History of the Phonetic Alphabet Flashcards
Who created the first phonetic alphabet?
International Telecommunication Union
When was the first phonetic alphabet and what did it contain?
1927 , names of cities across the globe
When was the Joint Military/ Navy Phonetic Alphabet or Able Baker Phonetic Alphabet used in the U.S Military?
1941
What happened in 1943?
British Royal AirForce also established the Able Baker Phonetic Alphabet
When did IATA propose a new draft of the Phonetic Alphabet?
Nov 1 1951
Who collaborated with ICAO sector and proposed the idea to change the letters C,M,N,X and U? and when did this happen?
Jean Paul Vinay, 1948 - 1949
What does NAMSCG stand for?
North Atlantic Military Service Committee Group
When did NAMSCG advise all the members of NATO to adapt the new Phonetic Alphabet with or without the approval ICAO
April 8 1955
When did the new Phonetic Alphabet become effective after NAMSCG advised the members?
Jan 1 1956
When did ICAO advise all the member states to use the new Phonetic Alphabet?
Feb 21 1956
When did the new Phonetic Alphabet become effective after ICAO advise all the member states?
March 1 1956
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
What does IRTSA stand for?
International Radio Telephony Spelling Alphabet
What are the five criteria for creating a phonetic alphabet?
- Be a live word in english, french, and spanish form
- Easily pronounced and recognized by airmen of all languages
- Have a good radio transmission and readability characteristic
- Have a similar spelling in Spanish, French and English
- Be free from any organization and objectionable meaning
What is the call sign for Area Control Center?
Control
