Tac Glossary Flashcards
AS FRAGGED
Unit performing exactly as stated by the ATO
BANDIT
An aircraft identified as enemy, in accordance with theatre identification criteria.
BEADWINDOW
Your last transmission disclosed an essential element of friendly information.
BLIND
No visual contact with FRIENDLY aircraft/ground position. Opposite of visual.
BOGEY
Unidentified aircraft.
BREAK (direction)
Perform an immediate max rate turn in the direction indicated.
BULLSEYE
A common reference point position of an object will be established by bearing (magnetic) and range (NM) from this point.
BUSTER
Fly at max power.
CONTACT
Enemy has seen or engaged you.
CONTINUE
Continue present manoeuvre, does not imply a change in clearance to engage or expend ordnance.
COUNTER (Dir)
Positive turn to face (min separation) an Air to Air threat.
CRUISE
Return to cruise speed (after BUSTER)
CYCLOPS
Any UAV.
FLARES (LIONELS)
Deploy flares.
FOX (Number)
Simulated/actual launch of air to air weapons
ONE Semi active Radar-guided missile
TWO Infrared - guided missile
THREE Active radar- guided missile
GLIMMER
IR formation lights flashing/steady
HOSTILE
Contact positively identified as enemy.
JOKER
Fuel state (pre determined in brief)
KNOCK IT OFF
Safety directive to cease air combat exercise manoeuvres/attacks/activities.
LAME DUCK
Aircraft in minor state of emergency.
MARK
Record the location of a point/object of interest.
PLAYMATE
Co-operating aircraft.
RESUME
Resume last formation/station/mission ordered.
SINGER (type/dir)
RWR indication of SAM launch.
SNAPSHOT
Gun attack where the line of fire passes through the target (UK)
SNIFF (type)
Passive sensor indication of a radar emitter.
SPIKED (Dir)
RWR indication of a HOSTILE radar lock-on
SPOTTED
RWR indication of a hostile search radar.
STATE TIGER
I have sufficient fuel to complete my mission as assigned.
TALLY
Sighting of a target, nonfriendly aircraft, or enemy position. Opposite of NO JOY.
TIPPING IN
Bandit is commencing an attack.
VISUAL
Sighting of a FRIENDLY aircraft or ground position. Opposite of BLIND.
SEEN/NOT SEEN
Ack relating to an indicated ground feature of target.
SWEET/SOUR
Good/Bad, Equipment indicated is working/not working.
OASIS
FARP.
PADLOCKED
Aircrew cannot take his eyes off another aircraft without losing tally or visual.
MUD
RWR ground threat displayed with no launch indication.
DEVIL
LZ is hot (UK).
WINTER
LZ is cold (UK).
What makes up the Threat Triangle?
INTENT - OPPORTUNITY - CAPABILITY
What is the format for threat reporting?
C/S
Action
Because
Clock Code
Distance
Elevation
Further Info
What is the report format for Contact/Sighting?
TLLTAA
Time
Their location
Observer location
Target
Their action
Observer action
What are the post-contact checks?
CrAPPFER
Crew
Aircraft
Pax
Playmate
Fuel
Expendable
R/T
What does transmitting in ‘the clear’ mean?
You are transmitting on an insecure (red) radio.
What does transmitting in ‘the clear’ mean?
You are transmitting on an insecure (red) radio.
MAGIC
AWAC callsign
HATCHET
Ground Controller callsign
Priorities of avoidance?
Avoid Evade Threaten Engage
ORANGES (Sweet/Sour)
Weather is suitable/not suitable for AC ops.
H Hour
The specific time at which an operation is due to commence.
Y Hour
The time at which the first helo of the first wave departs Pick-up Point.
What are the DAS checks?
DAS Live, Guarded Light on on dispersal
(Out) Doors closed, DAS Armed light out.
(In) Doors open, DAS guarded, light on
