122 Definitions Flashcards

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Aviation Ship

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A CV or CVN

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Amphibious Assault Aviation Ship

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An LHA or LHD

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Air Capable Ship

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All ships other than CV/CVN or LHA/LHD from which aircraft can Takeoff, be recovered, or routinely receive and transfer logistics.

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BRC

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Base Recovery Course

The ships MAGnetic heading for A/C recovery.

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DELTA

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A signal for Aircraft to hold and conserve fuel at ALTitude and POSition indicated.

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CHARLIE

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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.

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FATHER

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Brevity Code word for TACAN

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BUSTER

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An order used by a ship controller to direct an aircraft to proceed at Max Speed.

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BINGO

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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.

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Downloading

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An Operation that removes airborne weapons or stores from an aircraft.

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