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1
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AS FRAGGED

A

Unit performing exactly as stated by the ATO

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BANDIT

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An aircraft identified as enemy, in accordance with theatre identification criteria.

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3
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BEADWINDOW

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Your last transmission disclosed an essential element of friendly information.

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4
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BLIND

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No visual contact with FRIENDLY aircraft/ground position. Opposite of visual.

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5
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BOGEY

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Unidentified aircraft.

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6
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BREAK (direction)

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Perform an immediate max rate turn in the direction indicated.

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7
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BULLSEYE

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A common reference point position of an object will be established by bearing (magnetic) and range (NM) from this point.

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BUSTER

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Fly at max power.

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9
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CONTACT

A

Enemy has seen or engaged you.

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10
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CONTINUE

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

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COUNTER (Dir)

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Positive turn to face (min separation) an Air to Air threat.

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12
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CRUISE

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Return to cruise speed (after BUSTER)

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13
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CYCLOPS

A

Any UAV.

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14
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FLARES (LIONELS)

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Deploy flares.

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15
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FOX (Number)

A

Simulated/actual launch of air to air weapons
ONE Semi active Radar-guided missile
TWO Infrared - guided missile
THREE Active radar- guided missile

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16
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GLIMMER

A

IR formation lights flashing/steady

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17
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HOSTILE

A

Contact positively identified as enemy.

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18
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JOKER

A

Fuel state (pre determined in brief)

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19
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KNOCK IT OFF

A

Safety directive to cease air combat exercise manoeuvres/attacks/activities.

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20
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LAME DUCK

A

Aircraft in minor state of emergency.

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21
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MARK

A

Record the location of a point/object of interest.

22
Q

PLAYMATE

A

Co-operating aircraft.

23
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RESUME

A

Resume last formation/station/mission ordered.

24
Q

SINGER (type/dir)

A

RWR indication of SAM launch.

25
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SNAPSHOT

A

Gun attack where the line of fire passes through the target (UK)

26
Q

SNIFF (type)

A

Passive sensor indication of a radar emitter.

27
Q

SPIKED (Dir)

A

RWR indication of a HOSTILE radar lock-on

28
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SPOTTED

A

RWR indication of a hostile search radar.

29
Q

STATE TIGER

A

I have sufficient fuel to complete my mission as assigned.

30
Q

TALLY

A

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

31
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TIPPING IN

A

Bandit is commencing an attack.

32
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VISUAL

A

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

33
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SEEN/NOT SEEN

A

Ack relating to an indicated ground feature of target.

34
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SWEET/SOUR

A

Good/Bad, Equipment indicated is working/not working.

35
Q

OASIS

A

FARP.

36
Q

PADLOCKED

A

Aircrew cannot take his eyes off another aircraft without losing tally or visual.

37
Q

MUD

A

RWR ground threat displayed with no launch indication.

38
Q

DEVIL

A

LZ is hot (UK).

39
Q

WINTER

A

LZ is cold (UK).

40
Q

What makes up the Threat Triangle?

A

INTENT - OPPORTUNITY - CAPABILITY

41
Q

What is the format for threat reporting?

A

C/S
Action
Because
Clock Code
Distance
Elevation
Further Info

42
Q

What is the report format for Contact/Sighting?

A

TLLTAA
Time
Their location
Observer location
Target
Their action
Observer action

43
Q

What are the post-contact checks?

A

CrAPPFER
Crew
Aircraft
Pax
Playmate
Fuel
Expendable
R/T

44
Q

What does transmitting in ‘the clear’ mean?

A

You are transmitting on an insecure (red) radio.

45
Q

What does transmitting in ‘the clear’ mean?

A

You are transmitting on an insecure (red) radio.

46
Q

MAGIC

A

AWAC callsign

47
Q

HATCHET

A

Ground Controller callsign

48
Q

Priorities of avoidance?

A

Avoid Evade Threaten Engage

49
Q

ORANGES (Sweet/Sour)

A

Weather is suitable/not suitable for AC ops.

50
Q

H Hour

A

The specific time at which an operation is due to commence.

51
Q

Y Hour

A

The time at which the first helo of the first wave departs Pick-up Point.

52
Q

What are the DAS checks?

A

DAS Live, Guarded Light on on dispersal
(Out) Doors closed, DAS Armed light out.
(In) Doors open, DAS guarded, light on

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