Words Of The Day

Question 1

BULLSEYE

Answer 1

An established reference point from which the position of an object can be referenced by bearing (Magnetic) and range (NM) from this point.

Question 2

SQUAWK

Answer 2

(mode/code) [A/A] Operate IFF/SIF as indicated or IFF/SIF is operating as indicated.

Question 3

CONTACT

Answer 3

(1) Sensor SA at the stated position.(2) [A/S] Acknowledges sighting of a specified reference point (either visually or via sensor). (3) [A/A] Individual radar return within a GROUP or ARM.

Question 4

PAINT(S)

Answer 4

[A/A] An interrogated GROUP/radar contact that is responding with any of the specified IFF/SIF modes and correct codes established for the ID criteria.

Question 5

ROGER

Answer 5

Radio transmission received; does not indicate compliance or reaction.

Question 6

CAP(ING)

Answer 6

(location)1. [A/A] Establish a CAP at a specified location.2. [A/A] Aircraft established in an orbit. (target/object)

Question 7

ON-STATION

Answer 7

Informative call that unit/aircraft has reached assigned station.

Question 8

SWEET

Answer 8

(Opposite of SOUR; cancels SICK, BENT).(1) (mode/type) [A/A] [S/A] Valid response to an administrative IFF/SIF check request.(2) (link name) (e.g., TIMBER SWEET) Confirms receipt of data link information. (3) Equipment indicated is operating efficiently.

Question 9

SOUR

Answer 9

(Opposite of SWEET.)(1) (mode/type) [A/A] [S/A] Invalid/no response to an administrative IFF/SIF check.(2) (Link name) (e.g., TIMBER SOUR) Potential problems with net entry; initiates premission link troubleshooting.(3) (U) [N] Equipment indicated is not operating efficiently.

Question 10

GADGET

Answer 10

* Radar or emitter equipment.

Question 11

SICK

Answer 11

(system) SICK **System indicated is degraded/partially operative. Cancelled by SWEET.

Question 12

BENT

Answer 12

(system) BENT System indicated is inoperative. Cancelled by SWEET.

Question 13

MIDNIGHT

Answer 13

[A/A] C2 sensors are unavailable due to degradation. Opposite of SUNRISE.

Question 14

SUNRISE

Answer 14

[A/A] C2 sensors are available. Opposite of MIDNIGHT.

Question 15

TIMBER

Answer 15

Link 16 network.

Question 16

CHECK TIDS

Answer 16

** Directive/descriptive call to reference data link display and may be followed by amplifying information.

Question 17

WILCO

Answer 17

Will comply with received instructions.

Question 18

UNABLE

Answer 18

Cannot comply as requested or directed.

Question 19

FRIENDLY

Answer 19

** A positively identified friendly aircraft, ship, or ground position.

Question 20

BOGEY

Answer 20

[A/A] [S/A] A radar or visual air CONTACT whose identity is unknown.

Question 21

BANDIT

Answer 21

[A/A] [AIR-MAR] Positively identified as enemy IAW theater ID criteria. The term does not necessarily imply direction or authority to engage.

Question 22

HOSTILE

Answer 22

* [A/A] A contact identified as enemy upon which clearance to fire is authorized in accordance with theater ROE. WARNING: This use of HOSTILE is as a brevity term for air-to-air engagements and should not be confused with the same term in TADIL and ROE.

Question 23

SQUAWKING

Answer 23

(mode #)* [A/A] [S/A] BOGEY is responding with an IFF/SIF mode or code other than that prescribed by the ATO/identification criteria.

Question 24

OUTLAW

Answer 24

[A/A] CONTACT has met point of origin criteria for ROE.

Question 25

SPADES

Answer 25

[A/A] [S/A] An interrogated GROUP/radar contact that lacks all of the ATO (or equivalent) IFF/SIF modes and codes required for the ID criteria.

Question 26

BULLSEYE CHECK

Answer 26

***Request for confirmation of ownship position relative to BULLSEYE.

Question 27

ECHO

Answer 27

[A/A] Positive System M/Mode X (or comparable systems) reply.

Question 28

TOI

Answer 28

(number) [AD] ***Track of interest. The label of a group/contact that is perceived as a threat to North America or national security.

Question 29

RIDER

Answer 29

[A/A] [S/A] A BOGEY that is complying with ACO/safe passage procedures.