Phraseology I

Question 1

Acknowledge

Answer 1

Let me know that you have received and understood this message

Question 2

Affirmative

Answer 2

Yes, or, permission granted

Question 3

Break

Answer 3

I hereby indicate the separation between portions of the message

Question 4

Correction

Answer 4

An error has been made in this transmission, the correct version is…

Question 5

Expedite

Answer 5

Comply with this instruction as promptly as possible

Question 6

Go ahead

Answer 6

Proceed with your message

Question 7

How do you read

Answer 7

self explanatory

1-unreadable
2-readable now and then
3-readable but with difficulty
4-readable
5-perfectly readable

Answer “identifier + read you (insert # 1-5)”

Question 8

I say again

Answer 8

I repeat for clarity or emphasis

Question 9

Negative

Answer 9

No, permission not granted, or that is not correct

Question 10

Out

Answer 10

This conversation is ended and no response is expected

Question 11

Over

Answer 11

My transmission is ended and I expect a response from you

Question 12

Read back

Answer 12

Repeat all of this message back to me

Question 13

Roger

Answer 13

I have received all of your last transmission

Question 14

Say again

Answer 14

Repeat all, or specified part of last transmission

Question 15

Speak slower

Answer 15

Reduced rate of speech

Question 16

Stand by

Answer 16

Wait and monitor frequency, caller will re-establish contact

Question 17

That is correct

Answer 17

Self explanatory

Question 18

Verify

Answer 18

Check coding, check text with originator, and send correct version

Question 19

Wilco

Answer 19

Abbreviation for “will comply” - I understand your message and will comply with it

Question 20

Words twice

Answer 20

As a request: “Communication is difficult, please say every word twice”

As information: “since communication is difficult, every word in this message will be said twice “

Question 21

Approved

Answer 21

Permission granted

Question 22

Break break

Answer 22

Separation between messages for two different aircraft

Question 23

Contact

Answer 23

Establish communication with…

Question 24

Disregard

Answer 24

Ignore

Question 25

I do not understand

Answer 25

I do not understand, please rephrase your last transmission

Question 26

Unable

Answer 26

Cannot comply with instruction/clearance/request