122 Definitions Flashcards
Aviation Ship
A CV or CVN
Amphibious Assault Aviation Ship
An LHA or LHD
Air Capable Ship
All ships other than CV/CVN or LHA/LHD from which aircraft can Takeoff, be recovered, or routinely receive and transfer logistics.
BRC
Base Recovery Course
The ships MAGnetic heading for A/C recovery.
DELTA
A signal for Aircraft to hold and conserve fuel at ALTitude and POSition indicated.
CHARLIE
A signal for aircraft to land aboard the ship. A number suffix indicates time of delay before landing.
Ex: Charlie Spot 5- land now spot 5
Charlie 5- be ready to land/ in position in 5 min.
FATHER
Brevity Code word for TACAN
BUSTER
An order used by a ship controller to direct an aircraft to proceed at Max Speed.
BINGO
An order given to an aircraft to proceed immediately to a divert field.
Also a term used by pilots to denote the point at which fuel becomes critical and return is imperative.
Downloading
An Operation that removes airborne weapons or stores from an aircraft.