Brevity

Question 1

Kill

Answer 1

Valid WVR kinetic attack not requiring RF guidance assessment with desired weapons effect validated visually

Question 2

Splash

Answer 2

Valid WVR kinetic attack not requiring RF guidance with desired weapon effect not validated visually

Question 3

Magnum

Answer 3

Arm shot

Question 4

Magnum High

Answer 4

AARGM MMW-P or ARM PTP shot

Question 5

Timeout

Answer 5

Shooter asses valid BVR release parameters have been met. Munition reached termination and impact can’t be confirmed.

Question 6

Music

Answer 6

Pre planned jamming IAW appendix 8 - real time effects coordination sheet

Question 7

Update

Answer 7

Request status of DWE for target visually required

Question 8

Active

Answer 8

Referenced emitter is radiating at the stated location or along stated bearing

Question 9

Alpha check

Answer 9

Request for confirmation of bearing and range from aircraft to described point

Question 10

Angels

Answer 10

Height of friendly aircraft in thousands of feet MSL

Question 11

Cherub

Answer 11

Height of friendly aircraft in hundreds of feet AGL

Question 12

Arizona

Answer 12

No anti-radiation missile ordnance remaining

Question 13

As fragged

Answer 13

Unit or element will be performing exactly as briefed or scheduled

Question 14

Asleep

Answer 14

No longer detecting land or surface emitter activity via communications intelligence opposite of awake

Question 15

Authenticate

Answer 15

Coded challenge or response to a coded challenge

Question 16

Avalanche

Answer 16

Informatory call indicating friendly forces require reinforcement in a specific location

Question 17

Awake

Answer 17

Land or surface emitter activity detected via communications intelligence. Opposite of asleep

Question 18

Bandit

Answer 18

Positively identified as an enemy in accordance with theater id criteria. The term does not imply direction or authority to engage

Question 19

Bead window

Answer 19

Last transmission potentially disclosed unauthorized information.

Question 20

Bogey

Answer 20

A contact whose identity is unknown.

Question 21

Buzzer

Answer 21

Electronic communications jamming, same as NATO term chatter

Question 22

Chatter mark

Answer 22

Begin using briefed comm procedures to counter communications jamming. If no modifier specified, radio is understood.

Question 23

Delouse

Answer 23

Detect, identify, and engage (if required) (unknown platform trailing friendly platform)

Question 24

Flow

Answer 24

Maneuver in a state of direction or heading. Can be used to begin a cold operations.

Question 25

Fox 1

Answer 25

Simulated or actual launch of a semi active radar guided missile.

Question 26

Fox 2

Answer 26

Simulated or actual launch of IR guided missile.

Question 27

Fox 3

Answer 27

Simulated or actual launch of an active radar guided missile

Question 28

India

Answer 28

Mode 4 IFF

Question 29

Red light

Answer 29

Pre briefed threats have not been mitigated for further mission execution. Aircraft should evaluate their position relative to the threat and take appropriate actions.

Question 30

Yellow light

Answer 30

Designated assets can continue to operate relative to the pre briefed threat while other assets should continue to hold

Question 31

Green light

Answer 31

All aircraft are cleared to execute pre briefed missions.

Question 32

Low Down

Answer 32

A request for the tactical ground picture in an area of interest

Question 33

Marshal(ling)

Answer 33

Established at a specific point typically used to posture forces in preparation for an offensive operation

Question 34

Midnight

Answer 34

C2 sensors are unavailable due to degradation. Opposite of sunrise

Question 35

Miller Time

Answer 35

Completion of A/S ordinance delivery. Generally used by the last striker in conjunction with a pre coordinated egress plan.

Question 36

Mud

Answer 36

Radar warning receiver ground threat displayed with no launch indication Radar warning receiver indication of surface threat in track mode

Question 37

Dirt

Answer 37

Radar warning receiver indication of surface threat in search mode

Question 38

Singer

Answer 38

Radar warning receiver indication of SAM launch

Question 39

Music

Answer 39

Radar electronic deceptive jamming

Question 40

Naked

Answer 40

No radar warning receiver indications

Question 41

Picture

Answer 41

A request to provide information pertinent to the mission in a digital bullseye format unless briefed otherwise

Question 42

POGO

Answer 42

Switch to communication channel member preceding pogo. If unable to establish communications switch to channel number following pogo. If no Channel number follows pogo, return to this channel

Question 43

Recycle

Answer 43

Directive call for aircrew to turn IFF or selective ID feature or specified system off and on

Question 44

Remington

Answer 44

No ordnance remaining except gun or self protect ammo

Question 45

Rolex

Answer 45

Timeline adjustment in minutes for entire mission ; always referenced from original pre planned mission execution time. Plus means later. Minus means earlier

Question 46

Sour

Answer 46

Invalid or no response to an administrative IFF or selective ID feature check Potential problems with net entry

Question 47

Sweet

Answer 47

Valid response time to an administrative IFF or selective ID feature check request. Confirms receipt of data link information. Equipment indicated is operating efficiently.

Question 48

Weapons (status)

Answer 48

Free: fire at targets not identified as friendly IAW current ROE Tight: fire at targets positively identified hostile IAW current ROE Hold/safe: fire in self defense or in response to a formal order

Question 49

Words

Answer 49

Directive or interrogative call regarding further info or directives pertinent to the mission.

Question 50

Leakers

Answer 50

Airborne threat has passed through defensive layer. Call should include amplifying information.