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ANNEX A
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PREFACE
1.
This publication serves the Maritime-, Land- and Air forces.
2.
The column operations describes the type of operation(s) the brevity word is meant
for.
3.
Type of operations are:

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
AIR-GEN
AIR-AAO
AIR-AGO
AIR-AAR
AIR-MAR
MAR-GEN MAR-ASW MAR-ASUW MAR-PIC
EW
LAND-.
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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
4.
The responsibility (operational sponsor) for the brevity words is the IERHWG.
5.
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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WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
ABORT(ABORT
CODE)
ABORT(ABORT
CODE) ABORT
(ABORT CODE)
Cease action/ attack/ event/ mission

FAC directs aircrew to abort the attack. This is a
mandatory instruction.
AIR-GEN/
AIR-AAO
ABORTING(ED)
Action/ attack/ event/ mission has ceased
ACTION
Initiate a briefed attack sequence or manoeuvre.
AIR-GEN/
AIR-AAO
AIR-GEN
ACTIVATE/
ACTIVE
Radiate(ing) on electronic equipment, specify type EW

if desired.
AFFIRM DOWN
I (or ship whose callsign follows) am below 130 ft- MAR-ASW

keel depth.
AFFIRM UP
I (or ship whose callsign follows) am at periscope

depth.
MAR-ASW
AGNES
Tactical data systems keyset control
MAR-PIC
AIRBORNE
ALERT
Combat equipped aircraft are airborne and ready

for immediate action.
AIR-MAR
AIRMAIL
In AIR/SUB co-operation, a method used by a

shore station to pass a message.
MAR-GEN
AJAX
Landing zone/pick up zone is clear of threats.
AIR-GEN
ALARM
Indicates the termination of emcon procedures.
EW
ALERT_____
Weapons can be launched, fired or be airborne

within ___ minutes.
MAR-GEN
ALFA CHECK
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).
AIR-AAO
ALLIGATOR
MAR-PIC
Automatic computer controlled digital data link
between units equipped with computerised tactical
data systems (link 11).
ALTERNATE
The attacker will attack the alternate target.
AIR-AGO
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MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
ALTITUDE
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.
MAR-PIC/
AIR-AAO
ANAPROP
EW
1. Involved in a visual fight and unable to leave.

2. Orbit about a specific point; refuelling track
flown by tanker.
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)
MAR-PIC
ANGUS
Bearing of contact determined by submarine.
MAR-PIC
ANTEATER
Automatic tracking equipment that uses IFF rather MAR-PIC

than radar as its input
ANYFACE
Friendly GCI/AEW&CS/C2 agency when callsign

is not known.
MAR-GEN/
AIR-GEN
ARCTIC_____
Polarisation of signal is ______.
EW
ARIZONA
No anti-radiation missile ordnance remaining.
AIR-AGO
(__) ARM
(north/south/east/west/lead/trail) CONTACT(s)
within a group that manoeuvre outside GROUP
criteria.
AIR-AAO
ARM
(SAFE/HOT)
Order/ Command to switch select armament to

safe/ hot.
AIR-GEN
ARMED
(SAFE/HOT)
Confirmation select armament is switched safe/

hot.
AIR-GEN
AS FRAGGED
Unit or element will be performing exactly as

stated by the air tasking order.
AIR-GEN/
AIR-MAR
ASH CAN
High explosive depth charge
MAR-ASW
ASREP
ASW report
MAR-ASW
ASSUME DECK
Carrier prepare deck for possible emergency

landing of aircraft as soon as possible
AIR-MAR
ANCHOR(ED)
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WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
ATTACK(ING)
Attack or am commencing attacking run with

weapon indicated. Direction/bearing from which
the weapon will be coming may be given
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.
AIR-GEN
AUTOCAT
Any communications relay using automatic

retransmissions
AIR-GEN
____AWAY
Weapon indicated has been fired or released.
MAR-GEN
AZIMUTH
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:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
BACKPACKER
Unit smuggling weapons
MAR-ASUW
BACK STOP
Unit stationed between the contact and the

protected force.
MAR-ASW
BALL
ASW helicopter transducer.
MAR-ASW
BANDIT
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.
BANG
Any improvised explosive device.
MAR-GEN
BANZAI
Execute launch and decide tactics.
AIR-AAO
BARCAP
Barrier Combat Air Patrol.
AIR-MAR
BARK(ING)
Underwater interrogation/reply transmissions.
MAR-ASW
BARRIER
Set up barrier as indicated (e.g. sonobuoy axis

position).
MAR-ASW
BASE (Number)
Reference number used to indicate such

information as headings, ALTITUDE, fuels, etc.
AIR-GEN
BASSET
Rocket thrown torpedo.
MAR-ASW
BATTLEFIELD
MCCIS equipment
MAR-PIC
BAY
Carry out deception plan indicated or in

accordance with previous orders.
EW
BAY RUM
HOSTILE chemical attack (e.g. Warning BAY

RUM).
MAR-GEN
BEADWINDOW
Your last transmission disclosed an essential

element of friendly information.
EW
BEAM
(w/sub-cardinal
direction)
BENT
CONTACT stabilized within 70 and 110 degrees.

(see Annex A for details and definition).
AIR-AAO
Equipment indicated is inoperative

(Cancelled by OKAY).
MAR-GEN/
AIR-GEN
BERTHA
AEW Search radar equipment.
MAR-PIC
WORD:
MEANING:
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.
MAR-ASW
BIF
Bomb in face. Informative or directive call to

indicate dropping a bomb as a defensive action
(Blue lead, BIF).
AIR-AGO
BIG BERTHA
AEW search radar transmitter.
MAR-PIC
BIG DIPPER
Radar and sonar fitted helicopter.
MAR-ASW
BIG JOE
AEW identification equipment.
MAR-PIC
BINGO
1. Fuel state needed for recovery.

2. Proceed/am proceeding to specified base
AIR-GEN/
AIR-MAR
(field) or carrier.
BIRD
Friendly surface to air missile.
AIR-MAR
BIRD(S) AFFIRM
HOSTILE______
Missile radar is locked on designated target.
AIR-MAR
BIRD(S) NEGATE
HOSTILE_____
(see NOCAN)
BIRD(S) AWAY
HOSTILE_____
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.
MAR-ASW
BITTER
Anti - Surface Ship Missile state report.
MAR-ASUW
BLEMISH
Notification of possible blue-on-blue (fratricide) or

blue-on-neutral situation.
AIR-GEN
BLIND
Aircraft has lost visual contact with another

friendly aircraft or ground position (opposite of
VISUAL).
AIR-GEN
BLOODHOUND
ASW torpedo.
MAR-ASW
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MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
BLOODHOUND
LOOSE
I have launched an ASW torpedo in this area (or

area indicated); keep clear.
MAR-ASW
BLOTTER
ECM receiver.
EW
BLOW THROUGH Aircraft will continue straight ahead at the merge

and not turn with target(s).
AIR-GEN
BOGEY
Unidentified aircraft.
AIR-AAO
BOGEY DOPE
Request target information (BRAA) to the

specified target. If a threat is not specified
Bearing/Range will be given to the closest threat.
AIR-AAO
BOUNCER
Employ bottom bounce detection techniques or

contact believed bottom bounce detection.
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).
W.
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.
W.
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.
A.
Amount of clouds in eights.
V.
Visibility in miles. Use a fraction if less than

one mile.
AIR-MAR
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MEANING:
E.
OPERATIONS:
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.
AIR-GEN
BOX
Picture label with groups in square or offset

square (see CHAMPAGNE and VIC for group
names).
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).
BREAK (Direction) Perform An immediate maximum performance

turn in the direction indicated.
AIR-AAO
AIR-GEN
BREAK(ING) DIP
Helicopter raises the transducer clear of the water. MAR-ASW
BREAK AWAY
AIR-AAR
Tanker or receiver call indicating that an
immediate disconnect and vertical and nose or tail
separation between tanker and receiver is
required.
BREAK OFF
Discontinue approach but maintain contact unless AIR-MAR

otherwise indicated.
BRIDGE
Pulse width in microseconds.
EW
BROKE LOCK
Intentional termination of radar/IR lock-on
AIR-GEN
BROTHER
Attacking ship of surface ASW-unit.
MAR-ASW
BROWNIE
Photographic devices.
MAR-GEN
BRUISER
Air Launched Anti Ship Missile.
AIR-MAR
BRUSH
Antenna rotation rate in seconds per revolution.

(SPR).
MEANING:
EW
WORD:
OPERATIONS:
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BUBBLE
I am (or submarine is) releasing an air bubble for

identification, localization or evasion purposes.
MAR-ASW
BUDDY
(LASE/GUIDE)
To have guidance of a weapon from a source

other than delivering aircraft.
AIR-GEN
BUDDY LOCK
Fighter has radar locked to a known friendly

aircraft. Normally a response to a SPIKE or
BUDDY SPIKE call.
AIR-AAO
BUDDY SPIKE
RWR indication of a friendly AI-radar lock-on

(RED 3, BUDDY SPIKED, BULLSEYE 240/15).
AIR-AAO
BUG OUT
(direction)
Separation from that particular

engagement/attack/ operations; no intent to reengage/return.
AIR-AAO
BUGSY
Unit/entity conducting terrorist or asymmetric

warfare activities.
MAR-ASUW/
AIR-GEN
BULLDOG
Surface/Sub-surface Launched Anti Ship Missile.
MAR-ASUW/
AIR-MAR
BULLPEN
A submarine generated search area. (SGSA).
MAR-ASW
BULLRING
Aircraft patrol zone.
AIR-MAR
BULLS EYE
A common reference point Position of an object

will be established by bearing (magnetic) and
range (NM) from this point.
AIR-AAO
BULLY
Concentrate attack on my target or target

designated.
MAR-GEN
BUMP/BUMP-UP
A fly-up to acquire LOS to the target or laser

designation.
AIR-AGO
BURN
EO/IR illuminator is being used to provide

illumination of surface points of interest.
AIR-AGO
BUSTER
Fly at maximum
continuous speed (mil power).
AIR-GEN
BUTTON
Radio channel setting.
MAR-GEN
BUZZARD
Missile used in the land attack mode.
MAR-ASUW
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WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
CADDILAC
Directional active sonobuoy
MAR-ASW
CAESAR
Unit acting as force over-the-horizon track

coordinator (FOTC) in a MCCIS organization
MAR-PIC
CAKE
ASW weapon state report.
MAR-ASW
CANARY
I - transponder.
MAR-PIC
CANCEL TRACK Track indicated in message has been cancelled.
MAR-PIC
CANDLE
Unit used as illuminator in a HAG.
MAR-ASUW
CANDLES
Night illumination devices.
MAR-ASUW
CANDY
Ammunition state report.
MAR-GEN
CANDYGRAM
Electronic warfare targeting information is

available on a briefed secure net.
EW
CANYON
Use electronic jamming on radar frequency

indicated or in accordance with previous orders.
EW
CANYON
AFFIRM
Designated track is being jammed by this units (or

unit indicated).
EW
CAP/CAPPING
(Location)
1. Establish an orbit at a specified location.

2. An orbit at a specified location.
AIR-AAO
__CAP TARGET
Used by the AAWC to indicate that a target is

primary target for CAP.
AIR-MAR
CAPTURED
Aircrew has identified and is able to track a

specified A/G target with an onboard sensor.
AIR-AGO
CAVOK
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).
AIR-GEN/
AIR-MAR
____ CEASED
Subject emitter has stopped radiating.
EW
CEASE
ENGAGEMENT
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:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
CEASE FIRE
Do not open fire/cease firing (missiles in flight

continue to intercept).
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.
CERTSUB
Contact classified as certain submarine.
MAR-ASW
CHAFF
Chaff has been detected or to deploy chaff.
AIR-GEN/
MAR-GEN/EW
CHAMP
Carrier based ASW fixed wing aircraft capable of

both search and attack.
MAR-ASW
CHAMPAGNE
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.
AIR-GEN
CHANGING
PORT/
STARBOARD
Contact is altering course (port/starboard).
MAR-PIC
CHARLIE
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).
AIR-MAR
CHARTER
Activate daily changing callsigns ordered for

current period (or key card indicated) at (time
indicated).
MAR-GEN
CHATTER
Communications jamming.
EW
CHATTERMARK
Commence briefed radio procedures to counter

communication jamming.
AIR-GEN/
EW
CHEAPSHOT
Active radar missile data link is supported to high

PRF, but not to medium PRF active.
MEANING:
AIR-AAO
WORD:
OPERATIONS:
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CHECK ( __ )
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.
CHECK FOCUS
Informative call from FAC to the aircrew that FLIR

image appears to be out of focus.
AIR-AGO
CHECK PORT
(LEFT)/STARBOARD(RIGHT)
Turn (___ ) degrees left/right and maintain new

heading.
AIR-GEN
CHECKPRINT
1. Request by an Air Defence Commander for

unit(s) to provide amplifying information on a
specific track.
MAR-GEN
2. Reply/informative to Air Defence Commander

followed by positive track information using format
specified in applicable OPTASK document.
CHECK
SQUAWK/FOUR
Ensure emitting current crypto period key setting.
MAR-GEN
CHERUBS
Height of friendly aircraft in hundreds of ft above

surface.
MAR-GEN
CHICKS
1. Friendly aircraft
AIR-AAO
2. Friendly interceptor aircraft
AIR-MAR
CHOP
Change of operational control.
MAR-GEN
CHOPPED
Wires from causeway secured to main deck (of

LST) on launching have been chopped.
MAR-GEN
CINDER
Off board infra red decoy.
EW
CIPHER
UHF/HF voice encrypt/decrypt device.
MAR-GEN
CLAM
Cease emissions on specified equipment.
EW
CLANKING
Cavitating or making machinery noise.
MAR-ASW
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WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
CLARA(maritime) Radar scope is clear of contacts other than those

known to be friendly.
MAR-PIC
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.
MAR-PIC
(air)
AIR-GEN
(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).
AIR-GEN
CLEARED HOT
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.
AIR-AGO
CLEOPATRA
Unit acting as a non-participant in a MCCIS

organization.
MAR-PIC
CLOSING
Decreasing in range or azimuth
AIR-GEN
COBRA
LOOSE_____
ASW-torpedo with Gyro Angle Snake Search

(GASS) released and running on heading____.
MAR-ASW
COCKROACH
HOSTILE biological attack, as designated (e.g.

Warning COCKROACH).
MAR-GEN
COLD (maritime) I have lost sonar contact or sonar contact is not

held.
MAR-ASW
AIR-AAO
(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
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WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
COLOUR
(system/position)
Request for information on a type (system) at

stated location; implies a request for ambiguity
resolution.
AIR-GEN
COMEBACK
(LEFT/RIGHT)
Directive to reverse course.
AIR-GEN
COME OFF
(direction/
instruction)
1. Regain mutual support or de-conflict flight

paths.
Implies both VISUAL and TALLY.
AIR-AAO
2. Manoeuvre or execute a specific

direction/instruction
(e.g. quote COME OFF DRY unquote).
AIR-AGO
COMING
LEFT/RIGHT
ASW-unit is altering course in direction indicated.

(to course indicated).
MAR-ASW
COMMENCING
I have left final approach fix on an instrument

approach for landing.
AIR-GEN/
AIR-MAR
COMMIT(TED)
(BULLSEYE
position)
The intention to conduct an intercept against

BOGEY(S)/ BANDIT(S).
AIR-AAO
CONDITION
HAIRY
All units may be required to prosecute an

unidentified submarine contact.
MAR-ASW
CONFETTI
Chaff lane or corridor.
EW
CONFIDENCE
Confidence indication of intercepted transmission

1. Doubtful/2. Possible/3. Probable/4. Certain.
EW
CONFIRM
Verify the existence of the contact designated.
MAR-PIC
CONS/CONNING Threat/bogey aircraft leaving contrails.
AIR-GEN
CONTACT
AIR-GEN
(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.
(maritime) Initial and subsequent detections of any object

obtained by any detecting device.
AIR-AAO
MAR-PIC
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WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
CONTACT
POSITION
Receiver position where the receptacle of the

aircraft makes contact with the drogue or boom.
AIR-AAR
CONTAINER
Inner group formation with four contacts oriented

in a square or offset square.
AIR-GEN
CONTINUE
Continue present manoeuvre, does not imply

clearance to engage or expend ordnance.
AIR-GEN
CONTINUE DRY
Continue present manoeuvre, ordnance release is

not authorized.
AIR-AGO
CONTINUE
PORT/LEFT.
Continue turning left at present rate of turn to

magnetic heading indicated (3 figures) or continue
turning left for number of degrees indicated.
AIR-GEN/
AIR-MAR
CONTINUE
STBD/RIGHT.
Continue turning right at present rate of turn to

magnetic heading indicated (3figures) or continue
turning right for the number of degrees indicated.
AIR-GEN/
AIR-MAR
CONTROL
The unit designated as EWC.
EW
COUNTDOWN
I am about to open fire within ____ seconds.
AIR-MAR
COUNTERMARKER
A unit maintaining contact on a marker from a

position which enables it to counter the threat
presented by the marker.
MAR-GEN
COVEC
A procedure for passing reports of positions on

uncovered circuits.
MAR-GEN
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WORD:
MEANING:
COVER_____
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
COWBOY(S)
OPERATIONS:
CRACKERS
Sound Underwater Signal (SUS) or Practice Depth MAR-ASW

Charge (PDC) explosives.
CRANK
(direction)
An F/A-Pole manoeuvre in a specific direction

(RED 1, crank south).
AIR-AAO
CRASH START
Start main engines and get underway as quickly

as possible.
MAR-GEN
CRISS CROSS
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.
EW
CROSSING
AIR-GEN
CRUISE
Return to cruise speed (after buster or gate).
AIR-GEN
CURVE
Deception signal.
EW
CUT
Stop main engines.
MAR-GEN
CUTOFF
Intercept using cut-off geometry.
AIR-AAO
CYCLOPS
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.
AIR-GEN
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
DANCE
Shift all lines to complan (__)(column codeword/

designator).
EW
DART
Aircraft rocket/aerial gunnery target.
AIR-GEN
DASH (-)
Aircraft position within a flight. Use if specific

callsign is unknown.
AIR-GEN
DATA
(object/position)
Standby for data link message concerning object

at stated location.
AIR-GEN
DATUM
Last known position of a submarine or a suspected MAR-ASW

submarine after contact has been lost.
DEADEYE
Laser designator indicating the laser system is

inoperative.
AIR-AGO
DECK ALERT__
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.
AIR-MAR
DECK CLEAR
Deck now ready to resume launching or landing

operations.
AIR-MAR
DECK FOUL
Unable to launch or land aircraft (followed by a

numeral to indicate minutes anticipated before
ready to resume operations).
AIR-MAR
DECLARE
Inquiry by fighter to AEW/GCI or capable aircraft

as to the identification of a specified track(s),
target(s), or correlated group.
AIR-AAO
DECLUTTER
FAC requests the pilot/operator to remove

targeting symbology to allow the FAC to see a
better picture of the target area.
AIR-AGO
DEEP
1. Contact is below layer depth.
MAR-ASW
2. Indicates separation between the nearest and
AIR-AAO
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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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
DEFENSIVE
Aircraft is under attack, manoeuvring defensively,

and unable to ensure deconfliction or mutual
support.
AIR-GEN
DELAY
The signal is to be retransmitted as soon as

possible as ordered.
AIR-MAR
Detect, identify and engage (if required) unknown

platform trailing friendly platform.
AIR-AOO
DELTA(__)(__)
Hold and conserve fuel at ALTITUDE and position

indicated.
AIR-MAR
DEMONS
Depth in metres.
MAR-ASW
DEPLOY
Manoeuvre to briefed positioning.
AIR-AAO
DETAILS
Request for a modified 9-line/15-line brief.
AIR-AGO
DEVILS
Submarine depth in tens of ft.
MAR-ASW
DIAMONDS
(w/position)
A surface IR event location.
AIR-AGO
DIKE
In AIR/SUB co-operation, a mark-on-top

rendezvous procedure.
MAR-ASW
DIP
Conduct search with helicopter sonar (may be

followed by transducer depth in ft).
MAR-ASW
DIP BOSS
ASW helicopter flight leader.
MAR-ASW
DIP GANG
Collective callsign for all helicopters on net.
MAR-ASW
DIP MASTER
ASW helicopter air coordinator.
MAR-ASW
DIP WATCHER
ASW helicopter control unit.
MAR-ASW
DIPPER
An ASW helicopter capable of conducting both

sonar search and attack.
MAR-ASW
DIRTY
Link is not encrypted. May be used as a report or

order and must be followed by a frequency or
station designator.
MAR-PIC
DELOUSE
(air)
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
DISCONNECT
Command by tanker or receiver that boom/drogue

will be disconnected.
AIR-AAR
DISTANT
In AIR/SUB cooperation, used in abbreviated

contact reporting
MAR-ASW
DITCHING
The forced alighting of an aircraft on water.
AIR-MAR
DIVERT
Proceed to planned diversion base or specified

field or carrier.
MAR-GEN/
AIR-GEN/
AIR-MAR
DOCTOR
LMS 11.
MAR-PIC
DODGER (__)
Mobile ASW training target.
MAR-ASW
DOG
Air towed decoy.
AIR-GEN
DOLLY
LINK-4A/TADIL C.
AIR-GEN
DOG BOX
Area within which units may interfere with or be

endangered by ASW torpedoes
MAR-ASW
(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).
)
AIR-GEN
DRAG
Contact stabilized within 0 and 70 degrees.

(see Annex A for details and definition).
AIR-AAO
DRAWING
I have a LOFAR contact on a sonobuoy.

Sonobuoy number or position is ___.
MAR-ASW
DROP
1. TRACK. The order to inhibit the release of the

track to the link and relinquish reporting
responsibility.
MAR-PIC
2. Stop monitoring of specified

emitter/target/contact and resume search
responsibilities.
AIR-GEN
3. Remove a specific system or EOB category

from search responsibilities.
EW
DROP KING
Unit controlling weapon release time.
MAR-GEN
DROP POINT
Position of weapon release.
MAR-GEN
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
DROPPING
Fighter has discontinued tracking responsibility.

GCI is responsible for further monitoring of the
respective target
AIR-AAO
DROP
TRACK___
Remove the emitter/target from tactical

picture/track stores.
AIR-GEN /
MAR-PIC
DRY CONTACT
AAR contact during which no fuel is transferred.
AIR-AAR
DUCK
Descend and increase speed.
AIR-GEN
DUCKBUTT
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.
DUFFER
DF equipped unit.
EW
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
EAGLE NET
The air attack safety net.
AIR-MAR
EAGLE
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
EARDRUM
In AIR/SUB co-operation a generic callsign for

aircraft.
MAR-ASW
EARLY___
Your wave is early indicated minutes.
AIR-GEN
ECHELON (sub- Fill in to a picture label describing groups aligned

cardinal direction) behind and to the side of the closest group.
AIR-GEN
ECHO
Positive SEESAW/EWWS/System M/ Mode X

reply.
AIR-AAO
EDISON
Submarine turn on upward beamed divers lights

and/ or anchor lights.
MAR-ASW
EEL
Submarine floating antenna.
MAR-ASW
ELBOW
Aircraft - home on this signal with appropriate

homing equipment. Submarine-radiate signal on
the 400-500 Kilohertz range.
AIR-MAR
ELFIN
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
EMERGENCY
BREAK OFF
Discontinue ASW action, manoeuvre to avoid

collision, resume action as soon as clear to do so.
MAR-ASW
EMERGENCY
FOUL
Unable to land aircraft within their safe endurance

limits, followed by numbers and types of planes
needing bases (Other carriers report with
EMERGENCY SPACE).
AIR-MAR
EMERGENCY
LAUNCH
Carrier(s) addressed-launch all aircraft as quickly

as possible.
AIR-MAR
EMERGENCY
PREP CHARLIE
Carrier(s) addressed-recall and land all aircraft as

soon as possible.
AIR-MAR
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
EMERGENCY
SCRAMBLE
Carrier(s) addressed-immediately launch all

available fighter aircraft as CAP. If all available
aircraft are not required, numerals/type may be
added.
AIR-MAR
EMERGENCY
SPACE
I am able to land aircraft in addition to own,

followed by numbers and types.
AIR-MAR
EMERGENCY
STREAMER
Helicopter in forward flight effecting in flight

recovery of up to 450 ft of sonar cable.
MAR-ASW
EMPTY
No emitters of interest detected.
EW
ENGAGE
A fire control order used to direct or authorize units MAR-GEN/

AIR-GEN
and/or weapons systems to fire on a designated
target
ENGAGED
Inter-flight call from a fighter manoeuvring in the

visual arena to establish deconfliction
responsibilities.
AIR-AAO
ESTIMATE
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 ____.
MAR-PIC/
AIR-GEN
EXECUTE
(maritime)
Carry out search ordered.
MAR-GEN
AIR-GEN
(air) Carry out briefed action.

EXIDE
Submarine contact is using battery propulsion.
MAR-ASW
EXTEND
(Direction)
Short term manoeuvre to gain energy, distance or

separation normally with the intent of re-engaging.
AIR-AAO
EXPECT
HOLLOW
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
AIR-AAO
responsibility.
2. EO/IR/NVD acquisition of an aircraft. Normally
followed by ( ) number of aircraft observed.
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
FADED
Radar contact is lost on unknown/non friendly

contact.
AIR-GEN
FAKER
A friendly track acting as a HOSTILE for exercise

purposes.
MAR-PIC/
AIR-AAO
FALCON
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.
AIR-MAR
FAMISHED
Have you any instructions or information for me.
MAR-GEN/
AIR-AAO
FAN___TACK___ Left and right hand edges of jammed sector

are___and__.
EW
FANFARE
Towed anti-acoustic torpedo noisemaker which

can be switched on/off while streamed.
MAR-ASW
FARMER
Unit transporting contraband.
MAR-ASUW
FAST
Target ground speed is between 600-900kts./1.01.5 M
AIR-GEN
FATHER
TACAN.
AIR-GEN
FEATHER
Visual sighting of periscope wake.
MAR-ASW
FEELER
Shipborne fire control radar.
EW
FEET WET/DRY
Flying over water/land.
AIR-GEN
FENCE IN/OUT
Set cockpit switches as appropriate prior to

entering/exiting the combat area.
AIR-GEN
FERRET
Airborne electronic reconnaissance activity or

aircraft.
EW
FEW
2 to 7 aircraft.
MAR-PIC
FIELD
The area occupied by sonobuoys operating in the

LOFAR mode.
MAR-ASW
FILLY
In AIR/SUB co-operation, an ESM homing method EW

(submarine as transmitting unit).
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
FLANK
Contact stabilized within 110 and 150 degrees

aspect. (see Annex A for details and definition).
AIR-AAO
FLARES
Deploy flares.
AIR-GEN
Temporarily activate specified system for ID

purpose. (e.g. IFF/Afterburner/flare/chaff/etc.)
AIR-GEN
FLASH(
FLASHLIGHT
Directive term for helicopter to turn on IR floodlight AIR-AGO

(pointed at ground to aid visual acquisition by
escort aircraft).
FLAVOUR
Visually identified nationality of a contact
MAR-PIC
FLIGHT LEVEL
ICAO term giving height in hundreds of ft (e.g.

FLIGHT LEVEL 250 equals 25.000 ft MSL).
MAR-PIC/
AIR-GEN
FLOAT
Expand the formation laterally within visual limits

to maintain a radar contact or prepare for a
defensive response.
AIR-AAO
FLOP
Shift the air patrol zone to the opposite side of the

submarine patrol zone.
MAR-ASW
FLOW (direction)
Fly stated heading.
AIR-AAO
FLUSH (ING)
In AIR/SUB co-operation, I am going deep
MAR-ASW
FOOTPAD
In AIR/SUB co-operation, a visual radar homing

method.
MAR-ASW
FORCE CAP
Combat Air Patrol over friendly forces.
AIR-MAR
FORD
Assume intercept guard/watch on band or guard

indicated
EW
FOX
(NUMBER)
Simulated/actual launch of air to air weapons.

ONE
Semi active Radar-guided missile.
TWO
Infrared - guided missile.
THREE
Active radar-guided missile.
AIR-GEN
FOX MIKE
VHF/FM radio.
AIR-GEN
FOX
THREE/TWO (X)
SHIP
Valid missile shot against (x) separate targets

(assumes one missile per target).
AIR-AAO
25
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
FREAK
Frequency in MHertz.
EW
FREDDIE
Callsign for ACU.
AIR-MAR
_____FREE
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.
MAR-GEN
FREEWHEEL
Confirm cancellation of a submarine generated

search area.
MAR-ASW
FREEZE
AIR-MAR
Execute order to designated helicopter(s) to
remain hovering in present position (cancelled only
by MELT).
FREEZE BURN
Freeze the EO/IR illuminator position in the

present location.
AIR-AGO
FUEL STATE
A helicopters fuel quantity, expressed in hours

and minutes before having to make a controlled
emergency landing.
AIR-MAR
FURBALL
Non-friendly aircraft and friendly aircraft are in

close proximity to each other. Can be response to
a DECLARE - request.
AIR-AAO
26
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
GADABOUT____
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).
AIR-GEN
GADGET
EW
Radar or emitter equipment (type of equipment
may be indicated by a letter as listed in OPORD or
APP-1).
GATE
Fly at maximum speed (afterburner).
AIR-GEN
GEIGER CHASE
A radio activity monitoring operation.
MAR-GEN
GEIGER
(numerals)
Radiation intensity in roentgens.
MAR-GEN
GEIGER SHIP
Radioactivity monitor ship.
MAR-GEN
GEIGER SOUR
Area contaminated, radioactivity noted.
MAR-GEN
GEIGER SWEET Area uncontaminated. No radioactivity noted.
MAR-GEN
GENIE
Emitter is employing electronic protection

measures.
AIR-GEN
GERONIMO
Tactical air observer.
MAR-GEN
GERTRUDE
Underwater telephone equipment.
MAR-ASW
GIMBALS
(W/BRAA)
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.
GINGERBREAD
Voice imitative deception is suspected on this net.
EW
GLADIATOR
MCCIS operator
MAR-PIC
GLOBAL
In AIR/SUB co-operation a plotlock procedure.
MAR-ASW
____GO____
(either / or)
(directive) preceded/ followed by a frequency or

radio channel. To be acknowledged by all flight
members.
AIR-GEN
GO ACTIVE
Initiate Have Quick communications.
AIR-GEN
27
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
GOALKEEPER
A ship stationed for close defense of a marked

unit.
MAR-ASUW
GOBLIN
Submerged object detected.
MAR-PIC
GO BROADCAST Quest or directive call to switch to broadcast

control.
AIR-AAO
GO CLEAR
Use unencrypted voice communications.
AIR-GEN
GO TACTICAL
Switch to tactical control.
AIR-AAO
GOODWILL
The boundary of an active MEZ.
AIR-GEN
GOPHER
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.
AIR-GEN
GORILLA
Large force of indeterminate numbers and

formation of unknown/non friendly aircraft.
AIR-AAO
GO SECURE
Activate encrypted voice communications.
AIR-GEN
GRANDSLAM
All aircraft of a designated track (or against which

the mission was tasked) are shot down.
AIR-MAR
GRASSHOPPER Emergency transit method of submarine areas by

surface units.
MAR-ASW
GREEN
(Direction)
Direction of no known enemy threats (BLUE 3,

GREEN North).
AIR-AAO
GREYHOUND
Friendly ground attack cruise missile (e.g. TLAM).
AIR-GEN
GRIDIRON
Jamming signal appears on my PPI scope or

jamming signal prevents determination of range
and bearing_____% of time.
EW
GRIDLOCK
POSITIVE/
NEGATIVE
Satisfactory GRIDLOCK has/has not been

achieved.
MAR-PIC
GRIDLOCK
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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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
GRIDPOSIT
CHARLIE____
You are in centre of boat lane ______yards

from____ beach.
MAR-GEN
GRIDPOSIT
LIMA
LIMA/ROMEO
ROMEO
You are outside of boat lane to left/right_____

yards from the beach.
MAR-GEN
GRIDPOSIT
LIMA/ROMEO
Left/right of boat lane _____yards from beach.
MAR-GEN
GRIDSHIFT
Change of DLRP/grid origin.
MAR-PIC
GROUP
Any number of contacts within 3 NM in azimuth or

range of each other.
AIR-AAO
GROWLER
LF beacon.
EW
GUERRILLA
Submarine has high precedence traffic to

communicate (brevity word to be repeated three
times).
MAR-GEN
GUIDEDOG
Lead through vessel.
MAR-GEN
GUINEA PIG
Radar simulator.
EW
GUNS
An air-to-air or air-to-surface gunshot.
AIR-GEN
GURF
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-ASUW
29
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
HANDSHAKE
1. Link 16 Air Control NPG initiation between air

control unit and controlled aircraft.
AIR-GEN
2. Usable downlink to FMV
AIR-AGO
HANDYMAN
Helicopter in the ASUW support role. (no

weapons).
AIR-MAR
HARD HOSE
A hose condition that is likely to damage receivers AIR-AAR

probe.
HARD
PORT/LEFT
STBD/RIGHT
High-G, energy sustaining turn.
AIR-GEN
HAWK
Friendly aircraft whose callsign is not known.
MAR-PIC
Homing signals in radio frequency band indicated.

HAYRAKE
(MEDIUM/ HIGH/
ULTRA)
EW
HEAD ON
BOGEY/BANDIT which is closing a reporting

aircraft from ahead. (See ANNEX A)
AIR-AAO
HEADS DOWN
Leader or wingman is head down in the cockpit

and wingman or leader is responsible for clearing.
AIR-GEN
HEADS UP
Alert of an activity of interest. (Normally followed

by amplifying information).
AIR-GEN/
AIR-AAO
HEATER(____)
I have detected an unidentified IR source bearing

(____).
MAR-GEN
HEATWAVE
In AIR/SUB co-operation, a VHF homing method.

(Submarine as transmitting unit).
MAR-ASW
HEAVY
A group known to contain three or more individual

entities.
AIR-AAO
HECKLERS
Night strike group.
AIR-MAR
HELOT
AEW surface terminal equipment.
MAR-PIC
HEY RUBE
Need support. Come to my assistance.
MAR-GEN
HIGH
Target altitude is above 40.000 MSL.
AIR-GEN/
AIR-AAO
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
HIGHDRINK
Helicopter in flight refueling from a surface vessel.
AIR-MAR
HIGHWAY___
Conduct Jezebel line of bearing search degrees

from ___(point of reference).
MAR-ASW
HIMALAYAS
In AIR/SUB co-operation, the aircraft approaches

the contact area directly without homing
assistance from the co-operating submarine.
MAR-ASW
HIT(s)
1. (A/A) momentary radar return(s) in search.
AIR-AAO
(Indicates approximate altitude information from

fighter).
2. (A/G) Weapons impact within lethal distance.
HOLD DOWN
Key transmitter for DF steer.
AIR-GEN
HOLD FIRE
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
MAR-GEN/
AIR-AAO
HOLDING
HANDS
Aircraft are joined or in close formation.
MAR-PIC/
AIR-GEN
HOLLOW
1. Any data link message not received.
MAR-PIC/
AIR-GEN
AIR-AGO
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
Home airfield/carrier.
AIR-GEN
HOMER
Any homing beacon equipment. Type may be

specified (e.g. LF, VHF, radar etc.).
EW
HOMING
Friends returning for recovery.
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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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
HOOK
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.).
HOOKER
Fishing or other small craft.
MAR-PIC
HOOK LOCKER
MAR-PIC
HOOTER
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.
EW
HOPPER
Hovercraft/Air Cushion/Ground effect machines.
AIR-MAR
HOT
OPERATIONS:
(maritime) Sonar contact is held.
MAR-ASW
(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-GEN
AIR-AGO
HOTEL FOX
HF radio.
AIR-GEN
HOT PIPE
Snorkel or I am snorkeling.
MAR-ASW
HOVERTAC
An attack conducted by a dipping helo on its own

target, while maintaining sonar contact.
MAR-ASW
HUFFDUFF
HFDF equipment or unit fitted with HFDF

equipment.
EW
HUSH
Execute emission control in accordance with

emission control policy or the emission policy in
force as indicated.
EW
HUSKY
Active radar missile is at high PRF active.
AIR-AAO
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
ID
Intercept and identify the target or ID

accomplished, followed by type of aircraft.
AIR-AAO
IDENTIFY
SQUAWK FOUR
Re-identify target/HOSTILE aircraft.
MAR-PIC
IDENT A-F
Perform relevant identification action.
AIR-MAR
I GO (___)
I am leaving my patrol mission in _____ minutes.
AIR-MAR
I HOLD
This may be used when a unit reports a track.
MAR-PIC
IDLE
Surface vehicles are stationary.
AIR-GEN
I MAKE____
My information to amplify or clarify the appropriate

plot, which differs from that reported previously is
____.
MAR-PIC
IN (Direction)
1. Indicating a turn towards a known threat.

Opposite of OUT.
AIR-AGO/
AIR-AAO
2. Indicating entering terminal phase of an

air-to-ground attack. Opposite of OFF.
INDIA
Mode IV.
AIR-GEN
INDIANS
Ships of a Surface Action Group (SAG).
MAR-ASUW
INDICATE(ING)
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).
INFOTAC
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.
MAR-ASW
IN HOT/DRY
Aircrew has begun final attack run and intends to

expend ordnance (hot) or to conduct a simulated
attack without expending ordnance (dry).
AIR-AGO
33
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
IN PLACE
(direction)
Perform indicated manoeuvre simultaneously.
AIR-AAO
INSTANT
The signal is to be retransmitted as soon as

possible.
AIR-MAR
INTEL
Information or source that is of a higher

classification than can be discussed or revealed
on this circuit.
MAR-GEN
(R)
INTERROGATE
Interrogate the designated contact/track or raid on

the IFF-mode indicated.
MAR-PIC/
AIR-MAR
INTERVENE
TO (
)
Immediately divert a track of interest to:

1. an airport
2. a specified direction
AIR-AAO
IN THE DARK
Contact is in a known radar blind zone.
AIR-AAO
INTRUDER
An individual, unit or weapon system in or near an

operational or exercise area, which represents the
threat of intelligence gathering or disruptive
activity.
MAR-ASUW/
AIR-GEN/
AIR-MAR
INVESTIGATE
Verify specified element(s) of ROE, positive

identification(PID), collateral damage
estimate(CDE) and/or coordination of forces on
the referenced target/track.
AIR-GEN
I STAY(____)
I am remaining with you on patrol/mission_____

hours.
AIR-MAR
I WANT
Originator requires reporting responsibility of

nominated track.
MAR-PIC
34
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
JACKAL
Surveillance network participating group (NPG) of

link-16/TADIL J.
AIR-GEN
JAMMER
Non-friendly jammer.
EW
JELLO
Inverse synthetic aperture radar.
AIR-GEN/
AIR-MAR
JEZEBEL
JEZEBEL operations.
MAR-ASW
JEZEBEL KIT
JEZEBEL equipment.
MAR-ASW
JINK
Perform an unpredictable manoeuvre to negate a

gun tracking solution
AIR-GEN
JINKING
Unpredictable manoeuvres, i.e. to negate a

weapons tracking solution.
MAR-ASW/
AIR-GEN
JOE
AEW IFF equipment.
AIR-MAR
JOINING
Aircraft joining or rejoining the formation.
AIR-GEN
JOKER
(maritime)
A FRIENDLY track acting as a SUSPECT for

exercise purposes.
MAR-PIC
(air)
AIR-GEN
Fuel state above BINGO at which
separation/bugout/ event termination should begin.
JUDY ANGLE
I have a contact and am tracking over intercept by

angle lock-on; continue to give frequent range
data.
AIR-GEN/
AIR-MAR
JUDY
AD fighter has radar/ visual contact and is taking

control of the intercept within a close control
mission.
AIR-AAO
JUG
Submarine communications buoy (not trailing

antenna).
MAR-ASW
JULIE
Explosive Echo Ranging (EER).
MAR-ASW
JUMP(ING)
Break(ing) DIP and proceed(ing) in direction or to

position indicated to DIP again.
MAR-ASW
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
KE
GOBLIN detected by electronic surveillance.
MAR-PIC
KEEP CLEAR
Keep clear of contact bearing_____degrees (true

or magnetic)_____miles from me or reference
point.
MAR-GEN
KEY
Communication signal.
EW
KH
GOBLIN detected by hydrophone effect.
EW
KICK
(Degrees RH/LH or heading) - a defensive check

turn in a specified direction.
AIR-GEN
KICK__TACK__
Shift line number (line identifier) to frequency

column (column identifier) as indicated.
EW
KILL
A fighter call to indicate the targeted threat aircraft AIR-AAO

has been successfully engaged.
KILO
A friendly track of special interest.
KINGPIN
MAR-ASW
Reference position established arbitrarily by an
aircraft for reporting the position of a CONTACT or
DATUM.
KK
Two-letter general type designator for GOBLIN.
MAR-PIC
KNOCK IT OFF
Safety directive to cease air combat exercise

manoeuvres/attacks/activities
AIR-GEN
KNUCKLE
Disturbed water caused by manoeuvring

submarine or surface craft.
MAR-GEN
KOBOLD
MEZ is not active. (Opposite of OILFIELD).
MAR-GEN
MAR-PIC
36
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
LADDER
Picture label with three or more groups on the

same azimuth but separated by range. Group
names should be LEAD GROUP, MIDDLE
GROUP, TRAIL GROUP.
AIR-GEN
LAME DUCK
An aircraft in a minor state of emergency resulting

from ordnance or radio failure, oxygen leak, or
other cause.
AIR-GEN/
AIR-MAR
LAMPS
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.
MAR-GEN
LANCE
Active shipborne sonar.
MAR-ASW
LANCE
ATTACKER
Active fire control sonar.
MAR-ASW
LANCE DIVER
Variable depth sonar.
MAR-ASW
LANCE
SEARCHER
Active medium or long range sonar.
MAR-ASW
LANCE
SOUNDER
Hull mounted, downward looking classification

sonar.
MAR-ASW
LAP
COMPLETED
One causeway has been placed alongside another MAR-GEN

and secured.
LASER ON
Start laser designation.
AIR-AGO
LASING
Speaker is firing the laser.
AIR-AGO
LAST
Command and control (C2) term that provides the

last contact altitude from a high fidelity source
(fighter, radar, etc.).
AIR-AAO
LATE____
Your wave is late indicated minutes.
MAR-GEN
LAZY
Equipment indicated is at standby.
MAR-GEN/
AIR-GEN
LEAD TRAIL
Inner group, formation of two or more contacts

separated in range.
AIR-AAO
37
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
LEAKER
Airborne threat has passed through a defensive

layer.
AIR-AAO
LEAN (direction)
Offset/offsetting in the specified direction to avoid

a threat.
AIR-AAO
LEASH
Wire guided torpedo.
MAR-ASW
LEVEL
Contact designated is at your ANGELS.
AIR-AAO
LIFEGUARD
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.
LIGHTBULB
Turn all position lights to bright.
AIR-GEN
LIGHTS ON/OFF
Turn on/off exterior lights.
AIR-GEN
LINE ABREAST
Two contacts within a group side-by-side.
AIR-GEN
LINER
Fly at speed giving maximum cruising range.
AIR-GEN
LISTEN
Cease echo ranging and commence passive

search.
MAR-ASW
LISTENER
Passive search/attack sonar.
MAR-ASW
LITTLE BERTHA
AEW search radar receiver
MAR-PIC
LITTLE JOE
AEW IFF transponder.
AIR-MAR
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
AIR-AAO
Jezebel operations in LOFAR mode.
MAR-ASW
LOCKED (
LOFAR
38
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
LONG RIFLE
(Report launch
location in
BULLSEYE
format and
weapons track
direction)
Friendly, long range air to surface missile launch

(e.g. AGM-130, SLAM-ER)
AIR-AGO
LONG SHOT
Submarine is believed to have fired from outside

the screen.
MAR-ASW
LONG STOP
Standby to assist in attacking raid indicated.
MAR-GEN
LOOKING
Aircrew has not got the ground object, reference

point, target in sight (opposite of CONTACT).
AIR-GEN
LOOSE
CONTROL
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.
AIR-GEN/
AIR-MAR
AIR-MAR
LOST CONTACT 1. Previous contact is lost, provide target

information.
2. Sensor information on a friendly aircraft is lost.
AIR-GEN
LOST LOCK
Loss of radar/IR lock-on. GCI is to provide target

information.
AIR-GEN
LOST___
Reporting unit doesnt hold contact anymore for

which it has reporting responsibility.
MAR-PIC/
AIR-AAO
LOW
Target altitude is between 500 and 1000 MSD.
AIR-GEN/
AIR-AAO
39
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
MACK NO
I have reached maximum speed and am not

closing my target.
AIR-MAR
MACK YES
I have reached maximum speed and am closing

my target.
AIR-MAR
MADCAT
MAD-fitted helicopters.
MAR-ASW
MADDOG
Visual AIM-120 launch.
AIR-AAO (R)
MADMAN
I have a MAD contact.
MAR-ASW
MADVEC
Vectored MAD verification run.
MAR-ASW
MAGNUM
(H)ARM launch.
AIR-AGO
MANOEUVRE
(azimuth/range/
altitude)
Specified group is maneuvering in azimuth, range

and/or altitude.
AIR-AAO
MANY
Eight or more aircraft.
MAR-PIC
MAPPING
Multi-function radar in an A/G mode.
AIR-GEN
MARK
Record the location of a point/object of interest.
AIR-AGO
MARKER
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
Friendly aircraft is leaving contrails.
AIR-AAO
MARK(ING) DIP
Helicopter come (coming) to hover and commence MAR-ASW

(commencing) sonar search.
MARK(ING)
HOOVER
Helicopter come(ing) to hover.
MAR-ASW
MARK GATE
Helicopter is proper distance downwind from dip

point. Commence(ing) automatic transition to
hover.
MAR-ASW
MARKPOINT
Datalink non-designated geographic point of

interest.
AIR-GEN
40
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
MARRIAGE
LST is connected to seaward end of pier.
MAR-GEN
MARRY
Assisting ship may attack in concert with attacking

ship as opportunity offers.
MAR-ASW
MARSHAL(ING)
Establish(ed) holding at a specific point.
MAR-GEN
MATCH SPARKLE
Overlay IR point.
AIR-AGO
MAYPOLE
Non-directional sonobuoy. May be supplemented

by ACTIVE to denote active buoy or PASSIVE to
denote passive buoy.
MAR-ASW
MEADOW
A predesignated area in which a submarine may

operate during the implementation of
GRASSHOPPER procedures.
MAR-ASW
MEATBALL
Pilot has landing aid source light image.
AIR-MAR
MEDIUM
Target altitude between 1000 ft. MSD and 40.000

ft. MSL
AIR-GEN
MELD
Adjust radar scan volume to cover the same target AIR-AAO

group.
MELT
Informs helicopters that their movements are no

longer restricted by FREEZE order.
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.
MICKEY
Referencing the Have Quick Time of the Day

(TOD) signal.
AIR-GEN
MIDDLEMAN
Communication relay which requires receipt and

subsequent manual retransmission.
AIR-MAR
MIDGET
A very small submarine which has pressure hull

and which accommodates a small crew.
MAR-PIC
MIDNIGHT
Informative C2 functions are no longer available

(opposite of SUNRISE).
AIR-AAO
MIKEDUFF
MFDF equipment or unit fitted with MFDF

equipment.
EW
AIR-MAR
41
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
MILLER TIME
(A-S)
Completion of air-ground ordnance delivery.

Generally used by the last striker in conjunction
with a pre-coordinated egress plan.
AIR-AGO
MINIMIZE
Radio frequency is becoming saturated, degraded

or jammed and briefer transmissions must follow
(see ZIPLIP).
AIR-GEN
MISFIT
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.
MAR-GEN
MIX UP
Mixture of FRIENDLY and HOSTILE aircraft.
MAR-PIC
MONGOOSE
The collective word used when specifying more

than one of the tactical data links (LINK 11/LINK
11B/LINK 16 and/or LINK 22)
MAR-PIC
MONITOR
Maintain radar awareness on or assume

responsibility for a specified group.
AIR-AAO
MORE HELP
Further target positional information is required.
MAR-PIC
MOSQUITO
Manned or unmanned aircraft which can carry

explosive, nuclear, biological or chemical payload
or armed crewmembers to be considered as a
possible asymmetric threat.
MAR-GEN
MOTHER
Parent ship.
AIR-MAR
MOVE BURN
(bearing)
MOVER(S)
Move EO/IR illumination to specified direction.
AIR-GEN
Unidentified surface vehicle(s) in motion.
AIR-AGO
MUD (type
w/direction/range
if able)
RWR ground threat displayed with no launch

indication.
AIR-GEN
MUGGER
A unit detailed to harass a MARKER from close

quarters.
MAR-ASUW
MULTIPLE
There are a number of stations on the same

frequency.
EW
42
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
MUSHROOM
Nuclear weapon detonation. May also be used

with WARNING to denote enemy nuclear attack.
MAR-GEN
MUSIC
Electronic jamming.
EW
MUSTANG
An ASUW weapon-carrying helicopter.
MAR-ASUW
43
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
NAILS
RWR indication of AI-radar in search.
AIR-AAO
NAKED
No RWR indications on the RWR scope.
AIR-GEN
NANCY
Infrared equipment.
MAR-GEN
NEAR
MAR-ASW
NEAR-FAR
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.
NEGATIVE
CONTACT
No sensor information is available on a friendly

aircraft.
AIR-GEN
NEGATIVE
LASER
Aircraft has not acquired laser energy.
AIR-AGO
NEGATIVE
TROUT
Transmitted to control when the racket to which a

Duffer has been assigned is detected but bearing
cannot be obtained.
EW
NET BALL
In AIR/SUB co-operation, a method to perform

identification.
MAR-ASW
NEW PICTURE
Used by controller or aircrew when tactical picture

has changed. Supersedes all previous calls and
re-establishes picture for all players.
AIR-AAO
NOCAN
Unable to comply (with your instructions).
MAR-GEN
NOCOP
Unable to communicate due to exercise or mission MAR-GEN

in progress.
NO FACTOR
Not a threat.
AIR-AAO
NO JOY
(Maritime)
1. I have been unsuccessful or I have no

information.
MAR-GEN
(Air)
AIR-GEN
2. Aircrew does not have visual contact with the
target/bandit/bogey/landmark or enemy position.
NONSUB
Contact is classified non submarine.
AIR-AAO
MAR-ASW
44
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
NORMAL
Target ground speed is between 200 and 600 kts.
AIR-GEN
NOTACK
Directive by/request to a FRIENDLY submarine to

establish an area in which no air or surface
launched asw weapon may be employed.
MAR-ASW
NOTCH(ING)
(direction)
Directive / Descriptive that an aircraft is

manoeuvring defensively to position the bandit on
the aircrafts wingline (WHITE 2, NOTCHING
south).
AIR-AAO
45
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
OBSERVATION
POSITION
Initial formation position of a receiver joining a

tanker which is echelon right for all receivers.
AIR-AAR
OCCUPIED
Ground equipment present at tasked target

location. Opposite of VACANT.
AIR-AGO
___OCLOCK___ In clock code section and at range indicated

(heading of own aircraft or unit being twelve
oclock).
AIR-GEN/
AIR-MAR
OCTOPUS
Tactical data system computer.
MAR-PIC
OFF (direction)
Attack is terminated and manoeuvring to the

indicated direction.
AIR-AGO
OFF LOAD
Tanker fuel assigned for off-load to receiver(s)

during a AAR mission.
AIR-AAR
OFF SET
(direction)
Manoeuvre in a specific direction (BLACK is

OFFSETTING north- WHITE is OFFSETTING
south, or WHITE OFFSET south - BLACK is
OFFSETTING north).
AIR-AAO
OILFIELD
MEZ is active (opposite of KOBOLD).
MAR-GEN
OKAY
Equipment indicated is operative (cancels BENT).
MAR-GEN
ON/OFF
STATION
I have reached/left my assigned station.
MAR-GEN/
AIR-GEN
ON THE DECK
At minimum ALTITUDE.
MAR-GEN
ON TOP
I am over datum, target, object or position

indicated.
MAR-GEN
OPENING
Increasing in range or azimuth.
AIR-AAO
ORBIT(ING)
Hold on current or indicated position.
AIR-GEN
OUT (direction)
A turn to a cold aspect relative to a target/threat.

(Opposite of IN).
AIR-GEN
OUTHOUSE
My position in true bearing/miles from my

reference point (assigned station).
AIR-MAR
OUTLAW
Contact has met point of origin criteria for ROE.
AIR-GEN
46
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
OYSTER
Authentication policy in force.
MAR-GEN
47
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
PACKAGE
Geographically isolated collection of

groups/contacts/ formations.
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).
PADLOCKED
Aircrew cannot take his eyes off another aircraft

without losing tally or visual.
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.
PANCAKE
Land or I wish to land (reason may be specified,

e.g. PANCAKE AMMO, PANCAKE FUEL).
AIR-GEN/
AIR-MAR
PANTHER
HOSTILE nuclear submarine.
MAR-ASW
PARROT
A military IFF transponder.
MAR-PIC/
AIR-GEN
PARROT INDIA
A military IFF interrogator.
MAR-PIC/
AIR-GEN
PASSING
Descriptive term for when two groups initially

separated in range, decrease range separation
and pass each other.
AIR-AAO
PATROL
Patrol in vicinity of present position or position

indicated or as previously ordered.
MAR-GEN
PEDRO
Rescue helicopter.
MAR-GEN
PEEPSHOW
Perform non-traditional ISR on the referenced

target/track.
AIR-GEN
PEGASUS
Unit acting as participant in a MCCIS organization
MAR-PIC
PELICAN
Long range patrol maritime aircraft capable of both AIR-MAR

search and attack.
PENDING
Tracks which have not been subject to the

identification process but are available for
reporting.
AIR-AAO
MAR-PIC
48
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
PENTHOUSE
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.
AIR-MAR
PEPPER
Nonscheduled firing mission report. In naval

gunfire support, made by a ship to SACC as soon
as possible after firing
MAR-ASUW
PHANTOM
A position or track derived from the triangulation of EW

Spikes originating from HOSTILE jamming.
PHASE
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.
MAR-PIC
PICKET
A unit operating outside the outer limits of screen

sectors.
MAR-GEN
PICTURE
Request for/Informative to provide tactical situation AIR-AAO

status pertinent to mission. (picture CLARA north).
PIER MADE UP
Connecting of causeway sections end to end

completed.
MAR-GEN
PIGEONS
Bearing and distance to base (or specified

destination) Bearing is to be suffixed. True or
magnetic.
MAR-GEN/
AIR-GEN
Friendly glide weapon (i.e. JSOW).

PIGS
(note: Report
launch location in
BULLSEYE
format and
weapon direction)
AIR-AGO
PILLOW
Pulse Repetition Interval in microseconds.
EW
PINCE/PINCER
Threat manoeuvring for a bracket attack.
AIR-AAO
49
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
PING PONG
MAR-PIC
Exchange of LINK 11 information used in
conjunction with an adjective to describe the status
of LINK 11 operations.
PINNACLE
An emission believed to originate from a platform

assumed FRIENDLY.
EW
PIRATE
Fast moving surface radar contact assumed to be

a fast patrol boat or fast attack craft
MAR-ASUW
PITBULL
1. The Active radar Missile is at MPRF active.
AIR-AAO
PITCH
Broad pulse repetition rate in thousands of units,

e.g. 1.5 is equivalent to 1,500.
EW
PITCH/
PITCHBACK
(LEFT/RIGHT)
Fighter or flight to execute a nose-high heading

reversal.
AIR-AAO
PLANE GUARD
Combatant assigned to steam in wake of carrier

conducting flight operations.
AIR-MAR
PLAYBOY
Tactical air coordinator - Airborne.
AIR-MAR
PLAYMATE
Friendly ship, submarine or aircraft with which I am AIR-AAO

co-operating.
PLAYPEN
Submarine patrol area in a barrier.
MAR-ASW
PLAYTIME
Amount of time aircraft can remain on station,

given in hours plus minutes (e.g. ONE PLUS
THIRTY equals one hour and thirty minutes).
AIR-GEN
___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.
POINT
Datalink sensor/point track of interest.
AIR-GEN
POINTER
Directional passive sonobuoy.
MAR-ASW
POINTING___
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).
MAR-ASW
50
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
POLAR
Friendly nuclear submarine.
MAR-ASW
POLAR BEAR
(direction)
Friendly aircraft has visual/contact on the Friendly

package and is joining.
AIR-GEN
POND
Carry out jamming plan indicated or in accordance EW

with previous orders.
PONY
ASW weapon carrying helicopter.
MAR-ASW
POPCORN
1. Hull popping noises indicating that a submarine

is changing depth.
MAR-ASW
2. Combat search and rescue aircraft departing

the landing zone.
Usually followed by number of recovered
personnel (e.g. POPCORN PLUS 2)
AIR-GEN
POPEYE
In clouds or area of reduced visibility.
AIR-GEN
POP
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
MAR-GEN
2. Informative call about a contact or group that

has suddenly appeared inside decision range
(DR).
AIR-AAO
POSIT
Friendly aircraft current position from a fixed

reference point (i.e. CAP datum or BULLSEYE).
AIR-GEN
POSITIVE
CONTROL
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.
AIR-GEN/
AIR-MAR
POSSUB
(LOW/HIGH/
CONFIDENCE)
Contact classified as possible submarine.
MAR-ASW
POST ATTACK
Desired direction after completion of

intercept/engagement.
AIR-GEN
POP-UP
51
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
POSTBOX
In AIR/SUB co-operation, a method used by

submarine to rerouting message by
communications relay.
MAR-GEN/
MAR-ASW
POSTHOLE
Rapid descending spiral.
AIR-AAO
POUNCER
A unit stationed to provide defence in depth and

mutual support for the screening units.
MAR-ASW
POWER
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.
AIR-GEN
PRE-CONTACT
POSITION
Stabilized position behind the AAR equipment, to

be achieved before being cleared to contact
position.
AIR-AAR
PRELUDE
Data Link Reference Point (DLRP).
MAR-PIC
PREP CHARLIE
Carrier(s) addressed land aircraft when ready

(Relay to aircraft when ready).
AIR-MAR
PRESS
Requested action is approved and will be

supported.
AIR-AAO
PRINT (BANDIT/
FRIENDLY)
Valid non co-operative target recognition (NCTR)

reply.
AIR-AAO
PRIVATEER
HOSTILE missile firing fast patrol boat or fast

attack craft capable of firing missile.
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.
PROBSUB
Contact classified as probable submarine.
MAR-ASW
PULSE
Illuminate/illuminating an enemy position with

flashing energy.
AIR-AGO
PUMP
The fighters are manoeuvring up to 180 degrees

away from the threat with the intention of
recommitting, depending on the tactical situation.
AIR-AAO
PUMPKIN
In AIR/SUB co-operation, an ESM homing method. MAR-ASW

(Aircraft as transmitting unit).
52
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
PUPPIES
Emission control plan (EMCON plan) is modified

as follows ___.
EW
PURE
Pure pursuit is being used or directive to go pure

pursuit.
AIR-AAO
PURPLE
Unit indicated is suspected of carrying nuclear

weapons.
MAR-GEN
PUSH (FREQ/
CHANNEL/TAD)
Switch to designated frequency, channel or TAD.

Without response to the speaker.
AIR-GEN
PUSHING
Departing designated point.
AIR-GEN
PUSHING
(GROUP/
DESCRIPTION)
Group(s) have turned cold and will continue to be

monitored.
AIR-AAO
PYRAMID
Any ship launched torpedo weapon system. May

be prefixed with torpedo brevity word (BASSET,
COBRA, etc.).
MAR-ASW
53
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
QUAIL
Enemy air/surface launched cruise missile
AIR-AGO
54
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
RACKET
Intercepted electronic emission which has been

assigned to a number of the trackblock.
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.
MAR-ASW
RAT
HOSTILE fighter.
MAR-GEN
RATFINK
HOSTILE bomber.
MAR-GEN
RATTLER
Automatic Identification System (AIS).
MAR-PIC
RAVEN
Airborne ECM operator.
MAR-GEN
RAYGUN
(Position/
Heading/
Altitude)
1. Indicates a radar lock-on to unknown aircraft
AIR-AAO
READINESS
A two digit group denoting time (in minutes)

required to get airborne.
AIR-MAR
READY
The alert state READY orders the immediate

readiness of the indicated Force Weapon System.
MAR-GEN
READY CAP
Fighter aircraft in condition of STANDBY.
AIR-MAR
RECCO
Aircraft search units.
AIR-MAR
RECKON___
The contact is in a fade area. Its dead reckoning

position is_____(bearing)____(range).
MAR-PIC
REDEYE
In AIR/SUB co-operation, a visual homing method. MAR-ASW
REDHEAD
Pulsating red light.
AIR-MAR
RED LIGHT
Time when search and rescue (SAR) aircraft is no

longer SAR capable.
AIR-GEN
that is presumed to be a threat.

2. A request for a BUDDY SPIKE reply from
friendly aircraft meeting these parameters.
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
REFERENCE
(direction)
RENEGADE
Assume stated heading.
AIR-AAO
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.
AIR-GEN
RENT
Report of characteristics of an intercepted signal.
EW
REPORT(-)
Report contact designated frequently

(every___minutes).
MAR-PIC
REPORTED
(information)
Information provided is derived from an off-board

source.
EW
REPTILE
National link system or link system not defined by

other brevity word
MAR-PIC
RESCAP
Rescue Combat Air Patrol. Provides protection to

rescue vehicles from HOSTILE forces during all
phases of SAR.
AIR-GEN
RESET
Proceed to pre-briefed position or area of

operations.
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
RESUMED
Emission resumed and is identified as previous

intercept.
EW
RETROGADE
AIR-GEN
Withdraw/withdrawing in response to a threat,
continue mission as able, may RESET/RESUME if
threat is negated.
REVERT
Resume search on the previously assigned

intercept guard (watch).
EW
REVTAC
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.
MAR-ASW
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
RHINO
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).
MAR-ASW
RIDER
A BOGEY that is complying with ACO/safe

passage procedures.
AIR-AAO
RIFLE
AGM-65 MAVERICK launch.
AIR-AGO
RIM CONTACT
A contact which strikes the rim or periphery of the

drogue.
AIR-AAR
RINGER
Shipborne short or medium range ASW projectile.
MAR-ASW
RIPPLE
Two or more munitions released or fired in close

succession.
AIR-AGO
RISER
A radar contact which has suddenly appeared
MAR-ASW
ROAD
Axis of sonobuoy pattern
MAR-ASW
ROCKIES
In AIR/SUB co-operation, the aircraft approaches

the contact area with homing assistance from the
co- operating submarine.
MAR-ASW/
AIR-MAR
ROGER
Indicates aircrew understands the radio

transmission; does not indicate compliance or
reaction.
AIR-GEN
ROLEX____
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).
AIR-GEN
ROMAN CANDLE A nuclear missile is about to be exploded in the

area indicated.
MAR-PIC
ROMEO
SQUARED
Reporting responsibility
MAR-PIC
ROMPER
Any ship which is unable to remain with the

convoy and has moved more than 10 miles ahead
of the convoy.
MAR-GEN
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
RONSON
The unit addressed is to carry out an individual

Gridlock with the GRU (or the PU as indicated
within parenthesis).
MAR-PIC
ROPE
Illumination of an aircraft with an IR pointer.
AIR-AGO
ROTATOR
MTI returns that signifies a high probability of a

rotating antenna.
AIR-GEN
ROUTE
Bellhop channel indicated or AEW channel in use.
MAR-PIC
ROVER
Platform is video downlink transmit/receive

capable.
AIR-GEN
RUMBA
Own ship manoeuvring for ranging.
MAR-PIC
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
SADDLED
Informative from wingman/element indicating the

return to briefed formation position.
AIR-GEN
SAFE/HOT
Select armament (SAFE/HOT) or armament is

SAFE/HOT
AIR-GEN
____SAFE
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.
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).
SAM (direction)
Visual acquisition of a SAM or SAM launch (BLUE

3, SAM, right 4 oclock).
AIR-GEN
SAME
Aircrew has the identical information as was just

stated.
AIR-GEN
SANDWICHED
A situation where an aircraft or element finds

themselves between opposing aircraft or
elements.
AIR-AAO
SAUNTER
Fly at best endurance speed.
AIR-AAO
SCAN
Search sector indicated and report any contacts.
MAR-PIC/
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.
MAR-GEN/
AIR-GEN
SCRAMBLE
Take off as quickly as possible. (Usually followed

by the appropriate instructions).
AIR-GEN
SCRAPPER
Attack or localisation aircraft of ASW air search

and attack team.
MAR-ASW
SCRUB
MTI return that signifies a low slow airborne target. EW
SCUD
Any threat TBM.
AIR-GEN
SEADOG(s)
Friendly Fast Patrol Boat(s).
MAR-PIC
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
SEA LION
Underwater interrogation equipment.
MAR-ASW
SEA PRINT(ER)
Underwater teletype transmission/equipment.
MAR-ASW
SEARCHER
Unit having intercept equipment without DF

capability. All references to duffers are applicable
to searchers within their capabilities.
EW
SEARCHLIGHT
Train antenna specified on true bearing indicated.
MAR-GEN
SEA
RETURN___
Sea return obscures sonar or radar display to

distance indicated.
MAR-PIC
SEA TALK
Underwater voice transmission.
MAR-ASW
SECOND FOX
THREE
Simulated or actual launch of multiple missiles on

the same target.
AIR-AAO
SELFTACK
An attack conducted by a dipping helicopter on its

own target after the helicopter has broken DIP.
MAR-ASW
SEPARATE
Leaving a specific engagement; may or may not

re-enter.
AIR-AAO
SEPARATION
Request for separation between two groups.

Response will include the follow-on groups
separation, altitude and fill-ins.
AIR-GEN
SERPENT
A towed array system (TAS) which is towed by

surface ships or submarines.
MAR-ASW
SET___
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).
AIR-GEN
2. Informative call from the aircrew to FMV

operator indicating no longer slewing the
targeting pod and waiting for further updates.
AIR-AGO
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
SHACKLE
One weave; a single crossing of flight paths;

manoeuvre to adjust or regain formation
parameters.
AIR-GEN
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.
SHADOW(ING)
(maritime)
MAR-ASUW
AIR-MAR
SHALLOW
Contact is above layer depth.
MAR-ASW
SHAKE OFF
Take avoiding action against aircraft.
AIR-MAR
SHEEP
Vessel transiting the minefield
MAR-GEN
SHIFT (direction)
Shift laser/IR/radar/device energy.
AIR-AGO
SHIFT PATROL
Shift patrol by course____ and distance_____.
MAR-GEN
SHINING
Fighter is radar locked to a BOGEY - discriminator AIR-AAO

such as heading, BULLSEYE or ANGELS may be
necessary.
SHOOTER
Aircraft designated to employ ordnance.
SHOPPING
An aircraft request to FAC/C2 platform for a target. AIR-AGO
SHORE
The signal is to be retransmitted on operational

point to point circuits as soon as possible after
landing. (Source APP-1).
AIR-MAR
SHORTSHOT
Submarine believed to have fired from inside the

screen.
MAR-ASW
SHORT SKATE
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
SHOTGUN
AIR-AAO
AIR-AAO
SIDE-SIDE
Fighter term describing a radar-apparent

description of two or more contacts within a group
separated in azimuth.
SIDEWALL___
An offset RV in AIR/SUB co-operation at time____ MAR-ASW
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
SILENT
1. (time) System will be unavailable for time

indicated.
EW
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.
SINGER
(type/direction)
RWR indication of SAM launch.
AIR-AAO
SINGLE
One object.
MAR-PIC
One aircraft.
AIR-GEN
SINKER
A radar contact that later disappeared.
MAR-ASW
SISTER
Assisting ship of surface ASW unit.
MAR-ASW
SIXGUN
In AIR/SUB co-operation, a method to achieve

plotlock.
MAR-ASW
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).
SKIMMER
Search aircraft of ASW air search and attack team. MAR-ASW
SKINNY
Current survivor coordinates.
AIR-GEN
SKIP IT(maritime) Do not attack, cease attack, cease interception.
MAR-GEN
AIR-AAO
(air) Veto of fighter commit, usually followed with

further directions.
SKOSH
Aircraft is out of/or unable to employ active radar

missiles.
AIR-AAO
SKUNK
A surface contact detected by radar.
MAR-PIC
SKYROCKET
Am about to fire AA shells to burst at HOSTILEs

estimated ALTITUDE and direction to indicate his
approach.
AIR-MAR
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
SLAM____
A submarine in the process of missile launch has

been detected. The position of the launch is to be
given immediately after SLAM.
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.
SLAPSHOT
(type/bearing)
Employ a range unknown HARM against a

specified threat at the specified bearing.
AIR-AGO
SLICE/
SLICEBACK
Perform a high-G descending turn in the direction

stated usually 180-degree turn.
AIR-AAO
SLIDE
To/from HVAA to continue present mission while

flowing from station in response to perceived
threat, implies intent to RESET.
AIR-GEN
SLINGSHOT
Launch by catapult.
AIR-MAR
SLIP
1. The attacker will attack the target at the

alternate TOT.
AIR-AGO
2. Time delay to individual flight/element event.
AIR-GEN
SLOPE
Pulse repetition rate in pulses per second.
EW
SLOW
Target ground speed is below 200 kts.
AIR-GEN
SMACK
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.
SMASH
Turn on/off anti collision lights.
AIR-GEN
SMOKE
Smoke marker used to mark a position or datum.
MAR-ASW/
AIR-MAR
SMUGGLER
HOSTILE fast patrol boat, fast torpedo boat or fast MAR-ASUW

attack craft.
SNAKE
Oscillate an IR pointer about a target.
AIR-AGO
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
SNAP
1. Fighter request for immediate BRAA call (with

appropriate fill-ins) to the group described.
Indicated fighter intent to intercept/join.
AIR-AAO
2. (heading) Urgent directive call to turn to a

heading.
AIR-MAR
SNAPLOCK
(BRAA)
Fighter has obtained a radar lock inside prebriefed threat range.
AIR-AAO
SNEAKER
An intelligence gathering vessel.
EW
SNIFF (type)
Passive sensor indication of a radar emitter.
AIR-GEN
SNIFFER
Exhaust trail detection equipment.
MAR-ASW
SNIPE
Simulated missile firing against a surface target
MAR-ASUW
SNIPER
Employ a range known HARM against a specified

threat at the specified location.
AIR-AGO
SNOOPER
An aircraft employed in the detection and reporting MAR-GEN

of opposing forces while avoiding detection by
those forces.
SNOOZE
Initiation of EMCON procedures.
AIR-GEN/
EW
SNORT
Visually sighted submarine snorkel.
MAR-ASW
SNORTING
Submarine contact is snorkelling.
MAR-ASW
SNOW
Sweep jamming.
EW
SOFT
The probe has not fully engaged in the drogue.
AIR-AAR
SOLO
Aircraft proceed on independent operations.
AIR-MAR
SONGBIRD
In AIR/SUB co-operation, a radio homing method

(Aircraft as transmitting unit).
MAR-ASW
SORT
Assign responsibility within a group; criteria can be AIR-AAO

met visually, electronically (radar) or on basis of
datalink systems.
SORTED
Sort responsibilities within Group have been met.
AIR-AAO
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
SOUR
1. Equipment indicated is not operating efficiently

(opposite of SWEET).
MAR-GEN/
AIR-GEN
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.
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.
AIR-AAO
SPARKLE
1. Target marking by infrared pointer.
AIR-AGO
2. Target marking by gunship or airborne forward

air controller using incendiary rounds.
3. Platform is IR point capable.
SPIKED
(direction)
RWR indication of a HOSTILE AI radar lock-on

(RED 4, SPIKED, right 2 oclock).
AIR-GEN
SPIN
Execute a prebriefed timing/ spacing manoeuvre.
AIR-GEN
SPIT(TING)
Lay/launch(ing) buoys.
MAR-ASW
SPITTER
(direction)
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
MAR-GEN
SPLASH POINT
Water entry point of an airborne ASW weapon.
MAR-ASW
SPLIT
Request to engage a threat visual will not be

maintained requires flight lead acknowledgement
(air-to-air).
AIR-AAO
SPLITTING
Contact is dividing.
MAR-PIC/
AIR-AAO
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
SPOKE
Bearing of a single jamming transmission is___

degrees T.
EW
SPOKED
The receiver has damaged the drogue.
AIR-AAR
SPOOFER
A contact employing electronic or tactical

deception measures.
EW
SPOOFING
Voice deception is being employed.
AIR-GEN
SPOOK
A HOSTILE surfaced submarine.
MAR-PIC
SPOT
SPOTTED
(air) 1. Acquisition of laser designation.

2. Platform is laser spot track (LST) capable.
AIR-AGO
(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).
EW
(air)
AIR-GEN
RWR indication of a HOSTILE search radar.
MAR-GEN
(maritime) You are within HOSTILE radar range.

SPOTTER
Day or night spotting mission.
MAR-GEN
SQUAWK (ING)
Operate IFF as indicated or IFF is operating as

indicated (e.g. squawk three code zero zero and
ident).
AIR-GEN
SQUAWKING
(MODE)
Bogey is responding with an IFF mode.
AIR-GEN
SQUAWK
CHARLIE
Turn IFF, mode CHARLIE on for altitude read out.
AIR-GEN
SQUAWK ECHO
Operate (operating) I-band transponder in ECHO

Enhanced mode.
AIR-GEN
SQUAWK FOUR
Turn mode 4 switch on.
AIR-GEN
SQUAWK IDENT Activate IFF transponder I/P switch.
AIR-GEN
SQUAWK LOW
AIR-GEN
SQUAWK
MAYDAY
Turn IFF master control to the low sensitivity

position.
Turn IFF master control to emergency.
AIR-GEN
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
SQUAWK MIKE
Place IFF master control to MIC. Make short radio

transmission.
AIR-GEN
SQUAWK
NORMAL
Turn IFF master control to NORMAL.
AIR-GEN
SQUAWK
STANDBY
Turn IFF master control to STANDBY.
AIR-GEN
STACK
Two or more contacts within group criteria with an

altitude separation in relation to each other.
AIR-AAO
STAKE
The nominated starting point for a talk on which is

near the target.
AIR-AGO
START UP
Start main engines.
MAR-GEN
STATE CHICKEN I am at a fuel state requiring recovery, tanker

service or diversion to an airfield.
AIR-MAR
STATE LAMB
I do not have enough fuel for an intercept plus

reserve for carrier recovery.
AIR-MAR
STATE TIGER
I have sufficient fuel to complete my mission as

assigned.
AIR-MAR
STATE TIGER
SLOW
I have sufficient fuel to complete a subsonic

interception and return to base.
AIR-MAR
STATUS
1. Request for an individuals tactical situation.
AIR-GEN
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.
AIR-GEN
MAR-GEN
STEER___
Set magnetic heading indicated to reach me

(or___).
AIR-MAR
STERN
Intercept using STERN geometry.
AIR-AAO
STICK
A number of A/C weapons dropped one after

another at a predetermined time interval.
MAR-ASW
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
STINGER
Three-ship inner group formation with two lead

contacts line abreast and a single contact in trail.
AIR-AAO
STOP
1. Stop IR illumination of a target.
AIR-AGO
2. (BURN) Directive call to stop IR/EO illumination

of a target.
STOVEPIPE
A predesignated area in which a designated

submarine may operate and other submarines are
to keep clear.
MAR-ASW
STRAGGLER
A ship separated from its convoy.
MAR-GEN
STRANGER
An unknown contact not associated with action in

progress (bearing, range and altitude relative to
you).
MAR-PIC/
AIR-GEN
STRANGLE
Switch off equipment indicated.
EW
STRANGLE
SQUAWK FOUR
Turn mode 4 switch off. Continue squawking other AIR-MAR

modes as appropriate.
STREAM
Dispensing ASMD decoys:

Bravo
Barrier chaff
Charlie
Confusion chaff
Delta
Distraction chaff
Foxtrot
Floating decoy
Hotel
Helicopter chaff
India
Infra red
Sierra
Seduction chaff
EW
STRENGTH
The numerical strength of a track.
MAR-PIC
STRIPPED
An AC separated from its element formation
AIR-GEN
STROBE
Radar indications of noise jamming.
EW
SUCAP
Surveillance Combat Air Patrol.
AIR-MAR
SUGAR
Surface to air missile (SAM) state report.
AIR-MAR
SUNLAMP
In AIR/SUB co-operation, a radio homing method

(Submarine as transmitting unit).
MAR-ASW
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
SUNRISE
C2 functions are available

(opposite of MIDNIGHT).
AIR-AAO
SUNSHINE
(A/S) Illumination of target is being conducted with AIR-AGO

artificial illumination.
SUPERDUFF
SHFDF equipment or unit fitted with SHFDF

equipment.
SUPPORTING
Speaking unit or element is assuming a supporting AIR-GEN

role, is in a position to influence the outcome,
assumes deconfliction responsibility.
SUSPECT
A track which is potentially HOSTILE because of

its characteristics, behaviour, origin or nationality.
MAR-PIC
SUZY
Message handling system.
MAR-GEN
SWAP
Executive order for change of Scene of Action

Commander.
MAR-GEN
SWEEP
Keep all round search and report any new

contacts.
MAR-PIC
SWEET
1. Equipment indicated is operating efficiently.

(Opposite of SOUR).
MAR-GEN/
AIR-GEN
EW
2. (mode type) Valid response to an administrative

IFF/SIF check request.
3. (link name) (E.g. TIMBER SWEET) confirms
receipt of datalink information.
Inner group formation with the trailer displaced
SWEPT (w/subcardinal direction) approximately 45 degrees behind the leader.
AIR-GEN
SWITCH
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.
SWITCH(ED)
Indicates an attacker is changing from one aircraft

to another.
SWITCH FIELD
OF VIEW
Switch between wide (filed of view) FOV or narrow AIR-AGO

FOV.
AIR-AAO
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
SWITCH
POLARITY
Request from the FMV operator to ask the aircrew

to switch the FLIR polarity.
AIR-AGO
SWITCH
SENSOR
Request from the FMV operator to ask the aircrew

to switch to CCD (TV) mode or FLIR (IR) mode.
AIR-AGO
SYNCHRO
Carry out a netsync procedure for terminal clock

synchronisation purposes, beginning in (___)
minutes.
MAR-PIC
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APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
___system___
TRACKING
Enemy air defence system is maintaining

situational awareness on friendly.
AIR-GEN
TAG (system
location)
Response to an emitter ambiguity resolution

request (COLOUR).
AIR-GEN
TAKE(ING)___
WITH___
Engage/am engaging target (indicated) with

weapon (indicated).
AIR-MAR
TALK
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.
TALLY
Sighting of a target, bandit, bogey, landmark or

enemy position; opposite of NO JOY.
AIR-GEN
TARCAP
Target area Combat Air Patrol.
AIR-MAR
TARGET
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.
TARGETED (-)
Group responsibility has been met.
AIR-AAO
TATTLETALE
A unit maintaining contact on a target from a

position which enables it to pass targeting
information to other units.
MAR-ASUW
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))
TEN SECONDS
Directive to terminal controller to standby for Laser AIR-AGO

on call in approximately ten seconds.
TERMINATE
1. Cease local engagement without affecting the
AIR-GEN
overall exercise.
2. Stop laser illumination of a target.
THREAT
Untargeted bandit/bogey with prebriefed

range/aspect of a friendly.
AIR-AAO
71
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
THROTTLES
Reduction in power to decrease IR signature.
AIR-AAO
THUNDER
One minute prior to A/S weapons impact.
AIR-AGO
TIED
Positive radar contact with element/aircraft.
AIR-GEN
TIED ON
Number two or other formation aircraft has

established contact on leader and will maintain
appropriate position.
AIR-GEN
TIGER
Enough fuel and ordnance to accept a commit.
AIR-AAO
___TIGHT
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.
MAR-GEN
TIMBER
LINK 16 network.
AIR-GEN
TIMBER
CHANNEL
Stacked net within a Link 16 network.
AIR-MAR
TIMECHECK
Check/change IFF code.
AIR-GEN
TIT FOR TAT
One or more countermarking units overtly

stationed for immediate retaliation against the
marker.
MAR-ASUW
TOGGLE
Execute a briefed change of an avionic setting.
AIR-GEN
TOMCAT
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.
AIR-MAR
TOOL
Friendly surface vessel whose callsign is not

known.
MAR-PIC
TOOL SHED
Airborne VHF homing equipment.
MAR-GEN
TOUCHDOWN
Boats have contacted the beach.
MAR-GEN
TOY
HARM targeting system (HTS) pod.
AIR-AAO
72
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
TRACKING
1. Stabilized gun solution.

2. Continuous illumination of a target.
3. Group/contact direction of flight/movement.
AIR-GEN
TRACKING
___SPEED___
By my evaluation, contact is steering true course

and at speed indicated.
MAR-PIC/
AIR-AAO
TRACK NUMBER Datalink information file.

(number)
AIR-GEN
TRACTORS
Towing aircraft.
AIR-MAR
TRADE
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).
TRAIL
MAR-ASUW
Track (or shadow) (The words landward or
seaward may be used to indicate from which side
of enemy unit to shadow).
TRANSLATE
(ING)
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.
MAR-ASW
TRASHED
Missile has been defeated.
AIR-AAO
TRAVEL
Change radar frequency.
EW
TRAVELLER
A suspect surface track following a recognised

traffic route.
MAR-PIC
TREMBLE
Modulation/rate of conical scan in Hertz.
EW
TRESPASS
(POSITION)
Flight is entering surface to air threat ring of a

specific system at the stated location.
AIR-MAR
TROUT
Take a DF bearing on transmission indicated.
EW
TUCKER
Main gun armament.
AIR-MAR
TUMBLEWEED
Limited situation awareness; no joy; blind; a

request for information.
AIR-GEN
73
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
TUNE
Send a continuous signal on the central radio

frequency for 30 seconds, beginning in (___)
minutes for radio receiver frequency tuning
purposes.
MAR-PIC
TWO-BLOCKED
Causeway is completely against upper hold shelf

(of LST) and ready to be lashed.
MAR-GEN
74
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
ULTRADUFF
UHFDF equipment or unit fitted with UHFDF

receiver.
EW
UNABLE
Cannot comply as requested or directed.
AIR-GEN
UNIFORM
UHF/AM radio.
AIR-GEN
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 although be utilized (i.e.
STICK
SLEW right screen). Traditional methods for
defining this may also be used.
AIR-AGO
75
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
VACANT
Ground equipment not present at tasked target

location. Opposite of OCCUPIED.
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.
VAMPIRE
HOSTILE anti ship guided missile.
AIR-MAR
VATB
(See also
BOWWAVE)
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.
AIR-MAR
VECTAC
Vectored attack. Type may be specified as

RADAR, VISUAL - or REVERSE VECTAC
MAR-ASW
VECTOR
Alter heading to magnetic heading indicated. (Use

of true headings to be established before
operation commences).
AIR-GEN
VECTOR
LEFT/RIGHT
Alter course to left/right of present course.
AIR-AAO
VERY FAST
Target ground speed is greater than 900 kts/1.5M. AIR-GEN
VERY LOW
Target altitude less than 500 ft MSD
AIR-GEN
VIC
Picture label with three groups with the single

closest in range and two groups, azimuth split, in
trail. Group names should be LEAD GROUP,
NORTH TRAIL GROUP, SOUTH TRAIL GROUP,
EAST TRAIL GROUP and WEST TRAIL GROUP.
AIR-AAO
VICTOR
VHF/AM radio.
AIR-GEN
VICTORDUFF
VHFDF equipment or unit fitted with VHFDF

receiver.
EW
VISEGRIP
Bearing and range between barrier submarine and MAR-ASW

co-ordinating aircraft has been established.
VISUAL
Sighting of a friendly aircraft ground position;

opposite of BLIND.
AIR-GEN
76
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
VOICE
The signal is to be retransmitted as soon as the

aircraft is in UHF/VHF contact with its shore base.
AIR-MAR
VOLCANO
HOSTILE anti ship guided missile signal.
EW
77
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
WALL
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.
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).
WARNING RED
Attack is imminent or has already commenced.
MAR-GEN
WARNING
WHITE
Attack unlikely without adequate warning.
MAR-GEN
WARNING
YELLOW
Attack is probable.
MAR-GEN
WATCH
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.
WATCHDOG
A surface picket whose main task is AAW.
AIR-MAR
WATCHER
Helicopter sub-control unit.
AIR-MAR
WATCHTOWER
Command and Control Information System.
MAR-PIC
WAVE OFF
Do not land. Further approach dangerous. Clear

ship.
AIR-MAR
WEAPONS
I have ___ active, ___semi-active, ___IR missiles,
___-___-__-__-__ gun ammunitions (PLUS/MINUS/ZERO)
remaining, and chaff and/or flares.
AIR-GEN
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
78
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
WEDGE
Three ship inner group formation with a single

contact closest in range and two trail contacts line
abreast.
AIR-GEN
WHEELBARROW Unit conducting clandestine immigration activities.
MAR-ASUW
WEIGHTED
(cardinal
direction)
Multiple group formation (WALL/LADDER/

VIC/CHAMPAGNE) that is offset in one direction.
AIR-AAO
WHAT LUCK
Request for results of assigned mission or task.
AIR-GEN
WHAT STATE
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).
WHATs UP
Is anything the matter.
WHISPER(__)
Slow to below cavitation speed or speed indicated. MAR-ASW
WIDE
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.
AIR-MAR
79
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
WILCO
Will comply with received instructions.
AIR-GEN
WINCHESTER
Aircraft is out of ordnance.
AIR-GEN
WOLF
Visually identified surfaced HOSTILE submarine.
MAR-ASW/
MAR-PIC
WOLFHOUND
Visually identified surfaced HOSTILE submarine

with a missile firing capability.
MAR-ASW/
MAR-PIC
WOODPECKER
Close In Weapon System (CIWS).
AIR-MAR
WOOFER
Off board active radar decoy.
EW
WORDS
Directive or interrogative regarding further

information or directives pertinent to mission.
AIR-GEN
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).
(maritime) I am working with another submarine
MAR-ASW
80
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
YARDSTICK
Directive to use A/A TACAN for ranging.
AIR-GEN
YUKON
In AIR/SUB co-operation the prefix used by the

submarine to pass homing information to the
aircraft.
MAR-ASW
81
APP-7(E)
WORD:
MEANING:
OPERATIONS:
ZAP
Request for datalink information.
AIR-GEN
ZERO POSITION References position for navigational systems of

tactical fighter aircraft.
AIR-MAR
ZIPLIP
Limit transmissions to critical information only (see AIR-GEN

MINIMIZE).
ZIPPO
AIR-MAR
Alerts units that a missile attack is imminent or in
progress. Suffix letters/numbers indicated the type
of threat and reactions required.
ZIPPO LOOSE
Cancels ZIPPO TIGHT.
ZIPPO TIGHT
Inhibits all reactions to threats. ZIPPOs should not AIR-MAR

be called.
ZOOM (IN/OUT)
Use the zoom feature to examine target detail.
AIR-MAR
AIR-AGO
82
APP-7(E)
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
APP-7(E)
BB = BOGEY/BANDIT
DRAG
A-2
APP-7(E)
BB = BOGEY/BANDIT
FLANK
A-3
APP-7(E)
BB = BOGEY/BANDIT
HEAD ON / HOT
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Cease action/ attack/ event/ mission

Action/ attack/ event/ mission has ceased

Initiate a briefed attack sequence or manoeuvre.

Radiate(ing) on electronic equipment, specify type EW

I (or ship whose callsign follows) am below 130 ft- MAR-ASW

I (or ship whose callsign follows) am at periscope

Tactical data systems keyset control

Combat equipped aircraft are airborne and ready

In AIR/SUB co-operation, a method used by a

Landing zone/pick up zone is clear of threats.

Indicates the termination of emcon procedures.

Weapons can be launched, fired or be airborne

Confirm/verify position of BULLSEYE or other

The attacker will attack the alternate target.

Height of contact reported in hundreds of ft in

1. Involved in a visual fight and unable to leave.

ANGELS_______ Height of friendly aircraft in thousands of ft from

Bearing of contact determined by submarine.

Automatic tracking equipment that uses IFF rather MAR-PIC

Friendly GCI/AEW&CS/C2 agency when callsign

Polarisation of signal is ______.

No anti-radiation missile ordnance remaining.

Order/ Command to switch select armament to

Confirmation select armament is switched safe/

Unit or element will be performing exactly as

High explosive depth charge

Carrier prepare deck for possible emergency

Attack or am commencing attacking run with

(A/S) Mandatory call from the attack aircraft to the AIR-AGO

To request or provide a response for a coded

Any communications relay using automatic

Weapon indicated has been fired or released.

Unit smuggling weapons

Unit stationed between the contact and the

ASW helicopter transducer.

An aircraft identified as enemy, in accordance with AIR-GEN

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

Reference number used to indicate such

Rocket thrown torpedo.