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OFFSET
Directive/informative call indicating
(direction)
maneuver in a specified direction with
reference to the target.
OILFIELD
[NATO] Activated friendly MEZ (Opposite of
KOBOLD)
(system) OKAY
System indicated is fully operative (cancels
BENT).
ON STATION
Informative call that unit/aircraft has reached
assigned station.
OPENING
Increasing in separation.
ORBIT(ING)
Directive(descriptive) call to hold on current
or indicated position.
OUT (direction)
Informative call indicating a turn to a cold
aspect relative to a known threat.
OUTLAW**
Informative call that a BOGEY has met point
of origin criteria for ROE.
PACKAGE
Geographically isolated collection of
GROUPs.
PACMAN
[NATO] Informative call that the fighters
have found the end of the threat formation
and are converting; given in range and
bearing from the BULLSEYE (e.g. “BLUE 4
is PACMAN 290/5”).
II-35
PADLOCKED
Informative call indicating aircrew cannot
take eyes off an aircraft, ground target, or
surface position without risk of losing
TALLY/VISUAL.
PAINT(S)
An interrogated group/radar contact that is
responding with any of the specified IFF/SIF
modes and correct codes established for the
ID criteria.
PANCAKE
[NATO] Land or I wish to land (reason may
be specified, e.g. PANCAKE AMMO,
PANCAKE FUEL).
PARROT
IFF/SIF transponder.
PASSING**
Descriptive term for when two GROUPs
initially separated in range, decrease range
separation and pass each other.
PEDRO
[NATO] Rescue helicopter.
PICTURE
A request to provide air information
pertinent to the mission in a digital bullseye
format.
PIG(S)**
(A/S) Friendly glide weapon(s) (e.g. JSOW).
See (weapon) AWAY.
PIGEONS
Magnetic bearing and range to
HOMEPLATE.
PINCE
Threat maneuvering for a bracket attack.
II-36
PINNACLE
[NATO] (EW) An emission believed to
originate from a platform assumed to be
FRIENDLY.
PITBULL
1. Informative call that the AIM-120 is at
MPRF active range.
2. Informative call that the AIM-54 is at
active range.
PITCH/
Directive call for fighter or flight to execute a
PITCHBACK
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 one hour and
thirty minutes).
(freq) POGO
Switch to communication channel number
(freq)
preceding POGO. If unable to establish
communications, switch to channel number
following POGO. If no channel number
follows POGO, return to this channel.
POINT**
Datalink sensor point/track of interest.
POLAR BEAR
[NATO] Friendly aircraft has
(direction)
VISUAL/contact on the FRIENDLY
PACKAGE and is joining.
II-37
POP
1. (A/S) Starting climb for A/S attack.
2. Max performance climb out of low-altitude
structure.
POPCORN**
CSAR aircraft departing the landing zone
(LZ). Usually followed by number of
recovered personnel, (e.g. "STING 1,
POPCORN PLUS 2")
POPEYE
Flying in clouds or area of reduced visibility.
POP-UP
1. (A/A) Informative call of a GROUP that
has suddenly appeared inside of briefed
range.
2. (S/A)* Criteria used as a self-defense
method, within the ROE, to protect friendly
air defense elements from HOSTILE
aircraft.
POSIT
Request for friendly position; response in
terms of a geographic landmark or from a
common reference point.
POST HOLE
Rapid descending spiral.
PRESS
Directive call that a requested action is
approved and mutual support will be
maintained.
PRINT (type)
Active NCTR reply.
II-38
PULSE**
Informative/Directive call used to illuminate
an enemy position with flashing IR energy.
PUMP
A briefed maneuver to minimize closure on
the threat or geographical boundary with the
intent to re-engage. Used to initiate a
Grinder tactic.
PURE
Informative call indicating pure pursuit is
being used or directive to go pure pursuit.
PUSH (channel)
Directive to switch to designated frequency;
no acknowledgment required.
PUSHING
Departing designated point.
QUAIL**
Enemy air-/surface-launched cruise missile.
RACKET
(EW) Intercepted electronic emission that
has been assigned to a number of the
trackblock.
RANGE**
A picture label describing two GROUPs
separated in distance along the same line of
bearing. Groups names will be LEAD
GROUP / TRAIL GROUP.
RAYGUN
Indicating a radar lock-on to unknown
(position/
aircraft. A request for a BUDDY SPIKE
heading/
reply from friendly aircraft meeting these
altitude)
parameters.
RED LIGHT**
Time when search and rescue (SAR)
aircraft is no longer SAR capable.
II-39
REFERENCE
Directive to assume stated heading.
(direction)
RENO
[NATO] (A/A) Indicates that more than one
radar contact is observed and the pilot is
able to distinguish his assigned target.
RENT
(EW) Report of characteristics of an
intercepted signal.
REPEAT**
1. (S/S) Directive call (during adjustment) to
fire again using the same firing data.
2. (S/S) Directive call (during fire for effect)
to fire the same number of rounds using the
same method of fire for effect.
REPORTED
Information provided is derived from an off-
(information)**
board source.
RESET
Proceed to a pre-briefed position or area of
operations.
RESTAKE**
Request for Joint STARS to drive a new
STAKE at the target centroid reported with
direction of travel and elevation. Initiated by
aircrew.
RESUME
Resume last formation/route/mission
ordered.
II-40
RETROGRADE
Directive/informative call to withdraw in
response to a threat, continue mission as
able, may RESET/RESUME if threat is
negated.
RIDER
A BOGEY that is conforming to safe
passage routing, airspeed, or altitude
procedures.
RIFLE
(A/S) Friendly air-to-surface missile launch.
RIPPLE
(A/S) Two or more munitions released or
fired in close succession.
ROGER
Indicates the receipt of radio transmission;
does not indicate compliance or reaction.
ROLEX
Time line adjustment in minutes always
(+/- time)
referenced from original preplanned mission
execution time. PLUS means later; MINUS
means earlier.
ROPE
Circling an IR pointer around an aircraft to
help the aircraft identify the friendly ground
position.
ROTATOR**
Joint STARS MTI returns that signifies a
high probability of a rotating antenna.
RUMBA
1.
*Radar has detected jamming/mutual
interference but has not resolved the type.
2.
[NATO] Own ship maneuvering for
ranging.
II-41
SADDLED
Informative call from wingman or element
indicating the return to briefed formation
position.
SAM (direction)
Visual acquisition of a SAM in flight or a
SAM launch, should include position.
SAME
Informative reply indicating that the aircrew
has the identical information as was just
stated.
SANDWICHED
Aircraft or element is between opposing
aircraft or elements.
SAUNTER
Fly at best endurance.
SCAN
[NATO] Search sector indicated and report
any contacts.
SCHLEM**
(A/A) Training term for simulated high off
boresight IR missile launch. Not assessable
for simulated kill/kill removal.
SCRAM
1. Directive/informative call to egress for
(direction)
defensive or survival reasons; no further
HVAA mission support is expected.
2. [NATO] Directive call to cease the
intercept and take immediate evasive
action. Implies that the target aircraft is
being engaged by SAMs or other air
defense fighters.
II-42
SCRAMBLE
Takeoff as quickly as possible.
SCRUB**
Joint STARS Moving Target Indicator (MTI)
return that signifies a low slow airborne
target
SCUD
Any threat theater ballistic missile (TBM).
SEARCHER
(EW) Unit having intercept equipment
without DF capability. All references to
DUFFERs are applicable to searchers within
their capabilities.
SEPARATE(ING)
Leaving a specific engagement; may or may
not reenter.
SEPARATION**
Request for separation between two
GROUPS. Response will include the follow-
on GROUP's separation, altitude, and fill-
ins.
SET ___
A command to set (or have set) a particular
speed. May be in knots/indicated or in
Mach.
SHACKLE
One weave, a single crossing of flight paths;
maneuver to adjust or regain formation
parameters.
SHADOW
Follow indicated target.
SHIFT
Directive call to shift laser/IR/radar/device
(direction)
energy.
II-43
SHOOTER
Aircraft/unit designated to employ ordnance.
SHOPPING**
An aircraft request to Joint STARS for a
target.
SHOT**
(S/S) Informative call indicating round(s)
has(ve) been fired.
SHOTGUN
1. Pre-briefed weapons state.
2. [NATO] Pre-briefed weapons state at
which separation/bugout should begin.
(system) SICK**
System indicated is degraded/partially
operative. (NOTE: NATO term is SOUR)
SIDE-SIDE**
Fighter term depicting a radar-apparent
description of two or more CONTACTs
within a GROUP separated in azimuth.
(system)
1. (time) System will be unavailable for
SILENT
time indicated.
2. *Directive/informative call to indicate
datalink is, or should be placed, in receive
only.
3. [NATO] (EW) Broadcast station is not
transmitting. May also be used as an order
and must be followed by a frequency or
station designator. If possible it should be
followed by an estimated time of return to
the air.
II-44
SINGER
Informative call of RWR indication of SAM
(type/direction)
launch.
SINGLE
Descriptive call indicating one GROUP,
CONTACT, etc.
SKATE
(A/A) Informative or directive call to execute
launch-and-leave tactics.
SKINNY**
Current survivor coordinates.
SKIP IT
Veto of fighter COMMIT, usually followed
with further directions.
SKOSH
(A/A) Aircraft is out of/or unable to employ
active radar missiles.
SKUNK
A maritime surface contact that has not yet
been identified.
SLAPSHOT
Directive call for an aircraft to immediately
(type/bearing)
employ a best available HARM against a
specified threat at the specified bearing.
SLICE/
Directive calls to perform a high-G
SLICEBACK
descending turn in the stated direction,
(LEFT/RIGHT)
usually 180-degree turn.
SLIDE**
Directive/informative call to/from HVAA to
continue present mission while flowing from
station in response to perceived threat,
implies intent to RESET.
II-45
SLIP(PING)
(A/S) Directive (or informative) call
indicating the attacker will attack the target
at the alternate TOT.
SLOW*
Contact with ground speed of less than 200
knots. (NOTE: NATO = 200 to 400 knots)
SMASH
Directive call to turn on/off anti-collision
(ON/OFF)
lights.
SMOKE
(A/S) Smoke marker used to mark a
position.
SNAKE
(A/S) Directive call to oscillate an IR pointer
about a target.
SNAP
1.* Fighter request for immediate BRAA call
(with appropriate fill-ins) to the group
described. Indicates fighter intent to
intercept/join.
2. (heading) Urgent directive call to turn to
a heading.
SNAPLOCK
Informative call indicating fighter has
(BRAA)**
obtained a radar contact inside briefed
range, aspect, or radar mode.
SNEAKER
[NATO] (EW) An intelligence-gathering
vessel.
SNIFF (type)
(EW) Passive sensor indication of a radar
emitter.
II-46
SNIPER (type,
Directive call for an aircraft to employ a
location [range,
range-known HARM against a specified
bearing])
threat at the specified location.
SNOOPER
[NATO] An aircraft employed in the
detection and reporting of opposing forces
while avoiding detection by those forces.
SNOOZE
Directive or informative call indicating
initiation of EMCON procedures. Opposite
of ALARM.
SORT
Directive call to assign responsibility within a
GROUP; criteria can be met visually,
electronically (radar), or both.
SORTED
Sort responsibility within a GROUP has
been met.
SOUR
(Opposite of SWEET).
1. (mode/type) Invalid/no response to an
administrative IFF/SIF check.
2. (link name)* (e.g. " TIMBER SOUR ")
Indicates there are potential problems with
net entry and initiates pre-mission link
troubleshooting.
3.
[NATO] Equipment indicated is not
operating efficiently
II-47
SPADES
An interrogated group/radar contact that
lacks all of the ATO (or equivalent) IFF/SIF
modes and codes required for the ID
criteria.
SPARKLE
1. (A/S) Target marking by IR pointer.
2. (A/S) Target marking by gunship/ FAC-A
using incendiary rounds.
SPIKE(D)
RWR indication of an AI threat in track or
(direction)
launch.
SPIN
Directive or informative call to execute a
timing/spacing maneuver.
SPITTER
An aircraft that has departed from the
(direction)
engagement or is departing the engaged
fighter’s targeting responsibility.
SPLASH(ED)
1.
(A/A) Target destroyed.
2.
(A/S) Weapons impact.
3.*
(S/S) Informative call to observer or
spotter five seconds prior to estimated time
of impact.
SPLIT
Informative/directive call that flight member
is leaving formation to pursue a separate
attack; VISUAL may not be maintained.
SPOOFER
(EW) An entity employing electronic or
tactical deception measures.
II-48
SPOOFING
Informative call that voice deception is being
employed.
SPOT
(A/S) Acquisition of laser designation.
SQUAWK
Operate IFF/SIF as indicated or IFF/SIF is
(mode/code)
operating as indicated.
SQUAWKING
An informative/descriptive call denoting a
(mode #)
BOGEY is responding with an IFF/SIF mode
or code other than that prescribed by the
ATO/identification criteria.
STACK
Two or more CONTACTs within GROUP
criteria with an altitude separation in relation
to each other.
STAKE**
Joint STARS reference point for A/S
targeting operations.
STARE (w/ laser
Directive call to cue the laser spot
code and
search/tracker function on the specified
reference
laser code in relation to the specified
point)**
reference point. Reference point may
include the following: INS steerpoint,
GEOREF, bearing and range or datalink
point.
II-49
STATUS
1. Request for an individual’s tactical
situation.
2.
(GROUP) Request for a full positional
update in digital bullseye format on the
specified group.
STEADY
(A/S) Directive call to stop oscillation of IR
pointer.
STERN
Requests for, or directive to, intercept using
STERN geometry.
STINGER
1. (A/A) Three-ship inner GROUP formation
with two lead CONTACTs line abreast and
the SINGLE in trail.
2.* (S/A) An IR man portable air defense
system (MANPADS).
STOP
1. (A/S) Stop IR illumination of a target.
2.* (BURN) (A/S) Directive call to AC-130
to stop GLINT.
3. (abort code) [NATO] (A/S) JTAC directs
aircrew to abort the attack. This is a
mandatory instruction.
STRANGER
Unidentified traffic that is not a participant
with the action in progress.
STRANGLE ( )
Turn off equipment indicated.
II-50
STRIPPED
Informative call that aircraft is out of
prebriefed formation.
STROBE(S)
Radar indication(s) of noise jamming.
(bearing)
SUNRISE
Informative call that C2 radar functions are
available. Opposite of MIDNIGHT.
SUNSHINE**
(A/S) Directive or informative call indicating
illumination of target is being conducted with
artificial illumination.
SWEET
(Opposite of SOUR.)
1. (mode/type)* Valid response to an
administrative IFF/SIF check request.
2. (link name)*. (e.g. TIMBER SWEET)
Confirms receipt of datalink information.
3.
[NATO] Equipment indicated is operating
efficiently
SWITCHED
Indicates an attacker is changing from one
aircraft to another.
TACTICAL
(A/A) Request/directive to switch to tactical
control.
TAG (system,
(EW) Response to an emitter ambiguity
location)**
resolution request (COLOR).
II-51
TALLY
Sighting of a target, non-friendly aircraft,
landmark, or enemy position. Opposite of
NO JOY.
TARGET ( )
Directive call assigning targeting
responsibilities.
TARGETED
Informative call that GROUP responsibility
has been met.
TEN SECONDS
(A/S) Directive to terminal controller to
standby for LASER ON call in approximately
10 seconds.
TERMINATE
1. (A/S) Stop laser illumination of a target.
2. In training, cease local engagement
without affecting the overall exercise.
THREAT
Untargeted HOSTILE/BANDIT/ BOGEY is
(direction)
within a briefed range of a friendly aircraft.
THROTTLES
Reminder to set throttles appropriately
considering the IR threat and desired
energy state.
THUNDER**
(A/S) Informative call one minute prior to
A/S weapons impact.
TIED
Positive radar contact with element or
aircraft.
TIGER
Enough fuel and ordnance to accept a
commitment.
II-52
TIMBER
The Link 16 network
TIMECHECK
Informative call to check/change IFF code.
TOGGLE**
Execute a briefed change of an avionics
setting.
TOY**
HARM targeting system (HTS) pod.
TRACK
GROUP/CONTACT's direction of
(direction)
flight/movement.
TRACK
Datalink information file.
NUMBER (#)**
(system)
Enemy air defense system is maintaining
TRACKING**
situational awareness on friendly.
TRAVEL
[NATO] (EW) Change radar frequency.
TRASHED
Informative call that missile has been
defeated.
TRESPASS
The addressed flight is entering the threat
(system,
SAM ring of a specific (system) at the stated
position)
location.
TROUT
[NATO] (EW) Take a DF bearing on
transmission indicated.
TUMBLEWEED
Indicates limited situational awareness, (i.e.,
NO JOY, BLIND) and is a request for
information.
UNABLE
Cannot comply as requested or directed.
II-53
UNIFORM
UHF/AM radio.
VACANT**
Ground equipment not present at tasked
target location. Opposite of OCCUPIED.
VAMPIRE
Hostile anti-ship missile.
VECTOR
Alter heading to magnetic heading
indicated. (Use of true headings to be
established before operation commences).
VERY FAST**
Target speed greater than 900 knots / 1.5
Mach
VIC
Picture label with three groups with the
single closest in range and two groups,
azimuth split, in trail.
*Group names should
be LEAD GROUP and NORTH TRAIL
GROUP and SOUTH TRAIL GROUP or
EAST TRAIL GROUP and WEST TRAIL
GROUP.
VICTOR
VHF/AM radio.
VISUAL
Sighting of a friendly aircraft or ground
position. Opposite of BLIND.
WALL
Picture label with three or more groups
primarily split in azimuth.
*Group names
should be NORTH GROUP, MIDDLE
GROUP, SOUTH GROUP or WEST
GROUP, MIDDLE GROUP, EAST GROUP.
II-54
WARNING
Hostile attack is:
(color)
(RED) Imminent or in progress.
(YELLOW) Probable.
(WHITE) Improbable (all clear).
WEAPONS ( )
(S/A) Fire only:
1.
(FREE) - at targets not identified as
FRIENDLY IAW current ROE.
2.
(TIGHT) - at targets positively identified
as HOSTILE IAW current ROE.
3.
(HOLD/SAFE) - in self-defense or in
response to a formal order.
WEDGE**
Three-ship inner GROUP formation with a
single CONTACT closest in range and two
trail CONTACTs line abreast.
WEEDS
Indicates that aircraft are operating close to
the surface.
WEIGHTED
Descriptive term used for a multiple GROUP
(cardinal
formation (WALL, LADDER, VIC,
direction)**
CHAMPAGNE) that is offset in one
direction.
WHAT LUCK
Request for results of missions or tasks.
II-55
WHAT STATE
Request for amount of fuel and missiles
remaining. Response to WHAT STATE is--
1. (US response)*
(1st number) number of active radar missiles
remaining.
(2nd number) number of semi-active radar
missiles remaining.
(3rd number) number of IR missiles remaining.
BY
(4th number) thousands of pounds of fuel (given
to one decimal point), or time remaining.
Example response to WHAT STATE: “BLUE
TWO IS 3-1-2 BY 7 POINT 5” is equivalent to 3
AIM-120s, 1 AIM-7, 2 AIM-9s and 7,500 lbs of
fuel remaining.
2. (item) Ammunition and oxygen are reported
only when specifically requested or critical.
3. [NATO response]
WEAPONS___-___(-___) I have ___semi-active
plus___ IR missiles. Remaining and gun
ammunition is (PLUS, MINUS, ZERO).
(PLUS) - Gun(s) fitted and sufficient ammunition
for a gun attack.
(MINUS) - Gun(s) fitted but not sufficient
ammunition for a gun attack.
(ZERO) -No gun(s) fitted. A fourth character can
be given to indicate the number of front
hemisphere capable missiles available (e.g. an
aircraft with a serviceable radar, loaded with 2
Sparrows, 2 Phoenix, 2 Sidewinder AIM-9L, and
fully loaded gun would report its state as
“WEAPONS 4-2-PLUS-6”).
II-56
WIDE**
Descriptive term used to indicate the
separation between the farthest GROUPs in
azimuth in a relative formation of three or
more groups, used to describe a WALL,
VIC, CHAMPAGNE, or BOX.
WILCO
Will comply with received instructions.
WINCHESTER
No ordnance remaining.
WOOFER
[NATO] (EW) Off board active radar decoy.
WORDS
Directive or interrogative call regarding
further information or directives pertinent to
the mission.
WORKING
1. (system w/location) Platform gathering
EOB on a designated emitter.
2. Platform executing EID on a specific
aircraft/group to obtain identification
necessary for BVR employment.
YARDSTICK
Directive to use A/A TACAN for ranging.
ZAP**
Request for data link information.
ZIPLIP
Directive call to minimize radio
transmissions.
II-57
Chapter III
CATAGORY SYNOPSIS
1. GENERAL AIR OPERATIONS
Note:(General operating terms for aircrew and units
that operate with aircraft) [N] = NATO brevity
word
ABORT
BUTTON
FEET WET/DRY
ACTION
BUZZER
FENCE
ALFA CHECK
CAP/CAPPING
FLARE(S)
ALARM
CAV-OK
FLASH
ANCHOR(ED)
CEASE ENGAGEMENT
FLAVOR
ANGELS
CEASE FIRE
FLOAT
ANYFACE
CHATTERMARK
FOX MIKE
AS FRAGGED
CHECK
FRIENDLY
AUTHENTICATE
CHERUBS
GADABOUT [N]
AUTOCAT
CHICKS
GADGET
BASE
CLEAN
GATE
BANDIT
CLEARED
GINGERBREAD
BEAD WINDOW
COLD
GLOWWORM [N]
BENT
COMEBACK
GO ACTIVE
BINGO
CONFETTI
GO CLEAR
BITTERSWEET
CONS/CONNING
GO SECURE
BLIND
CONTACT
GOODWILL
BOGEY
CONTINUE
GREEN
BRAA
CRUISE [N]
GREYHOUND
BREAK
CYCLOPS
HARD
BREAKAWAY
DASH
HEADS UP
BREVITY
DEPLOY
HIT(S)
BROADCAST
DIVERT
HOLDING HANDS
BUGOUT
ECHO
HOLD FIRE
BULLSEYE
ESTIMATE
HOME PLATE
BUSTER
FADED
HOOK
III-1
HOSTILE
PLAYTIME
SPIN
HOTDOG
POGO
SPADES
HOTEL FOX
POLAR BEAR [N]
SPOOFING
ID
POP
SQUAWK
IN PLACE
POPEYE
SQUAWKING
INDIA
POSIT
STATUS
INTRUDER
PRESS
STRANGER
JINK
PUSH
STRIPPED
JOKER
PUSHING
STROBES
KILL
REFERENCE
SUNRISE
KNOCK IT OFF
REPORTED
SWEET
KOBOLD [N]
RESET
TALLY
LAME DUCK
RESUME
TERMINATE
LAST
RETROGRADE
TIED
LEAN
RIDER
TIGER
LINER [N]
ROGER
TIMECHECK
MARKING
SADDLED
TRACKING
MARSHAL(ING)
SAM
TRESPASS
MICKEY
SAME
TUMBLEWEED
MIDNIGHT
SANDWICHED
UNABLE
MOTHER
SAUNTER
VAMPIRE
MUSIC
SCAN [N]
VECTOR
NEGATIVE CONTACT
SCRAM
VISUAL
NO FACTOR
SCRAMBLE
WARNING
NO JOY
SCRUB
RED
(system) OKAY
SCUD
YELLOW
ON STATION
SET
WHITE
ORBIT(ING)
SHACKLE
WEEDS
OUTLAW
SHADOW
WELL
PADLOCKED
SHOTGUN
WHAT LUCK
PAINT(S)
SICK
WHAT STATE
PANCAKE [N]
SILENT
WILCO
PARROT
SLICE/SLICEBACK
WINCHESTER
PIGEONS
SKUNK
WORDS
PITCH / PITCHBACK
SNOOZE
YARDSTICK
PLAYMATE
SOUR
ZIPLIP
III-2
2. AIR-TO-AIR
Note: (General air-to-air employment terms for fighters
and controllers
ACTION
CAP/CAPPING
DELOUSE
ABORT
CEASE
DEFENSIVE
ACTION
ENGAGEMENT
DEPLOY
ALARM
CEASE FIRE
DRAG
ALPHA CHECK
CHAMPAGNE
DROP(PING)
ANCHOR(ED)
CHEAPSHOT
DUCK [NATO]
ANGELS
CHECK
ECHELON
ARM
CHERUBS
ECHO
AZIMUTH
CHICKS
ENGAGED
BASE
CLEAN
ESTIMATE
BANDIT
CLEARED
EXTEND(ING)
BANZAI
CLOSING
EYEBALL
BEAM
COLD
FADED
BEARING
COMEBACK
FAST
BITTERSWEET
COMMIT
FLANK
BLIND
COMPOSITION
FLARE
BLOW THROUGH
CONFETTI
FLASH
BOGEY
CONS/CONNING
FLASHLIGHT
BOGEY DOPE
CONTACT
FLOAT
BOX
CONTAINER
FLOW
BRAA
CONTINUE
FOX THREE
BRACKET
COVER
2ND FOX THREE
BREAK
CRANK
FOX 3 (X)-SHIP
BROADCAST
CROSSING
FRIENDLY
BROKE LOCK
CRUISE
FURBALL
BUDDY LOCK
CUTOFF
GADGET
BUDDY SPIKE
CYCLOPS
GATE
BUGOUT
DASH
GIMBALL
BULLSEYE
DECLARE
GOPHER
BUSTER
DEEP
GORILLA
III-3
GRAND SLAM
MADDOG
POLAR BEAR
GREEN
MANEUVER
POP
GROUP
MARKING
POP-UP
GUNS
MARSHAL(ING)
POPEYE
HARD
MEDIUM
POSIT
HEADS UP
MERGE(D)
POST HOLE
HEADBUTT
MIDNIGHT
PRESS
HEAVY
MONITOR(ING)
PRINT (type)
HIGH
MUSIC
PUMP
HIT(S)
NAILS
PURE
HOLDING HANDS
NAKED
PUSH
HOLD FIRE
NEAR-FAR
PUSHING
HOOK
NEGATIVE
RANGE
HOSTILE
CONTACT
QUAIL
HOT
NEW PICTURE
RAYGUN
HOUNDOG [NATO]
NO FACTOR
RENO
HUSKY
NO JOY
REPORTED
ID
NOTCH(ING)
RESET
IN
OFF
RESUME
IN PLACE
ON STATION
RETROGRADE
INDIA
OPENING
RIDER
INTERROGATE
OUT
RUMBA
JINK
OUTLAW
SADDLED
JUDY
PACKAGE
SANDWICHED
KILL
PACMAN [NATO]
SAUNTER
KNOCK IT OFF
PADLOCKED
SCHLEM
LADDER
PAINT(S)
SCRAM
LAST
PARROT
SCRAMBLE
LEAD-TRAIL
PASSING
SCRUB
LEAKER(S)
PICTURE
SEPARATE(ING)
LEAN
PITBULL
SEPARATION
LEVEL
PITCH /
SHACKLE
LINE ABREAST
PITCHBACK
SHADOW
LINER [NATO]
PINCE
SHOOTER
LOCKED
PITBULL
SHOTGUN
LOW
PLAYMATE
SIDE-SIDE
III-4
SILENT
SPOOFER
TIED
SINGLE
SQUAWK
TIGER
SKATE
SQUAWKING
TRACK
SKIP IT
STACK
TRASHED
SKOSH
STATUS
TUMBLEWEED
SLICE/SLICEBACK
STERN
VERY FAST
SLIDE
STINGER
VIC
SLOW
STRANGER
VISUAL
SNAP
STRANGLE
WALL
SNAPLOCK
STRIPPED
WEEDS
SNIFF
STROBES
WEDGE
SNOOZE
SUNRISE
WEIGHTED
SORT
SWEET
WHAT LUCK
SORTED
SWITCHED
WHAT STATE
SOUR
TACTICAL
WIDE
SPADES
TALLY
WINCHESTER
SPIKE(D)
TARGET
WORKING
SPIN
TARGETED
YARDSTICK
SPITTER
TERMINATE
SPLASH(ED)
THREAT
SPLIT
THROTTLES
III-5
3. AIR-TO-SURFACE
Note: (Terms for general air-to-surface employment for
attack aircraft and controllers)
ABORT
GREYHOUND
OCCUPIED
ATTACK(ING)
GUNS
OFF
(weapon) AWAY
HIT(S)
PIG(S) AWAY
BRACKET
HOT
POP
BRUISER
IN
RIFLE
BUMP/BUMP-UP
KILL
RIPPLE
CAPTURED
LONG RIFLE
ROLEX
CLEARED HOT
LOOKING
SCAN
COLD
LOW DOWN
SCUD
COMEOFF
LEAN
SKUNK
CONTACT
MAGNUM
SLIPPING
CONTINUE
MAPPING
SPLASH(ED)
CONTINUE DRY
MARK
TALLY
DANGER CLOSE
MILLER TIME
THUNDER
DIVERT
MONITOR(ING)
VACANT
ENGAGE
NO JOY
VISUAL
4. CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (CAS)
ATTACK(ING)
CONTACT
OFF
ATTACK COMPLETE
CONTINUE
OFFSET
(weapon) AWAY
CONTINUE DRY
RIFLE
BUMP/BUMP-UP
DANGER CLOSE
SMOKE
CAPTURED
ENGAGE
SPARKLE
CLEARED
GUNS
STOP (ABORT
CLEARED HOT
HIT(S)
CODE) [NATO]
CLEARED TO
HOT
THUNDER
ENGAGE
IN
COLD
LONG RIFLE
COME OFF
LOOKING
III-6
5. COMBAT SEARCH AND RESCUE (CSAR/SAR)
FLASHLIGHT
MILLER TIME
RED LIGHT
HOLD DOWN
PEDRO [NATO]
SKINNY
MARK
POPCORN
6.
LASERS
BUDDY LASE/GUIDE
DIAMONDS
SPARKLE
BUMP/BUMP-UP
LASER ON
SPLASH(ED)
CAPTURED
LASING
SPOT
CEASE (activity)
NEGATIVE LASER
STARE
CONTACT
PULSE
TEN SECONDS
DEADEYE
SHIFT (direction)
TERMINATE
7. BASIC NVD/IR/ILLUMINATION
BURN
GOGGLE/DEGOGGLE
SMASH
CLOAK
GOGGLES ON/OFF
SNAKE
DEADEYE
LIGHTBULB
SPARKLE
DIAMONDS
LIGHTS ON/OFF
STEADY
EYEBALL
MOVE BURN (bearing)
STOP
FLASH (system)
NEGATIVE LASER
STOP BURN
FLASHLIGHT
ROPE
SUNSHINE
FREEZE BURN
SHIFT (direction)
III-7
8. DATA LINKS
Note: (Terms for surveillance, air control, and tactical
aircraft data links)
ALLIGATOR
DOLLY
SOUR (link name)
BEANSTALK
HANDSHAKE
SWEET (link
BLOTTER
HOLLOW
name)
CHANNEL
HOOK (descriptor)
TAG
CHECKPRINT
JACKAL
TARGET
(track#)
MARKPOINT
TIMBER
COLOR
POINT
TRACK NUMBER (#)
DATA
SILENT
ZAP
DIRTY
SORT
9. JSTARS
DETAILS
RESTAKE
SILENT
IDLE
ROTATOR
STAKE
LOWDOWN
SCRUB
MOVERS
SHOPPING
10. MARITIME AIR OPERATIONS
BULLRING
FAKER
MONITOR(ING)
CHARLIE
FATHER
PANCAKE
DELTA ( ) ( )
FUEL STATE
SKUNK
III-8
11. BASIC SEAD/SIGINT/EW INTEGRATION
(system) ACTIVE
FEELER [NATO]
SINGER
ADD
FERRET [NATO]
SNEAKER [NATO]
(system/category)
GENIE
SNIFF
ALLIGATOR
GRIDIRON [NATO]
SNIPER
ARIZONA
HOLLOW
SNOOPER[NATO]
ASLEEP
HUFFDUFF [NATO]
SPLASH(ED)
AWAKE
LOWDOWN
SPOOFER
BAY [NATO]
MAGNUM
TAG
CANDYGRAM
MIKEDUFF [NATO]
THUNDER
CAPTURED
MUD
TOY
CLAM [NATO]
PINNACLE [NATO]
(system)
CLOWN [NATO]
RACKET
TRACKING
COLOR
RENT
TRAVEL [NATO]
DANCE [NATO]
RETROGRADE
TROUT [NATO]
DATA
ROTATOR
TRESPASS
(system) DOWN
SAM
WOOFER [NATO]
DROP (PING)
SCRAM
WORKING
DUFFER
SEARCHER
ZAP
EMPTY
SLAPSHOT
FAN_TACK_ [NATO]
SLIDE
III-9
12. SURFACE-TO-AIR
Note: Terms for surface-to-air units for coordination
and deconfliction.
ABORT
GRANDSLAM
SQUAWKING
BIRD
GREYHOUND
STRANGLE
BIRD(S) AFFIRM
GUNS
SWEET
BIRD(S) NEGAT
HIGH
TRACKING
BITTERSWEET
HOLD FIRE
UNABLE
CEASE ENGAGEMENT
KILL
VAMPIRE
CEASE FIRE
LEAKER(S)
VERY FAST
CHERUBS
LOW
WARNING
COMPOSITION
MEDIUM
RED
CONTACT
RESET
YELLOW
CONTINUE
RIDER
WHITE
COVER
SCRAM
WEAPONS
ENGAGE
SCRUB
FREE
FADED
SLOW
TIGHT
FAST
SOUR
HOLD/SAFE
FEET WET/DRY
SPADES
(system) WELL
FRIENDLY
SPLASH(ED)
WILCO
GADGET
SPOOFING
WINCHESTER
13. SURFACE-TO-SURFACE
BULLDOG
GO ACTIVE
LASING
CEASE
GO CLEAR
MARK
ENGAGEMENT
GO SECURE
REPEAT
CEASE FIRE
GREYHOUND
SHOT
CEASE LASER
HOLD FIRE
SPLASH(ED)
CHECK FIRING
KILL
DANGER CLOSE
LASER ON
III-10
14. NATO-SPECIFIC TERMS
BAY
(EW)
KOBOLD
(AIR-GEN)
BEANSTALK
(Datalink)
LINER
(AIR-GEN)
BLOTTER
(EW)
MIKEDUFF
(EW)
CLAM
(EW)
OILFIELD
(AIR-GEN)
CLOWN
(EW)
PACMAN
(A/S, A/A)
CRUISE
(AIR-GEN)
PANCAKE (AIR-GEN /AIR-MAR)
DANCE
(EW)
PEDRO
(CSAR/SAR)
DUCK
(AIR-GEN)
PINNACLE
(EW)
FAKER
(AIR-MAR)
POLAR BEAR (AIR-GEN)
FAN__TACK__
(EW)
RENO
(A/A)
FEELER
(EW)
SCAN
(AIR-GEN /AIR-MAR)
FERRET
(EW)
SNEAKER
(EW)
GADABOUT
(AIR-GEN)
SNOOPER
(EW)
GLOWWORM
(AIR-GEN)
STOP (abort code)
(CAS)
GRIDIRON
(EW)
TRAVEL
(EW)
HOUNDOG
(A/A)
TROUT
(EW)
HUFFDUFF
(EW)
WOOFER
(EW)
III-11
Glossary
A
A/A
air-to-air
AAA
anti-aircraft artillery
AGL
above ground level
AGM
air-to-ground missile
AI
air interdiction/air intercept
AIC
air intercept control
AIM
air intercept missile
AM
amplitude modulation
AO
area of operations
ARM
anti-radiation missiles
A/S
air-to-surface
ASCM
anti-ship cruise missiles
ASM
anti-ship missile
ATM
air tasking message
ATO
air tasking order
AWACS
airborne warning and control system
B
BRAA
bearing, range, altitude, and aspect
BVR
beyond visual range
Glossary-1
C
C2
command and control
CAP
combat air patrol
CSAR
combat search and rescue
D
DF
direction finding
DR
decision range
E
ECM
electronic countermeasures
EID
electronic identification
EMCON
emission control
EO
electro optical
EOB
electronic order of battle
EW
electronic warfare
F
F-POLE
distance between shooter and target at impact
FAC-A
forward air controller-airborne
FT
feet
FM
frequency modulation
G
GCI
ground control intercept
GEOREF
geographical reference
GLINT
gated laser intensifier
Glossary-2
H
HARM
high-speed anti-radiation missile
HF
high frequency
HIGH-G
high gravity
HPRF
high pulse repetition frequency
HTS
HARM targeting system
HVAA
high value airborne assets
I
IAW
in accordance with
ICAO
International Civil Aviation Organization
ID
identification
IDM
improved data modem
IFF
identification, friend or foe
INS
inertial navigation system
IR
infrared
J
JTAC
joint terminal attack controller
JSOW
joint stand-off weapon
L
LOS
line of sight
LZ
landing zone
M
MALD
miniature air launch decoy
Glossary-3
MAR
minimum abort range
MEZ
missile engagement zone
MFDF
medium frequency direction finding
MPRF
medium pulse repetition frequency
MSL
mean sea level
MTI
moving target indicator
N
NCTR
noncooperative target recognition
NM
nautical mile
NPG
network participation group
NVD
night vision device
O
OPTASK
operational tasking
P
PPI
plan position indicator
PRF
pulse repetition frequency
PZ
pickup zone
R
ROE
rules of engagement
RWR
radar warning receiver
S
S/A
surface-to-air
SAM
surface-to-air missile
Glossary-4
SEAD
suppression of enemy air defenses
SIF
selective identification feature
S/S
surface-to surface
T
TACAN
tactical air navigation
TAD
tactical air direction
TADIL
tactical digital information link
TALD
tactical air-launched decoy
TBM
tactical/theater ballistic missile
TIDS
tactical imagery dissemination system
TLAM
Tomahawk land-attack missile
TN
track number
TOD
time of day
TOT
time on target
U
UAV
unmanned aerial vehicle
UHF
ultra high frequency
V
VHF
very high frequency
W
WP
white phosphorus
Glossary-5
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