A/A] Threat maneuvering for a bracket attack.

PING ** [A/S] Precision-guided munition has established

communication link with supporting vehicle.

PINNACLE [EW] An emission believed to originate from a

platform assumed to be FRIENDLY.

PINPOINT ** [AIR-MAR] Request that the maritime air controller

provide target coordinates via latitude and longitude.

PITBULL [A/A] Active radar guided missile (e.g., air intercept

missile [AIM]-120) is at medium pulse repetition
frequency (also known as MPRF) active range.

PITCH / PITCHBACK [A/A] Execute a nose-high heading reversal.

[left/right]

PLAYMATE * Cooperating aircraft.

PLAYTIME Amount of time aircraft can remain on station, given in

hours plus minutes (e.g., ONE PLUS THIRTY equals
1 hour and 30 minutes).

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[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.

[type] POINT Data link sensor point or TOI, such as the J12.6 SID
10 data link message.
** CONTACT POINT: Indicates the aircraft has
acquired the TOI TRACK NUMBER on their data link.
** DROP POINT: Data link target sorting message is
no longer needed or desired.
** HOLD POINT: Maintain weapons quality track data.
** SHOOT POINT: Directive call to shoot data link
targeting message; does not imply targeting
responsibility.
** TARGET POINT: Target the referenced data link
TARGET sorting message. (Example: “IRON FOUR,
TARGET IRON ONE’S POINT”).

POND [EW] Carry out jamming plan indicated or IAW

previous orders.

POP 1. [A/S] Starting climb for A/S attack.

2. [A/A] Maximum performance climb out of low-
altitude structure.

POPCORN Combat search and rescue aircraft departing the LZ.

Usually followed by a number of recovered personnel,
(e.g., "STING 1, POPCORN PLUS 2").

POPEYE 1. Flying in clouds or an area of reduced visibility.

2. * Reduced EO/IR visibility due to atmospherics.

POP-UP 1. * [A/A] GROUP that has suddenly appeared

between the MELD and threat range.
2. ** [S/A] Criteria used as a self-defense method,
within the ROE, to protect FRIENDLY air defense
elements from HOSTILE aircraft.

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POSIT Request for FRIENDLY position; response in terms of

a geographic landmark or from a common reference
point.

POST ATTACK [direction, Desired direction or directives after completion of

directive] intercept or engagement.

POST HOLE [A/A] Rapid descending spiral.

[type] POSTURE ** [A/S] Communicates sensor posture type

(offensive, defensive, or neutral) by the JTAC to
assets. Does not imply the FRIENDLY ground forces’
tactical situation.

PRESS 1. [A/A] Requested action is approved and mutual

support will be maintained, assumes VISUAL.
2. [A/S] Requested action is approved and mutual
support will be maintained.

PRINT [type] [A/A] [S/A] Valid non-cooperative target recognition

reply.

PULSE Illuminate(ing) a position with flashing IR energy.

PUMP * [A/A] A briefed maneuver to minimize closure on the

threat or geographical boundary with the intent to
reengage.

PUPPIES [EW] Emission control plan is modified as follows.

PURE [A/A] Pure pursuit is being used or a directive to go

pure pursuit.

PUSH [channel] Switch to designated frequency; no acknowledgment

required.

PUSHING [A/A] Departing designated point.

QUAIL ** [A/S] [S/S] HOSTILE air- or surface-launched

cruise missile.

RACKET [EW] Intercepted electromagnetic emission which has

been assigned to a number of the track block.

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RANGE [A/A] [AIR-MAR] A PICTURE label describing two

GROUPs separated in distance along the same line
of bearing. GROUP names will be LEAD GROUP or
TRAIL GROUP.

RAYGUN [position, 1. [A/A] Radar lock-on to unknown aircraft.

heading, altitude] 2. [A/A] A request for a BUDDY SPIKE reply from
FRIENDLY aircraft meeting these parameters.

RECYCLE [system] ** Directive call for aircrew to turn IFF or selective ID

feature or specified system off and on.

RED ** [A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR] Aircraft is at weapon and/or

fuel state that is insufficient to continue execution of
the mission.

NOTE
A specific loadout or fuel state should be
determined during mission planning.

REDWOOD [HOT or COLD] ** [S/A] An informative or directive call to initiate

(HOT) or cease (COLD) the integration of FRIENDLY
surface-to-air fires into a fighter or joint engagement
zone without further coordination. Must include
modifier HOT or COLD.

NOTE
Friendly aircraft are expected to maintain an
appropriate standoff following a REDWOOD
HOT call, unless the acceptable level of risk
permits otherwise.

REFERENCE [direction or Assume stated direction or heading.

heading]

REFINE ** [EW] Request for better location accuracy on an

emitter of interest.

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REMINGTON **1. [A/A] Aircraft is out of, or unable to employ

remaining air-to-air ordnance, not to include gun (if
equipped).
2. [S/A] [MAR] No ordnance remaining except gun or
self-protection ammunition.

RENEGADE A civil platform that is assessed as operating in such

a manner as to raise suspicion that it might be used
as a weapon.

RENT [EW] Report of characteristics of an intercepted

signal.

REPEAT 1. ** [S/S] (during adjustment) Fire again using the

same method and volume of fire.
2. ** [S/S] (during fire for effect) Fire the same number
of rounds using the same method and volume of fire.

REPORTED [information] Information provided is derived from an off-board

source.

RESET [A/A] [S/A] [SO] Proceed to a prebriefed position or

area of operations.

RE-STAKE [A/S] Drive a new STAKE at the target centroid

reported with direction of travel and elevation. Initiated
by aircrew.

RESUME [A/A] Resume last formation, route, or mission

ordered.

RETROGRADE (ING) * Withdraw(ing) while executing defensive procedures

in response to a threat.

RIDER [A/A] [S/A] A BOGEY that is complying with airspace

control order or safe passage procedures.

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RIFLE [number, time] * [A/S] [AIR-MAR] Employment of short range (e.g., <
100 NM maximum range) air-to-surface munition.
Option to add follow-on modifiers for number of
munitions and/or time of flight.

NOTE
Include launch location in BULLSEYE format
and weapons track direction when appropriate.

RIPPED CHUTE ** [S/S] Sent by spotter to indicate that the illumination

round parachute was ripped or separated on
deployment.

RIPPLE * [A/S] [S/A] [AIR-MAR] Two or more munitions will be

released or fired in close succession. Typically
associated with number and type of weapon with
release interval.

NOTE
Normally discussed during the prestrike game
plan between aircraft and/or between aircraft
and ground tactical controller.

ROBBER ** [AIR-MAR] A surface vessel that is identified as an

enemy IAW theater ID criteria. The term does not
necessarily imply clearance to engage.

ROGER Radio transmission received; does not indicate

compliance or reaction.

ROLEX * Timeline adjustment in minutes for entire mission;

always referenced from original preplanned mission
execution time; always means later. Opposite of
LEEROY.

ROOSTER ** [A/S] [EW] [S/A] Enemy antiradiation missile.

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ROPE [S/A] Circling an IR pointer around an aircraft to help

the aircraft identify the FRIENDLY ground position.

CAUTION
This technique may damage night-vision
devices.

ROTATOR [EW] Moving target indicator returns that signifies a

high probability of a rotating antenna.

ROVER Platform is Remotely Operated Video Enhanced

Receiver (ROVER) video downlink capable.

RUMBA 1. * [A/A] Radar has detected jamming or mutual

interference but has not resolved the type.
2. Own-ship maneuvering for ranging.

SADDLED [A/A] Wingman or element has returned to briefed

formation position.

SAM [direction] Visual acquisition of a SAM in flight or a SAM launch;

should include position.

SAME Aircrew has the identical information as was just

stated.

SANDWICHED [A/A] Aircraft or element is between opposing aircraft

or elements.

SATURATED ** [S/A] Weapons system radar has exhausted all

resources. Ability to detect new tracks is minimal.

SAUNTER Fly at best endurance.

SCAN [A/S] Search sector indicated and report any

CONTACTS.

SCORPION ** [S/A] Enemy man-portable air defense system

(MANPADS).

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SCRAM [direction] 1. FRIENDLY asset is in immediate danger. Withdraw

clear in the direction indicated for survival. No further
mission support from the FRIENDLY asset is
expected.
2. ** [A/A] [S/A] [EW] Cease the intercept and take
immediate evasive action. Implies that the target
aircraft is being engaged by SAMs or other air
defense fighters.
3. ** [A/A] Directive term to instruct air traffic control to
clear all civilian or nonengagement aircraft outside a
specific area. TERMINATE SCRAM will resume
normal operations.

SCRAMBLE [A/A] [S/A] [S/S] Takeoff as quickly as possible.

SCRUB [A/A] [S/A] Moving target indicator return that signifies

a low, slow (100-250 knots ground speed) or very
slow (<100 knots ground speed) airborne target.

SEAD ** [A/S] Execute the contracts of prebriefed

suppression of enemy air defense (SEAD).

SEPARATE (ING) [A/A] Leave(ing) a specific engagement; may or may

not reenter.

SEPARATION 1. [A/A] Request for separation between two

GROUPS. Response will include the follow-on
GROUPS separation, altitude, and fill-ins.
2. ** [A/A] (Range/Azimuth) SEPARATION: Indicates
relationship between GROUPS and separation if
GROUPS and relationships in a label were not
defined previously or if relationship between
GROUPS has changed.

SET 1. Set (or have set) a particular speed. May be

indicated in knots or Mach.
2. No longer slewing sensor and awaiting further
updates.
3. ** Overwatch aircraft is in position.

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SHACKLE [A/A] One weave; a single crossing of flight paths;

maneuver to adjust or regain formation parameters.

SHADOW Follow indicated TARGET.

SHIFT [direction, track [A/S] [AIR-MAR] Shift laser, IR, radar, device energy,
number] or aim point.

NOTE
Can be used to shift from the offset position
onto the target. Also used during multi-aircraft
attack to shift laser energy or target
assignments.

SHOOT ** [A/A] Directive communication to employ weapons

on a contact, does not invoke targeting.

SHOOTER Aircraft or unit designated to employ ordnance.

SHOPPING [A/S] An aircraft request to forward air controller,

JTAC, or C2 platform for a target or task.

SHOT ** [S/S] Round(s) has/have been fired.

SHOTGUN [A/A] [A/S] [S/A] Prebriefed weapons state.

SHOULDER ** [MAR] An inherently offensive tactic used to

physically force a vessel to alter course or stop. The
goal of shouldering is to gently nudge an
uncooperative vessel in a new direction to prevent it
from traveling on its intended course, and to comply
with orders to stop or change course. Skin-to-skin
contact is anticipated.

SHREW ** Persistent interference from an undetermined

source that is degrading situational awareness on the
current radio channel.

[system] SICK ** System indicated is degraded or partially operative.

Canceled by SWEET.

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SIDE KICK ** [A/A] A directive call to initiate manned-unmanned

teaming if the air-to-air relationship and
communications link has not been established.
Modifiers include 1 to 4 to describe the level of
interoperability.

[system] SILENT 1. [A/A] (time) System will be unavailable for time

indicated.
2. Data link is, or should be placed, in receive only.
3. [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 [type, direction] [A/S] [EW] Radar warning receiver indication of SAM
launch. See MUD and DIRT.

SINGLE One GROUP, CONTACT, etc.

SKATE [A/A] Call to execute launch and leave tactics at a

prebriefed range. Modifiers include LONG, SHORT,
or QUICK.

SKINNY Current survivor coordinates.

SKIP IT Directive call for a specific platform to not engage the

indicated track. Usually followed with further
directions.

SKOSH [A/A] Aircraft is out of or unable to employ active radar

guided missiles.

SKUNK * [A/S] [AIR-MAR] A maritime or ground CONTACT

that has not yet been identified.

SLANT ** References number of people or objects noted at

specified location (men/women/children). For
example, in response to a request for SLANT on a
target building: “SLANT 4/6/4.”

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SLAPSHOT [type, bearing] [A/S] [EW] Immediately employ a best available

antiradiation missile against a specified threat at the
specified bearing.

SLEDGEHAMMER ** [AIR-MAR] Request from a surface vessel for

immediate air support. Once SLEDGEHAMMER is
called by the defended surface vessel, air assets will
be re-rolled from other missions to identify threat
intentions and employ if necessary in an armed
reconnaissance/air interdiction/strike coordination and
reconnaissance role.

SLEW ** Move sensor in direction indicated (usually

accompanied with a unit of measure). For example,
“SLEW left one half screen.”

SLICE / SLICEBACK [A/A] Perform a high-G descending turn in the stated

[left/right] direction, usually 180-degree turn.

SLIDE 1. [A/A] [EW] [SO] Continue(ing) present mission

while flowing from station in response to perceived
threat, implies intent to RESET.
2. * [A/S] Directive or descriptive term to laterally
reposition helicopter.

SLIP(PING) [A/A] [A/S] Time delay to individual flight or element

event.

SLOPE [EW] Pulse repetition frequency.

SLOW * [A/A] [S/A] Target with ground speed of 100–250

knots.

SMACK [A/S] [S/S] [AIR-MAR] Clearance to employ ordnance

or fires on surface target coordinates. Link-16 track,
ROE, PID, CDE, clear field of fire, coordination of
forces, and commander’s guidance requirements on
the referenced target or track have been satisfied. Not
to be utilized in a CAS engagement.

SMASH [ON/OFF] Turn on/off anti-collision lights.

SMELL ** Low confidence identification.

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SMOKE [A/S] Smoke marker used to mark a position.

SNAKE [A/S] Oscillate an IR pointer in a figure eight about a

target.

SNAP 1. [A/A] Fighter request for immediate BRAA call (with

appropriate fill-ins) to the GROUP described.
Indicates fighter intent to intercept or join.
2. [heading] Urgent directive call to turn to a heading.

SNAPLOCK [BRAA] * [A/A] Informative call indicating fighter has obtained

a radar contact inside briefed threat range with
BEAM, FLANK, or HOT aspect and is unable to
complete sanitization responsibilities implying
ownership. A SNAPLOCK call should be responded
to with BRAA.

SNEAKER [EW] An intelligence-gathering vessel.

SNIFF [type] [A/A] [EW] Passive sensor indication of a radar

emitter.

SNIPER [type, location [A/S] [EW] Aircraft to employ a range known

(range, bearing)] antiradiation missile against a specified threat at the
specified location.

SNOOZE [A/A] [EW] [SO] Initiate(ing) emission control

procedures. Opposite of ALARM.

SORT 1. [A/A] Assignment of responsibility within a GROUP;

criteria can be met visually, electromagnetically (e.g.,
radar), or both.
2. * [A/S] Assignment of specific targeting
responsibilities.

SORTED [A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR] Sort responsibility within a

GROUP has been met.

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SOUR 1. (mode/type) [A/A] [S/A] Invalid or no response to an

administrative IFF or selective ID feature check.
2. (link name) (e.g., "TIMBER SOUR") Potential
problems with net entry; initiates pre-mission link
troubleshooting. Opposite of SWEET.

SPADES [A/A] [S/A] [AIR-MAR] An interrogated GROUP or

radar contact that lacks all of the air tasking order (or
equivalent) IFF or selective ID feature modes and
codes required for the ID criteria.

SPARKLE 1. [A/S] [S/S] Mark or marking target by IR pointer.

2. Platform is IR pointer capable.

SPIDER ** Cooperative engagement capability network.

SPIKE [direction] * [A/A] Radar warning receiver indication of an air

interceptor threat in track or launch.

SPIN [A/A] Execute(ing) a timing or spacing maneuver.

SPITTER [direction] [A/A] An aircraft that has departed from the

engagement or is departing the engaged fighter’s
targeting responsibility.

SPLASH(ED) 1. [A/A] [A/S] [S/A] Hit observed with valid DWE

against a target.
2. * [S/A] [S/S] Informative call to observer or spotter
5 seconds prior to estimated time of impact.

SPLIT * Flight member is leaving formation to pursue a

separate attack; VISUAL may not be maintained.

SPOOFER [A/A] [EW] An entity employing electromagnetic or

tactical deception measures.

SPOOFING [S/A] [EW] Voice deception is being employed.

SPOT 1. [A/S] Acquisition of the reflected laser energy.

2. Platform is laser spot tracker capable.

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SPREAD ** [A/A] A GROUP maneuver where all contacts

remain at a FLANK or HOT aspect.

SPUR RIDE ** [A/S] Attempt helicopter buddy or self-extraction by

having downed crew attach themselves to the outside
of the helicopter.

SQUAWK [mode, code] Operate IFF/selective ID feature as indicated or IFF or

selective ID feature is operating as indicated.

SQUAWKING [mode number] * BOGEY is responding with an IFF or selective ID

feature mode or code other than that prescribed by
the air tasking order or ID criteria.

SQUIRTER ** [A/S] [S/S] A ground-borne object of interest

departing the objective area.

STACK 1. [A/A] Two or more CONTACTS within a GROUP

criteria with an altitude separation in relation to each
other (typically >=10,000 foot separation).
2. * Request all airborne players and their assigned
altitude block in the specified area.

STAKE 1. * [A/S] Reference point for A/S targeting

operations.
2. * A full-motion video system mark has been set and
is used as a frame of reference.

STALKER ** [SO] A BANDIT with counterspace capability that

has significantly refined orbital parameters required to
engage a high-value asset.

STANDOFF [role] ** [A/A] [A/S] [EW] Call to execute stated role

(SEAD/SUPPORT/TARGET) and remain outside of a
prebriefed coordination range from known SAM
locations.

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STARE [laser code, reference ** Cue the laser spot search or tracker function on the
point] specified laser code in relation to the specified
reference point. Reference point may include the
following: steerpoint, geographic reference, bearing
and range, or data link point.

STATUS [phase] 1. Request for an individual’s tactical situation.

2. * Request for amplifying information on current task
or aircraft state (e.g., respond with WORKING,
JONESING, CONTACT, CAPTURE, TARGETED,
LOCKED, CLEAN, ENGAGED, FUEL
(RED/YELLOW/GREEN), WEAPON
(RED/YELLOW/GREEN) ready or plain English).

STEADY [A/S] Stop oscillation of IR pointer.

STERN [A/A] Requests for, or directive to, intercept using

STERN geometry.

STIFF ARM ** [A/A] Fighter adjusts intercept flow to avoid

package or threat group.

STINGER 1. [A/A] [AIR-MAR] Three-ship inner GROUP

formation with two lead CONTACTs line abreast and
the SINGLE in trail.
2. * [S/A] A US infrared MANPADS.

STRADDLE ** [S/S] A spotting of STRADDLE is made for a multi-

gun salvo when some rounds fall short and some fall
beyond the target. The spotter announces
STRADDLE followed by a correction to place the
mean point of impact on the target. The term is
normally used during a ship adjust or a massed fire
mission.

STRANGER [A/A] Unidentified traffic that is not a participant in the

action in progress.

STRANGLE [system] Turn off system indicated (e.g., STRANGLE

PARROT).

STRENGTH [A/A] [A/S] [S/A] [AIR-MAR] Numerical strength of a

TRACK or GROUP.

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STRIPPED * [A/A] Aircraft is out of prebriefed formation.

STROBE(S) [bearing] [A/A] Radar indication(s) of noise jamming.

STROKE ** [A/S] [AIR-MAR] Directive call for third party track

production source to provide best possible continuous
track data for weapon targeting purposes.

SUMMIT ** [S/S] The highest point of a shell’s trajectory (also

known as maximum ordnance (MAX ORD)). Sent as
standard during an air observed mission and if
requested by a ground spotter. Units of measurement
are specified. A new SUMMIT is sent if it changes by
more than 300 ft for an air observer or 100 meters for
a ground observer.

SUNRISE [A/A] [S/A] C2 sensors are available. Opposite of

MIDNIGHT.

SUNSHINE [A/S] Illuminating target with artificial illumination.

SUPPORT ** Execute prebriefed support contracts.

SUPPORTING [A/A] Speaking unit or element is assuming a

supporting role, is in a position to influence the
outcome, and assumes deconfliction responsibility.

SUSPECT An identity applied to a track that is potentially hostile

because of its characteristics, behavior, origin, or
nationality.

SWEET 1. [A/A] [S/A] (mode, type) Valid response to an

administrative IFF or selective ID feature check
request.
2. (link name) (e.g., TIMBER SWEET) Confirms
receipt of data link information.
3. Equipment indicated is operating efficiently.
(Opposite of SOUR; cancels SICK, BENT).

SWEPT [subcardinal [A/A] [AIR-MAR] Inner GROUP formation with the

direction] trailer displaced approximately 45 degrees behind the
leader.

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SWITCH [item] 1. * Switch the setting on the referenced item.

2. * (CAMERA) Switch full-motion video to EO or IR.
3. (POLARITY) Switch IR polarity to black hot or white
hot.
4. * Formation or element change to preplanned
frequency.

SWITCHED [A/A] Attacker is changing from one aircraft to

another.

TAG 1. [EW] Response to an emitter ambiguity resolution

request (COLOR). Requires [system, location].
2. * Call to a helicopter flight lead that the last aircraft
of a flight is airborne.

TALLY Sighting of a target, non-friendly aircraft, or enemy

position. Opposite of NO JOY.

TALON ** [S/A] US Army Terminal High Altitude Area

Defense (also known as THAAD) missile.

TARGET 1. [A/A] [A/S] [S/A] [AIR-MAR] Assignment of

targeting responsibilities.
2. [A/S] [S/S] [AIR-MAR] ROE, PID, coordination of
forces, and commander’s guidance requirements on
the referenced target or track have been satisfied.
Target or track correlation, CDE, and clear field of fire
must be accomplished prior to employing ordnance or
fires.

TARGETABLE ** [A/S] Advisory call to inform package that the ability

to TARGET has been met IAW prebriefed contracts;
must be briefed by package commander (or outlined
in SPINS/standards).

TARGETED * [A/A] Fighter has acquired assigned GROUP and

has assumed responsibility for it.

TECHNICAL ** Improvised fighting vehicle (usually civilian vehicles

modified with mounted weapons).

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TEN SECONDS [A/S] Standby for (weapon) ON call in approximately

10 seconds (e.g., LASER ON, TORCH ON).

TERMINATE [A/A] In training, cease local engagement without

affecting the overall exercise.

TESLA ** Mode 5 IFF.

THREAT [direction] [A/A] Untargeted HOSTILE, BANDIT, or BOGEY is

within a briefed range of a FRIENDLY aircraft.

THROTTLES [A/A] Reminder to set throttles appropriately

considering the IR threat and desired energy state.

THUMP ** [AIR-MAR] Aircraft conducts low-altitude, high-

speed pass over or abeam a designated vessel and
does not cross the bow. Supersonic airspeed is
authorized as long as damage is not anticipated.

TIED [A/A] Positive radar contact with element or aircraft.

TIGER [A/A] Enough fuel and ordnance to accept a commit.

TIMBER [EW] Link 16 Network.

TIMECHECK Check or change IFF code.

TIMEOUT 1. ** [A/A] [S/A] Shooter assesses valid BVR shot

parameters have been met and missile has reached
termination.
2. ** [A/S] Munition impact is obscured and impact
cannot be confirmed and time of flight has elapsed.

TOGGLE [system] Execute the briefed setting change on specified

system.

TORCH 1. ** Friendly high-energy laser (HEL) weapon fire.

2. ** Platform is HEL weapon capable.
3. ** Request for HEL fires on a specified target (e.g.,
JTAC Alpha request TORCH).
TORCH ON/OFF: Friendly HEL weapon has
started/ceased firing.

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TOY [EW] High-speed antiradiation missile targeting

system (also known as HTS) pod.

TRACK [direction] 1. ** [A/A] GROUP or CONTACTS direction of flight or

movement.
2. ** [A/S] [S/S] Directive call assigning responsibility
to an asset for maintaining sensor or visual
observation of a defined object or area.
3. ** [A/S] Rotary-wing directive call to establish race
track (e.g., “Taz 31, TRACK left).
4. ** [A/S] [AIR-MAR] Information call stating direction
of vehicle or CONTACT in motion (e.g., TALLY
TECHNICAL TRACK Northwest).

TRACKING or [system] 1. * [EW] [S/A] IR lock-on.

TRACKING 2. * Enemy air defense system is maintaining
situational awareness on FRIENDLY.

TRACK NUMBER [number] Data link information file.

TRASHED * [A/A] [S/A] FRIENDLY missile has been defeated.

TRAVEL [EW] Change radar frequency.

TRESPASS [system, position] [EW] The addressed flight is entering the threat SAM
ring of a specific (system) at the stated location.
** [SO] A specified FRIENDLY spacecraft is entering
into a collection area and/or weapons engagement
zone of a known or suspected threat object.

TROJAN ** Deployment of air launch decoy.

TSUNAMI ** [A/A] Three or more WAVES.

TUMBLEWEED Request for information due to limited or loss of

situational awareness, (e.g., NO JOY, BLIND).

TWEET(ING) ** [A/A] An aircraft transmitting Mode S, Automatic

Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (also known as
ADS-B), or reference data (e.g., Federal Aviation
Administration registration).

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UNABLE Cannot comply as requested or directed.

UNIFORM UHF radio.

VACANT [A/S] Ground equipment not present at specific or

tasked target location. Opposite of OCCUPIED.

VAMPIRE [A/S] [AIR-MAR] [MAR] [S/S] Hostile air- or surface-

launched antiship missile.

VANISHED ** [A/A] [S/A] Special case of FADED defined as a

GROUP or ARM or CONTACT with no available
sensor data and is:
(1) Not in a known sensor blind zone (terrain masking
or Doppler blind zone)
AND
(2) Correlated to a shot by FRIENDLY forces.

VECTOR [heading] Alter heading to indicated.

VERY FAST [A/A] [S/A] Target speed greater than 900 knots
ground speed or Mach 1.5.

VERY SLOW ** [A/A] [S/A] Target speed less than 100 knots.

VIC [A/A] [AIR-MAR] 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 Very high-frequency (also known as VHF) / amplitude

modulation (also known as AM) radio.

VISUAL Sighting of a FRIENDLY aircraft or ground position or

ship. Opposite of BLIND.

WAGON [left/right] ** [A/S] Rotary-wing directive call to orbit around the

target (e.g., “Taz 31, WAGON left”).

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WALL [A/A] [AIR-MAR] 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.

WARNING [color] Air defense warning. Hostile attack is:

(RED): Imminent or in progress.
(YELLOW): Probable.
(WHITE): Improbable.

WATCHING ** [S/A] Surface to air defense unit is assigned a

target for engagement responsibility; is unable to
engage due to threat range; will engage when threat
meets engagement criteria. WATCHING is an
optional response to COVER when accepting
engagement assignment but unable to respond
AFFIRM.

WAVE ** [A/A] One or more follow-on GROUPS in a

coordinated, defense-in-depth tactic. WAVES are
numbered sequentially (e.g., “First WAVE, second
WAVE”).

WEAPONS [status] * Weapons control status. 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.

NOTE
NATO uses WEAPONS to determine munitions
available or remaining, similar to WHAT
STATE.

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WEDGE [A/A] [AIR-MAR] Three-ship inner GROUP formation
with a single CONTACT closest in range and two trail
CONTACTs line abreast.
WEIGHTED [cardinal [A/A] [AIR-MAR] Fill-in for a CHAMPAGNE, VIC,
direction] WALL, or LADDER when one or more GROUPS are
out of position or offset from the standard picture
label.
WHAT LUCK Request for results of missions or tasks.

WHAT STATE [A/A] Request for amount of fuel and missiles

remaining. Response to WHAT STATE is:
1. (1st number) number of active radar missiles
remaining.
(2nd number) number of semi-active radar missiles
remaining.
(3rd number) number of IR missiles remaining.
(MINUS) No gun or not sufficient ammunition for gun
attack.
BY
(4th number) thousands of pounds of fuel (given to
one decimal point), or time remaining.
Example response to WHAT STATE: “Blue 44 is 3-1-
2 by 7 POINT 5” is equivalent to 3 AIM-120s, 1 AIM-7,
2 AIM-9s, gun with ammunition, and 7,500 lbs. of fuel
remaining.
2. (item) Ammunition and oxygen are reported only
when specifically requested or critical.
WIDE [A/A] [AIR-MAR] 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.

WOOD ** Situation awareness data link network.

WOOFER [EW] Off board active radar decoy.

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WORDS Directive calls or interrogative requests regarding
further information or directives pertinent to the
mission or operating area. Generated by the tactical
command and control agencies and outlined in the
theater-specific SPINS.
WORK 1. ** [A/A] Maneuver in the stated cardinal direction.
2. ** [EW] Directive call to command geolocation.
WORKING 1. [EW] (system with location) Platform gathering
EOB on a designated emitter.
2. [A/A] Platform executing electronic ID on a specific
aircraft or GROUP to obtain ID necessary for BVR
employment.
YARDSTICK [A/A] Use air tactical air navigation for ranging.

YELLOW ** [A/A] [A/S] [AIR-MAR] Aircraft is at a weapon

and/or fuel status that is approaching a level
insufficient to continue execution of the mission.

NOTE
A specific loadout or fuel state should be
determined during mission planning.

ZAP Request for data link information.

ZIPLIP Limit transmissions to critical information only.

ZOOM [in/out] [EW] Increase or decrease the sensor’s focal length.

NOTE
ZOOM IN/OUT is normally followed by “ONE,
TWO, THREE, or FOUR” to indicate the number
of FOVs to change.

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 Chapter II
STANDARD TACTICAL CHAT ABBREVIATIONS
Background
Due to the significant proliferation of tactical chat (TC) systems, a list of common
acronyms, abbreviations, and terms has been incorporated into this publication. TC has
expanded to multiple platforms, users, and locations and is commonly used as a C2
tool. A broader audience than the end user often monitors and acts upon the
information. Therefore, it is necessary to make TC abbreviations available and widely
distributed to educate all users. Like a brevity code, a TC abbreviation provides no
security and is only meant to shorten messages, not conceal their content.

TC does not replace formal communications. Its use must be consistent with existing
doctrine and established procedures. TC, like brevity codes, requires discipline to
minimize ambiguity and facilitate the understanding of messages sent and received.
Users may be joint or multinational personnel and plain language may be the most
effective means of passing information, especially with new users or when giving
commands. Therefore, users should avoid generating new terminology and
abbreviations.

Note: This is a list of recommended acronyms, abbreviations, and terms used to

expedite information flow but not at the expense of clarity and accuracy of the
information being sent. The list was developed by subject matter experts and operators
of TC to streamline communications, mitigate miscommunications, and minimize traffic
populating a chat room. Every effort should be made to use approved terms detailed in
Service, multi-Service, and joint publications.

Table 3. Standard Tactical Chat Abbreviations

* (single asterisk) Used to make an immediate correction to a previous
posting.
*** (three asterisks) Used to denote a very important person is onboard a
specific aircraft.
. (period) Used to check server or user connectivity; if
received, reply with two periods, no space.
.. (double period) Response to a single period.
A/C aircraft
A/F as fragged or airfield depending on context
A/S airspace
AAR 1. after action review
2. air-to-air refueling
ABN airborne
AFFIRM affirmative
AFK away from keyboard

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APPR Approved
ARR arrived
ATA actual time of arrival
ATD actual time of departure
ATT at this time (use now)
BOLO be on the lookout for
C copy (acknowledgment of receipt)
C/S call sign
CANX, CNX cancel
CDR commander
CHAT The process of communicating via text in a specific
tactical chat (TC) room.
Chat room/Channel A single TC forum with participants communicating.
CIP come in please (generally used when initiating
whispers)
CK check
CLR clear
COMM communications
CONSOL consolidate
D/O drop off
DC disconnected
DE from
decon deconflict or decontaminate depending on context
DEP departed
DZ drop zone
elev ELEVATOR
enrt en route
EOM end of mission
ETA estimated time of arrival
ETD estimated time of departure
fc frequency change
ff flight following
fl flight level (altitude in hundreds of feet)
g2w good two-way communication
gt good test (reply to a “t” (test) connectivity check
request)
hc how copy
HVT high-value target
i+ (air refueling) instantaneous fuel available
ib inbound
IFE in-flight emergency
IFR instrument flight rules or in-flight report depending on
context

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imm Immediate
iso in support of
ivo in the vicinity of
k request to acknowledge transmission
LKP last known position
LL lost link (unmanned aircraft system)
lnd landed
LZ landing zone
MAXORD maximum ordinate
mc mission complete
medevac, medevac, medevac preparatory command to clear the TC channel;
followed by a 9-line MEDEVAC request.
message single entry of text communication via TC
msn mission
mx or maint maintenance
neg negative
net a communication network defined by an operation
order or unit standard operating procedure
nvm never mind
nstr nothing significant to report
o/c on channel
o/n operations normal
o/s on station
o/t on tank (air refueling)
ob outbound
osr operating outside the restricted operations zone
(ROZ)
pls please
poi point of injury/impact
poo point of origin
pos position
post single entry of text communication via TC
PRI priority
r/r radar/IFF contact and radio communication
established
rar received and read
RCVR aircraft receiving air refueling
rgr roger
rhr ROZ hot request
rip relief in place
rnds rounds
RON remain overnight
ROZ restricted operations zone
RP release point
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rqst Request
RTB return to base
RTD return to duty
rtn routine
RX, rcv Receive (rcv is used in reference to goods)
s/f show of force
sfc surface
SIPR SECRET Internet Protocol Router (secure network)
sod safe on deck
SOF special operations forces
sp start point
stby standby
t test (request for a connectivity check)
t/o takeoff
thx, tks thank you
tic troops in contact
tn datalink track number
TOT time on target
TST time-sensitive target
TX transmit
UI unique identifier
unk unknown
urg urgent
urgsurg urgent surgical
VFR visual flight rules
w/d wheels down
w/u wheels up
wkg working
wrt with regard to
wspr whisper
WX weather
yw you’re welcome

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CATEGORY SYNOPSIS
1. General Operations
Note: All brevity codes pertain to general air operations. Words listed here have
definitions which apply to all categories and may be listed under another category.
ABORT CONTINUE HOLD DOWN
[High or Low] ACCURACY CROW(S) HOLD FIRE
ALLIGATOR CRUISE HOLLOW
ALPHA CHECK DASH [number] HOME PLATE
ANCHOR [location] DATA [object, position] HOMING
ANGELS [weapon] DAZZLE HOOK
ANYFACE (ON/OFF) HOSTILE
AS FRAGGED DEADEYE HOT
AUTHENTICATE DETAILS HOTDOG [color]
AUTOCAT DIAMONDS [position] HOTEL FOX
AVALANCHE DIRTY IDLE
BASE [+/- number] DIVERT IMPACT [time]
BEAD WINDOW DONORIZE(D) INDEX
[system] BENT DUSTOFF INTERROGATE
BINGO ELEVATOR [altitude] IN THE BLIND
BIRDDOG ENGAGE IN THE DARK
BITTERSWEET FALCON(S) INTRUDER
BLIND FEET WET/DRY JACKAL
BLUR FENCE IN/OUT JELLO
BREAK AWAY FLASH JESTER (AMBER,
BULLSEYE FLAVOR BROWN, COPPER)
BUSTER FOREST JOKER
BUTTON FOX MIKE KICK [appropriate
CEASE [activity] FRIENDLY frequency]
CEASE ENGAGEMENT FUEL STATE [time or KNOCK-IT-OFF
CEASE FIRE pounds] KRAKEN
CHATTERMARK [comm GADABOUT [number] LAME DUCK
type] GADGET LEEROY
CHECK DATA [source] GATE LEVEL
CHECK FOCUS GENEVA LIGHTBULB
CHECK TIDS GINGERBREAD LINER
CHERUBS GO ACTIVE MARK
CHICK(S) GOODWILL MARSHAL(LING)
CLEAN GRANDSLAM MATE
CLEARED GREYHOUND METALLICA
CLOAK(ING) HANDSHAKE MICKEY
COMEBACK [direction] HARD [left, right, direction] MINIMIZE
CONFIDENCE [level] HEADS UP MOON BEAM
CONTACT(S) HIT(S) MOVER(S)
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NEUTRAL SAME STAKE
NO JOY SAUNTER STARE [laser code,
OFFSET [direction] SCRAM [direction] reference point]
PACMAN SHREW SWITCH [ITEM]
PADLOCKED SHOOTER TAG [system, location]
PANCAKE SET TALLY
PARROT SHADOW TECHNICAL
PEDRO [system] SICK TESLA
PIGEONS [bearing, range] [system] SILENT TIMECHECK
PLAYMATE SINGLE TOGGLE [system]
PLAYTIME SKINNY TORCH
[freq] POGO [freq] SKIP IT TRACKING or [system]
[type] POINT SLANT TRACKING
POPCORN SLEW TRACK NUMBER
POPEYE SMASH [ON/OFF] [number]
POSIT SMELL TROJAN
POST ATTACK [direction, SNAP TUMBLEWEED
directive] SOUR UNABLE
PULSE SPARKLE UNIFORM
PUSH [channel] SPIDER VECTOR [heading]
RECYCLE [system] SPLIT VICTOR VISUAL
REFERENCE [direction or SPOT WARNING
heading] SQUAWK [mode, code] [color]MARKPOINT
RENEGADE SQUAWKING [mode WEAPONS [status]
REPORTED [information] number] WHAT LUCK
RETROGRADE (ING) STATUS [phase] WILCO
ROGER STRANGLE [system] WINCHESTER
ROLEX SUPPORT WOOD
ROVER SUSPECT WORDS
RUMBA SWEET ZAP
SAM [direction] STACK ZIPLIP

2. Air-to-Air (A/A)
ACTION BLACKOUT BUGOUT [direction]
[system] ACTIVE [location, BLOW(ING) THROUGH CAP(PING) [location]
direction] BOGEY CATALOG
ALARM BOGEY DOPE CEASE ENGAGEMENT
ANCHORED [location] BOX CHAMPAGNE
[direction] ARM BRAA CHEAPSHOT
AVALANCHE BRACKET [direction] CHECK [number, left or
AZIMUTH BREAK [direction] right]
BANDIT BUDDY LOCK [position, CHERRY
BANZAI heading, altitude] CHRISTMAS TREE
BEAM [direction] BUDDY SPIKE [position, CLEAN
BEAM RIDER [direction] heading, altitude] CLOSING
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 COLD GIMBAL MIRROR BEAM
COME OFF [direction] GOGGLE/ DEGOGGLE MONITOR(ING) [GROUP
COMMIT GOGGLES [on/off] or object]
CONS/CONNING GOPHER MOSQUITO
CONTACT(S) GORILLA MUSIC
CONTAINER GREEN NAILS [direction]
GROUP(S) NAKED
COVER
GUIDE [cardinal direction, NEW PICTURE
CRANK [direction]
location] [object] NO FACTOR
CROSSING GUNS NO JOY
CUTOFF [direction] HEADBUTT [direction] NOTCH(ING) [direction]
DECLARE HEAVY OFF [direction]
DECLUTTER HIGH OPENING
DEEP HIT(S) OUT [direction]
DEFENDING [direction] HOLDING HANDS OUTLAW
DEFENSIVE HOLSTER PACKAGE
DELOUSE HOOK PAINT(S)
DEPLOY HOT PASSING
DIRTY HOUNDDOG PICTURE
DOG [status] HUSKY PINBALL
DOUBLE TAP ICE PINCE
ID PITBULL
DRAG [cardinal direction]
IN [direction] PITCH/ PITCHBACK [left
DRIVE-BY
IN PLACE [direction] or right]
DROP(PING) INSPECT POP
ECHELON [subcardinal JINK POP-UP
direction] JOINED POST HOLE
ECHO JUDY PRESS
ENGAGED KILL PRINT [type]
EXTEND(ING) [direction] LADDER PUMP
EYEBALL LAST PURE
EYEBALL NARROW LEAD-TRAIL PUSHING
FADED LEAKER(S) RANGE
FAKER LEAN [direction] RAYGUN [position,
FAST LEANING ON heading, altitude]
FLANK [direction] LINE ABREAST RED
FLASH [system] LOCKED REMINGTON
LOST LOCK RESET
FLOAT(ING)
LOW RESUME
FLOW [direction or
MANEUVER [azimuth, RIDER
heading]
range, altitude] RUMBA
FOX [NUMBER]
MARK SADDLED
[2nd] FOX
MELD SANDWICHED
THREE/TWO/ONE
MERGE(D) SCRAM [direction]
[number]-SHIP
METALLICA SCRAMBLE
FUMBLE
MIDNIGHT SCRUB
FURBALL
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SEPARATE(ING) SPIN THREAT [direction]
SEPARATION SPITTER [direction] THROTTLES
SHACKLE SPLASH(ED) TIED
SHOOT SPOOFER TIGER
SHOTGUN SPREAD TIMEOUT
SIDE KICK STACK TRACK [direction]
[system] SILENT STANDOFF [role] TRASHED
SKATE STERN TSUNAMI
SKOSH STIFF ARM TWEET(ING)
SLICE/SLICEBACK [left or STINGER VANISHED
right] STRANGER VERY FAST
SLIDE STRENGTH VERY SLOW
SLIP(PING) STRIPPED VIC
SLOW STROBE(S) [bearing] WALL
SNAP SUNRISE WAVE
SNAPLOCK [BRAA] SUPPORTING WEDGE
SNIFF [type] SWEET WEIGHTED [cardinal
SNOOZE SWEPT [subcardinal direction]
SORT direction] WHAT STATE
SORTED SWITCHED WIDE
SOUR TARGET WORK
SPADES TARGETED WORKING
SPIKE [direction] TERMINATE YARDSTICK
YELLOW
3. Air-to-Surface (A/S)
ACTION CLEARED TO ENGAGE FLY-BY
ARIZONA CLOVER [left or right] FUMBLE
ATTACK COLD GOALIE
[number, weapon type] COME OFF [direction] GOALIE, GOALIE,
AWAY CONTACT(S) GOALIE [CALL SIGN]
BAD MAP CONTINUE DRY GOGGLE/ DEGOGGLE
BAT(S) COVER GOGGLES [on/off]
BEAM RIDER [direction] COVEY GREEN
BERETTA DECLUTTER GUNS
BRACKET [direction] DEPLOY HANDSHAKE
BROKEN SPUR DEFENDING [direction] HOLLOW
BRUISER DIRT HOUNDDOG
BUDDY (LASE or GUIDE) DRIVE-BY ICE
BUGOUT [direction] DROP(PING) IMPACT [time]
BUZZSAW ENGAGEMENT IN [direction]
[target or object] COMPLETE INVESTIGATE
CAPTURED EXPECT HOLLOW [time] JINK
CATALOG EXTEND(ING) [direction] JONESING
CHECK FIRE(ING) FARM KOBE
CHERRY FLASHLIGHT LASER ON
CLEARED HOT FLOCK LASING
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LEAD-TRAIL POP SNAKE
LEAN [direction] [type] POSTURE SNIPER [type, location
LONG RIFLE PIG(S) (range, bearing)]
LOOKING PINBALL SORT
MAGNUM [system, PING SORTED
location] PRESS SPARKLE
MAP QUAIL SPLASH(ED)
MAP COMPLETE RED SPOT
MAPPING RE-STAKE SPUR RIDE
MARK RIFLE [number, time] SQUIRTER
MATCH [type] RIPPLE STAKE
MELD ROOSTER STANDOFF [role]
MILLER TIME SCAN STEADY
MONITOR(ING) [GROUP SEAD STRENGTH
or object] SHIFT [direction, track STROKE
MUD [type with direction, number] SUNSHINE
range if able] SHOPPING TARGET
NAILS [direction] SHOTGUN TARGETABLE
NEGATIVE LASER SINGER TEN SECONDS
NEW PICTURE SKUNK TIMEOUT
[object] NO FACTOR SLAPSHOT [type, bearing] TRACK [direction]
NO JOY SLIDE VACANT
NOTCH(ING) [direction] SLIP(PING) VAMPIRE
OCCUPIED SMACK WAGON [left/right]
OFF [direction] SMOKE YELLOW
PICTURE

4. Surface-to-Air (S/A)
ACTION DOG [status] MIDNIGHT
[weapon] AFFIRM DROP(PING) MOSQUITO
[number, weapon type] DUST [weapon] NEGATE
AWAY EAGLE(S) [object] NO FACTOR
AZIMUTH ECHO NO JOY
BIG STICK FADED NOTCH(ING) [direction]
BIRD(S) FAST OUTLAW
BOGEY FLOCK POP-UP
BOGEY DOPE FULL PRINT [type]
BOOSTER GENESIS [location] QUAIL
BRAA GOPHER REDWOOD [HOT or
BROWNING GORILLA COLD]
CHERRY HIGH RESET
CLUSTER ICE RIDER
COVER INTERROGATE RIPPLE
CRATER [location] KILL ROOSTER
DECLARE LEAKER(S) ROPE
DELOUSE [status] LIGHT SATURATED
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SCORPION SHOTGUN TARGET
SCRAM [direction] SLOW TIMEOUT
SQUAWKING [mode SOUR TRACKING or [system]
number] SPADES TRACKING
STINGER SPLASH(ED) TRASHED
STRANGLE [system] SPOOFING VANISHED
STRENGTH SUNRISE VERY FAST
SCRAMBLE SWEET VERY SLOW
SCRUB TALON(S) WATCHING

5. Surface-to-Surface (S/S)
BULLDOG LASER ON SHOT
CHECK FIRE(ING) LASING SMACK
CHECK SOLUTION MARK SPARKLE
COVEY MATCH [type] SPLASH(ED)
CRATER [location] NEGLECT SQUIRTER
DARK STAR QUAIL STRADDLE
FIREBALL REPEAT SUMMIT
GENESIS [location] RIPPED CHUTE TARGET
KOBE SCRAMBLE TRACK [direction]
VAMPIRE

6. Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Integration

[system] ACTIVE [location, DIRT MUD [type with direction,
direction] [system] DOWN [location, range if able]
ADD [system, category] direction] PHANTOM
ALARM DROP(PING) PILLOW
ARIZONA DUFFER PINNACLE
ASLEEP EMPTY POND
AWAKE FAN __ TACK __ PUPPIES
BAY FEELER RACKET
BLOTTER FERRET REFINE
BUCKET FLOCK RENT
BUZZER FUZZY ROOSTER
CANDYGRAM GENIE ROTATOR
CANYON GRIDIRON SCRAM [direction]
CHAMELEON HOOTER [system] SILENT
CLAM JAM SINGER [type, direction]
CLIFF JAMMER SLAPSHOT [type, bearing]
COLOR [system, direction] LIGHTS [ON/OFF] SLIDE
CREEP LOWDOWN SLOPE
CRISS CROSS MAGNUM [system, SNEAKER
CURVE location] SNIFF [type]
DAISY TRAVEL
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 SNIPER [type, location TAG [system, location] WOOFER
(range, bearing)] TIMBER WORK
SNOOZE TOY WORKING
SPOOFER TRACKING or [system] ZOOM [in/out]
SPOOFING TRACKING
STANDOFF [role] TRESPASS [system,
position]

7. Maritime Air Operations (AIR-MAR)

ACTION GREEN RED
[direction] ARM GROUP RIFLE [number, time]
AVALANCHE HEAVY RIPPLE
[number, weapon type] HOUNDDOG ROBBER
AWAY ID SHIFT [direction, track
AZIMUTH INVESTIGATE number]
BANDIT LADDER SKUNK
BOX LEAD-TRAIL SLEDGEHAMMER
BRUISER LEAKER(S) SMACK
BUGOUT [direction] LINE ABREAST SORTED
BULLRING LOOKING SPADES
CATALOG MANEUVER [azimuth, STINGER
CHAMPAGNE range, altitude] STRENGTH
CHARLIE MATCH [type] STROKE
CHECKPRINT [track MELD SWEPT [subcardinal
number] MIRROR BEAM direction]
COLD MONITOR(ING) TARGET
CONTAINER [group or object] THUMP
COVER MOTHER TRACK [direction]
DECLARE NEW PICTURE VAMPIRE
DEEP PAINT(S) VIC
DELTA [altitude] [position] PEPPER WALL
FADED ECHELON [subcardinal WEDGE
FAKER direction] WEIGHTED [cardinal
FATHER PICTURE direction]
FLASHLIGHT PINPOINT WIDE
FLY-BY RANGE YELLOW
GORILLA

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8. Maritime to Maritime (MAR) Operations
ALARM BULLDOG CHECK PAINT(S)
BLACKOUT FIRE(ING) SHOULDER
BLOCK CHECK SOLUTION VAMPIRE

9. Space Operations (SO)

ALARM DAISY NO JOY
BANDIT DELOUSE RESET
BLANK DEPLOY SLIDE
BOGEY FURBALL SNOOZE
BUMP FUZZY STALKER
CHAMELEON KOMODO TRESPASS [system,
COVER LOOK-THROUGH position]
CREEP MUDDY

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 REFERENCES
JOINT PUBLICATIONS
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, December 2024
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Allied Procedural Publication-07(F) (Version 4), Joint Brevity Words, October 2023

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 GLOSSARY
PART I – ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
A
A/A air-to-air
AAM air-to-air missile
ADS-B automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast
AFTTP Air Force tactics, techniques, and procedures
AIM air intercept missile
AIR-MAR maritime air
ALSSA Air Land Sea Space Application Center
AM amplitude modulation
APP Allied procedural publication
A/S air-to-surface
ATP Army techniques publication
B
BRAA bearing, range, altitude, and aspect
BVR beyond visual range
C
C2 command and control
CAS close air support
CDE collateral damage estimation
D
DWE desired weapons effects
DZ drop zone
E
EA electromagnetic attack
EO electro-optical
EOB electromagnetic order of battle
EW electromagnetic warfare
F, G
FAC(A) forward air controller (airborne)
FM frequency modulation
FOV field of view

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ft feet
H
HEL high-energy laser
I
IAW in accordance with
ID identification
IFF identification, friend or foe
IR infrared
J, K, L
JREAP joint range extension application protocol
JTAC joint terminal attack controller
LZ landing zone
M
MANPADS man-portable air defense system
MAR maritime-to-maritime
MCRP Marine Corps reference publication
MILSTRAP military standard transaction reporting and accounting
procedure
MILSTRIP military standard requisitioning and issue procedure
MSL mean sea level
MTTP multi-Service tactics, techniques, and procedures
N, O
NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NM nautical mile
NPG network participation group
NTTP Navy tactics, techniques, and procedures
NWDC Navy Warfare Development Center
P, Q
PID positive identification
R
ROE rules of engagement
ROVER remotely operated video enhanced receiver
ROZ restricted operations zone
S
S/A surface-to-air

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SAM surface-to-air missile
SAR synthetic aperture radar
SATURN second generation anti-jam tactical ultrahigh frequency radio
for North Atlantic Treaty Organization
SEAD suppression of enemy air defenses
SID status information discrete
SO space operations
SPINS special instructions
S/S surface-to-surface
STTP Space tactics, techniques, and procedures
T
TC tactical chat
TECOM Training and Education Command (USMC)
TOI track of interest
U, V
UHF ultrahigh frequency
US United States
USAF United States Air Force
USMC United States Marine Corps

W, X, Y, Z

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