Joint Brevity Words Publication (App-07e)

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NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION

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NATO LETTER OF PROMULGATION
8 April 2010
1. APP-7(E) - ALLIED JOINT BREVITY WORDS PUBLICATION is a NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED publication. The agreement of NATO nations to use this publication is recorded in STANAG 1401. 2. APP-7(E) is effective on a date to be promulgated by the NSA. When made effective it shall supersede APP-7(D), which shall be destroyed in accordance with the local procedures for the destruction of documents.
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NATION USA SPECIFIC RESERVATIONS The United States does not subscribe to the ommision of the term "Cleared to Engage" as identified in this and the pervious ratification draft of APP-7 in 2006. Rationale. The term "Cleared to Engage" is used for Type 3 terminal attack control. It grants a "blanket" weapons release clearance to an aircraft of flight attacking a target or targets, which meet the prescribed restrictions by a joint terminal attack controller. The term "Cleared Hot" (which is in AAP-7(E)) is used for Types 1 and 2 terminal attack controls. Additionally, the term "Attack Complete" is in APP-7(E) and is the mandatory call from the attack aircraft, to the terminal controller during Type 3 control, indicating completion of ordnance release. All of these are standard terms in United States joint doctrine and part of the milti-Service brevity codes publication. This omission leaves a void in weapons release clearance for Type 3 control. ATP-3.3.2.1 list the term "Cleared to Engage" in its proper use as well.
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GENERAL DECODE Brevity words starting with letter: A.. B.. C D E.. F . G. H I. J. K L. M N. O. P.. Q.. R.. S... T.. U.. V.. W. Y.. Z.. ANNEX A EXPLANATION OF SOME BREVITY WORDS ..................... 3 6 11 18 22 24 27 30 33 35 36 37 40 44 46 48 54 55 59 71 75 76 78 81 82 A-1
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PREFACE
1. 2. 3. This publication serves the Maritime-, Land- and Air forces. Abbreviations are explained in the AAP-15 or relevant publication. The column operations describes the type of operation(s) the brevity word is meant for. Type of operations are: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. 5. AIR-GEN AIR-AAO AIR-AGO AIR-AAR AIR-MAR MAR-GEN MAR-ASW MAR-ASUW MAR-PIC EW LAND-. Air Operations General Air Operations Air to Air Air Operations Air to Ground Air Operations Air to Air Refueling Air Operations Maritime Maritime Operations General Maritime Operations Anti-Submarine Warfare Maritime Operations Anti-Surface Warfare Maritime Operations Picture Compilation Electronic Warfare Land Operations
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The responsibility (operational sponsor) for the brevity words is the IERHWG.
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Changes to brevity words can only be made by (or with the approval of) the operational sponsor. a. AIR OPERATIONAL WORKING GROUP (AOWG): (1) AIR-GEN (2) AIR-AAO (3) AIR-AGO (4) AIR-AAR (5) AIR-MAR b. MARITIME OPERATIONS WORKING GROUP (MAROPSWG): (1) MAR-GEN (2) MAR-ASW (3) MAR-ASUW (4) MAR-PIC (5) EW c. LAND OPERATIONAL WORKING GROUP (LOWG):
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GENERAL DECODE
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OPERATIONS:
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ABORT(ABORT CODE) ABORT(ABORT CODE) ABORT (ABORT CODE) ABORTING(ED) ACTION ACTIVATE/ ACTIVE AFFIRM DOWN
Cease action/ attack/ event/ mission FAC directs aircrew to abort the attack. This is a mandatory instruction.
AIR-GEN/ AIR-AAO
Action/ attack/ event/ mission has ceased Initiate a briefed attack sequence or manoeuvre.
AIR-GEN/ AIR-AAO AIR-GEN
Radiate(ing) on electronic equipment, specify type EW if desired. I (or ship whose callsign follows) am below 130 ft- MAR-ASW keel depth. I (or ship whose callsign follows) am at periscope depth. Tactical data systems keyset control Combat equipped aircraft are airborne and ready for immediate action. In AIR/SUB co-operation, a method used by a shore station to pass a message. Landing zone/pick up zone is clear of threats. Indicates the termination of emcon procedures. Weapons can be launched, fired or be airborne within ___ minutes. Confirm/verify position of BULLSEYE or other specified point relative to the friendly aircrafts position. (GN 55 ALFA CHECK - 045/20- i.e. BULLSEYE in use is 20 NM north-east of fighter position). MAR-ASW
AFFIRM UP
AGNES AIRBORNE ALERT AIRMAIL
MAR-PIC AIR-MAR
MAR-GEN
AJAX ALARM ALERT_____
AIR-GEN EW MAR-GEN
ALFA CHECK
AIR-AAO
ALLIGATOR
MAR-PIC Automatic computer controlled digital data link between units equipped with computerised tactical data systems (link 11). The attacker will attack the alternate target. AIR-AGO
ALTERNATE
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WORD: ALTITUDE
MEANING: Height of contact reported in hundreds of ft in three digits (e.g. ALTITUDE zero zero five equals 500 ft) Conditions for abnormal propagation of electronic emissions. 1. Involved in a visual fight and unable to leave. 2. Orbit about a specific point; refuelling track flown by tanker.
OPERATIONS: MAR-PIC/ AIR-AAO EW
ANAPROP
ANCHOR(ED)
AIR-AAO
ANGELS_______ Height of friendly aircraft in thousands of ft from mean sea level (MSL). (e.g. ANGELS one decimal five equals 1500 ft, e.g. ANGELS decimal five equals 500 ft) ANGUS ANTEATER Bearing of contact determined by submarine.
MAR-PIC
MAR-PIC
Automatic tracking equipment that uses IFF rather MAR-PIC than radar as its input Friendly GCI/AEW&CS/C2 agency when callsign is not known. Polarisation of signal is ______. No anti-radiation missile ordnance remaining. (north/south/east/west/lead/trail) CONTACT(s) within a group that manoeuvre outside GROUP criteria. Order/ Command to switch select armament to safe/ hot. Confirmation select armament is switched safe/ hot. Unit or element will be performing exactly as stated by the air tasking order. High explosive depth charge ASW report Carrier prepare deck for possible emergency landing of aircraft as soon as possible MAR-GEN/ AIR-GEN EW AIR-AGO AIR-AAO
ANYFACE
ARCTIC_____ ARIZONA (__) ARM
ARM (SAFE/HOT) ARMED (SAFE/HOT) AS FRAGGED
AIR-GEN
AIR-GEN
AIR-GEN/ AIR-MAR MAR-ASW MAR-ASW AIR-MAR
ASH CAN ASREP ASSUME DECK
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WORD: ATTACK(ING)
MEANING: Attack or am commencing attacking run with weapon indicated. Direction/bearing from which the weapon will be coming may be given
OPERATIONS: MAR-GEN
ATTACK COMPLETE
(A/S) Mandatory call from the attack aircraft to the AIR-AGO FAC during type III control indicating completion of ordnance release.
AUTHENTICATE
To request or provide a response for a coded challenge. Any communications relay using automatic retransmissions Weapon indicated has been fired or released.
AIR-GEN
AUTOCAT
AIR-GEN
____AWAY AZIMUTH
MAR-GEN
AIR-GEN A picture label describing two groups separated laterally. Group names will be referenced by cardinal directions (e.g. NORTH GROUP, SOUTH GROUP, EAST GROUP, WEST GROUP).
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WORD: BACKPACKER BACK STOP
MEANING: Unit smuggling weapons Unit stationed between the contact and the protected force. ASW helicopter transducer.
OPERATIONS: MAR-ASUW MAR-ASW
BALL BANDIT
MAR-ASW
An aircraft identified as enemy, in accordance with AIR-GEN theatre identification (ID) criteria. The term does not necessarily imply direction or authority to engage. Any improvised explosive device. Execute launch and decide tactics. Barrier Combat Air Patrol. Underwater interrogation/reply transmissions. Set up barrier as indicated (e.g. sonobuoy axis position). Reference number used to indicate such information as headings, ALTITUDE, fuels, etc. Rocket thrown torpedo. MCCIS equipment Carry out deception plan indicated or in accordance with previous orders. HOSTILE chemical attack (e.g. Warning BAY RUM). Your last transmission disclosed an essential element of friendly information. CONTACT stabilized within 70 and 110 degrees. (see Annex A for details and definition). Equipment indicated is inoperative (Cancelled by OKAY). AEW Search radar equipment. MEANING: MAR-GEN AIR-AAO AIR-MAR MAR-ASW MAR-ASW
BANG BANZAI BARCAP BARK(ING) BARRIER
BASE (Number)
AIR-GEN
BASSET BATTLEFIELD BAY
MAR-ASW MAR-PIC EW
BAY RUM
MAR-GEN
BEADWINDOW
EW
BEAM (w/sub-cardinal direction) BENT
AIR-AAO
MAR-GEN/ AIR-GEN MAR-PIC OPERATIONS:
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BEWARE
The cautionary report made by an ASROC-fitted ship or a nuclear ASW weapon delivery aircraft about 30 seconds prior to weapon firing/release. Bomb in face. Informative or directive call to indicate dropping a bomb as a defensive action (Blue lead, BIF). AEW search radar transmitter. Radar and sonar fitted helicopter. AEW identification equipment.
MAR-ASW
BIF
AIR-AGO
BIG BERTHA BIG DIPPER BIG JOE BINGO
MAR-PIC MAR-ASW MAR-PIC AIR-GEN/ AIR-MAR
1. Fuel state needed for recovery. 2. Proceed/am proceeding to specified base

(field) or carrier. Friendly surface to air missile. Missile radar is locked on designated target.
BIRD BIRD(S) AFFIRM HOSTILE______ BIRD(S) NEGATE HOSTILE_____ (see NOCAN) BIRD(S) AWAY HOSTILE_____
AIR-MAR AIR-MAR
Information call indicating unit is unable to engage AIR-GEN/ designated target (is used for SAM as well). AIR-MAR Missile has been fired on designated target (is used for SAM as well). AIR-GEN/ AIR-MAR
BIRDIE
Aircraft radio relay of sonobuoy information. May be amplified by MATED signature received and correlates. UNWED signature deceived and does not correlate. Anti - Surface Ship Missile state report. Notification of possible blue-on-blue (fratricide) or blue-on-neutral situation. Aircraft has lost visual contact with another friendly aircraft or ground position (opposite of VISUAL). ASW torpedo.
MAR-ASW
BITTER BLEMISH
MAR-ASUW AIR-GEN
BLIND
AIR-GEN
BLOODHOUND
MAR-ASW
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WORD: BLOODHOUND LOOSE BLOTTER
MEANING: I have launched an ASW torpedo in this area (or area indicated); keep clear. ECM receiver.
OPERATIONS: MAR-ASW
EW AIR-GEN
BLOW THROUGH Aircraft will continue straight ahead at the merge and not turn with target(s). BOGEY BOGEY DOPE Unidentified aircraft. Request target information (BRAA) to the specified target. If a threat is not specified Bearing/Range will be given to the closest threat. Employ bottom bounce detection techniques or contact believed bottom bounce detection.
AIR-AAO AIR-AAO
BOUNCER
MAR-ASW
BOWWAVE Long form weather report giving. (See also VATB) B. Below or Base of cloud in thousands of ft. If below one thousand ft, use hundreds of ft but add the word hundred. O. Over or Top of cloud level in thousands of ft. If unknown, use the word unknown. NOTE: If there is more than one cloud layer, report the base and top of the lower formation, followed by the base and top of progressively higher layers (e.g. two, twelve, seventeen, twenty-five). Wind. (8 points, N, NE ,E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) plus the velocity in knots. When wind is missing, omit or use the word unknown. Weather. General description of weather in plain language; such as clear, partly cloudy, cloudy, overcast light, moderate or heavy rain, mist, haze, thunderstorm and distantlighting. Amplification of the weather should be made at the end of the report under E. Amount of clouds in eights. Visibility in miles. Use a fraction if less than one mile.
AIR-MAR
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MEANING: E. Extra phenomena of significance such as turbulence icing, heavy sea or swell and description of front. This is an elaboration of the report which includes anything of interest in plain and concise language.
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BOX
Picture label with groups in square or offset square (see CHAMPAGNE and VIC for group names).
AIR-GEN
BRAA
1. Following formation is in tactical control format AIR-AAO providing target bearing, range altitude and aspect relative to the specified friendly aircraft. 2. Switch to tactical BRAA control format for a specific group/contact.
BRACKET
Aircraft will manoeuvre to a position on opposing sides, either laterally and/or vertically from target(s).
AIR-AAO
BREAK (Direction) Perform An immediate maximum performance turn in the direction indicated. BREAK(ING) DIP BREAK AWAY
AIR-GEN
Helicopter raises the transducer clear of the water. MAR-ASW AIR-AAR Tanker or receiver call indicating that an immediate disconnect and vertical and nose or tail separation between tanker and receiver is required. Discontinue approach but maintain contact unless AIR-MAR otherwise indicated. Pulse width in microseconds. Intentional termination of radar/IR lock-on Attacking ship of surface ASW-unit. Photographic devices. Air Launched Anti Ship Missile. Antenna rotation rate in seconds per revolution. (SPR). MEANING: EW AIR-GEN MAR-ASW MAR-GEN AIR-MAR EW OPERATIONS:
BREAK OFF
BRIDGE BROKE LOCK BROTHER BROWNIE BRUISER BRUSH WORD:
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I am (or submarine is) releasing an air bubble for identification, localization or evasion purposes. To have guidance of a weapon from a source other than delivering aircraft. Fighter has radar locked to a known friendly aircraft. Normally a response to a SPIKE or BUDDY SPIKE call. RWR indication of a friendly AI-radar lock-on (RED 3, BUDDY SPIKED, BULLSEYE 240/15). Separation from that particular engagement/attack/ operations; no intent to reengage/return. Unit/entity conducting terrorist or asymmetric warfare activities. Surface/Sub-surface Launched Anti Ship Missile.
MAR-ASW
BUDDY (LASE/GUIDE) BUDDY LOCK
AIR-GEN
AIR-AAO
BUDDY SPIKE
AIR-AAO
BUG OUT (direction)
AIR-AAO
BUGSY
MAR-ASUW/ AIR-GEN MAR-ASUW/ AIR-MAR MAR-ASW AIR-MAR AIR-AAO
BULLDOG
BULLPEN BULLRING BULLS EYE
A submarine generated search area. (SGSA). Aircraft patrol zone. A common reference point Position of an object will be established by bearing (magnetic) and range (NM) from this point. Concentrate attack on my target or target designated. A fly-up to acquire LOS to the target or laser designation. EO/IR illuminator is being used to provide illumination of surface points of interest. Fly at maximum continuous speed (mil power). Radio channel setting. Missile used in the land attack mode.
BULLY
MAR-GEN
BUMP/BUMP-UP
AIR-AGO
BURN
AIR-AGO
BUSTER
AIR-GEN
BUTTON BUZZARD
MAR-GEN MAR-ASUW
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WORD: CADDILAC CAESAR
MEANING: Directional active sonobuoy Unit acting as force over-the-horizon track coordinator (FOTC) in a MCCIS organization ASW weapon state report. I - transponder.
OPERATIONS: MAR-ASW MAR-PIC
CAKE CANARY
MAR-ASW MAR-PIC MAR-PIC MAR-ASUW MAR-ASUW MAR-GEN EW
CANCEL TRACK Track indicated in message has been cancelled. CANDLE CANDLES CANDY CANDYGRAM Unit used as illuminator in a HAG. Night illumination devices. Ammunition state report. Electronic warfare targeting information is available on a briefed secure net. Use electronic jamming on radar frequency indicated or in accordance with previous orders. Designated track is being jammed by this units (or unit indicated).
CANYON
EW
CANYON AFFIRM CAP/CAPPING (Location) __CAP TARGET
EW
1. Establish an orbit at a specified location. 2. An orbit at a specified location.

Used by the AAWC to indicate that a target is primary target for CAP. Aircrew has identified and is able to track a specified A/G target with an onboard sensor. Cloud and Visibility Okay (International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO) term meaning no significant clouds below 5,000 ft, visibility at least six miles, no precipitation or storms). Subject emitter has stopped radiating.
AIR-AAO
AIR-MAR
CAPTURED
AIR-AGO
CAVOK
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EW
In air defence, break the engagement on the target AIR-AAO specified and prepare to engage another target. Missiles in flight will continue to intercept.
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WORD: CEASE FIRE
MEANING: Do not open fire/cease firing (missiles in flight continue to intercept).
OPERATIONS: MAR-GEN
CEASE REPORTING
Contact is no longer to be reported but plotting and MAR-PIC assessment of classification, course, speed, altitude, identification and closest point of approach is to be continued. Reporting is to recommence automatically for changes in classification or alterations of course, speed or altitude. Contact classified as certain submarine. Chaff has been detected or to deploy chaff. MAR-ASW AIR-GEN/ MAR-GEN/EW MAR-ASW
CERTSUB CHAFF
CHAMP
Carrier based ASW fixed wing aircraft capable of both search and attack. A picture label of three distinct groups with two in front and one behind. Group names should be quote NORTH LEAD GROUP/SOUTH LEAD GROUP unquote or quote WEST LEAD GROUP/EAST LEAD GROUP unquote and quote TRAIL GROUP unquote. Contact is altering course (port/starboard).
CHAMPAGNE
AIR-GEN
CHANGING PORT/ STARBOARD CHARLIE
MAR-PIC
1. Land aircraft on ship. 2. The expected landing time on a ship. 3. (time in minutes) Modifying/delaying the briefed recovery time (e.g. quote CHARLIE TEN unquote). Activate daily changing callsigns ordered for current period (or key card indicated) at (time indicated). Communications jamming. Commence briefed radio procedures to counter communication jamming. Active radar missile data link is supported to high PRF, but not to medium PRF active. MEANING:
AIR-MAR
CHARTER
MAR-GEN
CHATTER CHATTERMARK
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CHECK CAPTURE
AIR-GEN Directive to momentarily monitor (specified items/systems). No response is required if status is normal. Informative call from FAC to the aircrew that target AIR-AGO appears to be no longer tracked by the targeting pod. Informative call from FAC to the aircrew that FLIR image appears to be out of focus. Turn (___ ) degrees left/right and maintain new heading. AIR-AGO
CHECK FOCUS
CHECK PORT (LEFT)/STARBOARD(RIGHT) CHECKPRINT
AIR-GEN
1. Request by an Air Defence Commander for unit(s) to provide amplifying information on a specific track. 2. Reply/informative to Air Defence Commander followed by positive track information using format specified in applicable OPTASK document.
MAR-GEN
CHECK SQUAWK/FOUR CHERUBS
Ensure emitting current crypto period key setting.
MAR-GEN
Height of friendly aircraft in hundreds of ft above surface. 1. Friendly aircraft 2. Friendly interceptor aircraft
MAR-GEN
CHICKS
AIR-AAO AIR-MAR MAR-GEN MAR-GEN
CHOP CHOPPED
Change of operational control. Wires from causeway secured to main deck (of LST) on launching have been chopped. Off board infra red decoy. UHF/HF voice encrypt/decrypt device. Cease emissions on specified equipment. Cavitating or making machinery noise.
CINDER CIPHER CLAM CLANKING
EW MAR-GEN EW MAR-ASW
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OPERATIONS: MAR-PIC
CLARA(maritime) Radar scope is clear of contacts other than those known to be friendly. (air) The radar scope is clear of enemy contacts (BLUE 1, CONTACT, BULLSEYE 270/20, BLUE 2, CLARA).
AIR-AAO
CLEAN(maritime) Broadcast is encrypted. May be used as a report or order and must be followed by a frequency or station designator. (air) No radar contacts on BANDITS, BOGIES or aircraft of interest. No visible battle damage. Aircraft not carrying external stores. CLEARED Requested action is authorized (no engaged or support roles are assumed). Type 1 and 2 close air support terminal control clearance to release ordnance on this pass. Training range operations: range control officer/range safety officer authorizes ordnance release. Unit acting as a non-participant in a MCCIS organization. Decreasing in range or azimuth ASW-torpedo with Gyro Angle Snake Search (GASS) released and running on heading____. HOSTILE biological attack, as designated (e.g. Warning COCKROACH).
MAR-PIC
AIR-GEN
AIR-GEN
CLEARED HOT
AIR-AGO
CLEOPATRA
MAR-PIC
CLOSING COBRA LOOSE_____ COCKROACH
AIR-GEN MAR-ASW
MAR-GEN
COLD (maritime) I have lost sonar contact or sonar contact is not held. (air) (a) Start of the CAP leg away from the threat. (b) Low Attack geometry will result in a pass or roll out behind the target. Threat group heading away from fighters. COLD PIPE Stop snorkeling or I am not snorkeling.
MAR-ASW AIR-AAO
MAR-ASW
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WORD: COLOUR (system/position)
MEANING: Request for information on a type (system) at stated location; implies a request for ambiguity resolution. Directive to reverse course.
OPERATIONS: AIR-GEN
COMEBACK (LEFT/RIGHT)
AIR-GEN
COME OFF (direction/ instruction)
1. Regain mutual support or de-conflict flight paths. Implies both VISUAL and TALLY. 2. Manoeuvre or execute a specific direction/instruction (e.g. quote COME OFF DRY unquote).
AIR-AAO
AIR-AGO
COMING LEFT/RIGHT COMMENCING
ASW-unit is altering course in direction indicated. (to course indicated). I have left final approach fix on an instrument approach for landing. The intention to conduct an intercept against BOGEY(S)/ BANDIT(S).
MAR-ASW
AIR-GEN/ AIR-MAR AIR-AAO
COMMIT(TED) (BULLSEYE position) CONDITION HAIRY CONFETTI CONFIDENCE
All units may be required to prosecute an unidentified submarine contact. Chaff lane or corridor. Confidence indication of intercepted transmission 1. Doubtful/2. Possible/3. Probable/4. Certain. Verify the existence of the contact designated.
MAR-ASW
EW EW
CONFIRM
MAR-PIC AIR-GEN AIR-GEN
CONS/CONNING Threat/bogey aircraft leaving contrails. CONTACT (air) 1. Sensor contact at the stated position. 2. Acknowledges sighting of a specific reference point. 3. Individual radar returns within a quote GROUP or ARM unquote.
AIR-AAO
(maritime) Initial and subsequent detections of any object obtained by any detecting device.
MAR-PIC
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WORD: CONTACT POSITION CONTAINER
MEANING: Receiver position where the receptacle of the aircraft makes contact with the drogue or boom. Inner group formation with four contacts oriented in a square or offset square. Continue present manoeuvre, does not imply clearance to engage or expend ordnance. Continue present manoeuvre, ordnance release is not authorized. Continue turning left at present rate of turn to magnetic heading indicated (3 figures) or continue turning left for number of degrees indicated. Continue turning right at present rate of turn to magnetic heading indicated (3figures) or continue turning right for the number of degrees indicated. The unit designated as EWC. I am about to open fire within ____ seconds. A unit maintaining contact on a marker from a position which enables it to counter the threat presented by the marker. A procedure for passing reports of positions on uncovered circuits.
OPERATIONS: AIR-AAR
AIR-GEN
CONTINUE
AIR-GEN
CONTINUE DRY
AIR-AGO
CONTINUE PORT/LEFT.
AIR-GEN/ AIR-MAR
CONTINUE STBD/RIGHT.
AIR-GEN/ AIR-MAR
CONTROL COUNTDOWN COUNTERMARKER
EW AIR-MAR MAR-GEN
COVEC
MAR-GEN
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WORD: COVER_____
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
COWBOY(S) CRACKERS
1. Keep fighters between force/base and contact AIR-MAR designated at distance stated from force/base(e.g. Cover HOSTILE 27 to 30 miles). 2. An order from the AAWC to a MRSAM/LRSAM equipped ship to initiate an engagement on specified track up to but not including the point of firing. This procedure allows a track to be designated to more than one firing unit without multi-engagement of the track. 3. Directive/informative to take surface-to-air action or establish an air-to-air posture that will allow engagement of a specified target or threat. 4. An order from the ASUWC to an ASM-fitted platform to initiate an engagement on a specific track up to but not including the point of firing. Ship(s) of search attack unit (SAU). MAR-ASW Sound Underwater Signal (SUS) or Practice Depth MAR-ASW Charge (PDC) explosives. An F/A-Pole manoeuvre in a specific direction (RED 1, crank south). Start main engines and get underway as quickly as possible. A position or track derived from the plotting of DF bearings. When two groups initially separated in azimuth decrease azimuth separation to pass each other. Return to cruise speed (after buster or gate). Deception signal. Stop main engines. Intercept using cut-off geometry. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. AIR-AAO
CRANK (direction) CRASH START
MAR-GEN
CRISS CROSS CROSSING
EW AIR-GEN
CRUISE CURVE CUT CUTOFF CYCLOPS
AIR-GEN EW MAR-GEN AIR-AAO AIR-GEN
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WORD: DANCE
MEANING: Shift all lines to complan (__)(column codeword/ designator). Aircraft rocket/aerial gunnery target. Aircraft position within a flight. Use if specific callsign is unknown. Standby for data link message concerning object at stated location.
OPERATIONS: EW
DART DASH (-)
AIR-GEN AIR-GEN
DATA (object/position) DATUM
AIR-GEN
Last known position of a submarine or a suspected MAR-ASW submarine after contact has been lost. Laser designator indicating the laser system is inoperative. An aircraft alert state expressing the time in minutes required for a specified number and type of aircraft to become airborne after the order to launch has been given. Deck now ready to resume launching or landing operations. Unable to launch or land aircraft (followed by a numeral to indicate minutes anticipated before ready to resume operations). Inquiry by fighter to AEW/GCI or capable aircraft as to the identification of a specified track(s), target(s), or correlated group. FAC requests the pilot/operator to remove targeting symbology to allow the FAC to see a better picture of the target area. 1. Contact is below layer depth. AIR-AGO
DEADEYE
DECK ALERT__
AIR-MAR
DECK CLEAR
AIR-MAR
DECK FOUL
AIR-MAR
DECLARE
AIR-AAO
DECLUTTER
AIR-AGO
DEEP
MAR-ASW AIR-AAO
2. Indicates separation between the nearest and

farthest groups in range in a relative formation of three or more groups, used to describe a quote LADDER/VIC/CHAMPAGNE/BOX unquote DEFENDING (w/direction)
Aircraft is in a defensive position and maneuvering AIR-GEN with reference to a surface-to-air threat.
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WORD: DEFENSIVE
MEANING: Aircraft is under attack, manoeuvring defensively, and unable to ensure deconfliction or mutual support. The signal is to be retransmitted as soon as possible as ordered. (air) Detect, identify and engage (if required) unknown platform trailing friendly platform. Hold and conserve fuel at ALTITUDE and position indicated. Depth in metres. Manoeuvre to briefed positioning. Request for a modified 9-line/15-line brief. Submarine depth in tens of ft. A surface IR event location.
OPERATIONS: AIR-GEN
DELAY
AIR-MAR
DELOUSE
AIR-AOO
DELTA(__)(__)
AIR-MAR
DEMONS DEPLOY DETAILS DEVILS DIAMONDS (w/position) DIKE
MAR-ASW AIR-AAO AIR-AGO MAR-ASW AIR-AGO
In AIR/SUB co-operation, a mark-on-top rendezvous procedure. Conduct search with helicopter sonar (may be followed by transducer depth in ft). ASW helicopter flight leader. Collective callsign for all helicopters on net. ASW helicopter air coordinator. ASW helicopter control unit. An ASW helicopter capable of conducting both sonar search and attack. Link is not encrypted. May be used as a report or order and must be followed by a frequency or station designator.
MAR-ASW
DIP
MAR-ASW
DIP BOSS DIP GANG DIP MASTER DIP WATCHER DIPPER
MAR-ASW MAR-ASW MAR-ASW MAR-ASW MAR-ASW
DIRTY
MAR-PIC
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: DISCONNECT
MEANING: Command by tanker or receiver that boom/drogue will be disconnected. In AIR/SUB cooperation, used in abbreviated contact reporting The forced alighting of an aircraft on water. Proceed to planned diversion base or specified field or carrier.
OPERATIONS: AIR-AAR
DISTANT
MAR-ASW
DITCHING DIVERT
AIR-MAR MAR-GEN/ AIR-GEN/ AIR-MAR MAR-PIC MAR-ASW AIR-GEN AIR-GEN MAR-ASW
DOCTOR DODGER (__) DOG DOLLY DOG BOX
LMS 11. Mobile ASW training target. Air towed decoy. LINK-4A/TADIL C. Area within which units may interfere with or be endangered by ASW torpedoes
(system) DOWN Referenced emitter has stopped radiating at the (location/direction stated location or along the stated bearing. (note: DOWN does not mean system destroyed). ) DRAG Contact stabilized within 0 and 70 degrees. (see Annex A for details and definition). I have a LOFAR contact on a sonobuoy. Sonobuoy number or position is ___. 1. TRACK. The order to inhibit the release of the track to the link and relinquish reporting responsibility. 2. Stop monitoring of specified emitter/target/contact and resume search responsibilities. 3. Remove a specific system or EOB category from search responsibilities. DROP KING DROP POINT Unit controlling weapon release time. Position of weapon release.
AIR-GEN
AIR-AAO
DRAWING
MAR-ASW
DROP
MAR-PIC
AIR-GEN
EW
MAR-GEN MAR-GEN
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: DROPPING
MEANING: Fighter has discontinued tracking responsibility. GCI is responsible for further monitoring of the respective target Remove the emitter/target from tactical picture/track stores. AAR contact during which no fuel is transferred. Descend and increase speed.
OPERATIONS: AIR-AAO
DROP TRACK___ DRY CONTACT DUCK DUCKBUTT
AIR-GEN / MAR-PIC AIR-AAR AIR-GEN
AIR-MAR Aircraft assigned to perform precautionary SAR. Performs secondary role as NAVAID to passing aircraft providing tracking, homing and steering information as well as position and weather reports when required. DF equipped unit. EW
DUFFER
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: EAGLE NET EAGLE
MEANING: The air attack safety net.
OPERATIONS: AIR-MAR
The air safety cell callsign established in ships with AIR-MAR a full control capability, during an exercise involving simulated attacks on the fleet, either by carrier or land based aircraft In AIR/SUB co-operation a generic callsign for aircraft. Your wave is early indicated minutes. MAR-ASW
EARDRUM
EARLY___
AIR-GEN AIR-GEN
ECHELON (sub- Fill in to a picture label describing groups aligned cardinal direction) behind and to the side of the closest group. ECHO Positive SEESAW/EWWS/System M/ Mode X reply. Submarine turn on upward beamed divers lights and/ or anchor lights. Submarine floating antenna. Aircraft - home on this signal with appropriate homing equipment. Submarine-radiate signal on the 400-500 Kilohertz range. LINK 22-A secure nodeless data link which utilizes the NATO Improved Link 11 communications equipment and protocols, conventions and fixed word message formats defined by STANAG 5522 Discontinue ASW action, manoeuvre to avoid collision, resume action as soon as clear to do so. Unable to land aircraft within their safe endurance limits, followed by numbers and types of planes needing bases (Other carriers report with EMERGENCY SPACE). Carrier(s) addressed-launch all aircraft as quickly as possible. Carrier(s) addressed-recall and land all aircraft as soon as possible.
AIR-AAO
EDISON
MAR-ASW
EEL ELBOW
MAR-ASW AIR-MAR
ELFIN
EMERGENCY BREAK OFF EMERGENCY FOUL
MAR-ASW
AIR-MAR
EMERGENCY LAUNCH EMERGENCY PREP CHARLIE
AIR-MAR
AIR-MAR
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: EMERGENCY SCRAMBLE
MEANING: Carrier(s) addressed-immediately launch all available fighter aircraft as CAP. If all available aircraft are not required, numerals/type may be added. I am able to land aircraft in addition to own, followed by numbers and types. Helicopter in forward flight effecting in flight recovery of up to 450 ft of sonar cable. No emitters of interest detected.
OPERATIONS: AIR-MAR
EMERGENCY SPACE EMERGENCY STREAMER EMPTY ENGAGE
AIR-MAR
MAR-ASW
EW
A fire control order used to direct or authorize units MAR-GEN/ AIR-GEN and/or weapons systems to fire on a designated target Inter-flight call from a fighter manoeuvring in the visual arena to establish deconfliction responsibilities. Provide a quick estimate of the height/depth/range/size of designated contact or I estimate that height/ depth/ range/ size of designated contact is ____. Carry out search ordered. (air) Carry out briefed action. AIR-AAO
ENGAGED
ESTIMATE
MAR-PIC/ AIR-GEN
EXECUTE (maritime)
MAR-GEN AIR-GEN MAR-ASW AIR-AAO
EXIDE EXTEND (Direction) EXPECT HOLLOW
Submarine contact is using battery propulsion. Short term manoeuvre to gain energy, distance or separation normally with the intent of re-engaging. Informative call from the aircrew to the Full Motion Video(FMV) operator that a condition will likely exist momentarily that limits FMV reception (manoeuvres, terrain, etc.)
AIR-AGO
EYEBALL
1. Fighter with primary visual identification

responsibility. 2. EO/IR/NVD acquisition of an aircraft. Normally followed by ( ) number of aircraft observed.
AIR-AAO
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: FADED
MEANING: Radar contact is lost on unknown/non friendly contact. A friendly track acting as a HOSTILE for exercise purposes. The air safety contact cell callsign established in ships that do not have a full control capability, during an exercise involving simulated attacks on the fleet either by carrier or land based aircraft. Have you any instructions or information for me.
OPERATIONS: AIR-GEN
FAKER
MAR-PIC/ AIR-AAO AIR-MAR
FALCON
FAMISHED
MAR-GEN/ AIR-AAO EW
FAN___TACK___ Left and right hand edges of jammed sector are___and__. FANFARE Towed anti-acoustic torpedo noisemaker which can be switched on/off while streamed. Unit transporting contraband. Target ground speed is between 600-900kts./1.01.5 M TACAN. Visual sighting of periscope wake. Shipborne fire control radar. Flying over water/land. Set cockpit switches as appropriate prior to entering/exiting the combat area. Airborne electronic reconnaissance activity or aircraft. 2 to 7 aircraft. The area occupied by sonobuoys operating in the LOFAR mode.
MAR-ASW
FARMER FAST
MAR-ASUW AIR-GEN
FATHER FEATHER FEELER FEET WET/DRY FENCE IN/OUT
AIR-GEN MAR-ASW EW AIR-GEN AIR-GEN
FERRET
EW
FEW FIELD
MAR-PIC MAR-ASW
FILLY
In AIR/SUB co-operation, an ESM homing method EW (submarine as transmitting unit).
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: FLANK
MEANING: Contact stabilized within 110 and 150 degrees aspect. (see Annex A for details and definition). Deploy flares. ) Temporarily activate specified system for ID purpose. (e.g. IFF/Afterburner/flare/chaff/etc.)
OPERATIONS: AIR-AAO
FLARES FLASH(
AIR-GEN AIR-GEN
FLASHLIGHT
Directive term for helicopter to turn on IR floodlight AIR-AGO (pointed at ground to aid visual acquisition by escort aircraft). Visually identified nationality of a contact ICAO term giving height in hundreds of ft (e.g. FLIGHT LEVEL 250 equals 25.000 ft MSL). Expand the formation laterally within visual limits to maintain a radar contact or prepare for a defensive response. Shift the air patrol zone to the opposite side of the submarine patrol zone. Fly stated heading. In AIR/SUB co-operation, I am going deep In AIR/SUB co-operation, a visual radar homing method. Combat Air Patrol over friendly forces. Assume intercept guard/watch on band or guard indicated Simulated/actual launch of air to air weapons. ONE Semi active Radar-guided missile. TWO Infrared - guided missile. THREE Active radar-guided missile. VHF/FM radio. Valid missile shot against (x) separate targets (assumes one missile per target). MAR-PIC MAR-PIC/ AIR-GEN AIR-AAO
FLAVOUR FLIGHT LEVEL
FLOAT
FLOP
MAR-ASW
FLOW (direction) FLUSH (ING) FOOTPAD
AIR-AAO MAR-ASW MAR-ASW
FORCE CAP FORD
AIR-MAR EW
FOX (NUMBER)
AIR-GEN
FOX MIKE FOX THREE/TWO (X) SHIP
AIR-GEN AIR-AAO
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: FREAK FREDDIE _____FREE
MEANING: Frequency in MHertz. Callsign for ACU. Fire may be opened on any target(s) that has (have) not been identified as FRIEND. Weapon control status; prefixed by the appropriate weapon brevity word or general term WEAPON. Confirm cancellation of a submarine generated search area.
OPERATIONS: EW AIR-MAR MAR-GEN
FREEWHEEL
MAR-ASW
FREEZE
AIR-MAR Execute order to designated helicopter(s) to remain hovering in present position (cancelled only by MELT). Freeze the EO/IR illuminator position in the present location. A helicopters fuel quantity, expressed in hours and minutes before having to make a controlled emergency landing. Non-friendly aircraft and friendly aircraft are in close proximity to each other. Can be response to a DECLARE - request. AIR-AGO
FREEZE BURN
FUEL STATE
AIR-MAR
FURBALL
AIR-AAO
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: GADABOUT____
MEANING: The upper limit of height sanctuary for fighters in the MEZ. (GADABOUT 25 means the upper limit of the height sanctuary is 25,000 ft; GADABOUT 16 to 24 means the height sanctuary is between 16,000 to 24,000 ft).
OPERATIONS: AIR-GEN
GADGET
EW Radar or emitter equipment (type of equipment may be indicated by a letter as listed in OPORD or APP-1). Fly at maximum speed (afterburner). A radio activity monitoring operation. Radiation intensity in roentgens. AIR-GEN MAR-GEN MAR-GEN
GATE GEIGER CHASE GEIGER (numerals) GEIGER SHIP GEIGER SOUR
Radioactivity monitor ship. Area contaminated, radioactivity noted.
MAR-GEN MAR-GEN MAR-GEN AIR-GEN
GEIGER SWEET Area uncontaminated. No radioactivity noted. GENIE Emitter is employing electronic protection measures. Tactical air observer. Underwater telephone equipment.
GERONIMO GERTRUDE GIMBALS (W/BRAA)
MAR-GEN MAR-ASW
Call indicating radar target is approaching azimuth AIR-AAO or elevation limits, implies a request to flight lead to modify intercept geometry, or direct PRESS/SPLIT/DROP. Voice imitative deception is suspected on this net. MCCIS operator In AIR/SUB co-operation a plotlock procedure. (directive) preceded/ followed by a frequency or radio channel. To be acknowledged by all flight members. Initiate Have Quick communications. EW MAR-PIC MAR-ASW AIR-GEN
GINGERBREAD GLADIATOR GLOBAL ____GO____ (either / or)
GO ACTIVE
AIR-GEN
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: GOALKEEPER
MEANING: A ship stationed for close defense of a marked unit. Submerged object detected.
OPERATIONS: MAR-ASUW
GOBLIN
MAR-PIC AIR-AAO
GO BROADCAST Quest or directive call to switch to broadcast control. GO CLEAR GO TACTICAL GOODWILL GOPHER Use unencrypted voice communications. Switch to tactical control. The boundary of an active MEZ. A tracked CONTACT 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. Large force of indeterminate numbers and formation of unknown/non friendly aircraft. Activate encrypted voice communications. All aircraft of a designated track (or against which the mission was tasked) are shot down.
AIR-GEN AIR-AAO AIR-GEN AIR-GEN
GORILLA
AIR-AAO
GO SECURE GRANDSLAM
AIR-GEN AIR-MAR
GRASSHOPPER Emergency transit method of submarine areas by surface units. GREEN (Direction) GREYHOUND GRIDIRON Direction of no known enemy threats (BLUE 3, GREEN North). Friendly ground attack cruise missile (e.g. TLAM). Jamming signal appears on my PPI scope or jamming signal prevents determination of range and bearing_____% of time. Satisfactory GRIDLOCK has/has not been achieved.
MAR-ASW
AIR-AAO
AIR-GEN EW
GRIDLOCK POSITIVE/ NEGATIVE GRIDLOCK
MAR-PIC
The process of matching the relative positions of locally held tracks with the positions of the reported tracks of the grid reference unit.
MAR-PIC
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: GRIDPOSIT CHARLIE____ GRIDPOSIT LIMA LIMA/ROMEO ROMEO GRIDPOSIT LIMA/ROMEO GRIDSHIFT GROUP
MEANING: You are in centre of boat lane ______yards from____ beach. You are outside of boat lane to left/right_____ yards from the beach.
OPERATIONS: MAR-GEN
MAR-GEN
Left/right of boat lane _____yards from beach.
MAR-GEN
Change of DLRP/grid origin. Any number of contacts within 3 NM in azimuth or range of each other. LF beacon. Submarine has high precedence traffic to communicate (brevity word to be repeated three times). Lead through vessel. Radar simulator. An air-to-air or air-to-surface gunshot. Guns up ready to fire report. In naval gunfire support, made by a ship when coming onto NGS station. Summarizes NGS capability when it may be unknown to NGS agencies
MAR-PIC AIR-AAO
GROWLER GUERRILLA
EW MAR-GEN
GUIDEDOG GUINEA PIG GUNS GURF
MAR-GEN EW AIR-GEN MAR-ASUW
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: HANDSHAKE
MEANING: 1. Link 16 Air Control NPG initiation between air control unit and controlled aircraft. 2. Usable downlink to FMV
OPERATIONS: AIR-GEN
AIR-AGO AIR-MAR
HANDYMAN
Helicopter in the ASUW support role. (no weapons).
HARD HOSE
A hose condition that is likely to damage receivers AIR-AAR probe. High-G, energy sustaining turn. AIR-GEN
HARD PORT/LEFT STBD/RIGHT HAWK
Friendly aircraft whose callsign is not known.
MAR-PIC EW
Homing signals in radio frequency band indicated. HAYRAKE (MEDIUM/ HIGH/ ULTRA) HEAD ON BOGEY/BANDIT which is closing a reporting aircraft from ahead. (See ANNEX A) Leader or wingman is head down in the cockpit and wingman or leader is responsible for clearing. Alert of an activity of interest. (Normally followed by amplifying information). I have detected an unidentified IR source bearing (____). In AIR/SUB co-operation, a VHF homing method. (Submarine as transmitting unit). A group known to contain three or more individual entities. Night strike group. AEW surface terminal equipment. Need support. Come to my assistance. Target altitude is above 40.000 MSL.
AIR-AAO
HEADS DOWN
AIR-GEN
HEADS UP
AIR-GEN/ AIR-AAO MAR-GEN
HEATER(____)
HEATWAVE
MAR-ASW
HEAVY
AIR-AAO
HECKLERS HELOT HEY RUBE HIGH
AIR-MAR MAR-PIC MAR-GEN AIR-GEN/ AIR-AAO
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: HIGHDRINK HIGHWAY___
MEANING: Helicopter in flight refueling from a surface vessel. Conduct Jezebel line of bearing search degrees from ___(point of reference). In AIR/SUB co-operation, the aircraft approaches the contact area directly without homing assistance from the co-operating submarine.
OPERATIONS: AIR-MAR MAR-ASW
HIMALAYAS
MAR-ASW
HIT(s)
1. (A/A) momentary radar return(s) in search.

(Indicates approximate altitude information from fighter). 2. (A/G) Weapons impact within lethal distance.
AIR-AAO
HOLD DOWN HOLD FIRE
Key transmitter for DF steer. Do not open fire/cease firing (missiles in flight must be destroyed). The direction to hold fire should be repeated at the end of a transmission Aircraft are joined or in close formation.
AIR-GEN MAR-GEN/ AIR-AAO
HOLDING HANDS HOLLOW
MAR-PIC/ AIR-GEN MAR-PIC/ AIR-GEN AIR-AGO
1. Any data link message not received. 2. Unusable downlink to FMV. FMV screen freezes or is not updating, this is indicated by the picture not rotating or slant range not changing.
HOMEPLATE HOMER
Home airfield/carrier. Any homing beacon equipment. Type may be specified (e.g. LF, VHF, radar etc.). Friends returning for recovery.
AIR-GEN EW
HOMING
MAR-PIC/ AIR-GEN
HONEY
New target report. In naval gunfire support, made MAR-ASUW by spotters to the supporting arms coordination centre (SACC) as soon as possible as new targets are discovered or when known targets are given a correct location.
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: HOOK
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
1. (direction) Perform an in-place 180-degree turn. MAR-PIC/ AIR-GEN 2. (descriptor) Datalink to cue sensors to described A/S point (point of interest/SAM/mark point/TN/etc.). Fishing or other small craft. MAR-PIC
HOOKER
HOOK LOCKER
HOOTER HOPPER HOT
The unit specified has been entered as a participant on Link 11 but is not active on the net (the (PU)-symbol appears in a separate location known as the quote HOOK LOCKER unquote for systems so programmed) Friendly jammer. Hovercraft/Air Cushion/Ground effect machines.
MAR-PIC
EW AIR-MAR MAR-ASW AIR-GEN
(maritime) Sonar contact is held. (air) 1. (a) Refers to the start of the CAP leg in the direction of the threat. (b) High aspect target. 2. (a) Attack geometry will result in roll out in front of the target. (b) Group heading towards FRIENDLY aircraft. 3. ordnance employment authorized, expected or completed (A/G), Cleared IN/OFF. 4. Defined area is expected to receive fire (enemy or friendly)
AIR-AGO
HOTEL FOX HOT PIPE HOVERTAC
HF radio. Snorkel or I am snorkeling. An attack conducted by a dipping helo on its own target, while maintaining sonar contact. HFDF equipment or unit fitted with HFDF equipment. Execute emission control in accordance with emission control policy or the emission policy in force as indicated. Active radar missile is at high PRF active.
AIR-GEN MAR-ASW MAR-ASW
HUFFDUFF
EW
HUSH
EW
HUSKY
AIR-AAO
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: ID
MEANING: Intercept and identify the target or ID accomplished, followed by type of aircraft. Re-identify target/HOSTILE aircraft.
OPERATIONS: AIR-AAO
IDENTIFY SQUAWK FOUR IDENT A-F I GO (___) I HOLD IDLE I MAKE____
MAR-PIC
Perform relevant identification action. I am leaving my patrol mission in _____ minutes. This may be used when a unit reports a track. Surface vehicles are stationary. My information to amplify or clarify the appropriate plot, which differs from that reported previously is ____. 1. Indicating a turn towards a known threat. Opposite of OUT. 2. Indicating entering terminal phase of an air-to-ground attack. Opposite of OFF.
AIR-MAR AIR-MAR MAR-PIC AIR-GEN MAR-PIC
IN (Direction)
AIR-AGO/ AIR-AAO
INDIA INDIANS INDICATE(ING)
Mode IV. Ships of a Surface Action Group (SAG).
AIR-GEN MAR-ASUW
A command to set (or have set) a particular speed. AIR-MAR May be in knots indicated or in Mach, depending upon the controlled aircraft expressed as follows; knots indicated in three digits, i.e. three five zero (350); Mach - two or three digits with the word point separated whole numbers from tenths and hundreds, i.e. one point one three (1.13) or point nine three (.93). A type of vectored attack, used when the directing unit broadcasts sonar contact information and the attacking aircraft must solve his own fire control solution. Aircrew has begun final attack run and intends to expend ordnance (hot) or to conduct a simulated attack without expending ordnance (dry). MAR-ASW
INFOTAC
IN HOT/DRY
AIR-AGO
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: IN PLACE (direction) INSTANT
MEANING: Perform indicated manoeuvre simultaneously.
OPERATIONS: AIR-AAO
The signal is to be retransmitted as soon as possible. Information or source that is of a higher classification than can be discussed or revealed on this circuit. Interrogate the designated contact/track or raid on the IFF-mode indicated. Immediately divert a track of interest to: 1. an airport 2. a specified direction Contact is in a known radar blind zone. An individual, unit or weapon system in or near an operational or exercise area, which represents the threat of intelligence gathering or disruptive activity. Verify specified element(s) of ROE, positive identification(PID), collateral damage estimate(CDE) and/or coordination of forces on the referenced target/track. I am remaining with you on patrol/mission_____ hours. Originator requires reporting responsibility of nominated track.
AIR-MAR
INTEL
MAR-GEN (R) MAR-PIC/ AIR-MAR AIR-AAO
INTERROGATE
INTERVENE TO ( )
IN THE DARK INTRUDER
AIR-AAO MAR-ASUW/ AIR-GEN/ AIR-MAR
INVESTIGATE
AIR-GEN
I STAY(____)
AIR-MAR
I WANT
MAR-PIC
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: JACKAL
MEANING: Surveillance network participating group (NPG) of link-16/TADIL J. Non-friendly jammer. Inverse synthetic aperture radar.
OPERATIONS: AIR-GEN
JAMMER JELLO
EW AIR-GEN/ AIR-MAR MAR-ASW MAR-ASW AIR-GEN
JEZEBEL JEZEBEL KIT JINK
JEZEBEL operations. JEZEBEL equipment. Perform an unpredictable manoeuvre to negate a gun tracking solution Unpredictable manoeuvres, i.e. to negate a weapons tracking solution. AEW IFF equipment. Aircraft joining or rejoining the formation. A FRIENDLY track acting as a SUSPECT for exercise purposes.
JINKING
MAR-ASW/ AIR-GEN AIR-MAR AIR-GEN MAR-PIC
JOE JOINING JOKER (maritime) (air)
AIR-GEN Fuel state above BINGO at which separation/bugout/ event termination should begin. I have a contact and am tracking over intercept by angle lock-on; continue to give frequent range data. AD fighter has radar/ visual contact and is taking control of the intercept within a close control mission. Submarine communications buoy (not trailing antenna). Explosive Echo Ranging (EER). Break(ing) DIP and proceed(ing) in direction or to position indicated to DIP again. AIR-GEN/ AIR-MAR
JUDY ANGLE
JUDY
AIR-AAO
JUG
MAR-ASW
JULIE JUMP(ING)
MAR-ASW MAR-ASW
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: KE KEEP CLEAR
MEANING: GOBLIN detected by electronic surveillance. Keep clear of contact bearing_____degrees (true or magnetic)_____miles from me or reference point. Communication signal. GOBLIN detected by hydrophone effect. (Degrees RH/LH or heading) - a defensive check turn in a specified direction. Shift line number (line identifier) to frequency column (column identifier) as indicated.
OPERATIONS: MAR-PIC MAR-GEN
KEY KH KICK
EW EW AIR-GEN
KICK__TACK__
EW
KILL
A fighter call to indicate the targeted threat aircraft AIR-AAO has been successfully engaged. A friendly track of special interest. MAR-PIC
KILO KINGPIN
MAR-ASW Reference position established arbitrarily by an aircraft for reporting the position of a CONTACT or DATUM. Two-letter general type designator for GOBLIN. Safety directive to cease air combat exercise manoeuvres/attacks/activities Disturbed water caused by manoeuvring submarine or surface craft. MEZ is not active. (Opposite of OILFIELD). MAR-PIC AIR-GEN
KK KNOCK IT OFF
KNUCKLE
MAR-GEN
KOBOLD
MAR-GEN
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: LADDER
MEANING: 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. An aircraft in a minor state of emergency resulting from ordnance or radio failure, oxygen leak, or other cause. Lighting is to be restricted as indicated. BLACK - No lights to be visible. MODIFIED - As specified by operation orders, instructions or signals. BRIGHT - No restrictions imposed on the use of illumination. Active shipborne sonar. Active fire control sonar.
OPERATIONS: AIR-GEN
LAME DUCK
AIR-GEN/ AIR-MAR
LAMPS
MAR-GEN
LANCE LANCE ATTACKER LANCE DIVER LANCE SEARCHER LANCE SOUNDER LAP COMPLETED LASER ON LASING LAST
MAR-ASW MAR-ASW
Variable depth sonar. Active medium or long range sonar.
MAR-ASW MAR-ASW
Hull mounted, downward looking classification sonar.
MAR-ASW
One causeway has been placed alongside another MAR-GEN and secured. Start laser designation. Speaker is firing the laser. Command and control (C2) term that provides the last contact altitude from a high fidelity source (fighter, radar, etc.). Your wave is late indicated minutes. Equipment indicated is at standby. AIR-AGO AIR-AGO AIR-AAO
LATE____ LAZY
MAR-GEN MAR-GEN/ AIR-GEN AIR-AAO
LEAD TRAIL
Inner group, formation of two or more contacts separated in range.
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: LEAKER
MEANING: Airborne threat has passed through a defensive layer. Offset/offsetting in the specified direction to avoid a threat. Wire guided torpedo. Contact designated is at your ANGELS.
OPERATIONS: AIR-AAO
LEAN (direction)
AIR-AAO
LEASH LEVEL LIFEGUARD
MAR-ASW AIR-AAO
MAR-GEN Submarine or surface ship designated for SAR operations or a submarine or surface ship stationed geographically for precautionary SAR assistance. Also the name of the units designated to recover a man overboard for vessels conducting alongside operations. Turn all position lights to bright. Turn on/off exterior lights. Two contacts within a group side-by-side. Fly at speed giving maximum cruising range. Cease echo ranging and commence passive search. Passive search/attack sonar. AEW search radar receiver AEW IFF transponder. ) Final radar/IR lock-on. 1. With group label radar lock-on, sort is not assumed 2. With position radar lock-on, correct targeting is not assumed Jezebel operations in LOFAR mode. AIR-GEN AIR-GEN AIR-GEN AIR-GEN MAR-ASW
LIGHTBULB LIGHTS ON/OFF LINE ABREAST LINER LISTEN
LISTENER LITTLE BERTHA LITTLE JOE LOCKED (
MAR-ASW MAR-PIC AIR-MAR AIR-AAO
LOFAR
MAR-ASW
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: LONG RIFLE (Report launch location in BULLSEYE format and weapons track direction) LONG SHOT
MEANING: Friendly, long range air to surface missile launch (e.g. AGM-130, SLAM-ER)
OPERATIONS: AIR-AGO
Submarine is believed to have fired from outside the screen. Standby to assist in attacking raid indicated. Aircrew has not got the ground object, reference point, target in sight (opposite of CONTACT). A form of aircraft mission control in which the aircraft commander selects his own speed, altitude, heading and appropriate tactics required to accomplish the assigned task.
MAR-ASW
LONG STOP LOOKING
MAR-GEN AIR-GEN
LOOSE CONTROL
AIR-GEN/ AIR-MAR
LOST CONTACT 1. Previous contact is lost, provide target information. 2. Sensor information on a friendly aircraft is lost. LOST LOCK Loss of radar/IR lock-on. GCI is to provide target information. Reporting unit doesnt hold contact anymore for which it has reporting responsibility. Target altitude is between 500 and 1000 MSD.
AIR-MAR
AIR-GEN AIR-GEN
LOST___
MAR-PIC/ AIR-AAO AIR-GEN/ AIR-AAO
LOW
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: MACK NO
MEANING: I have reached maximum speed and am not closing my target. I have reached maximum speed and am closing my target. MAD-fitted helicopters. Visual AIM-120 launch. I have a MAD contact. Vectored MAD verification run. (H)ARM launch. Specified group is maneuvering in azimuth, range and/or altitude.
OPERATIONS: AIR-MAR
MACK YES
AIR-MAR
MADCAT MADDOG MADMAN MADVEC MAGNUM MANOEUVRE (azimuth/range/ altitude) MANY MAPPING MARK MARKER
MAR-ASW AIR-AAO (R) MAR-ASW MAR-ASW AIR-AGO AIR-AAO
Eight or more aircraft. Multi-function radar in an A/G mode. Record the location of a point/object of interest.
MAR-PIC AIR-GEN AIR-AGO
1. Submarine - fire a black, green or yellow smoke MAR-ASW

signal.
2. Aircraft - visually identify submarine. 3. A unit maintaining contact on a target from a

position which gives it an immediate offensive capability. MARKING MARK(ING) DIP Friendly aircraft is leaving contrails. AIR-AAO
Helicopter come (coming) to hover and commence MAR-ASW (commencing) sonar search. Helicopter come(ing) to hover. MAR-ASW
MARK(ING) HOOVER MARK GATE
Helicopter is proper distance downwind from dip point. Commence(ing) automatic transition to hover. Datalink non-designated geographic point of interest.
MAR-ASW
MARKPOINT
AIR-GEN
40
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: MARRIAGE MARRY
MEANING: LST is connected to seaward end of pier. Assisting ship may attack in concert with attacking ship as opportunity offers. Establish(ed) holding at a specific point. Overlay IR point. Non-directional sonobuoy. May be supplemented by ACTIVE to denote active buoy or PASSIVE to denote passive buoy. A predesignated area in which a submarine may operate during the implementation of GRASSHOPPER procedures. Pilot has landing aid source light image. Target altitude between 1000 ft. MSD and 40.000 ft. MSL
OPERATIONS: MAR-GEN MAR-ASW
MARSHAL(ING)
MATCH SPARKLE
MAR-GEN AIR-AGO MAR-ASW
MAYPOLE
MEADOW
MAR-ASW
MEATBALL MEDIUM
AIR-MAR AIR-GEN
MELD
Adjust radar scan volume to cover the same target AIR-AAO group. Informs helicopters that their movements are no longer restricted by FREEZE order. AIR-MAR
MELT
MERGED
MAR-PIC (Maritime) -Tracks have come together. (Air) - 1. Radar returns/tracks have come together. 2. Friendlies and targets have arrived in the same AIR-AAO visual arena. Referencing the Have Quick Time of the Day (TOD) signal. Communication relay which requires receipt and subsequent manual retransmission. A very small submarine which has pressure hull and which accommodates a small crew. Informative C2 functions are no longer available (opposite of SUNRISE). MFDF equipment or unit fitted with MFDF equipment. AIR-GEN
MICKEY
MIDDLEMAN
AIR-MAR
MIDGET
MAR-PIC
MIDNIGHT
AIR-AAO
MIKEDUFF
EW
41
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: MILLER TIME (A-S)
MEANING: Completion of air-ground ordnance delivery. Generally used by the last striker in conjunction with a pre-coordinated egress plan. Radio frequency is becoming saturated, degraded or jammed and briefer transmissions must follow (see ZIPLIP). Continue using daily changing callsigns currently in use (or encrypted by means of key card identification) until further notice. (Promulgated simultaneously on all circuits affected and to be authenticated). Cancelled by CHARTER. Mixture of FRIENDLY and HOSTILE aircraft. The collective word used when specifying more than one of the tactical data links (LINK 11/LINK 11B/LINK 16 and/or LINK 22) Maintain radar awareness on or assume responsibility for a specified group. Further target positional information is required. Manned or unmanned aircraft which can carry explosive, nuclear, biological or chemical payload or armed crewmembers to be considered as a possible asymmetric threat. Parent ship. Move EO/IR illumination to specified direction. Unidentified surface vehicle(s) in motion. RWR ground threat displayed with no launch indication.
OPERATIONS: AIR-AGO
MINIMIZE
AIR-GEN
MISFIT
MAR-GEN
MIX UP MONGOOSE
MAR-PIC MAR-PIC
MONITOR
AIR-AAO
MORE HELP MOSQUITO
MAR-PIC MAR-GEN
MOTHER MOVE BURN (bearing) MOVER(S) MUD (type w/direction/range if able) MUGGER
AIR-MAR AIR-GEN AIR-AGO AIR-GEN
A unit detailed to harass a MARKER from close quarters. There are a number of stations on the same frequency.
MAR-ASUW
MULTIPLE
EW
42
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: MUSHROOM
MEANING: Nuclear weapon detonation. May also be used with WARNING to denote enemy nuclear attack. Electronic jamming. An ASUW weapon-carrying helicopter.
OPERATIONS: MAR-GEN
MUSIC MUSTANG
EW MAR-ASUW
43
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: NAILS NAKED NANCY NEAR NEAR-FAR
MEANING: RWR indication of AI-radar in search. No RWR indications on the RWR scope. Infrared equipment. In AIR/SUB cooperation, used in abbreviated contact reporting Fighter term describing a radar-apparent description of two or more contacts within a group separated in range. No sensor information is available on a friendly aircraft. Aircraft has not acquired laser energy.
OPERATIONS: AIR-AAO AIR-GEN MAR-GEN MAR-ASW AIR-AAO
NEGATIVE CONTACT NEGATIVE LASER NEGATIVE TROUT
AIR-GEN
AIR-AGO
Transmitted to control when the racket to which a Duffer has been assigned is detected but bearing cannot be obtained. In AIR/SUB co-operation, a method to perform identification. Used by controller or aircrew when tactical picture has changed. Supersedes all previous calls and re-establishes picture for all players. Unable to comply (with your instructions).
EW
NET BALL
MAR-ASW
NEW PICTURE
AIR-AAO
NOCAN NOCOP
MAR-GEN
Unable to communicate due to exercise or mission MAR-GEN in progress. Not a threat. 1. I have been unsuccessful or I have no information. AIR-AAO MAR-GEN
NO FACTOR NO JOY (Maritime) (Air)
AIR-GEN 2. Aircrew does not have visual contact with the target/bandit/bogey/landmark or enemy position. Contact is classified non submarine. MAR-ASW
NONSUB
44
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: NORMAL NOTACK
MEANING: Target ground speed is between 200 and 600 kts. Directive by/request to a FRIENDLY submarine to establish an area in which no air or surface launched asw weapon may be employed. Directive / Descriptive that an aircraft is manoeuvring defensively to position the bandit on the aircrafts wingline (WHITE 2, NOTCHING south).
OPERATIONS: AIR-GEN MAR-ASW
NOTCH(ING) (direction)
AIR-AAO
45
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: OBSERVATION POSITION OCCUPIED
MEANING: Initial formation position of a receiver joining a tanker which is echelon right for all receivers. Ground equipment present at tasked target location. Opposite of VACANT.
OPERATIONS: AIR-AAR
AIR-AGO
___OCLOCK___ In clock code section and at range indicated (heading of own aircraft or unit being twelve oclock). OCTOPUS OFF (direction) Tactical data system computer. Attack is terminated and manoeuvring to the indicated direction. Tanker fuel assigned for off-load to receiver(s) during a AAR mission. Manoeuvre in a specific direction (BLACK is OFFSETTING north- WHITE is OFFSETTING south, or WHITE OFFSET south - BLACK is OFFSETTING north). MEZ is active (opposite of KOBOLD). Equipment indicated is operative (cancels BENT). I have reached/left my assigned station.
AIR-GEN/ AIR-MAR
MAR-PIC AIR-AGO
OFF LOAD
AIR-AAR
OFF SET (direction)
AIR-AAO
OILFIELD OKAY ON/OFF STATION ON THE DECK ON TOP
MAR-GEN MAR-GEN MAR-GEN/ AIR-GEN MAR-GEN MAR-GEN
At minimum ALTITUDE. I am over datum, target, object or position indicated. Increasing in range or azimuth. Hold on current or indicated position. A turn to a cold aspect relative to a target/threat. (Opposite of IN). My position in true bearing/miles from my reference point (assigned station). Contact has met point of origin criteria for ROE.
OPENING ORBIT(ING) OUT (direction)
AIR-AAO AIR-GEN AIR-GEN
OUTHOUSE
AIR-MAR
OUTLAW
AIR-GEN
46
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: OYSTER
MEANING: Authentication policy in force.
OPERATIONS: MAR-GEN
47
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: PACKAGE
MEANING: Geographically isolated collection of groups/contacts/ formations.
OPERATIONS: AIR-AAO
PACMAN
Fighters have found the end of the threat formation AIR-AAO and are converting; given in range and bearing from the FAOR BULLSEYE (BLUE 4 is PACMAN 290/5). Aircrew cannot take his eyes off another aircraft without losing tally or visual. AIR-AAO
PADLOCKED
PAINT(S)
Interrogated group/radar contact that is responding AIR-AAO with any of the specified IFF modes and correct codes established for the ID criteria. Land or I wish to land (reason may be specified, e.g. PANCAKE AMMO, PANCAKE FUEL). HOSTILE nuclear submarine. A military IFF transponder. AIR-GEN/ AIR-MAR MAR-ASW MAR-PIC/ AIR-GEN MAR-PIC/ AIR-GEN AIR-AAO
PANCAKE
PANTHER PARROT
PARROT INDIA
A military IFF interrogator.
PASSING
Descriptive term for when two groups initially separated in range, decrease range separation and pass each other. Patrol in vicinity of present position or position indicated or as previously ordered. Rescue helicopter. Perform non-traditional ISR on the referenced target/track. Unit acting as participant in a MCCIS organization
PATROL
MAR-GEN
PEDRO PEEPSHOW
MAR-GEN AIR-GEN
PEGASUS PELICAN
MAR-PIC
Long range patrol maritime aircraft capable of both AIR-MAR search and attack. Tracks which have not been subject to the identification process but are available for reporting. MAR-PIC
PENDING
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ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: PENTHOUSE
MEANING: The range safety cell callsign established in the target towing ship and responsible for the safety conduct of all live/dummy attacks against a towed target during an exercise involving simulated attacks on the fleet, either by carrier or landbased aircraft. Nonscheduled firing mission report. In naval gunfire support, made by a ship to SACC as soon as possible after firing
OPERATIONS: AIR-MAR
PEPPER
MAR-ASUW
PHANTOM
A position or track derived from the triangulation of EW Spikes originating from HOSTILE jamming. Send a 1000 Hertz modulation on both sidebands of HF radio frequency carrier for one minute beginning in (__) minutes, frequency locking and radio receiver tuning purposes. A unit operating outside the outer limits of screen sectors. MAR-PIC
PHASE
PICKET
MAR-GEN
PICTURE
Request for/Informative to provide tactical situation AIR-AAO status pertinent to mission. (picture CLARA north). Connecting of causeway sections end to end completed. Bearing and distance to base (or specified destination) Bearing is to be suffixed. True or magnetic. MAR-GEN
PIER MADE UP
PIGEONS
MAR-GEN/ AIR-GEN
Friendly glide weapon (i.e. JSOW). PIGS (note: Report launch location in BULLSEYE format and weapon direction) PILLOW PINCE/PINCER Pulse Repetition Interval in microseconds. Threat manoeuvring for a bracket attack.
AIR-AGO
EW AIR-AAO
49
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: PING PONG
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
MAR-PIC Exchange of LINK 11 information used in conjunction with an adjective to describe the status of LINK 11 operations. An emission believed to originate from a platform assumed FRIENDLY. Fast moving surface radar contact assumed to be a fast patrol boat or fast attack craft EW
PINNACLE
PIRATE
MAR-ASUW
PITBULL PITCH
1. The Active radar Missile is at MPRF active.

Broad pulse repetition rate in thousands of units, e.g. 1.5 is equivalent to 1,500. Fighter or flight to execute a nose-high heading reversal.
AIR-AAO EW
PITCH/ PITCHBACK (LEFT/RIGHT) PLANE GUARD
AIR-AAO
Combatant assigned to steam in wake of carrier conducting flight operations. Tactical air coordinator - Airborne.
AIR-MAR
PLAYBOY PLAYMATE
AIR-MAR
Friendly ship, submarine or aircraft with which I am AIR-AAO co-operating. Submarine patrol area in a barrier. Amount of time aircraft can remain on station, given in hours plus minutes (e.g. ONE PLUS THIRTY equals one hour and thirty minutes). MAR-ASW AIR-GEN
PLAYPEN PLAYTIME
___POGO___
MAR-GEN/ Switch to communications channel number AIR-GEN preceding POGO. If unable to establish communications, switch to channel number following POGO. If no channel number is following POGO return to this channel. Datalink sensor/point track of interest. Directional passive sonobuoy. I hold directional sonobuoy or Codar bearing on contact___ degrees (it must be understood whether bearings are magnetic, true or relative to Codar plant road). AIR-GEN MAR-ASW MAR-ASW
POINT POINTER POINTING___
50
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: POLAR POLAR BEAR (direction) POND
MEANING: Friendly nuclear submarine. Friendly aircraft has visual/contact on the Friendly package and is joining.
OPERATIONS: MAR-ASW AIR-GEN
Carry out jamming plan indicated or in accordance EW with previous orders. ASW weapon carrying helicopter. 1. Hull popping noises indicating that a submarine is changing depth. 2. Combat search and rescue aircraft departing the landing zone. Usually followed by number of recovered personnel (e.g. POPCORN PLUS 2) MAR-ASW MAR-ASW
PONY POPCORN
AIR-GEN
POPEYE POP
In clouds or area of reduced visibility.
AIR-GEN
AIR-AGO 1. Starting climb for Air to Ground attack. 2. Directive for maximum performance climb out of low altitude structure. 1. A contact that has suddenly appeared 2. Informative call about a contact or group that has suddenly appeared inside decision range (DR). MAR-GEN AIR-AAO
POP-UP
POSIT
Friendly aircraft current position from a fixed reference point (i.e. CAP datum or BULLSEYE). The controlling unit is responsible for taking actions for collision avoidance, such as ordering the necessary alterations to heading, SPEED and altitude to maintain separation criteria. Contact classified as possible submarine.
AIR-GEN
POSITIVE CONTROL
AIR-GEN/ AIR-MAR
POSSUB (LOW/HIGH/ CONFIDENCE) POST ATTACK
MAR-ASW
Desired direction after completion of intercept/engagement.
AIR-GEN
51
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: POSTBOX
MEANING: In AIR/SUB co-operation, a method used by submarine to rerouting message by communications relay. Rapid descending spiral. A unit stationed to provide defence in depth and mutual support for the screening units. Set the throttle(s) to an appropriate setting. In an A/A engagement, this may mean to reduce the throttles to idle to reduce the IR signature. Stabilized position behind the AAR equipment, to be achieved before being cleared to contact position. Data Link Reference Point (DLRP). Carrier(s) addressed land aircraft when ready (Relay to aircraft when ready). Requested action is approved and will be supported. Valid non co-operative target recognition (NCTR) reply. HOSTILE missile firing fast patrol boat or fast attack craft capable of firing missile.
OPERATIONS: MAR-GEN/ MAR-ASW
POSTHOLE POUNCER
AIR-AAO MAR-ASW
POWER
AIR-GEN
PRE-CONTACT POSITION
AIR-AAR
PRELUDE PREP CHARLIE
MAR-PIC AIR-MAR
PRESS
AIR-AAO
PRINT (BANDIT/ FRIENDLY) PRIVATEER
AIR-AAO
MAR-ASUW
PROBE
MAR-PIC Any aircraft which carries out the visual identification/ recognition of a specific target which has previously been located by another means. Contact classified as probable submarine. Illuminate/illuminating an enemy position with flashing energy. The fighters are manoeuvring up to 180 degrees away from the threat with the intention of recommitting, depending on the tactical situation. MAR-ASW AIR-AGO
PROBSUB PULSE
PUMP
AIR-AAO
PUMPKIN
In AIR/SUB co-operation, an ESM homing method. MAR-ASW (Aircraft as transmitting unit).
52
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: PUPPIES
MEANING: Emission control plan (EMCON plan) is modified as follows ___. Pure pursuit is being used or directive to go pure pursuit. Unit indicated is suspected of carrying nuclear weapons. Switch to designated frequency, channel or TAD. Without response to the speaker. Departing designated point. Group(s) have turned cold and will continue to be monitored.
OPERATIONS: EW
PURE
AIR-AAO
PURPLE
MAR-GEN
PUSH (FREQ/ CHANNEL/TAD) PUSHING PUSHING (GROUP/ DESCRIPTION) PYRAMID
AIR-GEN
AIR-GEN AIR-AAO
Any ship launched torpedo weapon system. May be prefixed with torpedo brevity word (BASSET, COBRA, etc.).
MAR-ASW
53
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: QUAIL
MEANING: Enemy air/surface launched cruise missile
OPERATIONS: AIR-AGO
54
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: RACKET
MEANING: Intercepted electronic emission which has been assigned to a number of the trackblock.
OPERATIONS: EW
RANGE
1. The range to an object or target in hundreds of MAR-PIC yards normally limited to less than 10,000 yards. 2. A picture label describing two groups separated in distance along the same line of bearing. Group names will be LEAD GROUP/ TRAIL GROUP.
AIR-AAO
RANGER
An active non-directional sonobuoy giving target range. HOSTILE fighter. HOSTILE bomber. Automatic Identification System (AIS). Airborne ECM operator.
MAR-ASW
RAT RATFINK RATTLER RAVEN RAYGUN (Position/ Heading/ Altitude) READINESS
MAR-GEN MAR-GEN MAR-PIC MAR-GEN AIR-AAO
1. Indicates a radar lock-on to unknown aircraft

that is presumed to be a threat. 2. A request for a BUDDY SPIKE reply from friendly aircraft meeting these parameters. A two digit group denoting time (in minutes) required to get airborne. The alert state READY orders the immediate readiness of the indicated Force Weapon System. Fighter aircraft in condition of STANDBY. Aircraft search units. The contact is in a fade area. Its dead reckoning position is_____(bearing)____(range).
AIR-MAR
READY
MAR-GEN
READY CAP RECCO RECKON___
AIR-MAR AIR-MAR MAR-PIC
REDEYE REDHEAD RED LIGHT
In AIR/SUB co-operation, a visual homing method. MAR-ASW Pulsating red light. Time when search and rescue (SAR) aircraft is no longer SAR capable. AIR-MAR AIR-GEN
55
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: REFERENCE (direction) RENEGADE
MEANING: Assume stated heading. A civil platform that is assessed as operation in such a manner as to raise suspicion that it might be used as a weapon to perpetrate a terrorist attack. Report of characteristics of an intercepted signal. Report contact designated frequently (every___minutes). Information provided is derived from an off-board source. National link system or link system not defined by other brevity word Rescue Combat Air Patrol. Provides protection to rescue vehicles from HOSTILE forces during all phases of SAR. Proceed to pre-briefed position or area of operations.
OPERATIONS: AIR-AAO AIR-GEN
RENT REPORT(-)
EW MAR-PIC
REPORTED (information) REPTILE
EW
MAR-PIC
RESCAP
AIR-GEN
RESET
AIR-GEN
AIR-AGO RESTAKE__ - __ Request for FAC to drive a new STAKE at the target centroid reported with direction of travel and distance (units/ yardstick) from the old stake. Initiated by aircrew. RESUME Resume last formation/station/mission ordered. MAR-GEN/ AIR-GEN EW
RESUMED
Emission resumed and is identified as previous intercept.
RETROGADE
AIR-GEN Withdraw/withdrawing in response to a threat, continue mission as able, may RESET/RESUME if threat is negated. Resume search on the previously assigned intercept guard (watch). Type of vectored attack used when the directive unit broadcasts sonar contact information. The delivery unit solves his firing solution, using own radar for plotting or reported data. EW
REVERT
REVTAC
MAR-ASW
56
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: RHINO
MEANING: A FRIENDLY aircraft with a nuclear weapon on board (RHINO may be used as a suffix to an aircrafts callsign to indicate which aircraft have NDBs on board). A BOGEY that is complying with ACO/safe passage procedures. AGM-65 MAVERICK launch. A contact which strikes the rim or periphery of the drogue. Shipborne short or medium range ASW projectile. Two or more munitions released or fired in close succession. A radar contact which has suddenly appeared Axis of sonobuoy pattern In AIR/SUB co-operation, the aircraft approaches the contact area with homing assistance from the co- operating submarine. Indicates aircrew understands the radio transmission; does not indicate compliance or reaction. Time change in minutes from a given datum. The term plus will indicate later time and the term minus will indicate an earlier time (MISSION 4TK148, ROLEX PLUS 2 means two minutes have been added to the datum times).
OPERATIONS: MAR-ASW
RIDER
AIR-AAO
RIFLE RIM CONTACT
AIR-AGO AIR-AAR
RINGER RIPPLE
MAR-ASW AIR-AGO
RISER ROAD ROCKIES
MAR-ASW MAR-ASW MAR-ASW/ AIR-MAR
ROGER
AIR-GEN
ROLEX____
AIR-GEN
ROMAN CANDLE A nuclear missile is about to be exploded in the area indicated. ROMEO SQUARED ROMPER Reporting responsibility
MAR-PIC
MAR-PIC
Any ship which is unable to remain with the convoy and has moved more than 10 miles ahead of the convoy.
MAR-GEN
57
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: RONSON
MEANING: The unit addressed is to carry out an individual Gridlock with the GRU (or the PU as indicated within parenthesis). Illumination of an aircraft with an IR pointer. MTI returns that signifies a high probability of a rotating antenna. Bellhop channel indicated or AEW channel in use. Platform is video downlink transmit/receive capable. Own ship manoeuvring for ranging.
OPERATIONS: MAR-PIC
ROPE ROTATOR
AIR-AGO AIR-GEN
ROUTE ROVER
MAR-PIC AIR-GEN
RUMBA
MAR-PIC
58
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: SADDLED
MEANING: Informative from wingman/element indicating the return to briefed formation position. Select armament (SAFE/HOT) or armament is SAFE/HOT Do not open fire/cease firing. Fire may be opened only in self defence or in response to a formal order. Weapon control status; prefixed by the appropriate weapon codeword or general term WEAPON.
OPERATIONS: AIR-GEN
SAFE/HOT
AIR-GEN
____SAFE
MAR-GEN
SALVO
Am about to open fire. friendly unit(s) keep clear or AIR-MAR get clear of indicated contact, HOSTILE or area (Direction of withdrawal may be indicated). Visual acquisition of a SAM or SAM launch (BLUE 3, SAM, right 4 oclock). Aircrew has the identical information as was just stated. A situation where an aircraft or element finds themselves between opposing aircraft or elements. Fly at best endurance speed. Search sector indicated and report any contacts. AIR-GEN
SAM (direction)
SAME
AIR-GEN
SANDWICHED
AIR-AAO
SAUNTER SCAN
AIR-AAO MAR-PIC/ AIR-GEN MAR-GEN/ AIR-GEN
SCRAM (direction)
Called friendly asset is in immediate danger. Withdraw clear in the direction indicated for survival. No further mission support from the friendly asset is expected. Take off as quickly as possible. (Usually followed by the appropriate instructions). Attack or localisation aircraft of ASW air search and attack team.
SCRAMBLE
AIR-GEN
SCRAPPER
MAR-ASW
SCRUB SCUD SEADOG(s)
MTI return that signifies a low slow airborne target. EW Any threat TBM. Friendly Fast Patrol Boat(s). AIR-GEN MAR-PIC
59
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: SEA LION SEA PRINT(ER) SEARCHER
MEANING: Underwater interrogation equipment. Underwater teletype transmission/equipment. Unit having intercept equipment without DF capability. All references to duffers are applicable to searchers within their capabilities. Train antenna specified on true bearing indicated. Sea return obscures sonar or radar display to distance indicated. Underwater voice transmission. Simulated or actual launch of multiple missiles on the same target. An attack conducted by a dipping helicopter on its own target after the helicopter has broken DIP. Leaving a specific engagement; may or may not re-enter. Request for separation between two groups. Response will include the follow-on groups separation, altitude and fill-ins. A towed array system (TAS) which is towed by surface ships or submarines. 1. A command to set (or have set) a particular speed. May be in knots/indicated or in Mach, depending upon the controlled aircraft expressed as follows: knots indicated in three digits, i.e. THREE FIVE ZERO (350); Mach two or three digits with the word POINT separating whole numbers from tenths and hundreds i.e. ONE POINT ONE THREE (1.13) or POINT NINE THREE (.93). 2. Informative call from the aircrew to FMV operator indicating no longer slewing the targeting pod and waiting for further updates.
OPERATIONS: MAR-ASW MAR-ASW EW
SEARCHLIGHT SEA RETURN___ SEA TALK SECOND FOX THREE SELFTACK
MAR-GEN MAR-PIC
MAR-ASW AIR-AAO
MAR-ASW
SEPARATE
AIR-AAO
SEPARATION
AIR-GEN
SERPENT
MAR-ASW
SET___
AIR-GEN
AIR-AGO
60
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: SHACKLE
MEANING: One weave; a single crossing of flight paths; manoeuvre to adjust or regain formation parameters. The observation of an enemy unit or force, usually as a sequel to surveillance or reconnaissance for the purpose of reporting its composition, location movement and any other relevant information. (air) Follow indicated target. Contact is above layer depth. Take avoiding action against aircraft. Vessel transiting the minefield Shift laser/IR/radar/device energy. Shift patrol by course____ and distance_____.
OPERATIONS: AIR-GEN
SHADOW(ING) (maritime)
MAR-ASUW
AIR-MAR MAR-ASW AIR-MAR MAR-GEN AIR-AGO MAR-GEN
SHALLOW SHAKE OFF SHEEP SHIFT (direction) SHIFT PATROL SHINING
Fighter is radar locked to a BOGEY - discriminator AIR-AAO such as heading, BULLSEYE or ANGELS may be necessary. Aircraft designated to employ ordnance. AIR-AAO
SHOOTER SHOPPING SHORE
An aircraft request to FAC/C2 platform for a target. AIR-AGO The signal is to be retransmitted on operational point to point circuits as soon as possible after landing. (Source APP-1). Submarine believed to have fired from inside the screen. AIR-MAR
SHORTSHOT
MAR-ASW
SHORT SKATE
SHOTGUN SIDE-SIDE
Informative or directive call to execute launch-and- AIR-AAO leave tactics and to be out no later than minimum abort range (MAR)/ decision range (DR). Pre-briefed weapons state. AIR-AAO Fighter term describing a radar-apparent description of two or more contacts within a group separated in azimuth. AIR-AAO
SIDEWALL___
An offset RV in AIR/SUB co-operation at time____ MAR-ASW
61
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: SILENT
MEANING: 1. (time) System will be unavailable for time indicated. 2. Datalink is, or should be placed, in receive only. 3. 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.
OPERATIONS: EW
SINGER (type/direction) SINGLE
RWR indication of SAM launch.
AIR-AAO
One object. One aircraft.
MAR-PIC AIR-GEN MAR-ASW MAR-ASW MAR-ASW
SINKER SISTER SIXGUN
A radar contact that later disappeared. Assisting ship of surface ASW unit. In AIR/SUB co-operation, a method to achieve plotlock.
SKATE
Informative or directive call to execute launch-and- AIR-AAO leave tactics and to be out no later than desired out range (DOR)/ minimum out range (MOR). Search aircraft of ASW air search and attack team. MAR-ASW Current survivor coordinates. AIR-GEN MAR-GEN AIR-AAO
SKIMMER SKINNY
SKIP IT(maritime) Do not attack, cease attack, cease interception. (air) Veto of fighter commit, usually followed with further directions. SKOSH Aircraft is out of/or unable to employ active radar missiles. A surface contact detected by radar. Am about to fire AA shells to burst at HOSTILEs estimated ALTITUDE and direction to indicate his approach.
AIR-AAO
SKUNK SKYROCKET
MAR-PIC AIR-MAR
62
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: SLAM____
MEANING: A submarine in the process of missile launch has been detected. The position of the launch is to be given immediately after SLAM.
OPERATIONS: AIR-MAR
SLAMEYE___
A visual bearing of the missile, missile vapor track, AIR-MAR or missile exhaust. The bearing of the launch from the reporting unit and the position of the reporting unit are given immediately after SLAMEYE. Employ a range unknown HARM against a specified threat at the specified bearing. Perform a high-G descending turn in the direction stated usually 180-degree turn. To/from HVAA to continue present mission while flowing from station in response to perceived threat, implies intent to RESET. Launch by catapult. 1. The attacker will attack the target at the alternate TOT. 2. Time delay to individual flight/element event. AIR-AGO
SLAPSHOT (type/bearing) SLICE/ SLICEBACK SLIDE
AIR-AAO
AIR-GEN
SLINGSHOT SLIP
AIR-MAR AIR-AGO
AIR-GEN EW AIR-GEN
SLOPE SLOW SMACK
Pulse repetition rate in pulses per second. Target ground speed is below 200 kts.
AIR-AGO Clearance to employ ordnance/fires on surface target coordinates. ROE, PID, CDE, coordination (R) of forces and commanders guidance requirements on the referenced target/track have been satisfied and coordinate accuracy is sufficient for GPS weapon employment. Turn on/off anti collision lights. Smoke marker used to mark a position or datum. AIR-GEN MAR-ASW/ AIR-MAR
SMASH SMOKE
SMUGGLER
HOSTILE fast patrol boat, fast torpedo boat or fast MAR-ASUW attack craft. Oscillate an IR pointer about a target. AIR-AGO
SNAKE
63
ORIGINAL
NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: SNAP
MEANING: 1. Fighter request for immediate BRAA call (with appropriate fill-ins) to the group described. Indicated fighter intent to intercept/join. 2. (heading) Urgent directive call to turn to a heading.
OPERATIONS: AIR-AAO
AIR-MAR
SNAPLOCK (BRAA) SNEAKER SNIFF (type) SNIFFER SNIPE SNIPER
Fighter has obtained a radar lock inside prebriefed threat range. An intelligence gathering vessel. Passive sensor indication of a radar emitter. Exhaust trail detection equipment. Simulated missile firing against a surface target Employ a range known HARM against a specified threat at the specified location.
AIR-AAO
EW AIR-GEN MAR-ASW MAR-ASUW AIR-AGO
SNOOPER
An aircraft employed in the detection and reporting MAR-GEN of opposing forces while avoiding detection by those forces. Initiation of EMCON procedures. AIR-GEN/ EW MAR-ASW MAR-ASW EW AIR-AAR AIR-MAR MAR-ASW
SNOOZE
SNORT SNORTING SNOW SOFT SOLO SONGBIRD
Visually sighted submarine snorkel. Submarine contact is snorkelling. Sweep jamming. The probe has not fully engaged in the drogue. Aircraft proceed on independent operations. In AIR/SUB co-operation, a radio homing method (Aircraft as transmitting unit).
SORT
Assign responsibility within a group; criteria can be AIR-AAO met visually, electronically (radar) or on basis of datalink systems. Sort responsibilities within Group have been met. AIR-AAO
SORTED
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WORD: SOUR
MEANING: 1. Equipment indicated is not operating efficiently (opposite of SWEET). 2. (mode type) Invalid/no responses to an administrative IFF/SIF check. 3. (link name) (E.g. TIMBER SOUR) indicates there are potential problems with net entry and initiates premission link troubleshooting.
OPERATIONS: MAR-GEN/ AIR-GEN
SPADES
An interrogated group/radar contact which lacks the Air Tasking Order (ATO) established (or equivalent) IFF modes and codes required for the ID criteria. 1. Target marking by infrared pointer. 2. Target marking by gunship or airborne forward air controller using incendiary rounds. 3. Platform is IR point capable.
AIR-AAO
SPARKLE
AIR-AGO
SPIKED (direction) SPIN SPIT(TING) SPITTER (direction)
RWR indication of a HOSTILE AI radar lock-on (RED 4, SPIKED, right 2 oclock). Execute a prebriefed timing/ spacing manoeuvre. Lay/launch(ing) buoys.
AIR-GEN
AIR-GEN MAR-ASW
An aircraft that has departed from the engagement AIR-AAO or is departing the engaged fighters targeting responsibility. AIR-GEN
SPLASH(ED)(air) HOSTILE aircraft shot down. Weapons impact (A/G)(A/A). (maritime) Causeway OPERATIONS: has been launched from LST SPLASH POINT SPLIT Water entry point of an airborne ASW weapon. Request to engage a threat visual will not be maintained requires flight lead acknowledgement (air-to-air). Contact is dividing.
MAR-GEN
MAR-ASW AIR-AAO
SPLITTING
MAR-PIC/ AIR-AAO
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WORD: SPOKE
MEANING: Bearing of a single jamming transmission is___ degrees T. The receiver has damaged the drogue. A contact employing electronic or tactical deception measures. Voice deception is being employed. A HOSTILE surfaced submarine. (air) 1. Acquisition of laser designation. 2. Platform is laser spot track (LST) capable. (EW) Used in conjunction with pre-arranged code numbers designating spot frequencies to direct stations on to intercepted frequency with the use of UP and DOWN ____(MHertz).
OPERATIONS: EW
SPOKED SPOOFER
AIR-AAR EW
SPOOFING SPOOK SPOT
AIR-GEN MAR-PIC AIR-AGO
EW
SPOTTED
(air)
RWR indication of a HOSTILE search radar.
AIR-GEN MAR-GEN MAR-GEN AIR-GEN
(maritime) You are within HOSTILE radar range. SPOTTER SQUAWK (ING) Day or night spotting mission. Operate IFF as indicated or IFF is operating as indicated (e.g. squawk three code zero zero and ident). Bogey is responding with an IFF mode.
SQUAWKING (MODE) SQUAWK CHARLIE SQUAWK ECHO
AIR-GEN
Turn IFF, mode CHARLIE on for altitude read out.
AIR-GEN
Operate (operating) I-band transponder in ECHO Enhanced mode. Turn mode 4 switch on.
AIR-GEN
SQUAWK FOUR
AIR-GEN AIR-GEN AIR-GEN AIR-GEN
SQUAWK IDENT Activate IFF transponder I/P switch. SQUAWK LOW SQUAWK MAYDAY Turn IFF master control to the low sensitivity position. Turn IFF master control to emergency.
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WORD: SQUAWK MIKE
MEANING: Place IFF master control to MIC. Make short radio transmission. Turn IFF master control to NORMAL.
OPERATIONS: AIR-GEN
SQUAWK NORMAL SQUAWK STANDBY STACK
AIR-GEN
Turn IFF master control to STANDBY.
AIR-GEN
Two or more contacts within group criteria with an altitude separation in relation to each other. The nominated starting point for a talk on which is near the target. Start main engines.
AIR-AAO
STAKE
AIR-AGO
START UP
MAR-GEN AIR-MAR
STATE CHICKEN I am at a fuel state requiring recovery, tanker service or diversion to an airfield. STATE LAMB I do not have enough fuel for an intercept plus reserve for carrier recovery. I have sufficient fuel to complete my mission as assigned. I have sufficient fuel to complete a subsonic interception and return to base. 1. Request for an individuals tactical situation. 2. (group) Request for a full positional update in digital BULLSEYE format on the specific group. STEADY (air) Stop oscillation of IR pointer. (maritime) Am on prescribed heading, or straighten out immediately on present heading or heading indicated. STEER___ Set magnetic heading indicated to reach me (or___). Intercept using STERN geometry. A number of A/C weapons dropped one after another at a predetermined time interval.
AIR-MAR
STATE TIGER
AIR-MAR
STATE TIGER SLOW STATUS
AIR-MAR
AIR-GEN
AIR-GEN MAR-GEN
AIR-MAR
STERN STICK
AIR-AAO MAR-ASW
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WORD: STINGER
MEANING: Three-ship inner group formation with two lead contacts line abreast and a single contact in trail. 1. Stop IR illumination of a target. 2. (BURN) Directive call to stop IR/EO illumination of a target.
OPERATIONS: AIR-AAO
STOP
AIR-AGO
STOVEPIPE
A predesignated area in which a designated submarine may operate and other submarines are to keep clear. A ship separated from its convoy. An unknown contact not associated with action in progress (bearing, range and altitude relative to you). Switch off equipment indicated.
MAR-ASW
STRAGGLER STRANGER
MAR-GEN MAR-PIC/ AIR-GEN
STRANGLE STRANGLE SQUAWK FOUR STREAM
EW
Turn mode 4 switch off. Continue squawking other AIR-MAR modes as appropriate. Dispensing ASMD decoys: Bravo Barrier chaff Charlie Confusion chaff Delta Distraction chaff Foxtrot Floating decoy Hotel Helicopter chaff India Infra red Sierra Seduction chaff The numerical strength of a track. An AC separated from its element formation Radar indications of noise jamming. Surveillance Combat Air Patrol. Surface to air missile (SAM) state report. In AIR/SUB co-operation, a radio homing method (Submarine as transmitting unit). EW
STRENGTH STRIPPED STROBE SUCAP SUGAR SUNLAMP
MAR-PIC AIR-GEN EW AIR-MAR AIR-MAR MAR-ASW
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WORD: SUNRISE
MEANING: C2 functions are available (opposite of MIDNIGHT).
OPERATIONS: AIR-AAO
SUNSHINE
(A/S) Illumination of target is being conducted with AIR-AGO artificial illumination. SHFDF equipment or unit fitted with SHFDF equipment. EW
SUPERDUFF
SUPPORTING
Speaking unit or element is assuming a supporting AIR-GEN role, is in a position to influence the outcome, assumes deconfliction responsibility. A track which is potentially HOSTILE because of its characteristics, behaviour, origin or nationality. Message handling system. Executive order for change of Scene of Action Commander. Keep all round search and report any new contacts. 1. Equipment indicated is operating efficiently. (Opposite of SOUR). 2. (mode type) Valid response to an administrative IFF/SIF check request. 3. (link name) (E.g. TIMBER SWEET) confirms receipt of datalink information. MAR-PIC
SUSPECT
SUZY SWAP
MAR-GEN MAR-GEN
SWEEP
MAR-PIC
SWEET
MAR-GEN/ AIR-GEN
Inner group formation with the trailer displaced SWEPT (w/subcardinal direction) approximately 45 degrees behind the leader. SWITCH
AIR-GEN
EW Cease general searching and shift to the frequency of the specified racket, whether or not the racket is within the DUFFERs intercept search responsibility. Indicates an attacker is changing from one aircraft to another. AIR-AAO
SWITCH(ED)
SWITCH FIELD OF VIEW
Switch between wide (filed of view) FOV or narrow AIR-AGO FOV.
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WORD: SWITCH POLARITY SWITCH SENSOR SYNCHRO
MEANING: Request from the FMV operator to ask the aircrew to switch the FLIR polarity. Request from the FMV operator to ask the aircrew to switch to CCD (TV) mode or FLIR (IR) mode. Carry out a netsync procedure for terminal clock synchronisation purposes, beginning in (___) minutes.
OPERATIONS: AIR-AGO
AIR-AGO
MAR-PIC
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WORD: ___system___ TRACKING TAG (system location) TAKE(ING)___ WITH___ TALK
MEANING: Enemy air defence system is maintaining situational awareness on friendly. Response to an emitter ambiguity resolution request (COLOUR). Engage/am engaging target (indicated) with weapon (indicated).
OPERATIONS: AIR-GEN
AIR-GEN
AIR-MAR
Broadcast station is transmitting data. May also be MAR-PIC used as an order. May be modified by prowords Clean or Dirty and must be followed by a frequency designator. Sighting of a target, bandit, bogey, landmark or enemy position; opposite of NO JOY. Target area Combat Air Patrol. AIR-GEN
TALLY
TARCAP TARGET
AIR-MAR
AIR-GEN 1. Assignment of targeting responsibilities. 2. ROE, PID, coordination of forces and commanders guidance requirements on the referenced target/track have been satisfied. Target/track correlation and CDE must be accomplished prior to employing ordnance/fires. Group responsibility has been met. A unit maintaining contact on a target from a position which enables it to pass targeting information to other units. AIR-AAO MAR-ASUW
TARGETED (-) TATTLETALE
TATTOO
MAR-PIC A reference number, other than a track number, unique to a class of vessel or an individual vessel of a class used to describe the identity of a contact (also known as personal identifier (PI-code)) Directive to terminal controller to standby for Laser AIR-AGO on call in approximately ten seconds.
TEN SECONDS
TERMINATE
1. Cease local engagement without affecting the

overall exercise. 2. Stop laser illumination of a target.
AIR-GEN
THREAT
Untargeted bandit/bogey with prebriefed range/aspect of a friendly.
AIR-AAO
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WORD: THROTTLES THUNDER TIED TIED ON
MEANING: Reduction in power to decrease IR signature. One minute prior to A/S weapons impact. Positive radar contact with element/aircraft. Number two or other formation aircraft has established contact on leader and will maintain appropriate position. Enough fuel and ordnance to accept a commit. Do not open fire unless target(s) has (have) been identified as HOSTILE. Weapon control status; prefixed by the appropriate weapon codeword or general term WEAPON. LINK 16 network. Stacked net within a Link 16 network.
OPERATIONS: AIR-AAO AIR-AGO AIR-GEN AIR-GEN
TIGER ___TIGHT
AIR-AAO MAR-GEN
TIMBER TIMBER CHANNEL TIMECHECK TIT FOR TAT
AIR-GEN AIR-MAR
Check/change IFF code. One or more countermarking units overtly stationed for immediate retaliation against the marker. Execute a briefed change of an avionic setting. A surface picket or picket group which is responsible for early identification of friendly aircraft returning and for acting as reference point for such aircraft when they proceed through the AAW area. Friendly surface vessel whose callsign is not known. Airborne VHF homing equipment. Boats have contacted the beach. HARM targeting system (HTS) pod.
AIR-GEN MAR-ASUW
TOGGLE TOMCAT
AIR-GEN AIR-MAR
TOOL
MAR-PIC
TOOL SHED TOUCHDOWN TOY
MAR-GEN MAR-GEN AIR-AAO
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WORD: TRACKING
MEANING:
OPERATIONS: AIR-GEN
1. Stabilized gun solution. 2. Continuous illumination of a target. 3. Group/contact direction of flight/movement.

By my evaluation, contact is steering true course and at speed indicated.
TRACKING ___SPEED___
MAR-PIC/ AIR-AAO AIR-GEN
TRACK NUMBER Datalink information file. (number) TRACTORS TRADE Towing aircraft.
AIR-MAR
HOSTILE surface raiders are in the offing (this is a MAR-ASUW warning message and is followed by the general direction of the approach of the raiders e.g. TRADE south). MAR-ASUW Track (or shadow) (The words landward or seaward may be used to indicate from which side of enemy unit to shadow). Move point of origin of barrier (point of origin is moving) at course and speed indicated. Time to start and stop may be specified also. Missile has been defeated. Change radar frequency. A suspect surface track following a recognised traffic route. Modulation/rate of conical scan in Hertz. Flight is entering surface to air threat ring of a specific system at the stated location. Take a DF bearing on transmission indicated. Main gun armament. Limited situation awareness; no joy; blind; a request for information. MAR-ASW
TRAIL
TRANSLATE (ING)
TRASHED TRAVEL TRAVELLER
AIR-AAO EW MAR-PIC
TREMBLE TRESPASS (POSITION) TROUT TUCKER TUMBLEWEED
EW AIR-MAR
EW AIR-MAR AIR-GEN
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WORD: TUNE
MEANING: Send a continuous signal on the central radio frequency for 30 seconds, beginning in (___) minutes for radio receiver frequency tuning purposes. Causeway is completely against upper hold shelf (of LST) and ready to be lashed.
OPERATIONS: MAR-PIC
TWO-BLOCKED
MAR-GEN
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WORD: ULTRADUFF
MEANING: UHFDF equipment or unit fitted with UHFDF receiver. Cannot comply as requested or directed. UHF/AM radio.
OPERATIONS: EW
UNABLE UNIFORM
AIR-GEN AIR-GEN AIR-AGO
The suggested length is from the centre of the UNIT OF MEASURE/YARD crosshairs to the outer edge of a horizontal leg. The screen size can also be utilized (i.e. SLEW STICK right screen). Traditional methods for defining this may also be used.
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WORD: VACANT
MEANING: Ground equipment not present at tasked target location. Opposite of OCCUPIED.
OPERATIONS: AIR-AGO
VALLEY
EW Interfere with threat communications frequency indicated or in accordance with previous orders. May be modified by JULIETT to indicate jamming or SIERRA to indicate spoofing. With proword AM VALLEY indicates activity is taking place. HOSTILE anti ship guided missile. Short form weather report giving V - Visibility in miles. A - Amount of clouds in eighths. T - Height of cloud top in thousands of ft. B - Height of cloud base in thousands of ft. Vectored attack. Type may be specified as RADAR, VISUAL - or REVERSE VECTAC Alter heading to magnetic heading indicated. (Use of true headings to be established before operation commences). Alter course to left/right of present course. AIR-MAR AIR-MAR
VAMPIRE VATB (See also BOWWAVE)
VECTAC
MAR-ASW
VECTOR
AIR-GEN
VECTOR LEFT/RIGHT VERY FAST VERY LOW VIC
AIR-AAO
Target ground speed is greater than 900 kts/1.5M. AIR-GEN Target altitude less than 500 ft MSD Picture label with three groups with the single closest in range and two groups, azimuth split, in trail. Group names should be LEAD GROUP, NORTH TRAIL GROUP, SOUTH TRAIL GROUP, EAST TRAIL GROUP and WEST TRAIL GROUP. VHF/AM radio. VHFDF equipment or unit fitted with VHFDF receiver. AIR-GEN AIR-AAO
VICTOR VICTORDUFF
AIR-GEN EW
VISEGRIP
Bearing and range between barrier submarine and MAR-ASW co-ordinating aircraft has been established. Sighting of a friendly aircraft ground position; opposite of BLIND. AIR-GEN
VISUAL
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WORD: VOICE
MEANING: The signal is to be retransmitted as soon as the aircraft is in UHF/VHF contact with its shore base. HOSTILE anti ship guided missile signal.
OPERATIONS: AIR-MAR
VOLCANO
EW
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WORD: WALL
MEANING: Picture label with three or more groups primarily split in azimuth. Group names should be NORTH GROUP, MIDDLE GROUP, SOUTH GROUP, WEST GROUP and EAST GROUP.
OPERATIONS: AIR-AAO
WALTZ
The unit(s) indicated commence parallel keying on EW current circuit(s) and ordered circuit(s). (To be used with DANCE or KICK for ordering antijam countermeasure two). Attack is imminent or has already commenced. Attack unlikely without adequate warning. MAR-GEN MAR-GEN
WARNING RED WARNING WHITE WARNING YELLOW WATCH
Attack is probable.
MAR-GEN
Continue to sweep as directed and concentrate on MAR-PIC the contact designated but do not report unless there is a material change in this contact. A surface picket whose main task is AAW. Helicopter sub-control unit. Command and Control Information System. Do not land. Further approach dangerous. Clear ship. AIR-MAR AIR-MAR MAR-PIC AIR-MAR
WATCHDOG WATCHER WATCHTOWER WAVE OFF
WEAPONS I have ___ active, ___semi-active, ___IR missiles, ___-___-__-__-__ gun ammunitions (PLUS/MINUS/ZERO) remaining, and chaff and/or flares. PLUS guns fitted and sufficient ammunition for a gun attack. MINUS guns fitted but not sufficient ammunition for a gun attack. ZERO no guns fitted. WEAVE Continuous crossing of flight paths.
AIR-GEN
AIR-GEN
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WORD: WEDGE
MEANING: Three ship inner group formation with a single contact closest in range and two trail contacts line abreast.
OPERATIONS: AIR-GEN
WHEELBARROW Unit conducting clandestine immigration activities. WEIGHTED (cardinal direction) WHAT LUCK WHAT STATE Multiple group formation (WALL/LADDER/ VIC/CHAMPAGNE) that is offset in one direction.
MAR-ASUW AIR-AAO
Request for results of assigned mission or task.
AIR-GEN
Request for amount of fuel and missiles remaining. AIR-GEN/ Response to WHAT STATE is given as follows: AIR-MAR (1st number) Number of active radar missiles remaining. (2nd number) Number of semi-active missiles remaining. (3rd number) Number of IR missiles remaining. MINUS No gun / not sufficient ammunition for a gun attack. (4th number) Thousands of pounds of fuel (given to one decimal point), or playtime. Example response to WHAT STATE: BLUE TWO IS 3-1-2 MINUS BY 7 POINT 5 is equivalent to 3 AIM-120/1 AIM-7/2 AIM-9/ no ammunition/ 7,500lbs of fuel remaining. Oxygen are reported only when specifically requested or critical.
WHAT WEAPONS
Report number of semi-active and passive homing AIR-MAR missiles/gun ammunition remaining (See WEAPONS for methodology). Is anything the matter. AIR-MAR
WHATs UP WHISPER(__) WIDE
Slow to below cavitation speed or speed indicated. MAR-ASW Separation between the farthest group in azimuth AIR-AAO in a relative formation of three or more groups, used to describe a WALL/VIC/CHAMPAGNE/BOX.
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WORD: WILCO WINCHESTER WOLF
MEANING: Will comply with received instructions. Aircraft is out of ordnance. Visually identified surfaced HOSTILE submarine.
OPERATIONS: AIR-GEN AIR-GEN MAR-ASW/ MAR-PIC MAR-ASW/ MAR-PIC AIR-MAR EW AIR-GEN
WOLFHOUND
Visually identified surfaced HOSTILE submarine with a missile firing capability. Close In Weapon System (CIWS). Off board active radar decoy. Directive or interrogative regarding further information or directives pertinent to mission.
WOODPECKER WOOFER WORDS
WORKING
(air) 1. SEAD aircraft is gathering EOB on a signal of AIR-GEN interest. Generally followed by signal type, bearing and range if able. 2. A/A aircraft executing EID on a specific aircraft group to obtain identification necessary for BVR employment (air). MAR-ASW
(maritime) I am working with another submarine
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WORD: YARDSTICK YUKON
MEANING: Directive to use A/A TACAN for ranging. In AIR/SUB co-operation the prefix used by the submarine to pass homing information to the aircraft.
OPERATIONS: AIR-GEN MAR-ASW
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NATO UNCLASSIFIED
WORD: ZAP
MEANING: Request for datalink information.
OPERATIONS: AIR-GEN AIR-MAR
ZERO POSITION References position for navigational systems of tactical fighter aircraft. ZIPLIP
Limit transmissions to critical information only (see AIR-GEN MINIMIZE). AIR-MAR Alerts units that a missile attack is imminent or in progress. Suffix letters/numbers indicated the type of threat and reactions required. Cancels ZIPPO TIGHT. AIR-MAR
ZIPPO
ZIPPO LOOSE ZIPPO TIGHT
Inhibits all reactions to threats. ZIPPOs should not AIR-MAR be called. Use the zoom feature to examine target detail. AIR-AGO
ZOOM (IN/OUT)
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ANNEX A EXPLANATION OF SOME BREVITY WORDS

Definition: The angle between the longitudinal axis of the target (projected rearward) and the line of sight to the interceptor measured from the tail of the target.
BB = BOGEY/BANDIT RA = REPORTING AIRCRAFT
BEAM
A-1
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DRAG
A-2
ORIGINAL
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FLANK
A-3
ORIGINAL
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HEAD ON / HOT
A-4
ORIGINAL
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AIR-GEN/ AIR-AAO AIR-GEN

AGNES AIRBORNE ALERT AIRMAIL

AJAX ALARM ALERT_____

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OPERATIONS: MAR-PIC/ AIR-AAO EW

ARCTIC_____ ARIZONA (__) ARM

ARM (SAFE/HOT) ARMED (SAFE/HOT) AS FRAGGED

AIR-GEN/ AIR-MAR MAR-ASW MAR-ASW AIR-MAR

ASH CAN ASREP ASSUME DECK

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WORD: BACKPACKER BACK STOP

OPERATIONS: MAR-ASUW MAR-ASW

BANG BANZAI BARCAP BARK(ING) BARRIER

BASSET BATTLEFIELD BAY

BEAM (w/sub-cardinal direction) BENT

MAR-GEN/ AIR-GEN MAR-PIC OPERATIONS:

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BIG BERTHA BIG DIPPER BIG JOE BINGO

MAR-PIC MAR-ASW MAR-PIC AIR-GEN/ AIR-MAR

1. Fuel state needed for recovery. 2. Proceed/am proceeding to specified base

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WORD: BLOODHOUND LOOSE BLOTTER

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BRIDGE BROKE LOCK BROTHER BROWNIE BRUISER BRUSH WORD:

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BUDDY (LASE/GUIDE) BUDDY LOCK

ARCTIC___ ARIZONA () ARM