NATO Brevity Words Flashcards
PICTURE
A Request to provide air info pertinent to mission in a bullseye format
BRAA
Following information is in tac control format; providing Bearing, Range, Altitude and Aspect relative to the specified friendly aircraft
WINTER
LS is cold
DEVIL
LZ is hot
CHATTERMARK
Commence briefed radio procedures to counter communication jamming
ORANGES SOUR
Weather not suitable for Aircraft Ops
ORANGES SWEET
Weather suitable for Aircraft Ops
HOOTER
Friendly jammer
MUD
RADAR Warning Reciever ground threat displayed with no launch indication
SHOTGUN
- Pre-briefed weapons state
- Medium-range Anti-Air Warfare Position/Ship
CLARA
Radio scope clear of contacts other than known friendlies
AS FRAGGED
Unit performing exactly as stated by the ATO
DIG
Widen formation (in response to threat)
GINGERBREAD
Voice imitative deception is suspected on this net
FEET WET/DRY
Flying over water/land
PARROT
Military IFF Transponder
INDIA
Mode 4 IFF
CHRISTMAS TREE
Turn on all exterior lights
UNPLUG
Turn off all exterior lights
PUSH
Switch to new frequency, no response is required on the new frequency
ROLL
Switch to new frequency, a response is required on the new frequency
BEAD WINDOW
Your last transmission containined an essential element of information on FRIENDLY forces
TUMBLEWEED
Limited SA, information requested
GO RED/CLEAR
Use insecure voice procedures
GO GREEN/SECURE
Use secure voice procedures
ZIPLIP
Directive to limit radio transmissions to critical information only
