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Tactical Brevity Flashcards

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Action

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“[A/A][A/S][S/A] Initiate a briefed attack sequence or maneuver.”

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(system) ACTIVE (location/direction)

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“[EW] Referenced Emitter is radiating at the stated location/along stated bearing. (ELINT derived)”

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(system) ACTIVE (location/direction)

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“[EW] Referenced Emitter is radiating at the stated location/along stated bearing. (ELINT derived)”

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(weapon) AFFIRM

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“[S/A] FRIENDLY surface-to-air- weapons platform is able and prepared to engage specified target in accordance with pre-planned responses (e.g., BIRDS AFFIRM). Opposite of NEGATE

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ALLIGATOR

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“[EW] Link-11 or Tactical Data Link Alpha.”

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ALPHA CHECK

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Request for/confirmation of bearing and range from (BRAA) described point to requesting aircraft.

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ANCHOR (location)

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  1. Orbit about a specific point.

2. Refueling track flown by tanker.

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ANCHORED (location)

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  • [A/A] Turning engagement at the specified location.”
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ARIZONA

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“[A/S][EW] No anti-radiation missile ordnance remaining.”

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ASLEEP

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[EW] No longer detecting land/surface emitter activity via communications intelligence. Opposite of AWAKE.”

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AVALANCHE

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“[A/A] Informatory call indicating friendly forces require reinforcement in a specific location.”

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AWAKE

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“** [EW] Land/surface emitter activity detected via communications intelligence . Opposite of ASLEEP

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BEAD WINDOW

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“* Last transmission potentially disclosed unauthorized information.”

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BEAM RIDER (direction)

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“** [A/A][A/S] Potential JAMMER along the stated azimuth from a ground unit or aircraft stated from the unit or aircraft’s location. Usually followed by a request to search using an alternate radar source.”

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BIRD(S)

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“[S/A] FRIENDLY surface-to-air missile(s).”

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BITTERSWEET

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“** Notification of potential for blue-on-blue (fratricide) or blue-on-neutral situation. ”

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BLOW THROUGH

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“[A/A] Continue straight ahead at the MERGE and do not become ANCHORED with target(s).”

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BRACKET (direction)

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“[A/A][A/S] Maneuver to a position on opposite sides, either laterally or vertically from the target.”

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BRUISER

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[A/S] FRIENDLY air launched anti-ship missile.

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BUDDY LOCK (position/heading/alt)

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[A/A] Radar locked to a known FRIENDLY aircraft. Normally a response to a SPIKED or BUDDY SPIKE calls.

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BUDDY SPIKE (position/heading/alt)

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A/A] FRIENDLY system radar lock-on indication on radar warning receiver.

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BUGOUT (direction)

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[A/A] Separation from a particular engagement/attack/operation with no intent to reengage or return.

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BUZZER

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“** [EW] Electronic communications jamming. Note: Same as NATO term, CHATTER.”

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CHATTERMARK

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“Begin using briefed radio procedures to counter communications jamming.

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CYCLOPS

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“Any unmanned aircraft.”

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DELOUSE

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“[A/A][S/A] Detect, identify, and engage (if required) unknown platform trailing FRIENDLY platform.”

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DIRT

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“** [S/A] Radar warning receiver indication of surface threat in search mode. See MUD and SINGER.”

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(system) DOWN (location, direction)

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“[EW] Referenced emitter has stopped radiating at the stated location or along the stated bearing. ”

Note: DOWN does not mean system destroyed.

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DROP(PING)

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  1. [A/A][A/S] Stop/stopping monitoring of specified emitter/target/GROUP and resume/resuming search responsibilities.
  2. (TRACK number (#)) Remove the emitter/target from tactical picture/track stores.
  3. [EW] Remove a specific system or electronic order of battle category from search responsibilities.
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ENGAGED

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[A/A] Intra-flight call from an aircraft maneuvering in the visual arena to relinquish deconfliction responsibilities.

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EYEBALL

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[A/A] Fighter with primary visual identification responsibility.
2. [A/A] Electro-optical, infrared, or night vision device acquisition of an aircraft. Normally followed by number of aircraft observed (if more than one).

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FAST

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“[A/A] Target speed of 600–900 knots ground speed/Mach 1.0 to 1.5.”

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FENCE (IN/OUT)

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“Set cockpit switches as appropriate before entering/exiting the combat area.”

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FLASH (system)

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  1. [A/A] Temporarily activate specified system for identification purposes (identification, friend or foe/afterburner/flare/chaff/etc.).
  2. ** [A/S][S/S] Clear the net immediately, critical information to follow (e.g., “FLASH, FLASH, FLASH this is Frontier 6, immediate MEDEVAC, grid to follow.”).
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FOX (number)

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[A/A] Simulated or actual launch of air-to-air weapons.
(ONE): Semiactive radar-guided missile.
(TWO): Infrared-guided missile.
(THREE): Active radar-guided missile.

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FURBALL

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[A/A] NonFRIENDLY aircraft and FRIENDLY aircraft are in close proximity to each other. Can be response to a DECLARE request.
(5NM)

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GORILLA

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“[A/A] Large force of indeterminate numbers and formation of unknown or non-friendly aircraft.”

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GRANDSLAM

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“[A/A][S/A] All HOSTILE aircraft of a designated track (or against which a mission was tasked) are shot down.”

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GREEN (direction)

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“[A/A] Direction of no known enemy threats.”

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Guide (Cardinal Direction/Location)

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** [A/A] Directive term to intercept and move track of interest as directed using International Civil Aviation Organization procedures.

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HOOK

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“1. (direction) [A/A] Perform an in-place, 180-degree turn.
2. (descriptor) Data link directive call to cue sensors to described point (e.g., point of interest, surface-to-air missile, markpoint, track number, etc.)”

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HOOTER

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“[EW] FRIENDLY jammer.

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HUSKY

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“[A/A] Active radar missile is at high pulse repetition frequency active range.”

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HEADBUTT (with direction)

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“** [A/A] Directive term to fighters/interceptors to immediately divert a track of interest clear of a restricted or prohibited area.

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HIGH

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“[A/A][S/A] Contact is greater than 40,000 ft mean sea level” (FL400)

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IN (direction)

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  1. [A/A] Turning toward a known threat. Opposite of OUT.

2. [A/S] Entering terminal phase of an air-to-ground attack. Opposite of OFF.

47
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INSPECT

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** [A/A] Establish visual contact with cockpit of track of interest, attempt communications, and report all observations of activity.

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INTERROGATE

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[A/A] Interrogate the designated contact of the identification, friend or foe mode indicated.

49
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INVESTIGATE

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  1. [A/S] Verify specified element(s) of ROE, PID, CDE, and/or coordination of forces on the referenced target or track.
  2. ** [AIR-MAR] Verify specified element(s) of ROE, PID, clear field of fire, and/or coordination of forces on the referenced target or track.”
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JACKAL

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“Surveillance network participation group (NPG) of Link 16/tactical information data link (TADIL) J.”

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KILL

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“* [A/A] In training, fighters are TALLY or EYEBALL at assessed missile timeout.”

52
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LAME DUCK

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“* An aircraft in a minor state of emergency.”

53
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LEAKER(S)

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“* [A/A][S/A] Airborne threat has passed through a defensive layer. Call should include amplifying information.”

54
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LEAN (direction)

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“[A/A][A/S] Offset package/element in specified direction maintaining briefed altitude, airspeed, and formation.”

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LEANING ON

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“** [A/A] A GROUP shows bias to one element over another.”

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LOCKED

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  1. (with GROUP label) [A/A] Radar lock-on; SORT is not assumed.
  2. (with position) [A/A] Radar lock-on; correct targeting is not assumed.
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LONG RIFLE

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“[A/S] FRIENDLY, long range A/S missile launch (e.g., AGM-130, SLAM-ER). See (weapon) AWAY.”

58
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LOWDOWN

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** A request for the tactical ground picture in an area of interest.

59
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MADDOG

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“[A/A] Visual AIM-120 launch.”

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MAGNUM (system/ location)

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“[A/S][EW] Launch of FRIENDLY anti-radiation missile.”

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MERGE/MERGED

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  1. [A/A] FRIENDLIES and targets have arrived in the visual arena.
  2. Two or more radar returns have come together.
62
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MICKEY

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HAVE QUICK time-of-day signal.”

63
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MILLER TIME

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“[A/S] Completion of A/S ordnance delivery. Generally used by the last striker in conjunction with a precoordinated egress plan.”

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MUD (type with direction/range if able)

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  1. [A/S][EW] radar warning receiver ground threat displayed with no launch indication.
    • [A/S][EW] radar warning receiver indication of surface threat in track mode. See DIRT and SINGER.
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NAKED

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[A/A] No radar warning receiver indications

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OUT (direction)

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[A/A] Turn/turning to a cold aspect relative to a known threat.

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PITBULL

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  • [A/A] AIM-120 is at medium pulse repetition frequency (MPRF) active range
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PITCH/PITCHBACK (LEFT/RIGHT)

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“[A/A] Execute a nose-high heading reversal

69
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POST HOLE

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“[A/A] Rapid descending spiral.

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PRESS

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[A/A][A/S] Requested action is approved and mutual support will be maintained.

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PUMP

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“* [A/A] A briefed maneuver to minimize closure on the threat or geographical boundary with the intent to reengage.”

72
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PUSHING

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  1. [A/A] Departing designated point.
73
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QUAIL

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[A/A] Enemy air- or surface-launched cruise missile

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RAYGUN (position/ heading/altitude)

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  1. [A/A] Radar lock-on to unknown aircraft.

2. [A/A] A request for a BUDDY SPIKE reply from FRIENDLY aircraft meeting these parameters.

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REMINGTON

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** [A/A][A/S] No ordnance remaining except gun or self-protect ammo.

76
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RIFLE

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  • [A/S] FRIENDLY A/S missile launch.
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SAM (direction)

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Visual acquisition of a surface-to-air missile in flight or a surface-to-air missile launch; should include position.

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SANDWICHED

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[A/A] Aircraft or element is between opposing aircraft or elements.

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SINGER (type/direction)

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[EW] radar warning receiver indication of surface-to-air missile launch. See MUD and DIRT.

80
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Shotgun

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[A/A][A/S][S/A] Pre-briefed weapons state.

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SKOSH

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[A/A] Aircraft is out of or unable to employ active radar missiles.

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SPIN

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[A/A] Execute/executing a timing/spacing maneuver

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SPITTER (direction)

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[A/A] An aircraft that has departed from the engagement or is departing the engaged fighter’s targeting responsibility.

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SPLASH(ED)

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    • [A/A][S/A] Target destroyed.
  2. [A/S] Weapons impact.
    • [S/S][S/A] Informative call to observer or spotter 5 seconds prior to estimated time of impact.
85
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SPLIT

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  • [A/A] Flight member is leaving formation to pursue a separate attack; VISUAL may not be maintained.
86
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TARGET

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  1. [A/A] Assignment of targeting responsibilities.
  2. [A/S][S/S] ROE, PID, coordination of forces, and commander’s guidance requirements on the referenced target/track have been satisfied. Target/track correlation and CDE must be accomplished prior to employing ordnance/fires.
  3. ** [AIR-MAR] ROE, PID, coordination of forces, and commander’s guidance requirements on the referenced target/track have been satisfied. Target/track correlation and clear field of fire must be accomplished prior to employing ordnance/fires.
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TARGETED

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  • [A/A] Fighter has acquired assigned GROUP and has assumed responsibility for it.
88
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TIED

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[A/A] Positive radar contact with element or aircraft.

89
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TIMBER

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[E/W] Link 16 Network

90
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TRASHED

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[A/A][S/A] FRIENDLY missile has been defeated.

91
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TRESPASS (system, position)

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[EW] The addressed flight is entering the threat surface-to-air missile ring of a specific (system) at the stated location.

92
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TUMBLEWEED

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[A/A] I have limited situational awareness, (i.e., NO JOY, BLIND) and request information.

93
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VANISHED

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    • [A/A] Special case of FADED defined as a GROUP/ARM/CONTACT with no available sensor data and is:
      (1) not in a known sensor blind zone (terrain masking or Doppler blind zone) AND
      (2) Correlated to a shot by FRIENDLY forces.
94
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VERY FAST

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[A/A][S/A] Target speed greater than 900 knots/1.5 Mach.

95
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VERY SLOW

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** [A/A][S/A] Target speed less than 100 knots.

96
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WARNING (color)

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[S/A] Air defense warning. Hostile attack is:
(RED): Imminent or in progress.
(YELLOW): Probable.
(WHITE): Improbable.

97
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WINCHESTER

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No ordnance remaining.

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