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What does ABORT mean?

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Cease action/attack/event/mission.

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What does ANGELS refer to?

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Height of friendly aircraft in thousands of feet from MSL.

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What does AS FRAGGED indicate?

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Unit or element will be performing exactly as briefed.

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What does BASE (+/- number) signify?

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Reference number used to indicate such information as headings, altitude, fuels, etc.

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What does BENT mean?

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System indicated is inoperative. Cancelled by SWEET.

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What is BINGQ?

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Fuel state needed for recovery.

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What does BLIND mean?

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No visual contact with FRIENDLY aircraft or ground position. Opposite of VISUAL.

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What does BREAK (direction) instruct?

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Perform an immediate maximum performance turn in the direction indicated.

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What is BUZZSAW?

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A chemstick tied to a string swung overhead, used to mark a friendly position.

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What does CAPTURED mean?

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Specified surface target/object has been acquired and is being tracked with an on-board sensor.

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What is CHATTERMARK?

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Begin using briefed radio procedures to counter communications jamming.

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What does CHERRY indicate?

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Informative call from ISR or CAS platform to the inbound aircraft that LZ/HLZ/DZ has enemy activity above the pre-briefed risk tolerance of the GFC. Opposite of and cancels ICE.

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What does CHERUBS refer to?

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Height of a friendly aircraft in hundreds of feet above surface.

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What does CLEARED HOT mean?

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Type 1 and 2 CAS terminal attack control clearance to release ordnance on this pass.

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What does CLEARED TO ENGAGE signify?

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Type 3 CAS terminal attack control clearance.

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What does CONTACT mean?

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Acknowledges sighting of a specified reference point (either visually or via sensor).

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CONTINUE

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Continue present maneuver, does not imply a change in clearance to engage or expend ordnance.

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CONTINUE DRY

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Continue present maneuver, ordnance release not authorized.

Note: Simulated weapons deliveries may be performed.

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DASH (#)

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Aircraft position within flight.

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ENGAGEMENT COMPLETE

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Mandatory call from the attack aircraft to the joint terminal attack controller or forward air controller during Type 3 close air support terminal control indicating completion of ordnance release.

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HIT(S)

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Weapons impact within lethal distance.

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ICE

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Informative call from ISR or CAS platform to the inbound aircraft that LZ/HLZ/DZ has enemy activity below the pre-briefed risk tolerance of the GFC.

Opposite of and cancels CHERRY.

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JINK

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Perform an unpredictable maneuver to negate a tracking solution.

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What does JOKER refer to in aviation?

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Fuel state above BINGO at which separation/bug out/event termination should begin.

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What is a LOWDOWN?
A request for the tactical ground picture in an area of interest.
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What does NO JOY mean?
Aircrew does not have visual contact with the TARGET/BANDIT. Opposite of TALLY.
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What does OFFSET [direction] indicate?
Maneuver in a specified direction with reference to the target.
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What is a PLAYMATE?
Cooperating aircraft.
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What does PLAYTIME refer to?
Amount of time aircraft can remain on station, given in hours plus minutes (e.g. ONE PLUS THIRTY equals 1 hour and 30 minutes).
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What does POP mean in aviation?
Starting climb for air-to-surface attack.
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What does UAS stand for?
Unmanned Aerial System
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What is Urban CAS?
Close Air Support in urban environments
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What does VDL stand for?
Variable Data Link
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What is weaponeering?
The process of determining the appropriate weapon to use for a specific target
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What does POPEYE refer to?
Flying in clouds or areas of reduced visibility
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What does PUSHING mean?
Departing from a designated point
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What does RIFLE refer to?
A friendly air-to-surface missile launch
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What is a RIPPLE?
Two or more munitions released or fired in close succession
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What does ROLEX (+/- time) indicate?
Timeline adjustment in minutes, always referenced from the original preplanned mission execution time
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What does SAM [direction] refer to?
Visual acquisition of a surface-to-air missile in flight or a launch; should include position
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What is a SHOOTER?
The aircraft or unit designated to employ ordnance
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What does SLANT refer to?
References the number of people/objects noted at a specified location (men/women/children) ## Footnote For example, in response to a request for SLANT on a target building: 'SLANT 4/6/4.'
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What does SORT stand for?
Assignment of responsibility within a GROUP; criteria can be met visually, electronically (i.e., radar), or both. Assignment of specific targeting responsibilities.
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What does SPLASH refer to?
Weapons impact.
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What is SUNSHINE in UAS terminology?
Illuminating target with artificial illumination.
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What does SQUIRTER mean?
A ground-borne object of interest departing the objective area.
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What does TALLY indicate?
Sighting of target, non-friendly aircraft, or enemy position. Opposite of NO JOY.
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What is meant by TECHNICAL?
Improvised fighting vehicle (usually civilian vehicles modified with mounted weapons).
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What does TUMBLEWEED signify?
I have limited situational awareness (i.e. NO JOY, BLIND) and request information.
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What does VISUAL mean?
Sighting of a FRIENDLY aircraft or ground position. Opposite of BLIND.
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What does WILCO mean?
Will comply with received instructions.
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What does Winchester refer to?
No ordnance remaining
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What does 'CEASE' mean?
Discontinue stated activity; ## Footnote e.g., CEASE BUZZER, CEASE LASER, CEASE SPARKLE, etc.
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What is 'CONTACT SPARKLE'?
Acknowledges sighting of sparkle.
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What does 'LOOKING' indicate?
Aircrew does not have the ground object, reference point, or target in sight (Opposite of CONTACT).
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What is 'MATCH SPARKLE'?
Overlay IR point.
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What does 'PULSE' refer to?
Illuminate/Illuminating an enemy position with flashing IR energy.
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What is the purpose of 'ROPE'?
Circling an IR pointer around an aircraft to help the aircraft identify the friendly ground position.
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What does 'SNAKE' mean?
Oscillate an IR pointer in a figure eight about the target.
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What is 'SPARKLE'?
Mark/marking target by IR pointer.
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What does Steady mean?
Stop oscillation of IR pointer.
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What is CEASE in military terms?
Discontinue stated activity; e.g., CEASE BUZZER, CEASE LASER, CEASE SPARKLE.
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What does DEADEYE refer to?
Laser designator system is inoperative.
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What is a GOALIE in military operations?
A back-up guidance capable platform appointed to guide a weapon to the target if the primary platform's guidance system fails after weapons release.
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What does the directive 'GOALIE, GOALIE, GOALIE' mean?
Directive call from the primary weapon guidance platform for the appointed GOALIE to assume weapon guidance responsibilities.
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What does LASER ON indicate?
Start/acknowledge laser designation.
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What does LASING mean?
The speaker is firing the laser.
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What does NEGATIVE LASER indicate?
Laser energy has not been acquired.
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What does SHIFT refer to?
Shift laser/IR/radar/device energy or aimpoint. Can be used to shift from the offset position onto the target. Also used in multi-aircraft attack to shift laser energy or target assignments.
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What is SPOT in laser operations?
Acquisition of laser designation.
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What does IEN SECONDS indicate?
Standby for 'LASER ON' call in approximately 10 seconds.
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What does STARE (w/laser code and ref point) do?
Cue the laser spot search/tracker function to the specified laser code in relation to the specified reference point.
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CHECK CAPTURE
Target appears to be no longer tracked by sensor.
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CHECK FOCUS
Sensor image appears to be out of focus.
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DECLUTTER
JTAC requests the pilot to remove targeting symbology to allow better view of the target area.
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EXPECT HOLLOW
A condition will likely exist that limits ROVER reception (maneuvers, terrain, etc).
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HANDSHAKE
Video data link established. Opposite of HOLLOW.
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HOLLOW
Lost video data link. Opposite of HANDSHAKE.
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SET
No longer slewing sensor and awaiting further updates.
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SHADOW
Follow indicated target.
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What does SLEW mean?
Move sensor in direction indicated (usually accompanied with a unit of measure). ## Footnote For example, "SLEW left one half screen."
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What is a STAKE?
A full motion video system mark that has been set and is used as a frame of reference.
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What does SWITCH CAMERA do?
Switch full motion video to EO or IR.
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What does SWITCH POLARITY mean?
Switch IR polarity to black hot or white hot.
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What is the function of ZOOM (IN/OUT)?
Increase/decrease the sensor's focal length. ## Footnote ZOOM IN/OUT is normally followed by "ONE, TWO, THREE, or FOUR" to indicate the number of fields of view (FOV) to change. It is recommended only one change in or out at a time be used for FOV.
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What is Aroan?
Aroan is a term related to VDL Capabi. ## Footnote No additional information provided.
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What does VDL Capabi refer to?
VDL Capabi is associated with weaponeering content units. ## Footnote No additional information provided.
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What does BUZZER mean?
BUZZER refers to electronic communications jamming. ## Footnote No additional information provided.
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What does BUZZER ON indicate?
BUZZER ON means to commence electronic communications jamming. ## Footnote Example: 'BUZZER ON - Commence electronic communications jamming.'
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What does CEASE BUZZER mean?
CEASE BUZZER means to discontinue communications jamming. ## Footnote Example: 'CEASE BUZZER - Discontinue communications jamming.'
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What does CEASE MUSIC mean?
CEASE MUSIC means to discontinue electronic radar jamming. ## Footnote Example: 'CEASE MUSIC - Discontinue electronic radar jamming.'
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What does GUARDED refer to?
GUARDED refers to high priority enemy frequencies used for collection by intelligence assets. ## Footnote Intelligence gain/loss determinations need to be done on these frequencies prior to jamming.
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What does JAM signify?
JAM is a directive call to initiate jamming. ## Footnote No additional information provided.
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What does MUSIC refer to?
MUSIC refers to electronic radar jamming. ## Footnote No additional information provided.
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What does MUSIC ON indicate?
MUSIC ON means to commence electronic radar jamming. ## Footnote Example: 'MUSIC ON - Commence electronic radar jamming.'
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What does PROTECTED refer to in LAS Capabilities?
High priority friendly frequencies of systems that should not be jammed.
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What is TABOQ in the context of LAS Capabilities?
Frequencies of international safety and distress systems that cannot be jammed.
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What does DROP(ING) refer to?
Stopping monitoring of specified emitter/target/GROUP and resuming search responsibilities. ## Footnote It involves removing the emitter or target from the tactical picture or track stores.
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What are MOVER(S)?
Unidentified surface vehicle(s) in motion.
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What does [type] POSTURE communicate?
Communicates sensor posture type (offensive, defensive, or neutral) by the joint terminal attack controller to assets. ## Footnote It does not imply the FRIENDLY ground forces tactical situation.
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What is SORT?
Assignment of responsibility within a GROUP; criteria can be met visually, electronically (i.e., radar), or both. ## Footnote It involves the assignment of specific targeting responsibilities.
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Track (direction)
Group or contacts direction of flight or movement. Directive call assigning responsibility to maintain sensors or visual on a defined object or area to an asset.

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