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Fighter-GCI Tactics Codewords Flashcards

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ABORT

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Directive call to cease action, attack, event or mission and is directive for all flight members to immediately execute a departure from tactic in process. Used in launch-and-decide tactics

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ACTION

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Directive call to initiate a briefed attack sequence or plan

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ALPHA CHECK

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

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ANCHOR(ED) (with location)

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(1) Informative call to indicate a turning engagement at the specified location
(2) Directive call to orbit about a specific
(3) Refueling track flown by tanker

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BANZAI

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[A/A] Informative or directive call to execute launch-and-decide tactics

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BEAM (w/cardinal direction)

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[A/A] Target stabilized within 70 to 110 degrees of aspect; generally given in cardinal directions: east, west, north, and south.

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BLIND

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No visual contact with FRIENDLY aircraft/ground position; opposite of VISUAL

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BLOW THROUGH

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A/A] Directive or informative call that indicates aircraft will continue straight ahead at the merge and not become ANCHORED with target/targets

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BOGEY DOPE

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[A/A] Request for target information as requested or closest GROUP in BRAA with appropriate fill-ins.

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BRACKET (w/direction)

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Directive call to maneuver to a position on opposing sides, either laterally or vertically from the targets

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BREAK (with direction)

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Directive call to perform an immediate maximum performance 180-degree turn (or as directed) in the indicated direction. Default is a 180-degree turn. Assumes a defensive situation requiring infrared missile defense (IRMD)

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BROKE LOCK

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Advisory call regarding loss of radar/IR lock-on

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BUDDY LOCK

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[A/A] Locked to a known friendly aircraft. Normally a response to a SPIKE or BUDDY SPIKE call.

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BUDDY SPIKE (position/altitude/heading)

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riendly aircraft air-to-air (A/A) radar track indication on radar warning receiver (RWR)

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BUGOUT (w/direction)

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Separation from that particular engagement/attack/operation; no intent to reengage/return

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BUSTER

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Directive call to fly at max continuous speed (Mil power)

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CAP (location)

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[A/A] Establish a CAP at a specified location

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(target/object) CAPTURED

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[A/S] Aircrew has acquired and is able to track a specified air-to-ground (A/G) target with an onboard sensor

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CEASE (activity)

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Directive to discontinue stated activity (e.g., CEASE BUZZER and CEASE LASER)

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CHECK (number, left/right)

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Turn (number) degrees left or right and maintain new heading

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CLEARED

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(1) Requested action is authorized. NOTE: Engaged/support roles not established
(2) Flight lead response. Requested action is authorized. Mutual support may be detached to fulfill briefed contracts (e.g., split criteria, or shot doctrine). Wingmen will ensure deconfliction from flight lead.
(3) In non-ATC airspace, an informative term used by a tactical C2 indicating approval to flow as indicated

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CLOSING

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Decreasing in separation

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COMMIT

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[A/A] Directive call to intercept a group of interest.

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CONTACT

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(1) Sensor contact at the stated position.
(2) Acknowledges sighting of a specified reference point either visually or via sensor
(3) Individual radar return within a group or arm.

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CONTINUE

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

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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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COVER

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Directive/informative call to assume a supporting position that will allow engagement of a specified track or threat to the flight if required

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CRANK (w/direction)

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F-Pole maneuver; implies illuminating target at or near radar gimbal limits

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CROSSING

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[A/A] Two GROUPS initially separated in azimuth decreasing azimuth separation to pass each other

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CUTOFF

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Request for, or directive to, intercept using cut-off geometry.

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DEFENSIVE

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Speaker is under attack, is manoeuvring defensively, and is unable to ensure deconfliction or mutual support.

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DEFENDING (w/ direction)

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Aircraft is in a defensive position and maneuvering with reference to a surface-to-air threat.

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DIRT

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RWR indication of surface threat in search mode.

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DIVERT

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Proceed to alternate mission/base.

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DRAG (w/cardinal direction/sub-cardinal direction)

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[A/A] Target stabilized at 0- to 60-degree angle from tail or 120- to 180-degree angle from nose

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DROPPING

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Informative call that a fighter has discontinued targeting responsibility.

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ESTABLISH(ED)

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(1) Informative. Call made when reaching assigned geographic location.
(2) Directive. Call to hold at the location and altitude provided and await further instructions. Used when assigning an aircraft to a hold point or control point.

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EXIT (sub-cardinal direction)

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Individual aircraft is executing a max performance defensive maneuver to turn cold to the threat.

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EXTEND (w/direction)

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[A/A] Short-term manoeuvre to gain energy, distance, or separation normally with the intent of reengaging.

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FENCE (IN/OUT)

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Set cockpit switches as appropriate prior to entering/exiting combat area

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FLOAT

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Directive or informative call to expand the formation laterally within visual limits to maintain radar contact or prepare for a defensive response

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FLOW

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Directive call to fly stated heading

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GATE

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Directive/informative call to fly as quickly as possible, using afterburner/max power

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GIMBAL (w/ BRAA)

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Sensor target is approaching azimuth or elevation tracking limits

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GREASE(heading, altitude)

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A defensive maneuver designed to maximize merge survivability. Use cardinal direction for heading.

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GREEN (w/ direction)

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Direction of no known enemy threats

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HARD (w/ direction)

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High-G, energy sustaining 180° turn (or as directed) in the indicated direction

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HEADBUTT

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Directive term to fighters/interceptors to immediately divert a track of interest clear of a restricted or prohibited area. Also referred to as INTERVENE in Link 16 format. NOTE: Rotary-wing aircraft will use guide procedures with a sense of urgency

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HOLD

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Remain at stated location. Once at location, response is ESTABLISHED

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HOLDING HANDS

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Aircraft in visual formation

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HOOK

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(1) (with direction) - Directive call to perform an in-place 180° turn
(2) (with directive/descriptor) - Data link directive call to cue sensors to described point (point of interest, SAM, mark point, and TN)

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IN

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(1) [A/A] Informative call indicating a turn toward a known threat. Opposite of OUT/EXIT
(2) [A/S] Entering terminal phase of an air-to-ground attack. Opposite of OFF

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IN PLACE (w/ direction)

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Perform indicated maneuver simultaneously

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INTERVENE

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[A/A] Immediately divert a track of interest clear of a restricted or prohibited area

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JINK

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Directive call to perform an unpredictable maneuver to negate a gun tracking solution

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JUDY

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Aircrew has taken control of the intercept, and requires only situation awareness (SA) information; controller will minimize radio transmissions

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KNOCK-IT-OFF

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Directive call to cease air combat manoeuvres/attacks/activities

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LEVEL

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(1) [A/A] Inter flight informative call that contact is co-altitude
(2) Informative call that the briefed altitude has been reached

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LOOKING

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Aircrew does not have ground object, reference point, or target in sight. Opposite of CONTACT.

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MARKING

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Friendly aircraft leaving contrails

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MELD

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[A/A] Bias radar coverage IAW briefed parameters

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MUD (type w/ direction)

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(1) Indicates radar warning receiver (RWR) ground threat displayed with no launch identification
(2) RWR indication of surface threat in track mode. See DIRT and SINGER.

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NAILS (direction)

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(1) RWR indication of AI radar search

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NAKED

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No RWR indications

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NEGATIVE CONTACT

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No sensor information is available on friendlies

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NO JOY

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Aircrew does not have visual contact with the target/bandit. Opposite of TALLY.

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NOTCH(ING) (w/ direction)

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Directive (informative) for an all-aspect missile defensive maneuver to place threat radar/missile near the beam

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OFF (w/ direction)

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Informative call indicating attack is terminated and maneuvering to the indicated direction

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OFFSET (w/ direction)

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Informative call indicating maneuver in a specified direction with reference to the target

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OFF STATION

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Informative call that unit/aircraft is not in position or no longer performing assigned tasks. Opposite of ON STATION.

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ORBIT(ING)

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Directive/descriptive call to hold on current or indicated position

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ON STATION

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Informative call that unit/aircraft has reached assigned station

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OUT (w/ direction)

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Directive call indicating a turn to a cold aspect relative to the known threat. Used in Launch and Leave tactics and for all flight member to execute.

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PASSING

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Descriptive term for when two GROUPS initially separated in range decrease range and pass each other

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PINCE

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Threat maneuvering for a bracket attack

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PITCH/PITCHBACK (LEFT/RIGHT)

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Directive call for fighter/helo or flight to execute a nose-high heading reversal

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POST ATTACK

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Desired direction/directives after completion of intercept/engagement

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POSTHOLE

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Rapid descending spiral

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PRESS

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Requested action is approved and mutual support will be maintained. Supportive role will be assumed by the speaker

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PUMP

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[A/A] A briefed manoeuvre to minimize closure to threat or geographical boundary with the intent to reengage. Will be used to initiate a grinder tactic

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PURE

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[A/A] Informative call indicating pure pursuit is being used or directive to go pure pursuit

82
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PUSHING

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Departing designated point

83
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RAYGUN (position/heading/altitude)

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[A/A] Indicating a radar lock-on to unknown aircraft. A request for a BUDDY SPIKE reply from friendly aircraft meeting these parameters

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REFERENCE (direction)

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Directive to assume stated heading

85
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RESET

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Proceed to a pre-briefed position or area of operation (AO).

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RESUME

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Resume last formation/route/mission ordered

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RETROGRADE/RETROGRADING

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Withdraw/withdrawing, while executing defensive procedures in response to a threat.

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SADDLED

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Informative call from wingman or element indicating the return to briefed formation position

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SANDWICHED

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A situation where an aircraft or element finds themselves between opposing aircraft or elements

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SAUNTER

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Fly at best endurance

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SCRAM (direction)

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(1) Friendly asset is in immediate danger. Withdraw in the direction indicated for survival. No further HVAA mission support is expected.
(2) Cease the intercept and take immediate evasive action. Implies that the target aircraft is being engaged by SAMs or other air defence fighters.
(3) [AD] (Capitol, Superbowl, etc.) Directive term used over FAA/ATC communications channels to instruct ATC to clear all civilian/non-engagement aircraft outside of a specified area. “TERMINATE SCRAM” will allow ATC to return to normal operations.

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SCRAMBLE

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Takeoff as quickly as possible

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SEPARATE

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[A/A] Leaving a specific engagement; may or may not re-enter

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SEPARATION

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Request for separation between two GROUPs. Response will include the follow-on GROUP’s separation, altitude, and fill-ins.

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SET

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(1) A directive to set (or have set) a particular speed. May be in knots/indicated or in Mach
(2) No longer slewing sensor and awaiting further updates
(3) Overwatch aircraft is in position

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SHACKLE

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One weave, a single crossing of friendly aircraft flight paths; maneuver to adjust or regain formation parameters

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SHADOW (with amplifying remarks)

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Follow indicated target. NOTE: May include OVERT, COVERT, and MAINTAIN VISUAL

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SHORT SKATE

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Directive to execute launch and leave mechanics no later than minimum abort range, minimum out range, or notch range

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SKATE

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[A/A] Informative or directive call to execute launch-and-leave tactics and be out no later than desired out range (DOR)

100
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SKIP IT

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Veto of fighter commit call, usually followed with further directions

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NOTCH (w/direction)

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Directive (informative) for an all-aspect missile defensive manoeuvre to place threat radar/missile near the beam when the targeted aircraft is outside decision range.

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SLICE/SLICEBACK (LEFT/RIGHT)

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Directive call to perform a high-G descending turn in the stated direction, usually 180° turn

103
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SLIDE

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(1) Continue present mission while flowing from station in response to perceived threat; implies intent to RESET
(2) Directive or descriptive term to laterally reposition helicopter

104
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SNAP

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(1) [A/A] Fighter request for immediate BRAA call (with appropriate fill-ins) to the
group described. Indicates fighter intent to intercept/join.
(2) (heading) Urgent directive call to turn to a heading.

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SNAPLOCK

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[A/A] indicates fighter has obtained a radar contact inside pre-briefed range, aspect, or radar mode and is unable to complete sanitization responsibilities implying ownership.

106
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SNIFF (type)

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Passive sensor indication of a stated radar emitter

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SORT (_)

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Directive call to assign responsibility within a GROUP; criteria can be met visually, electronically (radar), or both.

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SORTED

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SORT responsibility within a group has been met

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SPIKE (w/ direction)

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RWR indication of an AI threat in track or launch

110
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SPIN

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Directive or informative call to execute a timing/spacing maneuver

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SPLIT

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An informative/directive call that a flight member is leaving formation to pursue a separate attack; visual may not be maintained

112
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STERN

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[A/A] Request for or directive to intercept using stern geometry

113
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STRIPPED

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Informative call that aircraft is out of prebriefed formation

114
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SUPPORTING

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Speaking unit or element is assuming a supporting role, is in a position to influence the outcome, and assumes deconfliction responsibility. Implies VISUAL but does not imply TALLY.

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SWITCHED

A

Indicates an attacker is changing form one aircraft to another

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TALLY

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Sighting of a target, nonfriendly aircraft, landmark, or enemy position. Opposite of NO JOY.

117
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TARGET (_)

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(1) Assignment of targeting responsibilities.
(2) [A/S], [S/S] ROE, PID coordination of forces, and commander’s guidance requirements on the referenced track/target have been satisfied. Target/track correlation and CDE must be accomplished prior to employing ordnance/fires.

118
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TARGETED (_)

A

Fighter has acquired assigned group and has assumed responsibility for it.

119
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TERMINATE

A

(1) Stop laser illumination of a target.

(2) In training, cease local engagement without affecting the overall exercise.

120
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THREAT (w/direction)

A

Untargeted HOSTILE/BANDIT/BOGEY is within briefed range and/or aspect to a friendly aircraft

121
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THROTTLES

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Reminder to set throttles appropriately considering the IR threat and desired energy state

122
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TIED

A

Positive radar contact with element or aircraft

123
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TRESPASS (system, w/ position)

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The addressed flight is entering the surface-to-air threat ring of a specific (system) at the stated location

124
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VECTOR

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Alter heading to magnetic heading indicated. (Use of true headings to be established before operation commences.)

125
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VISUAL

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Sighting of a friendly aircraft or ground position. Opposite of BLIND

CFSACO Tactical Codewords (6 decks)

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