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*FM 3-54.10 (FM 3-97.18)
*MCRP 3-25B
*NTTP 6-02.1
*AFTTP(I) 3-2.5
FM 3-54.10
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
Fort Monroe, Virginia
MCRP 3-25B
Marine Corps Combat Development Command
Quantico, Virginia
NTTP 6-02.1
Navy Warfare Development Command
Newport, Rhode Island
AFTTP(I) 3-2.5
Headquarters Air Force Doctrine Center
Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
5 June 2003
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*This publication supercedes FM 3-97.18, MCRP 3-25B, NTTP 6-02.1 and AFTTP(I)
3-2.5, 1 Feb 2002.
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CHAPTER III CATAGORY SYNOPSIS
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GENERAL AIR OPERATIONS
III-1
AIR-TO-AIR
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AIR-TO-SURFACE
III-6
CLOSE AIR SUPPORT
III-6
COMBAT SEARCH AND RESCUE
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LASERS
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BASIC NVD/IR/ILLUMINATION
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DATA LINKS
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JSTARS
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MARITIME AIR OPERATIONS
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BASIC SEAD/SIGINT/EW INTEGRATION...III-9
SURFACE-TO-AIR
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SURFACE-TO-SURFACE
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NATO-SPECIFIC TERMS
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Glossary
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TABLES
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1. NEW TERMS
ANYFACE
DANCE
HUFFDUFF
ASLEEP
DANGER CLOSE
INTRUDER
ATTACK
DELTA
KOBOLD
COMPLETE
DIAMONDS
LAME DUCK
AWAKE
DIRTY
LEVEL
BAY
DOWN
LINER
BEARING
DUFFER
LONG RIFLE
BEANSTALK
FAKER
LOOKING
BLOTTER
FAN TACK
MARKPOINT
BUDDY
FEELER
MIKEDUFF
LASE/GUIDE
FERRET
MOVE BURN
BULLRING
FLARE
NEGATIVE
BUMP
FLAVOR
LASER
BUTTON
FREEZE BURN
(system) OKAY
CAV-OKAY
FUEL STATE
OILFIELD
CHANNEL
GADABOUT
ORBIT
CHARLIE
GINGERBREAD
PACMAN
CHECKPRINT
GLOWWORM
PANCAKE
CINDER
GOODWILL
PEDRO
CLAM
GOPHER
PINNACLE
CLEARED TO
GRIDIRON
POINT
ENGAGE
HEADBUTT
POLAR BEAR
CLOWN
HOOK (descriptor)
POPCORN
CRUISE
HOUNDOG
PULSE
I-1
QUAIL
SEARCHER
TIME CHECK
RACKET
SET
TRACK NUMBER
RED LIGHT
SINGLE
TRACKING
REFERENCE
SLIPPING
TRAVEL
RENO
SNEAKER
TROUT
RENT
SNOOPER
VECTOR
REPEAT
SPOOFER
WEAPONS
RUMBA
STARE
WOOF
SAME
STOP (abort code)
SCAN
TACTICAL
2. DELETED TERMS
AJAX
BIRDDOG
SHORT SKATE
SORT TIDS/TADS
TARGET TIDS/TADS
VERY HIGH
(system) WELL
WINGS LEVEL
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3. CHANGED DEFINITIONS TO TERMS
ARM
GENIE
SHOTGUN
ATTACKING
HEAVY
SIDE-SIDE
AZIMUTH
HIGH
SILENT
(system) BENT
HOSTILE
SLOW
BOX
HOT
SNAP
BULLSEYE
LADDER
SNAPLOCK
CEASE (activity)
MARK
(BRAA)
CEASE
MEDIUM
SOUR
ENGAGEMENT
MILLER TIME
STACK
CHAMPAGNE
MONITOR(ING)
STINGER
COLOR
MUD
STOP
CONTINUE DRY
NAILS
SWEET
DATA
NEAR-FAR
TARGET
DEADEYE
PIGS AWAY
TIMBER
DEEP
PLAYTIME
VERY FAST
DEFENSIVE
POP UP
VIC
DUCK
PRESS
WALL
ECHELON
RANGE
WEAPONS
ENGAGED
RETROGRADE
WEIGHTED
FAST
SCRAM
WHAT STATE
2nd FOX THREE
SCRUB
WIDE
FOX 3 (X)-SHIP
SHIFT
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Chapter II
MULTI-SERVICE BREVITY CODES
Table II-1 KEY
Meaning may differ with NATO brevity word
**
Not a NATO brevity word
[NATO]
NATO brevity word not used by US forces but
may be encountered in combined operations.
TERM
New brevity code
text of
Change to brevity code definition
definition
(A/A)
Brevity code definition applies to air-to-air
(A/A) operations
(A/S)
Brevity code definition applies to air-to-
surface (A/S) operations
(S/A)
Brevity code definition applies to surface-to-
air (S/A) operations
(S/S)
Brevity code definition applies to surface-to-
surface (S/S) operations
(EW)
Brevity code definition applies to electronic
warfare (EW) operations
(AIR-MAR)
Brevity code definition applies to maritime air
(AIR-MAR) operations
Note: All brevity codes pertain to general air operations
unless indicated otherwise. NATO definitions
derived from APP/MPP-7B, Change 0.
II-1
ABORT
Directive call to cease
action/attack/event/mission.
ACTION
Directive call to initiate a briefed attack
sequence or maneuver.
(system)ACTIVE
(EW) Referenced emitter is radiating at the
(location/
stated location or along the stated bearing.
direction)
ADD (system/
(EW) Directive call to add a specific
category)**
(system) or (EOB category) to search
responsibilities.
ALARM
Directive/informative call indicating the
termination of EMCON procedures.
Opposite of SNOOZE.
ALFA CHECK
Request for/confirmation of bearing and
range from requesting aircraft to described
point.
ALLIGATOR
Link-11/ TADIL A.
ANCHOR(ED)
1. Informative call to indicate a turning
(location)
engagement at the specified location.
2. Directive call to orbit about a specific
point.
3. Refueling track flown by tanker.
II-2
ANGELS
Height of friendly aircraft in thousands of
feet from mean sea level (MSL). (NOTE:
NATO definition does not specify MSL or
AGL)
ANYFACE*
Friendly GCI/AEW command and control
agency when callsign is not known.
ARIZONA
No anti-radiation missile (ARM) ordnance
remaining.
ARM**
CONTACT(s) resulting from target
maneuvers exceeding GROUP criteria.
ASLEEP **
Enemy air defense system is not operating
and is not expected to engage friendly
aircraft. Opposite of AWAKE.
AS FRAGGED
Unit or element will be performing exactly as
stated by the air tasking order (ATO).
ATTACK(ING)
(A/S) Directive/(informative) call indicating
aircraft are committed to air-to-surface
delivery on a specific ground target.
Direction/bearing from which the weapon
will be coming may be given.
ATTACK
(A/S) Mandatory call from the attack
COMPLETE**
aircraft to the Joint Terminal Attack
Controller (JTAC) during Type III control
indicating completion of ordnance release.
(See also CLEARED TO ENGAGE)
II-3
AUTHENTICATE To request or provide a response to a coded
challenge.
AUTOCAT
Any communications relay using automatic
retransmissions.
(weapon) AWAY Release/launch of specified weapon (e.g.
BIRDS AWAY, PIGS AWAY, LONG RIFLE
AWAY, etc.) NOTE: Include launch location
in bullseye format and weapons track
direction for PIGS and LONG RIFLE.
AWAKE**
Enemy Air Defense system is operating and
may engage friendly aircraft. Opposite of
ASLEEP.
AZIMUTH*
1.
(A/A) A picture label describing two
GROUPs separated laterally. *GROUP
names will be referenced by cardinal
directions. (e.g. NORTH GROUP, SOUTH
GROUP, or EAST GROUP, WEST GROUP)
(NOTE: NATO definition includes two or
more GROUPS).
2*.
(S/A) Direction to the threat.
BANDIT
An aircraft identified as an enemy in
accordance with (IAW) theater ID criteria.
The term does not necessarily imply
direction or authority to engage.
II-4
BANZAI
Informative/directive call to execute launch
and decide tactics.
BASE
Reference number used to indicate such
(+/- number)
information as headings, altitude, fuels, etc.
BAY
[NATO] (EW) Carry out deception plan
indicated or in accordance with previous
orders.
BEAD WINDOW Last transmission potentially disclosed
unauthorized information.
BEAM
CONTACT stabilized within 70 to 110
(w/cardinal
degrees of aspect. (NOTE: NATO = 60-120
direction)*
degrees aspect)
BEANSTALK
[NATO] Information call advising datalink
users to check equipment for spurious
tracks.
BEARING
Inner GROUP formation with the trailer
(w/sub-cardinal
displaced approximately 45 degrees behind
direction)**
the leader.
(system) BENT
System indicated is inoperative. Cancelled
by OKAY.
BINGO
Fuel state needed for recovery.
BIRD
Friendly surface-to-air missile (SAM).
II-5
BIRD(S) AFFIRM
(S/A) Surface-to-Air informative call
indicating a FRIENDLY unit is able and
prepared to engage a specified target with
SAMs. Opposite of BIRD(S) NEGAT.
BIRD(S) NEGAT
(S/A) Surface-to-Air informative call
indicating a FRIENDLY unit is unable to
engage a specified target with SAMs.
Opposite of BIRD(S) AFFIRM.
BITTERSWEET** Notification of possible blue-on-blue
(fratricide) or blue-on-neutral situation
relative to a designated track or FRIENDLY
aircraft.
BLIND
No visual contact with FRIENDLY
aircraft/ground position. Opposite of
VISUAL.
BLOTTER
[NATO] (EW) ECM receiver.
BLOW
Directive/informative call that aircraft will
THROUGH
continue straight ahead at the merge and
not become ANCHORED with target(s).
BOGEY
A radar or visual air CONTACT whose
identity is unknown.
BOGEY DOPE Request for target information as requested
or for closest GROUP in BRAA (with
appropriate fill ins)
II-6
BOX
Picture label with GROUPs in a square or
offset square (See CHAMPAGNE and VIC
for GROUP names).
BRAA
1. Following information is in a tactical
control format providing target bearing,
range, altitude, and aspect, relative to the
specified friendly aircraft.
2.* Request/directive call to switch to
tactical BRAA control format.
BRACKET
Directive call to maneuver to a position on
(direction)
opposite sides, either laterally or vertically
from the target.
BREAK
Directive call to perform an immediate
(direction)
maximum performance 180-degree turn (or
as directed) in the indicated direction.
BREAK AWAY Tanker or receiver call indicating immediate
vertical and nose/tail separation between
tanker and receiver is required.
BREVITY**
Directive call indicating the radio frequency
is becoming saturated, degraded or jammed
and briefer transmissions must follow.
(NOTE: See NATO term ZIPLIP)
BROADCAST
Request/directive call to switch to broadcast
control format.
II-7
BROKE LOCK Advisory call regarding loss of radar/IR lock-
on.
BRUISER
Friendly air launched anti-ship missile.
BUDDY
(A/S) Request or informative
(LASE/GUIDE)** communications to have guidance of a
weapon from a source other than delivering
aircraft.
BUDDY LOCK Radar locked to a known friendly aircraft.
Normally a response to a SPIKED or
BUDDY SPIKE calls.
BUDDY SPIKE
Friendly aircraft radar lock-on indication on
(position
radar warning receiver (RWR).
/heading/alt)
BUGOUT
Separation from that particular engagement
(direction)
/ attack / operation with no intent to
reengage/return.
BULLDOG
(S/S) Friendly surface/submarine launched
anti-ship 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 (NM) from
this point.
II-8
BUMP/BUMP-UP
(A/S) A climb to acquire line of sight (LOS)
to the target or laser designation.
BURN**
(A/S) Informative call that Gated Laser
Illuminator (GLINT) is being used to provide
illumination. Typically employed by AC-130
to illuminate surface points of interest.
BUSTER
Directive call to fly at maximum continuous
speed (military power).
BUTTON
Radio channel setting.
BUZZER**
Electronic communications jamming.
(NOTE: same as NATO term, CHATTER)
CANDYGRAM**
(EW) Informative call to aircraft that
electronic warfare targeting information is
available on a briefed secure net.
CAP/CAPPING
1. Directive call to establish a combat air
(location)
patrol (CAP) at a specified location.
2. Descriptive term for aircraft in a CAP.
CAPTURED
(A/S) Aircrew has acquired and is able to
track a specified surface target with an on-
board sensor.
CAV-OK
Cloud and Visibility Okay (pronounced kav-
okay). ICAO term meaning no significant
clouds below 5,000 feet, visibility at least six
miles, no precipitation or storms.
II-9
CEASE (activity) Directive to discontinue stated activity; e.g.
CEASE BUZZER, CEASE LASER, etc.
CEASE
(S/A) A fire control order used to direct air
ENGAGEMENT defense units to stop tactical action against
a specified target. Guided missiles already
in flight will continue to intercept.
CEASE FIRE
(S/A) Discontinue firing/do not open fire.
Missiles in flight are allowed to continue to
intercept; continue to track.
CHAMPAGNE
A picture label of three distinct GROUPs
with two in front and one behind. *GROUP
names should be NORTH LEAD GROUP
and SOUTH LEAD GROUP or WEST LEAD
GROUP and EAST LEAD GROUP and
TRAIL GROUP.(MAJOR CHANGE-
USN/USMC)
CHANNEL**
Stacked net within a Link 16 Network.
CHARLIE
1.* (AIR-MAR) The expected landing time
on the ship.
2. (AIR-MAR) Directive to land aircraft on
ship.
3.* (time in minutes) (AIR-MAR) An
advisory call modifying/delaying the briefed
recovery time (e.g., CHARLIE TEN).
II-10
CHATTERMARK Directive call to begin using briefed radio
procedures to counter communications
jamming.
CHEAPSHOT** AIM-120 missile data link terminated
between high and medium PRF active.
CHECK
Turn (number) degrees left or right and
(number,
maintain new heading.
LEFT/RIGHT)
CHECK
(S/S) Directive call to cease firing
FIRING**
immediately.
CHECKPRINT
1. Request by an Air Defense Commander
(track #)**
for unit(s) to provide amplifying information
on a specified track.
2. Reply/informative to Air Defense
Commander followed by positive track
information using format specified in
applicable OPTASK document.
CHERUBS**
Height of a friendly aircraft in hundreds of
feet AGL. (NOTE: NATO definition, when
adopted, will not specify AGL or MSL)
CHICKS
Friendly aircraft.
II-11
CLAM
[NATO] (EW) Cease all or indicated
electromagnetic and/or acoustic emissions
in accordance with national instructions and
exercise orders. Potential intelligence
collector(s) in area (estimated duration of
CLAM hours).
CLEAN
1. No sensor information on non-friendly
group of interest.
2. No visible battle damage.
3. Aircraft not carrying external stores.
CLEARED
Response to requested action is authorized.
No engaged/support roles are assumed
CLEARED HOT
Ordnance release is authorized.
CLEARED TO
(A/S) JTAC Type III control clearance.
ENGAGE**
Attack aircraft flight leaders may initiate
attacks within the parameters imposed by
the JTAC. Attack platform will provide
ATTACK COMPLETE call to JTAC,
indicating completion of ordnance release.
CLOAK
Directive/informative call to switch from
normal/overt external lighting to covert night
vision device (NVD) only compatible
lighting.
CLOSING**
Decreasing in separation.
II-12
CLOWN
[NATO] (EW) Deception jammer.
COLD
1. A descriptive/directive call to initiate a
turn in the CAP away from the anticipated
threats.
2. Defined area is not expected to receive
fire (enemy or friendly).
3. Intercept geometry will result in a pass or
roll out behind the target.
COLOR
(EW) Request for information on a type
(system/
(system) at stated location; implies a
position)**
request for ambiguity resolution. May be
used with datalink data message- COLOR,
DATA.
COMEBACK
Directive call to reverse course.
(direction)
COMEOFF
1. (A/A) Directive call to maneuver as
(direction)
indicated to either regain mutual support or
to deconflict flight paths. Implies both
VISUAL and TALLY.
2.* (A/S) Directive call to maneuver or
execute a specific instruction (e.g.,
COMEOFF DRY).
COMMIT
Directive call to intercept a GROUP of
interest.
II-13
COMPOSITION** Request for number of contacts within a
GROUP.
CONFETTI
Chaff lane or corridor.
CONS/CONNING Descriptive term for nonfriendly aircraft
leaving contrails.
CONTACT
1. Sensor contact at the stated position.
2. Acknowledges sighting of a specified
reference point.
3.* Individual radar return within a GROUP
or ARM.
CONTAINER**
Inner GROUP formation with four
CONTACTs oriented in a square or offset
square.
CONTINUE
Continue present maneuver, does not imply
a change in clearance to engage or expend
ordnance.
CONTINUE DRY Continue present maneuver, ordnance
release not authorized. Training use only.
COVER*
Directive/Informative call to assign S/A
weapons or establish an A/A posture that
will allow engagement of a specified track or
threat if required.
II-14
CRANK
F-Pole maneuver in the direction indicated;
(direction)
*implies illuminating target at/near radar
GIMBAL limits.
CROSSING**
Descriptive term for when two GROUPs
initially separated in azimuth decrease
azimuth separation to pass each other.
CRUISE
[NATO] Informative or directive call to return
to cruise speed (after BUSTER or GATE).
CUTOFF
Requests for, or directive to, intercept using
cutoff geometry.
CYCLOPS
Any UAV.
DANCE (column
[NATO] (EW) Shift all lines to COMPLAN
codeword/
(__).
designator)
DANGER
(A/S, S/S) Informative call that friendly
CLOSE**
troops are within close proximity of the
target (determined by the weapon/munition
delivered/fired). NOTE: Specific DANGER
CLOSE distances, assumptions, and
procedures are contained in J-Fire guide.
DASH (#)
Aircraft position within a flight. Use if specific
callsign is unknown.
DATA (object,
Standby for data link message concerning
position)**
object at stated location.
II-15
DEADEYE
Informative call by a laser designator
indicating the laser system is inoperative.
DECLARE
Inquiry as to the identification of a specified
track(s), target(s), or correlated GROUP.
DEEP**
Descriptive term used to indicate separation
between the nearest and farthest GROUPs
in range in a relative formation of three or
more groups, used to describe a LADDER,
VIC, CHAMPAGNE, BOX.
DEFENSIVE*
Aircraft is under attack, maneuvering
defensively, and unable to ensure
deconfliction or mutual support.
DEFENDING
Aircraft is in a defensive position and
(direction)
maneuvering with reference to a surface-to-
air threat.
DELOUSE**
Directive call to detect, identify, and engage
(if required) unknown aircraft trailing friendly
aircraft.
DELTA(__)(__)
(AIR-MAR) Hold and conserve fuel at
altitude and position indicated during
shipboard operations.
DEPLOY
Directive call for the element to maneuver to
briefed positioning.
II-16
DETAILS**
Request for modified J-FIRE 9-Line Brief
from Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar
System (Joint STARS).
DIAMONDS
An IR event location
(w/position)** .
DIRTY
Link is not encrypted.
DIVERT
Proceed to alternate base/*mission.
DOLLY
Link-4A/TADIL C.
(system) DOWN
(EW) Referenced emitter has stopped
(location/
radiating at the stated location or along the
direction) **
stated bearing. (NOTE: DOWN does not
mean system destroyed)
DRAG (cardinal
Contact aspect stabilized at 0-60 degrees
direction)
angle from tail or 120-180 degrees angle
from nose.
II-17
DROP(PING)
1. Directive/informative call to stop
monitoring a specified emitter/target and
resume search responsibilities.
2. Informative call that fighter has
discontinued tracking responsibility.
3. (TRACK___) Remove the emitter/target
from tactical picture/track stores.
4.*
(EW) Directive call to remove a specific
system or EOB category from search
responsibilities.
DUCK
[NATO] Informative/directive call to descend
and increase speed.
DUFFER
(EW) DF equipped unit.
ECHELON (sub-
Fill-in to a picture label describing GROUPs
cardinal
aligned behind and to the side of the closest
direction)*
GROUP.
ECHO
Positive System M/Mode X (or comparable
system) reply.
EMPTY**
(EW) No emitters of interest detected.
(NOTE: equivalent to NATO term, BLANK)
ENGAGE
A fire control order used to direct or
authorize units and/or weapon systems to
fire on a designated target.
II-18
ENGAGED*
Informative inter-flight call from a fighter
maneuvering in the visual arena (NOTE:
NATO definition is, “Descriptive call
indicating maneuvering with intent to kill”)
ESTIMATE
Estimate of the size, range, height, or other
parameter of a specified contact; implies
degradation.
EXTEND(ING)
Short-term maneuver to gain energy,
(direction)
distance, or separation, normally with the
intent of reengaging.
EYEBALL
1. Fighter with primary visual identification
responsibility.
2. EO/IR acquisition of an aircraft. Normally
followed by number of aircraft observed.
FADED
Radar contact is lost on nonfriendly
air/surface contact and any positional
information given is estimated.
FAKER
[NATO] A FRIENDLY track acting as a
HOSTILE for exercise purposes.
FAN __ TACK __
[NATO] (EW) Left and right hand edges of
jammed sector are___and___.
FAST*
Target speed is estimated to be 600 - 900
knots /Mach 1 - 1.5 (Note: NATO = 400
knots to 600 knots/Mach 1)
FATHER
(AIR-MAR) Shipboard TACAN station.
II-19
FEELER
[NATO] (EW) Shipborne fire control radar.
FEET WET/DRY
Flying over water/land.
FENCE (IN/OUT)
Set cockpit switches as appropriate before
entering/exiting the combat area.
FERRET
[NATO] (EW) Airborne electronic
reconnaissance activity or aircraft.
FLANK
CONTACT aspect stabilized at 120 to 150
(direction)
degrees angle from tail or 30 to 60 degrees
angle from nose.
FLARE(S)
Directive to deploy flares.
FLASH (system)
Temporarily activate specified system for
identification purposes
(IFF/afterburner/flare/chaff/etc.).
FLASHLIGHT**
Directive term for helicopter to turn on IR
floodlight (pointed at ground to aid visual
acquisition by escort aircraft).
FLAVOR
Visually identified nationality of a contact.
FLOAT
Directive/informative call to expand the
formation laterally within visual limits to
maintain radar contact or prepare for a
defensive response.
FLOW
Directive call to fly stated heading.
(direction)**
II-20
FOX (number)
Simulated/actual launch of A/A weapons.
ONE - Semiactive radar-guided missile.
TWO - IR-guided missile.
THREE - Active radar-guided missile.
2nd FOX
Simulated or actual launch of multiple active
THREE**
radar-guided missiles on the same target.
FOX THREE (X)
Valid missile shot against (x) separate
SHIP**
targets (assumes 1 missile per target).
FOX MIKE
VHF/FM radio.
FREEZE BURN** Directive call to AC-130 to freeze the GLINT
position in the present location.
FRIENDLY
A positively identified friendly aircraft, *ship,
or *ground position.
FUEL STATE
(AIR-MAR) A helicopter's fuel quantity,
(time)**
expressed in hours and minutes before
having to make a controlled emergency
landing.
FURBALL*
Descriptive/informative call indicating known
non-friendly aircraft and friendly aircraft are
in close proximity to each other. Can be
response to a DECLARE request.
(NOTE: NATO equivalent term is MIX-UP.
NATO definition of FURBALL is,: “A turning
fight involving multiple aircraft”)
II-21
GADABOUT (#)
[NATO] Informative call indicating the upper
limit of height sanctuary for fighters in the
MEZ. (“GADABOUT 25” means the upper
limit of the height sanctuary is 25,000 feet;
“Gadabout 16 to 24” means the height
sanctuary is between 16,000 to 24,000
feet).
GADGET
Radar or emitter equipment.
GATE
Directive/informative call to fly as quickly as
possible, using after-burner/max power.
GENIE**
(EW) Emitter is employing electronic
protection measures.
GIMBAL
Radar target is approaching azimuth or
elevation tracking limits.
GINGERBREAD Voice imitative deception is suspected on
this net.
GLOWWORM
[NATO] Flare dropping aircraft.
GO ACTIVE
Go to briefed frequency agile net.
GO CLEAR
Use unencrypted voice communications.
GO SECURE
Activate encrypted voice communications.
GOGGLE/
Directive call to put on/take off NVDs.
DEGOGGLE**
II-22
GOGGLES
Informative call that NVDs are on/off.
ON/OFF**
GOODWILL
Informative call indicating the boundary of
an active friendly MEZ.
GOPHER**
A BOGEY that has not conformed to safe
passage routing, airspeed, or altitude
procedures. Will only be used when safe
passage or minimum risk routing
procedures are part of an ID matrix.
GORILLA
Large force of indeterminate numbers and
formation.
GRANDSLAM
All HOSTILE aircraft of a designated track
(or against which a mission was tasked) are
shot down.
GREEN
Direction determined to be clearest of
(direction)
enemy air-to-air activity.
GREYHOUND** Friendly ground attack cruise missile (e.g.,
TLAM).
GRIDIRON
[NATO] (EW) Jamming signal appears on
my PPI scope or jamming signal prevents
determination of range and bearing_____%
of time.
II-23
GROUP*
Any number of air contacts within 3 NM in
azimuth and range of each other. (NOTE:
NATO definition includes an altitude
discrimination of within 20,000 feet)
GUNS
Reference to A/A or A/S gun engagement.
HANDSHAKE** Link 16 Air Control NPG initiation between
air control unit and controlled aircraft.
HARD
High-G, energy sustaining 180-degree turn
(direction)
(or as directed) in the indicated direction.
HEADBUTT**
Directive term to fighters /interceptors to
immediately divert a track of interest clear of
a restricted or prohibited area.
HEADS UP
Alert of an activity of interest.
HEAVY*
A GROUP known to contain three or more
individual entities. (NOTE: NATO definition:
The largest GROUP of factor BOGEYS/
BANDITS)
HIGH*
CONTACT is greater than 40,000 ft MSL.
(NOTE: NATO is 25,000 to 50,000 ft MSL)
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HIT(S)
1. Momentary radar return(s).
2. (altitude) (A/A) Indicates approximate
target altitude (e.g., GROUP BULLSEYE
360/10, HITS 15 THOUSAND).
3.
(A/S) Weapons impact within lethal
distance.
HOLD DOWN
Directive to key transmitter for DF steer.
HOLD FIRE
(S/A) An emergency fire control order to
stop firing on a designated target, to include
destruction of any missiles in- flight.
HOLDING
Aircraft in visual formation.
HANDS
HOLLOW**
Any data link message not received.
HOME PLATE
Home airfield or ship.
HOOK
1. (direction) Directive call to perform an
in-place 180-degree turn.
2. (descriptor)** Datalink directive call to
cue sensors to described A/S point (point of
interest, SAM, markpoint, TN, etc.)
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HOSTILE*
A contact identified as enemy upon which
clearance to fire is authorized in accordance
with theater rules of engagement.
NOTE: the above use of hostile is used as
a brevity term for air-to-air, and air-to-
surface engagements and should not be
confused with the same term in TADIL and
ROE.
NOTE: NATO “HOSTILE” brevity term does
not necessarily constitute authorization to
fire. Theater Commander should specify in
ATO SPINS the exact definition of HOSTILE
brevity term for combined operations.
HOT
1. A descriptive/directive call to initiate a
turn in the CAP toward the anticipated
threats.
2. *Defined area is expected to receive fire
(enemy or friendly).
3. (A/S) Ordnance employment intended or
completed.
4. CONTACT aspect stabilized at 160-180
degrees angle from tail or 0 - 20 degrees
angle from nose.
5. Intercept geometry will result in passing in
front of the target.
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HOTDOG
Informative/directive call that a friendly
(color)**
aircraft is approaching or is at a specified
standoff distance from the sovereign
airspace of a nation (as defined by national
boundaries or territorial sea and airspace).
(Color may indicate additional standoff
distance.) Follow briefed procedures.
HOTEL FOX
HF radio.
HOUNDOG
[NATO] (A/A) Call made by free fighter
indicating that he is in a position to employ
weapons.
HUFFDUFF
[NATO] (EW) HFDF equipment or unit fitted
with HFDF equipment.
HUSKY
Informative call that the AIM-120 is at HPRF
active range.
ID
1. Directive call to identify the target.
2. Informative call that identification is
accomplished, followed by type.
IDLE**
Joint STARS call indicating surface vehicles
are stationary.
IN (direction)
1. Informative call indicating a turn toward a
known threat. Opposite of OUT.
2.*
(A/S) Entering terminal phase of an air-
to-ground attack. Opposite of OFF.
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IN PLACE
Perform indicated maneuver
(direction)**
simultaneously.
INDIA
Mode IV.
INTERROGATE Interrogate the designated contact of the
IFF mode indicated.
INTRUDER
An individual, unit or weapon system in or
near an operational or exercise area, which
represents the threat of intelligence
gathering or disruptive activity.
JACKAL
Surveillance network participating group
(NPG) of Link 16/TADIL J.
JINK
Directive call to perform an unpredictable
maneuver to negate a tracking solution.
JOKER
Fuel state above BINGO at which
separation/bugout/event termination should
begin.
JUDY
(A/A) Aircrew has radar or visual contact on
the correct target, has taken control of the
intercept and only requires situation
awareness information; Controller will
minimize radio transmissions.
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KILL
1.* Directive call to fire on designated
target. (NOTE: NATO term is ENGAGE)
2. (A/A) In training, an informative call by a
fighter to indicate kill criteria has been
fulfilled.
KNOCK IT OFF
In training, a directive call to cease all air
combat maneuvers/attacks/
activities/exercises.
KOBOLD
[NATO] Informative call indicating that a
specific friendly MEZ is not active. (Opposite
of OILFIELD).
LADDER
Picture label with three or more groups on
the same azimuth but separated by range.
*Group names should be LEAD GROUP,
MIDDLE GROUP, TRAIL GROUP
LAME DUCK
An aircraft in a minor state of emergency.
LASER ON
Directive/informative call to
start/acknowledge laser designation.
LASING**
Informative call indicating that the speaker is
firing the laser.
LAST**
Command and control (C2) term that
provides the last contact altitude from a high
fidelity source (fighter radar, etc.).
LEAD-TRAIL*
Inner GROUP formation of two contacts
separated in range.
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LEAKER(S)
Airborne threat has passed through a
defensive layer. Call should include
amplifying information.
LEAN
Directive/informative call to maneuver in a
(direction)**
direction to avoid the threat. (NOTE:
equivalent NATO term is KICK)
LEVEL
(A/A) Inter-flight informative call that contact
is co-altitude.
LIGHTS ON/OFF Directive to turn on/off all exterior lights.
LIGHTBULB**
Directive call for flight to turn all position
lights to bright.
LINE ABREAST Inner GROUP formation of two or more
contacts separated in azimuth.
LINER
[NATO] Fly at speed giving maximum
cruising range.
LOCKED
1.
(w/GROUP label) Radar lock-on; SORT
is not assumed.
2.
(w/position) Radar lock-on; correct
targeting is not assumed.
LONG RIFLE**
(A/S) Friendly, long range A/S missile
launch (e.g. AGM-130, SLAM- ER). See
(weapon) AWAY.
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LOOKING
Aircrew does not have the ground object,
reference point, or target in sight (opposite
of CONTACT).
LOW*
Contact altitude below 10,000 ft MSL.
(NOTE: NATO = 500 to 5,000 feet AGL)
LOWDOWN**
A request to provide tactical ground
information pertinent to the mission in a
digital bullseye format.
MADDOG
Visual AIM-120 / AIM-54 launch.
MAGNUM
(A/S) Launch of friendly antiradiation
(system/
missile.
location)
MANEUVER
Informative call that specified GROUP is
(AZIMUTH
maneuvering in azimuth, range, and/or
/RANGE/
altitude.
ALTITUDE)**
MAPPING
(A/S) Multifunction radar in an A/G mode.
MARK**
1. Used when aircraft passes over pickup
zone/landing zone (PZ/LZ) team.
2. Directive term to record the location of a
ground point of interest.
3.
(S/S) Spotting round (normally white
phosphorus [WP] or illumination on the deck
to indicate targets to aircraft, ground troops,
or fire support.
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MARKING**
Informative call indicating friendly aircraft is
leaving contrails. (NOTE: NATO term is
CONNING)
MARKPOINT**
Datalink non-designated geographic point of
interest.
MARSHAL(ING) Establish(ed) at a specific point.
MEDIUM*
Contact altitude between 10,000 ft MSL and
40,000 ft MSL. (NOTE: NATO: 5,000’ AGL
to 25,000’ MSL)
MERGE(D)
1. Information that friendlies and targets
have arrived in the same visual arena.
2. Informative call indicating radar returns
have come together.
MICKEY
HAVE QUICK time-of-day (TOD) signal.
MIDNIGHT
Informative call advising that C2 radar
functions are unavailable due to
degradation. Advisory information is still
available. Opposite of SUNRISE.
MIKEDUFF
[NATO] (EW) MFDF equipment or unit fitted
with MFDF equipment.
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MILLER TIME**
(A/S) Informative call indicating completion
of air-to-ground ordnance delivery.
Generally used by the last striker in
conjunction with a pre-coordinated egress
plan.
MONITOR(ING)
1. Maintain(ing) sensor awareness on
specified GROUP.
2.* (AIR-MAR) Directive call to an aircraft to
maintain contact/targeting information on a
maritime surface contact.
MOTHER
(AIR-MAR) Parent ship.
MOVE BURN
(A/S) Directive call to AC-130 to move
(bearing)**
GLINT in specified direction. NOTE: Do not
use LEFT/RIGHT for moving a BURN.
MOVER(S)**
Unidentified surface vehicles(s) in motion.
MUD (type
Informative call Indicating RWR ground
w/direction/
threat displayed with no launch indication.
range if able)
MUSIC
Radar electronic deceptive jamming.
NAILS
1. RWR indication of AI radar in search.
(direction)
(NOTE: NATO term is SPOTTED).
2.* (A/S) 2.75-inch flechette rockets.
NAKED
No RWR indications.
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NEAR-FAR**
Fighter term depicting a radar-apparent
description of two or more contacts within a
GROUP separated in range.
NEGATIVE
Sensor information on a friendly aircraft is
CONTACT**
lost. Termination of CONTACT, track
plotting is not warranted.
NEGATIVE
(A/S) Aircraft has not acquired Laser
LASER**
energy.
NEW PICTURE
Used by controller or aircrew when tactical
picture has changed. Supersedes all
previous calls and re-establishes picture for
all players.
NO FACTOR
Not a threat.
NO JOY
Aircrew does not have visual contact with
the target/bandit/landmark. Opposite of
TALLY.
NOTCH(ING)
Directive/informative call that an aircraft is in
(direction)
a defensive position and maneuvering with
reference to an air-to-air threat.
OCCUPIED**
Ground equipment present at tasked target
location. Opposite of VACANT.
OFF (direction)
Informative call indicating attack is
terminated and maneuvering to the
indicated direction.
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