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
What is the call sign for Radar (in general)?
Radar
What is the call sign for Approach Control?
Approach
What is the call sign for Aerodrome Control?
Tower
What is the call sign for Approach Arrival?
Arrival
What is the call sign for Approach Departure?
Departure
What is the call sign for Surface Movement Control
Ground
What is the call sign for Clearance Delivery?
Delivery
What is the call sign for Flight Information Service?
Information
What is the call sign for Apron Control?
Apron
What is the call sign for Dispatch?
Dispatch
What is the call sign for Aeronautical Station?
Radio
What does UTC stand for?
Coordinated Universal Time
What are the 4 B’s of Radio Communication?
- Be Considerate
- Be Clear
- Be Concise
- Be Brief
What are the 4 W’s of Radio Communication
Who - who are you calling?
Who - Who are you? Aircraft Identification
Where - Where are you? (always include altitude)
What - What do you want to do?
What is the standard format for radio communication and what does it stand for?
I - Ident
P - Purpose
I- Intention
