NATO Code Words - ASuW Flashcards
1
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BULLDOG
A
Surface/Sub-surface Launched Anti Ship Missile.
2
Q
BUZZARD
A
Missile used in the land attack mode.
3
Q
BUGSY
A
Unit/entity conducting terrorist or asymmetric warfare activities.
4
Q
GOALKEEPER
A
A ship stationed for close defense of a marked unit.
5
Q
HANDYMAN
A
Helicopter in the ASUW support role. (no weapons).
6
Q
INDIANS
A
Ships of a Surface Action Group (SAG).
7
Q
MUSTANG
A
An ASUW weapon-carrying helicopter.
8
Q
PIRATE
A
Fast moving surface radar contact assumed to be a fast patrol boat or fast attack craft
9
Q
PRIVATEER
A
HOSTILE missile firing fast patrol boat or fast attack craft capable of firing missile.
10
Q
SKUNK
A
A surface contact detected by radar.
11
Q
TATTLETALE
A
A unit maintaining contact on a target from a position which enables it to pass targeting information to other units.
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